Hamilton Reef
09-22-2003, 10:32 PM
The Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council is an advanced environmental leadership opportunity for teens aged 13 to 19 that includes:
A one-year learning experience (with the potential for mentoring the following year) working with key conservation decision-makers at the regional and the state government levels.
Researching and presenting conservation issues to Michigan's legislative committees.
Improving your presentation and public speaking skills.
Being formally recognized as a youth leader in conservation public policy.
Networking with teens, agency professionals and government officials through meetings, training sessions, and satellite and Internet communication technologies.
Getting valuable information on future career opportunities.
The opportunity to receive a scholarship (teens 13 to 15 years old) or apply for a counselor position (teens 16 to 19 years old) at the 4-H Great Lakes Natural Resources Camp.
In the past years, the Michigan Youth Conservation Council has presented to a Michigan Senate Committee on Water Trails and Recreational Boat Petroleum Spills.
The Michigan Youth Conservation Council is open to all teens between the ages of 13 and 19. For an application to be a member of the youth conservation council, visit
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/cyf/youth/downloads/M4HYCCapp.doc. Applications are due by the end of September.
If you have other questions, contact
Andrea Grix
M4-HYCC Coordinator
14901 4H Drive
Tustin, MI 49688
Darren Bagley, Natural Resource Agent
MSU Extension-Genesee County
G-4215 W. Pasadena
Flint, MI 48504-2376
bagleyd@msue.msu.edu
tel: (810) 244-8524 fax: (810) 732-1400
web site: http://www.msue.msu.edu/genesee/natres
Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, or family status.
A one-year learning experience (with the potential for mentoring the following year) working with key conservation decision-makers at the regional and the state government levels.
Researching and presenting conservation issues to Michigan's legislative committees.
Improving your presentation and public speaking skills.
Being formally recognized as a youth leader in conservation public policy.
Networking with teens, agency professionals and government officials through meetings, training sessions, and satellite and Internet communication technologies.
Getting valuable information on future career opportunities.
The opportunity to receive a scholarship (teens 13 to 15 years old) or apply for a counselor position (teens 16 to 19 years old) at the 4-H Great Lakes Natural Resources Camp.
In the past years, the Michigan Youth Conservation Council has presented to a Michigan Senate Committee on Water Trails and Recreational Boat Petroleum Spills.
The Michigan Youth Conservation Council is open to all teens between the ages of 13 and 19. For an application to be a member of the youth conservation council, visit
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/cyf/youth/downloads/M4HYCCapp.doc. Applications are due by the end of September.
If you have other questions, contact
Andrea Grix
M4-HYCC Coordinator
14901 4H Drive
Tustin, MI 49688
Darren Bagley, Natural Resource Agent
MSU Extension-Genesee County
G-4215 W. Pasadena
Flint, MI 48504-2376
bagleyd@msue.msu.edu
tel: (810) 244-8524 fax: (810) 732-1400
web site: http://www.msue.msu.edu/genesee/natres
Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, or family status.