MSU Extension 4-H Youth-Adult Partnerships

Resources

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  Partnership Playbook: Strategies for Effective Collaboration

  Published on July 24, 2025
  Community partnerships are a powerful tool for creating meaningful, lasting change. This resource will provide principles and practices for creating partnerships that are mission-aligned, equitable and rooted in community.

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  “Squashing the Rumor Mill” Support Resources

  Published on May 19, 2025
  Volunteers can have a positive role in helping youth handle rumors with confidence. These strategies help volunteers address concerns constructively and foster a respectful, supportive environment where positive communication thrives.

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  4-H Essential Elements for Positive Youth Development

  Published on November 6, 2024
  A national research impact assessment project revealed that four elements are essential to positive youth development.

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  Michigan 4-H Advisory Council Responsibilities, Best Practices & Requirements

  Published on October 1, 2018
  County 4-H boards and committees have many of the same responsibilities as a county Council, however, their responsibilities typically relate to a specific program or project area.

• Michigan 4-H Advisory Groups 4-H Club By-Laws: Sample Template

  Published on November 9, 2017
  A well-written set of by-laws will provide a club with direction and structure. In addition it can outline the major functions of the group so that the membership knows the expectations.

• Children & Youth Programming: Developing Civically Engaged Leaders

  Published on April 24, 2017
  With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.

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  Children and Youth Programming: Developing Civically Engaged Leaders

  Published on April 13, 2017
  With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.

• Parliamentary Procedure: Voting

  Published on November 18, 2016
  Following is a list of different types of voting and an explanation of where or if they are appropriate along with procedures for voting.

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  Parliamentary Procedure FAQ’s Part 2

  Published on September 28, 2016
  Learn more about parliamentary procedure.

• Michigan 4-H Advisory Groups: Insuring Cross Representation in By-laws

  Published on June 1, 2016
  When forming a committee, club or council a strong set of by-laws is a great way to keep the group on target and focused on the mission.