November - December 2013

Kalamazoo County November - December

2013

Involvement in 4-H can help kids

EXPLORE

new ideas, EXPERIENCE

new opportunities, build friendships, and learn skills designed

to help them ACHIEVE.

Kalamazoo County MSU Extension 3299 Gull Rd. Wing 2, Rm. 410

Mailing Address: PO Box 42 Nazareth, MI 49074-0042 www.msue.msu.edu/kalamazoo Fax: 269-384-8035

Veronica Bolhuis Program Coordinator Traditional 4-H Youth Programs Phone: 269-383-8867 Email: bolhuisv@anr.msu.edu

Evan Granito Program Coordinator Urban 4-H Youth Programs Phone: 269-383-8878

4-H Prepares Michigan’s Children and Youth for the Future

Fall Achievement

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Nazareth Complex, Georgian Room

Fall Achievement is a time to recognize our 4-H members for their

accomplishments during the past year. This year’s award

celebration will be held in the Georgian Room at the Nazareth

Complex on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

Award winners have been notified by mail. Our 4-H Club

Ambassadors will also be helping pass out awards. Family and

friends are invited to attend the awards celebration evening.

Club members who did not apply this year are encouraged to come

and support this years award recipients.

All graduating high school seniors are invited to attend Fall Achieve-

ment on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Georgian

Room. This is an opportunity to receive your 4-H green & white tassel.

Seniors will be asked to share their future plans. Remember: Kalama-

zoo County 4-H Leaders Council scholarship applications are not due

until April 2014 and are available on the 4-H website.

Kalamazoo County 4-H News

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November - December 2013 4-H Family Newsletter

Kalamazoo County Urban 4-H Program Continues To Grow!

Kalamazoo County Urban 4-H programming continues growing strong in the urban areas of Kalamazoo with two new

partnerships; one with the Kazoo School on Kalamazoo’s southwest side, and one with the Northside Association for

Community Development (NACD).

The Kazoo School is an independent school that has been operating in the city since 1972. Much like 4-H, they utilize a

unique educational model that values experiential learning and highly engaging programming for their students -- which

range from preschool through the 8th grade. They have recently signed up almost all of their middle school students and

many of those who participate in their afterschool programs as 4-H members. Using the Spin club model, as well as tra-

ditional 4-H programming, Kalamazoo County 4-H is providing after school programming and in-school enrichment to

many of these new members. An in-school photography program is already underway in their middle school class-

rooms, and an afterschool gardening club begins October 29th. It is our hope that this partnership soon evolves into its

own community club for all 4-H members residing in the Southwest side of Kalamazoo; but until then, pre-existing clubs

can expect to see a few new faces at their next meeting. Let’s give these new families a big welcome into the world of

4-H!

The second partnership is with the Northside Association for Community Development, where 4-Hers are restoring an

urban garden and greenhouse. This site will be used to grow greens throughout the winter. They will then be opening

up a store, located at 612 N. Park Street, offering organic, healthy products of their 4-H club to urbanites who want to eat

right and support local business. This combination of entrepreneurial programming with agricultural education is one

area in which 4-H excels – so the next time you’re on the Northside of Kalamazoo, stop by the Northside 4-H produce

stand and help support the cause!

Other partnerships and opportunities continue to present themselves every day, so keep checking in with the Kalamazoo

County 4-H Twitter at https://twitter.com/KzooCounty4H and Blogspot at http://kzoocounty4h.blogspot.com/ for more up-

dates.

Evan Granito

4-H Program Coordinator

Exploring Entrepreneurship (January 2014)

What is an entrepreneur? What does it take to turn an idea

into a business opportunity? Together we will learn what it

takes to start and run a business from the ground up. I am

looking for five to ten youth interested in starting their own

business. Meeting times and location to be determined.

Please contact me via email at cheraboo@gmail.com. You

can also call or text Cheryl Booth at (269) 377-6211.

4-H CLUB AMBASSADORS

4-H Club Ambassadors are needed to help during Fall

Achievement, please call Veronica at the 4-H office (383-

8867). Fall Achievement will be held on Thursday,

November 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the Georgian Room at

Nazareth. Eight to ten Ambassadors are needed to present

awards, greet guests and serve refreshments.

I would really appreciate your help.

Please contact the office by 11/12/2013!

