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October 2019
LC Scramlin to be Inducted into National
4-H Hall of Fame
(Upper Left) LC Scramlin Photo credit: MAFE and Bruce Doll. (Upper Right)
Scramlin and his Showmanship winner (Lower Left) Scramlin and the rest of the
1986 4-H Club Congress Delegation (Lower Right) Michigan State Fair Scholarship
winners on State Senate Floor
Written by: Torey Fischer; Michigan State University
Extension Communications
On Friday, October 11, LC Scramlin, of Holly, will be inducted into
the 2019 class of the National 4-H Hall of Fame. One of the highest
honors bestowed on members of the 4-H community, Scramlin will
receive the recognition as a former Michigan 4-H member and
volunteer, and current 4-H partner, supporter and advocate who has
been serving his club, community, country and world for nearly five
LC Scramlin to be
Inducted into National
4-H Hall of Fame
Welcome Ari McCaskill
4-H Program Coordinator
Josh Dixon 4-H Citizens
Washington Focus Trip
Deadline for 4-H Re-
Enrollment is November
15
4-H Youth Activities Area
at the Novi Pet Expo
Oakland County Tack
Sale
Oakland County 4-H
Window Display Contest
decades.
“We are so fortunate to have LC Scramlin as a member of our
4-H community,” said Jake DeDecker, state 4-H leader for Michigan
with Michigan State University Extension. “His contributions to the
4-H program are immeasurable and we’re proud to not only call him
a 4-H supporter, but also a product of our program.”
From the start, Scramlin was destined to be an Oakland County
4-Her, born to a family where both his parents and grandparents
served as 4-H leaders. A participant in the 4-H dairy program,
Scramlin served as president of the Oakhill 4-H Club; was a state
award winner in agriculture; and participated in National 4-H Club
Congress and 4-H Citizenship Short Course. In 1967, while
president of the Oakland County 4-H Service Club, Scramlin built a
food stand trailer that brought in $6,000 per year in food sales to
support the local 4-H program.
After 10 years of participation, Scramlin aged out of the youth
program but continued to be involved as a 4-H volunteer. When the
Oakland County Fair needed a new livestock building in 1986,
Scramlin accepted the challenge. In just 11 months, he raised
$62,000 as the chair of the Livestock Challenge and with the help of
31 4-H volunteers, the 4-H barn was built. From there, Scramlin’s
commitment to the Oakland County Fair only grew; he served as
fair president for 19 years and fair manager for 13. Under his
leadership, the fair grew its number of exhibitors and attendees and
made substantial improvements to the grounds. Among Scramlin’s
most impressive contributions to the Oakland County Fair was
helping to secure the largest federal historical grant in Michigan,
$675,000, to renovate the historic Ellis Barn.
Beyond the Oakland County Fair, Scramlin’s impact is felt by many
in the state 4-H and agricultural community. After the Michigan
State Fair closed in 2009, Scramlin and others went to work
creating a new state fair experience that would allow 4-H youth and
others to continue exhibiting at the state level. In 2012, a new
Michigan State Fair was launched as a private LLC, giving a new
generation of 4-Hers the chance to live their dreams at the state fair.
Since its launch, the event has grown immensely and now boasts
more than 150,000 visitors each year while awarding $40,000
annually in agriculture scholarships to deserving youth participants.
In his addition to his county and state 4-H work, Scramlin and his
wife Jackie operate Scramlin Southdown Sheep Farm, where they
raise lambs and conduct sheep shearing demonstrations for local
4-Hers. Scramlin also serves as chair of the MSU Extension
Committee on 4-H Fairs as a member of the Michigan Association
of Fairs and Expositions Board of Directors.
