• We have started youth entrepreneurship training at Cooley High School!  The program is Going Solo, and involves a market simulation as well as lessons on finance, marketing, and other entrepreneurship skills. 

• It's re-enrollment time!  Current youth members can get their re-enrollment forms from their leaders.  New members can get enrollment forms from a leader or the 4-H office. 

• A new session of BodyWorks is coming soon! 

Interested in International Exchange through 4-H? 

In the summer of 2009, you can:

     Host a Polish student

     Host a Japanese student

     Travel to Japan

     Travel to Belize

Visit the 4-H Global and Cultural Education page for more information on applications and deadlines, or call our office!

Member's Personal 4-H Record Book.  This is useful for keeping documentation of a member's activities throughout the years! 

Treasurer's Record Book.  A great way to keep track of important documentation as well as teaching financial literacy. 

Secretary's Record Book.  Keep accurate records of club activities! 

Helping You Help Officers and Committees.  Help guide club members to gain new skills!

4-H Club Resources.  Loads of great resources for your club! 

4-H Ice-breakers

Group-building ideas for 4-H clubs and groups

4-H Teen Leaders

4-H Today

 Apply to Volunteer with 4-H! 

Looking to get involved?  Fill out this application and send it to our office!  This is our screening process to keep our kids safe.  If accepted as a volunteer, we will then have a conversation about how you can be involved: starting a club, helping an established club, leading specific projects, organizing short-term activities, helping out at our Proud Equestrian Program, chaperoning, mentoring, helping at state or regional events, or something else that may fit our needs and your talents. 

Fundraising Application and Report

Any 4-H entity that wants to hold a fundraising event needs to fill this out first!  Drop it off at the 4-H office for approval.  

Annual Club Financial Report

 Every club needs to fill out a financial report every year. 

The 2009 Edition of the Wexford County Plat Book is here!  It is currently selling for $30.00.  Books are available at the following locations:

• MSU Extension office, 401 N. Lake St, Cadillac 
• Horizon Books, downtown Cadillac
• Tractor Supply Co, 9040 E 34 Rd, Cadillac
• Northwoods Feed and Supply, Boon Rd, Cadillac
• Loius Padnos Iron and Metal, Leeson St., Cadillac
• Thirsty's Elmrest Party Store, S. Lake Mitchell Dr., Cadillac
• Wexford County Conservation District, Boon Rd., Cadillac
• Manton Hardware, Manton
• Mesick Hardware, Mesick
• Citizen's Bank, Mesick
• Books are also available through the mail ($2.50 extra). 

All proceeds benefit youth programming in Wexford County! 

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