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Kalamazoo County 4-H News

2013 Member Award Record Books

We had a great number of books handed in this year. Each of you showed leadership skills by accom-

plishing this task. Congratulations to all of you! Your books will be available for pick up at the end of

Fall Achievement Awards Ceremony on November 14, 2013.

9-11

Mackenzy Duran

Josie Buchkowski

Joshua Bolhuis

Dorothy Koopsen

Tyler Stolsky

Clare Dirksen

Carly Dirksen

Nolan Brodie

Ellen Houseman

Sara Elfring

Cameron Myers

Bodhi Miller

Natasha Elliott

Travis Simpson

Lexi Ebbitt

Jeffrey Hoagg

SAVE THE NEW DATE!!! 4-H Day at the Breslin – Women’s Basketball event!

February 2nd, 2014! MSU Lady Spartans

will host the Purdue Lady Boilmakers.

Ticket information & other details will follow as they become available

CHECK THE ENCLOSED CALENDARS !

You’ll see lots of Committee and Club meetings each month.

Check out the enclosed calendars for dates & times.

12-19

Abigail Duran

Matthew Bolhuis

Elizabeth Bolhuis

Joe Koopsen

Sara Fase

Olivia Brodie

Sarah Shilts

Jodi Stoffer

Samantha Boettcher

Daniel Elliott

Clara Hedges

Lindsey Mercer

Clayton Stapert

Brittany Ebbitt

Katherine Denney

Garrett Bartholomew

Sara Gray

Tanner Gray

Lisa Dunham

Jason Myers

Kaylynn Bartholomew

Todd Myers

Brandie Bartholomew

Scott Myers

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Kalamazoo County 4-H News

Potential Youth Fun Day

Are you interested in finding something to for

your youth member, 5 – 11 years old to do on

January 3, 2014. If there is enough interest we will be

holding a fun day from 9-3. The cost will be $10.00

and will include lunch.

Please e-mail us if you are interested.

Sewing Club Starting

We are excited to be partnering with the Kalamazoo

Area Sewing Guild. We are still working on dates,

but the meetings will be held at the fairgrounds for

youth 9 and above. Projects will be easy, beginner

projects and should be something that youth will be

able to take home with them at the end of the ses-

sion. If you haven't signed up for sewing yet please

e-mail me and I will add it to your project list.

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Kalamazoo County 4-H Youth Development - https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kalamazoo-County-4-H-Youth-

Program/122047197873078?fref=ts

Kalamazoo County 4-H Twitter at https://twitter.com/KzooCounty4H

Kalamazoo County 4-H Blogspot at http://kzoocounty4h.blogspot.com/

Michigan 4-H - https://www.facebook.com/#!/Michigan4H?fref=ts

Kalamazoo County Dairy Project link - https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/359337366181/

Kalamazoo County Rabbit Project - https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/195384267151802/

Kalamazoo County Dog Project - https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/147649262038773/

Kalamazoo County Teen Club - https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/188725345004/

Kalamazoo County Feeder Calf Club - https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/264639983534/

Alamo Achievers 4-H club - https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/495459130465211/

Augusta United 4-H Club - https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/AugustaUnited/

2013 - 2014 BIRTHDAY CAKE SCHEDULE

September 2013 Scotts January 2014 Tri-United

October 2013 Augusta February 2014 Pavilion

November 2013 Galesburg March 2014 Climax

December 2013 Hickory Corners April 2014 Cooper

May 2014 Alamo

Cakes should be delivered to Woodside at Friendship Village (1300 North Drake). Please furnish two 9” X 13” or three

8” cakes. Cakes should be delivered between 8:00 am and noon on the first Wednesday of the month or the day before

from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Cakes should be decorated but NO writing. Leave your name, address and club name when

dropping off cakes. Contact Lynda Doorlag (381-8837, ext. 466).

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Kalamazoo Club 4-H News

POULTRY PROJECT

The Poultry Project has a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 19th at 7 pm in Room B at the fairgrounds. We

will be having a fun Poultry CSI session that we learned at the MSU Poultry Workshop in September. Also, if you are

considering ordering some breed/show chicks to bring to fair next year, take a look at the McMurray Hatchery website

and come to the meeting with your order or take a look at the catalogue at the meeting. We need to put in the order in

early December so that we will get the breeds that we want.

We have a connection to a local poultry leader that has some adult Jersey Buff heritage turkeys that she would like to

relocate. She wants them to go to a family that would be interested in breeding them as they are very rare and a good

market heritage breed. If interested or just want more info about this breed, call Jackie Stasevich at 629-9664.