October 6-12
Oakland County 4-H
Achievement Awards
Apply Now for the
Michigan 4-H State Youth
Leadership Council
New Teaching Science
When You Don’t Know
Diddly Squat Resources
National 4-H Week to be
Celebrated October 6 -
12
4-H Events and
Workshops
Staff List
Diane Wisnewski
4-H Educator/Supervisor
248-858-0529
Deb Morgan
4-H Program Coordinator
248-347-3860, ext. 279
Jason Scott
4-H Program Coordinator
248-858-0892
Kelly Morris
4-H Administrative Assistant
248-858-0889
April Clos
4-H Administrative Assistant
248-858-0889
MSU Extension
Oakland County 4-H
1200 N. Telegraph Road
North Office Bldg. 26E
For his lifetime commitment to 4-H, Scramlin will join the ranks of
other notable members of the 4-H community in the National 4-H
Hall of Fame, which recognizes and celebrates 4-H volunteers,
faculty and staff, pioneers, donors and others who have made a
significant impact on 4-H at the local, state and/or national levels.
Established in 2002, the National 4-H Hall of Fame is a joint
initiative of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents,
National 4-H Council and National 4-H Headquarters at the United
States Department of Agriculture. The prestigious ceremony will
take place at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
“We are thrilled to have LC recognized at the national level for all he
has done for 4-H in our state,” remarked DeDecker. “It’s a well-
deserved honor.”
Visit the National 4-H Hall of Fame website for more information
about previous inductees. To learn more about Michigan 4-H, visit
the Michigan 4-H website.
Pontiac, Michigan 48341
Phone 248-858-0889
Fax 248-858-1477
www.oakgov.com/msu/4H
Welcome Ari McCaskill 4-H Program Coordinator
Please join Oakland County 4-H in welcoming
Ari McCaskill. A recent resident of Flint, Ari
joins MSU Extension from Mott Community
College. Since moving to Flint four years ago,
Ari has become a viable part of his community
working in various capacities as an academic
recruiter and high-school mentor. He
established the Bridging-GAPPS college
access mentorship program at Madison
Academy High School in 2015 while employed
with Bellevue University. The program,
conceived from a need to educate at risk high
school student populations, focused on building
life-skills and the merits of a college education.
Ari is a board member for the Flint/Genesee
Habitat for Humanity planning committee and also a board member of the City of Flint Zoning and
Commission Board of Appeals. He has been a visible fixture during the Flint Water Crisis advocating
for community representation.
Ari is a graduate of Felician University of New Jersey and currently completing his master’s degree at
Eastern Michigan University. He is actively engaged in community building and has recently chartered
a non-profit, United Community Ventures of Greater Flint which focuses on the needs of marginalized
populations within the community.
Ari’s hobbies are landscape gardening, interior design and swimming. Welcome Ari!
Josh Dixon 4-H Citizens Washington Focus Trip
Written by 4-H youth member: Josh Dixon
Getting on a bus with more than forty other people–most of whom I had never met–we began our
journey to Washington D.C. Little did I know that in just a few days we would all be singing “Country
Roads” together at the top of our lungs.
My name is Joshua Dixon, part of the Michigan Delegation sent to D.C. to participate in the 4-H
Citizenship Washington Focus. I heard many stories about this trip–how amazing it is–and I’m here to
say that it really is amazing! After the bus was loaded with the whole Michigan delegation, we quickly
set off. As the moon rose and stars popped up, I ended my first day roaming the streets of Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania, with new friends. There is something about being in a historic place that no TV
documentary can convey. The emotions that fill you when you set foot on a battleground that up until
that point, I had only read about in history class are unreal. Gettysburg was a trip in itself, but that was
only the beginning. After a long bus ride, we ended up at the 4-H National Conference Center. The
days were so busy that they all seem to melt into the next, so I will just give a summation of what
happened. We arrived at the Conference Center, and in the days following we would drive to D.C. and
visit most of the memorials, the Smithsonian’s and several government buildings.
I couldn’t choose my favorite part about the Citizenship Washington Focus because everything, big
and small, is what made the trip. Take something away: the delegates, the locals, our awesome bus
driver, our epic PA, or even the HOURS we spent cramped in a bus watching movies and falling
asleep, and it wouldn’t be the same. Would I recommend this trip? YES! I only lightly touched on the
traveling we did; and I haven’t even mentioned the workshops that teach you so much about
communicating and working with others. On top of that, with so many delegates there, you are pretty
much destine to make some long-term friends. With every 4-H event I attend, I find that what you put
in is what you get back. So, when you go on this trip, give it your all. Who knows what might happen
when your down in D.C.
