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- Kyley DeFrancesco: Alger County 4-H September 12, 2019A personal testimonial of the impact of Michigan 4-H from Alger County 4-H'er Kyley DeFrancesco.
- Hipple honors her father’s legacy with a planned gift for the gardens June 3, 2019Karen Hipple documented a planned gift to create an endowment for the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens in memory of her father, Per G. Lundin, Michigan assistant state 4-H leader from 1925 to 1956.
- Michigan 4-H'er turned volunteer supports science education at 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp May 6, 2019For 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.
- Greenstone renews 4-H commitment to grow 4-H true leaders May 1, 2019GreenStone Farm Credit Services has renewed and increased its commitment to Michigan 4-H with a $75,000 pledge over the next five years.
- Microsoft grant expansion helps 4-H youth become digital ambassadors and create change May 1, 2019This year, Michigan is one of 15 states receiving National 4-H Council grants from Microsoft to implement the 4-H Digital Ambassadors Project in Michigan.
- $13.3 million raised for Michigan 4-H to prepare youth for the future May 1, 2019The Michigan 4-H Foundation Campaign for Michigan 4-H’s Future concluded Dec. 31 with $13.3 million raised during the past seven years, making it the largest campaign in the foundation’s history, said Sara Stuby, Michigan 4-H Foundation president.
- 4-H Renewable Energy Camp: Growing true leaders passionate about STEM May 1, 2019Annually, Michigan 4-H youth gather at Michigan State University during summer months to participate in the 4-H Renewable Energy Camp.
- New youth trustee to provide youth voice to board May 1, 2019Livingston County 4-H’er Grace Schmidt was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees in April.
- Babbitt shows commitment to local and state 4-H programs April 1, 2019Although she wasn’t involved in 4-H as a youth, Pam Babbitt of Muskegon County has been giving her time, talent and treasure to 4-H for nearly 50 years
- Stuckmans leaving a planned gift legacy November 19, 2018Noel Stuckman and Sandra Clarkson Stuckman have documented a planned gift that will help ensure the viability of MSU for the future.
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Through 4-H, I have become the person I am today. Not only has it made me who I am, but has given me lifelong friendships and leaders to look up to. 4-H and everyone I have met through 4-H has fostered my passion for animals and led me to the path I am considering for my future.
— Bridget Paidl, Menominee County
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