In addition, here is the 2014 Poultry Project list of ordering and pickup dates for 2014 for the Market Project. As far as

we know the pickup place will still be at the Feed Bag in Richland. Poultry members can sign up for chicks starting at

the January meeting or by calling Ann Hollister at 269-685-2301.

ORDER DATE PICKUP DATE

Turkey Feb 21 March 25

Market Geese March 28 May 6

Heavy Duck April 11 May 20

Roaster May 2 May 28

Market Ducks May 9 June 10

Broiler May 30 June 24

Cornish June 6 July 1

Ann Hollister - Poultry Co-Superintendent

Jackie Stasevich - Poultry Co-Superintendent

Cooper Shooters 4-H Club

Rifle Target Shooting

Our goal is to introduce school age (9 - 19 year old) youth to the shooting sports. We also want to encourage

their continued involvement by providing, promoting, and perpetuating opportunities to safely and enjoyably

participate in a high-quality, team-based sport. Led by trained adult coaches focused on enhancing the

personal growth and development of their athletes. We meet at the Kalamazoo Rod & Gun Club.

The next four meetings are on November 4th and 18th and December 2nd and 16th.

1st and 3rd Mondays of each month

6:45 to 8:30 pm

Rus Hollister 269-685-2301

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Kalamazoo 4-H Club News

Feeder Calf Project

The Feeder Calf Club is looking forward to 2014! Upcoming events include the annual trip to Louisville, Kentucky to see the NAILE on November 15, the Winter Beef Show is December 6 to December 8 in Lansing - you can go and support Kalamazoo County 4H’ers that are showing, and our first meeting is on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the Fairgrounds Expo Center in Room C at 7 pm. Just a reminder that dairy feeder calves for 4H’ers need to be born between January 1 and February 28. If you haven’t already, please join the Kalamazoo County 4H Feeder Calf Club on Face Book, it is a great way to connect with other members of the club. Please call Greg (506-0456) or Sara (720-7215) if you have any questions.

Beef/ Dairy Beef Members:

The Winter Classic Beef Show is on December 6 through December 8, 2013. If you want infor-

mation on the show call Mike Moreland @ 269-746-4803 or the 4-H office and we can send the

information to you. Also, Weigh-in for rate of gain for steers is going to be on December 14

from 9:00 am to Noon at Pease Packing in Scotts. Make sure you have your calves by

December 31, 2013. The Superintendent will be around in late January to check tag numbers,

etc. Steers that are weighed at Winter Beef Show will be allowed to use that weight for rate of

gain. Any questions call Mike or Dave Juday at 269-217-3020 or Dave Dyer at 269-665-9402.

Dairy

The Dairy Club had a great time at the World Dairy Expo that was held in October in Madison,

Wisconsin. We spent time at the National Dairy Shrine learning about the history of the dairy

industry and visited the Nasco Catalog Store. The World Dairy Expo was an amazing experience!

The club members saw vendors from all aspects of the dairy industry - from taking care of calves

and cows, to taste testing fabulous Gouda cheese. Fun fact -there were visitors from over 92 different countries that either attended

or exhibited at the show! We finished up the trip with a trip to the Jelly Belly Factory and learned about the history of the jelly bean

- if you see any of the kids that went, ask then about the gross jelly beans they tried! For the members of the club, if you haven’t

already, please join the Kalamazoo County 4H Dairy Club on Face Book for up to the date club information. Please call Sara

(720-7215) if you have any questions.

Pavilion Busy Clovers

Thanks to all the families that provided cupcakes and frosting for Harvest Fest. A special thank you to those that were

able to work the event. We went through 14 dozen cupcakes and lots of frosting. Thanks again Clover Families.

We will be at Wings Stadium on Saturday, December 7th for the Holiday Arts and Craft Show. We will have lots of

good baked goods for you to purchase. If you have not attended this event, it is a very nice show. Crafters from all over

the country display their crafts. Please come and join us.

Susan Compton

Congratulations Horse Club!

