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Using rotating flip charts as a facilitative tool

Published on October 16, 2019
Rotating flip charts are a facilitation tool that allows everyone a chance to speak on every issue.
Using social media in your horse program

Published on August 23, 2019
Explore how you can safely use social media to enhance your programs.
Financial management: Protect your reputation as a 4-H volunteer

Published on August 9, 2019
Michigan 4-H financial management procedures are designed to protect the reputation of 4-H volunteers against allegations of misuse of funds.
Teen leaders educate fourth graders about agriculture

Published on June 13, 2019
Teens grow as they share their knowledge and experience about agriculture with students.
Bus trip activities: What groups can do as the wheels on the bus go “round and round”

Published on May 31, 2019
When planning a long bus ride with youth, it is a good idea to fill some of the time with activities. Activities will make the time go faster, help those on the bus get to know each other, allow leadership skills to develop and keep the group engaged.
Failures are as important as successes

Published on May 30, 2019
Adult mentors can help youth reframe failures as learning experiences.
Michigan 4-H'er turned volunteer supports science education at 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp

Published on May 6, 2019
For nine summers, Liz Seifert attended the 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp (GLNRC) near the shores of Lake Huron at Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle, Michigan.
Mentors as resources for career development

Published on May 3, 2019
Career experiences of mentors can be used to prepare mentees for future careers.
Raise your hand for Michigan 4-H!

Published on March 28, 2019
Join me in voting for Michigan 4-H to support the next generation of 4-H’ers.
Michigan 4-H sets off statewide community service campaign with launch of Dare to Serve Challenge

Published on March 28, 2019
Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council members are hoping their Dare to Serve Challenge will motivate others to complete at least one act of community service during the month of April as part of the True Leaders in Service initiative.