Deadline for 4-H Re-Enrollment is November 15
Visit https://mi.4honline.com to re-enroll today.
4-H Youth Activities Area at the Novi Pet Expo
Volunteers are needed!
4-H is at the Novi Pet Expo, Friday through Sunday, November 15-17, at Suburban Collection
Showplace in Novi! Come join us at our 4-H Youth Activities Area! There will be NO COST to
4-Hers (4-H staff, parents/volunteers or youth) staffing the booth or presenting educational info/demos
etc. This is a great opportunity to support and promote 4-H! Bring your pet and talk about your
4-H project, watch educational demos and have fun! For complete information about the show please
visit: https://www.novipetexpo.com/show-info
Times for staffing the booth are:
Friday, November 15 2-5pm, 5-7pm, 7-9pm
Saturday, November 16 10a-1pm, 1pm-4pm, 4-7pm, and 7-9pm
Sunday, November 17 10a-1pm, 1pm-4pm, 4-6pm (assist with tear-down)
If you are interested in working a shift, presenting a demonstration with your pet (including horses!) or
need more information, please contact Deb Morgan at [email protected].
Oakland County Tack Sale
Oakland County 4-H Horse Council is hosting the tack sale
and looks forward to offering affordable, unique and
necessary items, just in time for the holidays! We are
looking for new and used vendors and 4-H clubs to join us.
Please sign up early – last year we sold out space! For more
info please contact Debbie Morgan at
[email protected] or 248-347-3860, ext. 279.
Saturday, December, 8th from 10 AM - 2 PM at the Springfield Oaks County Parks Activity Center,
12451 Andersonville Road in Davisburg.
Oakland County 4-H Window Display Contest October 6-12
National 4-H Week is October 6-12, 2019
Did you know that the National 4-H Week
Window Display Contest has been going on
since at least the 1950’s? This is an
excellent way to promote Oakland County
4-H and your 4-H club plus earn a little cash
as well as pride.
Prizes for each place
• 1st place—Ribbon & $150
• 2nd place—Ribbon & $100
• 3rd place—Ribbon & $50
For all 4-H related graphics use this link.
Exhibits must be on display by October 6, 2019 and remain in place until the end of the week. Judging
will take place midweek.
For questions please contact Jason Scott at [email protected] or 248-858-0892
Oakland County 4-H Achievement Awards
The Oakland County 4-H Awards Portal is live and applications are due October 27.
Oakland County 4-H has a proud county based awards program that can be traced back to 1980.
Hundreds of 4-H youth have been awarded since that time and the tradition has grown into the present
day 4-H Achievement Awards. Please use the following links to learn more about the awards program
and each award the county offers.
Youth & Adult Awards
Spark Award (Youth) Age: 5-19
4-H County Medal (Youth) Age: 10-19
Michigan 4-H Key Club Award (Youth) Age: 15-19
AYF National Leadership Award (Nomination) (Youth) Completed 9th Grade in 2019
4-H Volunteer Years of Service (Adult)
4-H Lifetime Achievement Award (Nomination) (Adult)
4-H Club & Group Awards
4-H Club Community Service Award
4-H Club Standards Award
National 4-H Week Window Display Contest
Other Awards & Recognition
Friend of 4-H Award (Nomination)
Thomas Schneider Global Citizenship Award
For questions, please contact Jason Scott [email protected] or 248-858-0892.
Apply Now for the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership
Council
Providing opportunities for youth to share their voice through
youth-adult partnerships is a key focus of Michigan 4-H Youth
Development. In 2015, the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership
Council or SYLC was created to do just that in a statewide setting.
The Michigan 4-H SYLC brings teen leaders from across Michigan
together to provide authentic youth voice in Michigan 4-H youth
programs and to assist with promoting 4-H programs on a
statewide level. The Michigan 4-H SYLC provides a high-level
leadership opportunity for older youth to learn about 4-H beyond their own experiences by talking with
and learning from 4-H members across the state.