These are the results for this years State Horse Show

County Last Name First Name Class Name Placing___

Kalamazoo Bergman Tori 302. 2nd Split Showmanship ‐ 17 yrs 4

Kalamazoo Bergman Tori 419. Western Horsemanship, 17 yrs 1

Kalamazoo Bergman Tori 416. 2nd Split Western Pleasure ‐ 17 yrs 4

Kalamazoo Blaszak Nicole 808. Dressage Training Level Test III 16‐19 8

Kalamazoo Blaszak Nicole 400. Dressage Seat Equitation, 18‐19 yrs 6

Kalamazoo Burhans Emily 626. 2nd Split Western Horsemanship ‐ 13 yrs 8

Kalamazoo Burhans Emily 621. Western Pleasure 13 yrs 8

Kalamazoo Chase Madison 412. 3rd Split Hunt Seat Pleasure, 16 yrs 3

Kalamazoo Chase Madison 401. Dressage Seat Equitation, 16‐17 yrs 3

Kalamazoo Chase Madison 407. Hunt Seat Pleasure, 16 yrs 6

Kalamazoo Chubb Charlotte 508/608. English Pleasure, Hunt Seat, 14 yrs inside 4

Kalamazoo Chubb Charlotte 811. Trail ‐ 14 yrs 5

Kalamazoo Chubb Charlotte 504/1504 Showmanship 14 yrs ‐ Inside 7

Kalamazoo Comar Avery 602. Dressage Seat Equitation, 14 yrs 1

Kalamazoo Comar Avery 606. Hunter Hack, 14 yrs 1

Kalamazoo Comar Avery 628. Championship Hunter Hack, Jr Exhibitor 4

Kalamazoo Comar Avery 515/615. Hunt Seat Equitation, 14 yrs inside 4

Kalamazoo Comar Avery 604. Champion Dressage Seat Equitation 4

Kalamazoo DeYoung Payton 615 Hunt Seat Equitation, 14 yrs (Outside) 1

Kalamazoo DeYoung Payton 625. Western Horsemanship, 14 yrs (Outside) 1

Kalamazoo DeYoung Payton Championship Showmanship Jr Exhibitor 2

Kalamazoo DeYoung Payton 608. Hunt Seat Pleasure, 14 yrs Outside 1

Kalamazoo DeYoung Payton 618. Saddle Seat Equitation Championship 1

Kalamazoo DeYoung Payton 504. Showmanship, 14 yrs outside 1

Kalamazoo Froberg Kaydee 320. 2nd Split Western Horsemanship ‐ 18 yrs 7

Kalamazoo Froberg Kaydee 317. 2nd Split Western Pleasure, 18 yrs 6

Kalamazoo Grennan Olivia 514. 2nd Split Hunt Seat Equitation ‐ 15 yrs 8

Kalamazoo Haan Ansley 815. Training Level Test II, 13‐15 yrs 3

Kalamazoo Haan Ansley 601. Dressage Seat Equitation, 15 yrs 5

Kalamazoo Haan Ansley 628. Championship Hunter Hack, Jr Exhibitor 2

Kalamazoo Haan Ansley 816. Training Level Test III, 13‐15 yrs 1

Kalamazoo Haan Ansley 605. Hunter Hack, 15 yrs 1

Kalamazoo Mallos Nikki 601. Dressage Seat Equitation, 15 yrs 4

Kalamazoo Mallos Nikki 507.03rd Split Hunt Seat Pleasure, 15 yrs 3

Kalamazoo Nowak Megan 514. 2nd Split Hunt Seat Equitation ‐ 15 yrs 2

Kalamazoo Nowak Megan 503. 2nd Split Showmanship ‐ 15 yrs 6

Kalamazoo Nowak Megan 938. Photography, 15 yrs, Sunday 4

Kalamazoo Tomilo Angelina 400. Dressage Seat Equitation, 18‐19 yrs 4

Kalamazoo Tomilo Angelina 808. Dressage Training Level Test III 16‐19 1

Kalamazoo Tomilo Angelina 807. Dressage Training Level Test II, 16‐19 yrs 1

Kalamazoo Tomilo Angelina 312. 2nd Split Hunt Seat Equitation ‐ 18 yrs 3

Kalamazoo Tomilo Evan 417. Western Pleasure, 16 yrs 5

Kalamazoo Tomilo Evan 420. 2nd Split Western Horsemanship ‐ 16 yrs 5

Kalamazoo Tomilo Evan 804. Trail, 16 yrs 2

Kalamazoo VanDongen Abbey 616. 2nd Split Hunt Seat Equitation ‐ 13 yrs 1

Kalamazoo VanDongen Abbey 622. Championship Western Pleasure 2

Kalamazoo VanDongen Abbey 626. Western Horsemanship, 13 yrs 1

Kalamazoo VanDongen Abbey 621. 2nd Split Western Pleasure ‐ 13 yrs 1

Kalamazoo VanDongen Abbey 505. 2nd Split Showmanship ‐ 13 yrs 1

Kalamazoo VanDongen Abbey 618. Saddle Seat Equitation Championship 2

Kalamazoo VanDongen Abbey Championship Showmanship Jr. Exhibitor 3

Kalamazoo Vizard Natalie 134. Pole Bending Race, 15 yrs 4

Kalamazoo Wolthuis Rachael 407. 2nd Split Hunt Seat Pleasure ‐ 16 yrs 5

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Calendar of Events and Special Points of Interest

