Bay County 4-H

Attention!! Youth who are interested in doing the chicken contest this year at fair. See attached flyer.

These are the approved dates for archery - Shooting Stars
from 4-6pm:
1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 4/13, 4/20.
8 weeks of shooting and one for the banquet.

Friendly reminder, today is the LAST day to register for our 4-H Celebration on Saturday, December 30, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Link for registration: https://forms.gle/iy5a2D4rsXaZvN836

Hope to see you there!

It’s official! Saginaw and Bay Counties are teaming up and heading to summer camp this year! Are you ready for summer fun? Camp activities will include swimming, boating, fishing, biking, archery, arts and crafts, games, campfires, hiking, bouldering, and so much more!
Save the date – for 4-H Adventure Camp from June 23-25, 2024 at Camp Neyati in Clare, MI. Registration will open in March of 2024. Stay tuned for more information to be released in the upcoming weeks!

Camp is open to youth ages 9-14 (as of January 1st).

4-H volunteers are needed! Interested in helping at camp for a few hours, for a day, or more? Fill out the volunteer interest form at https://forms.gle/PBdi1nSPidbxZsj1A
You can also contact [email protected] (Saginaw 4-H) or [email protected] (Bay 4-H) to learn how you can help support this camp experience for 4-H youth!

December Newsletter

Congratulations!!!! You both are well deserving of these roles and will do an amazing job!!!

MSU Extension names Lisa Bottomley and Jodi Schulz children and youth leaders Lisa Bottomley and Jodi Schulz have been named co-directors of the Michigan State University Extension Children and Youth Institute (CYI) after a national search. They begin their roles January 1, 2024.

We’re close to reaching our goal! Help youth get to $5K and support Bay County 4-H today and into the future. https://mi4hfdtn.org/giving-tuesday/

Help grow a county 4-H endowment in our community by joining in the spirit of giving this . As an added bonus, the county who raises the most today will receive an additional endowment gift, thanks to a matching gift donor. Help Bay County 4-H bring home first place! https://mi4hfdtn.org/giving-tuesday/

Today is the day, ! Help grow a county endowment in Bay County. Every dollar is an investment in Bay County 4-H! https://mi4hfdtn.org/giving-tuesday/

Happy Thanksgiving!! 🍀
Gobble, Gobble!

Today, Our Bay County 4-Hers made 45 Blankets for the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission in Bay City! They also had an informational tour of the Rescue and learned about the programs they offer and how our donations make a direct impact. Thank you Bay County 4-Hers for your community service today! Your efforts will bring warmth and comfort through the holiday season. Shoutout to Thrivent for their generous donation to help purchase extra fabric supplies!

Hello,

Bay County 4-H Livestock Association started monthly meetings in September 2023. However, we will not be meeting in November and December. Bay County 4-H Livestock Association will resume meeting again on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Bay County 4-H Livestock Association meets every month on the 3rd Thursday of that month (Except November and December) at 6:00 p.m.

During our meetings, we have discussed selling our Livestock equipment to the Bay County Fair Board. Fair board members have been present during our Bay County 4-H Livestock Association meetings (September and October) and have taken it to the Board. A proposed selling amount has been and will be, further discussed during our January Bay County 4-H Livestock Association Meeting; Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Please share with 4-H families that, the Bay County 4-H Livestock Association will be voting on this proposed amount at the January meeting; Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. There will be a detailed list of equipment discussed during this same meeting.

I hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please contact Holly Mueller - [email protected]

I'm sad to announce that the Trunk or Treat will be canceled tonight due to weather and other circumstances. Please share
Again, I apologize

ATTENTION ATTENTION!!
The Trunk or Treat that was schedule for this evening has been canceled, we are rescheduling it for next Thursday, October 26,2023. Same location - Canteen Building Parking lot. Time change is 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Please email Holly Mueller if you have question: [email protected]

We will still be having our Livestock Meeting at 6:00 p.m. tonight.

Please join us for our first Trunk or Treat.
Our Trunk or Treat will be Thursday, October 19, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m.
Following our Livestock Association Meeting.
It will take place in the Canteen Parking lot, please register if you wish to have your "trunk" as part of our Trunk or Treat.
Hope to see you there!

The 4-H Youth Development Program in Bay County provides a variety of research-based programs for schools, after-school programs, camps, and many other youth activities. 4-H gives opportunities for members to connect with peers, adult volunteers, mentors, community leaders, and much more. Programs are available throughout the community, state, nationally, and globally. Learning opportunities are delivered through home-based experiential projects, virtual, face-to-face, and hands-on experiences.
Our community's support will help us bring embryology into classrooms, educational speakers to youth, educational workshops, provide up-to-date resources to our youth, and other programming. By making a gift today, you will give our youth more curriculum opportunities to learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Your gift will allow for new educational materials, deliver educational workshops, and STEM events.
Any donation is greatly appreciated. The 4-H curriculum offers youth learning activities that reinforce Next Generation Science Standards and Michigan Core Standards. Educational kits provide the supplies necessary to experiment and connect with nationally recognized engineers and scientists. 4-H is growing current and future leaders. The largest youth development organization in Michigan, 4-H provides thousands of young people with experiential learning opportunities to explore new interests and discover their passion.

Our goal in Bay County is to raise $1,000. Donate today to help support youth in our community.

4-H members in Bay County have the opportunity to connect with their peers and volunteers through online programs, at home program kits, and future face-to-face hands-on experiences.

With your support we can expand access to those opportunities for young people in Bay County.

Here is the link the donate: https://givingto.msu.edu/crowdpower/msu-bay-county-4h

Help ensure the youth of Bay County have access to the materials and resources they need by showing your support today.
Make a Gift by Mail:
University Advancement
Spartan Way
535 Chestnut Road, Room 300
East Lansing, MI 48824

*Make check payable to Michigan State University and write “Appeal 24OOPCF1BAY4H” in the note section.
Thank you for your time and consideration to help support our Bay County 4-H Program.

Support Bay County 4-H Support youth in the Bay County community by providing support for Bay County 4-H today.

Another Reminder: Horse Council's Meeting has been canceled tonight.
Thank you, sorry for any inconvenience.

I'm very sorry, but I will be canceling the Horse Council meeting tonight.
Please share with everyone.

ALERT! ALERT!
New SPIN Club Alert!
Genealogy 4-H SPIN Club
Are you interested in learning more about your family history? Genealogy 4-H SPIN Club is for you. You will take a step back in time and learn where your grandparents were born and lived, along with other family members. Limited family information history may be shared. Such as: birth dates, death dates, etc.
For further information: please contact Holly Mueller at [email protected]
All youth participants MUST be a 4-H member to attend SPIN Club.
Meeting Dates:
November
9th, 16th & 30th
December 7th
January 11th & 25th
Meeting Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: MSU Extension Office - Conference Room
515 Center Ave., Suite G - 102, Bay City, MI 48708
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/9upBT3B6WE9cKque8
If you have questions, please contact Holly Mueller - [email protected]