Michigan SYLC member Addy Battel reflects on her experience, saying, "SYLChas given me an
opportunity to further hone my leadership skills in ways that are only possible when surrounded by
peers with similar passions.”
Michigan SYLC members meet in person 2-3 times per year during statewide 4-H events like 4-H
Exploration Days. Additionally, Michigan 4-H SYLC members meet once per month by calling in or
logging into an online telecommunication platform.
Michigan 4-H SYLC member Torey Fischer adds, “SYLC has been such a great experience that has
not only allowed me to build my leadership, teamwork and communication skills, but has also opened
doors and provided opportunities for my future that I am still discovering even as my 4-H career is
coming to a close.”
Applications are now available for the 2020 Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council. 4-H
members aged 15-19 as of Jan. 1, 2020, are encouraged to apply for a two-year seat on the council by
applying online at https://bit.ly/2kVfHwO. Two recommendations are also required for each applicant,
one being from the local 4-H program coordinator. The deadline to apply is Oct. 28.
New Teaching Science When You Don’t Know Diddly Squat
Resources
The "Teaching science when you don't know diddly squat series" aids
youth in learning the process of science; asking questions and
discovering answers.
Through the various activities, young people try to figure things out for
themselves, rather than just read an answer on the internet or in a
book.
In this latest activity in the series, "Why do animal poops look different?", youth experiment with why
manure looks different for each animal.
To find this activity and others in the series, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources
/teaching_science_when_you_dont_know_diddly_squat_series.
National 4-H Week to be Celebrated October 6 - 12
For the 77th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will
celebrate National 4-H Week from October 6-12. During the 2019 National 4-H Week, Michigan 4-H is
encouraging 4-H youth, volunteers, staff and supporters to get out and inspire youth to be True
Leaders through hands-on doing.
From empowering youth to pursue their passions to learning new skills, this October is a perfect time
to make a difference for the next generation. One easy way to do this is by sharing how 4-H has
inspired you or your kids on social media channels and with individuals in your community. Though
every day during National 4-H Week is a great time to show your pride, Tuesday, Oct. 8, is the official
4-H Spirit Day and you’re encouraged to wear 4-H apparel to show your 4-H pride.
4-H Events and Workshops
October 5: 4-H Community Harvest Fest
Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center, Chatham
Join the third annual Harvest Fest to explore the Outdoor Learning Lab, hayrides, pizza
demonstrations and more!
https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/3rd-annual-4-h-community-harvest-fest
October 5: Wayne County 4-H Open House
MSU Detroit Center, Detroit
Explore Wayne County 4-H at this free family event! Discover the different ways you can become
involved as a youth or a volunteer.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-open-house
October 6: Montcalm County Bake-Off
Frugthaven Farm, Greenville
Test your baking skills at this fun event for 4-Hers and non-4-H youth.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/montcalm-county-bake-off
October 9: TSC Paper Clover Campaign Tractor Supply Company stores, nationwide
Between October 9-20, 4-H supporters can purchase paper clovers for $1 at local Tractor Supply
Company (TSC) stores. Proceeds benefit local 4-H programs.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/tsc-paper-clover j
October 19: Teen “Chopped” Competition
Harrison City Market, Harrison
This competition is for youth, ages 13-19, to display their talent of cooking by creating a nutritious meal
from locally grown items.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/teen-chopped-competition
October 19: 4-H Proud Equestrians Program Instructor Update
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Corners
Attend this workshop to obtain continuing education for 4-H PEP Certified Instructors and others
involved in therapeutic riding activities.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-proud-equestrians-program-instructor-update
October 20: 4-H Day at the Lions
Ford Field, Detroit
4-H members, families and friends are invited to the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings game on
October, 20 at Ford Field. For each ticket purchased, $5 goes back to county 4-H programs.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-day-at-the-lions-1
For more 4-H events, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/4h/events.
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identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family
status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30,
1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Jeffrey W. Dwyer, Interim Director, MSU
Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to
commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against
those not mentioned. The name "4-H" and the emblem consisting of a four-leaf clover with stem and
the "H" on each leaflet are protected under Title 18 U.S.C. 707.
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