MSU 4-H Events http://4h.msue.msu.edu/events

2013 4-H Volunteer Forum November 9, 2013

MSU Plant & Science Building, 1066 Bogue St. East, Lansing,

MI. 4-H teen and adult leaders will attend hands-on workshops,

learn from each other and staff, network, take home resources,

leaving renewed and refreshed about MSU Extension 4-H. Join

the Revolution of Responsibility.

MSU Pavilion http://www.ans.msu.edu/events 517-355-8383

Autumnfest 2013 November 2, 2013

MSU Pavilion

Autumn Showcase November 2, 2013

MSU Pavilion

MSU Horseman Association Green & White Horse Show No-

vember 3, 2013

MSU Pavilion

MHSA Horse Show November 8, 2013

MSU Pavilion

Southern Michigan Autumn Quarter & Paint Horse Paint Auction

November 15 - November 17, 2013

MSU Pavilion

Cowboy Christmas November 22 - November 24, 2013

MSU Pavilion

Michigan State Rabbit Breeders Fall Show November 23 - No-

vember 24, 2013

MSU Pavilion

Michigan Winter Classic Beef Show December 6 - December 8,

2013

MSU Pavilion

ShoMe Holiday Showdown December 13 - December 15, 2013

MSU Pavilion

Dairy Sale December 19, 2013

MSU Pavilion

Annual Southern Michigan New Years Quarter & Paint Horse

Sale

December 27 - December 29, 2013

MSU Pavilion

Kettunen Center http://www.kettunencenter.org/calendar.html

231-829-3421

4-H Teen & Adult 2013 Horse Leaders Conference

November 22 - 24, 2013

Location: Kettunen Center, 14901 4-H Drive, Tustin, MI. 49688

Who should attend: Older Youth (teen leaders - ages 14 as of

January 1, 2014 to 19) and adult advisors (chaperones) interested

in the 4-H Horse Project and activities. Those who attend should

be willing to share the information and experience gained at the

conference with others in their counties. Counties are encour-

aged to give first priority to new leaders and teen leaders, or those

for whom this is their first Kettunen Center conference.

Conference Objectives:

•To present information and ideas for club meetings and activities

•To provide subject matter that will help 4-H teen horse leaders

become more effective leaders

•To exchange ideas on 4-H horse programs and events

•To provide an opportunity to meet 4-H members and leaders

from other parts of the state

Calling all Rabbit and Cavy Kids, Leaders and Parents

November 8 - November 9, 2013

Location: Kettunen Center

Don't miss out on the Rabbit Cavy Workshop at Kettunen Center.

This year we have a whole new lineup including Rabbits 101,

Rabbits 201, Rabbit Agility, Fun with cavies, Angora basics in-

cluding what to do with all that fluff, and The inside scoop- Rab-

bit Necropsy. Back by popular demand is Bunny Bingo and a live

auction. Click on link below for more information.

http://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?folder=4HRabbitandCavy13

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4-H Youth Development

Veronica Bolhuis, 4-H Program Coordinator

Evan Granito, 4-H Program Coordinator

Newsletter Prepared by Deb Redman

4-H Youth Development

MSU Extension - Kalamazoo Coun-

ty

PO Box 42

Nazareth, MI. 49074-0042

Kalamazoo

County MSU Extension

Bringing Knowledge to Life!

Our Mission Helping people improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical issues, needs and opportunities.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling the MSU Extension Office at (269) 383-8867 ten days before an Extension-sponsored event to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 & June 30, 1914, in coopera-tion with the USDA. Thomas G. Coon, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. The 4-H name and emblem are protected under Title 18 U.S.C. 707. Reference to commercial products, services or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU, MSU Extension, 4-H or Calhoun County or bias against those not mentioned. This information is for educational purposes only.