EXPLORATION DAYS

Each year, Michigan State University (MSU) offers a program called "Exploration Days" to 4-H youth ages 11-19. The program is held in June on Michigan State's East Lansing Campus. Members stay in the college dorms from Wednesday to Friday.

2005 Van Buren County State Award Nominees

At Exploration Days, regional State award nominees gather to finalize the selection of State 4-H Award winners. Each nominee meets with an interview panel on Wednesday afternoon. Then, on Thursday morning, they meet to rehearse the awards ceremony. On Thursday evening, nominees dress formally for a reception and state awards ceremony at the Wharton Center.

Congratulations to Young Explorers members who participated in the State Awards Program.

Kaitlyn Fabian, 2007 Honorable Mention, Companion Animals Project

Ted Fritz, 2007 Honorable Mention, Science and Technology Project

Dog Project Video Group Project, 2007 Honorable Mention, Represented by Stephanie Consford, Veronica Kincaid, and Nic Massey

Nic Massey, 2006 Winner, Companion Animals Project

Paul Callens, 2006 Winner, Performing Arts Project

Tammy Smith, 2006 Honorable Mention, Foods Project

Katy Massey, 2006 Nominee, Achievement

Katy Massey, 2005 Winner, Dog Project

Demolition Derby Car Group Project 2005 Winner, Represented by Paul Callens, Ben Fritz, Ted Fritz

Nic Massey, 2005 Honorable Mention, Companion Animals

Tammy Smith, 2005 Honorable Mention, Foods

Katy Massey, 2004 Honorable Mention, Dog Project

In addition to State Awards, 4-H members participate in a variety of fascinating workshops. Choices range from showing livestock, to making ice cream, to making a skirt. Also while on campus, members have the opportunity to explore Michigan State's gardens, planetarium, ice cream shop, book store, sports centers, dormitories, swimming pool, and union hall.

As a result of a generous donation by the Van Buren County Leader's Association, 4-H members attended the MSU program at a cost of $50 each in 2005.

The Drive	is 1/2 the fun!

Aerobics	Crafts

DENISE N. MASSEY, KEY LEADER

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