MSU Extension hosts successful third Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol
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EmailOn October 8, MSU Extension hosted the third Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol to elevate awareness of the Michigan 4-H program and its impact.
On October 8, Michigan State University Extension hosted the third Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol to showcase the positive impact of the Michigan 4-H program and bring additional visibility to its effects. The event was held in the atrium of Heritage Hall – the Capitol Visitor’s Center.
“We’re immensely proud of the Michigan 4-H program, which has been shaping futures and transforming communities for more than 115 years,” said Quentin Tyler, MSU Extension director who served as the event emcee. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to showcase this remarkable program to our state leaders for the third consecutive year and to bring additional awareness to the life-changing impact of 4-H.”
Michigan 4-H is the flagship youth development program of MSU Extension and reached 137,000 young people ages 5 to 19 last year, alone. Through various activities, clubs, groups, programs and events, 4-H provides hands-on educational opportunities that ready youth for life and work by helping them find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners.
“Michigan 4-H serves youth in every county in our state, but we know our work is not finished,” continued Tyler. “By showcasing the Michigan 4-H program at Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol, we hope to not only celebrate the program but to elevate the visibility of 4-H so we can reach more youth in more communities and help them to become more ready.”
Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol was attended by legislators, stakeholders and members of the public. At the event, attendees visited information booths hosted by Michigan 4-H youth and staff. A brief program was held, featuring Tyler, as well as: Representative Jerry Neyer; MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz; Jackie Venton, Michigan Department of State Chief Operating Officer and a Michigan 4-H alumna; Logan Dole, Michigan 4-H youth from Clare County; and Danykah Muck, Michigan 4-H youth from Livingston County.
“4-H has shaped me into being a better leader, making sure I keep an open mind and stay calm in tough situations,” said Muck during the program. “But it doesn’t stop there, I am learning something every day in 4-H about how I can grow.”
The program was livestreamed on the Michigan 4-H Facebook and can be viewed at www.facebook.com/Michigan4H. To learn more about Michigan 4-H, visit www.canr.msu.edu/4h.
