tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42671615410755528652023-11-16T05:50:15.874-08:00Challenge Seekers 4H MarquetteRisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-58498818597086968612014-03-12T08:39:00.006-07:002014-03-12T08:39:55.646-07:00Upcoming eventsNotes from Cathy and Kim:<br />
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Pasty Orders due <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_789885481" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 19</span></span></div>
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Pasty Pickup and deliver <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_789885482" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 26</span></span></div>
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Harlow Lake Cabin campout <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_789885483" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 11-13</span></span> </div>
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Hiking, outdoor skills, at cabins 4 and 5.</div>
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Cost: $25.00</div>
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Space is limited. First come, first serve. Please let me know if you're planning to come. </div>
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<b>Participants: Hannah, Bethany, Morgan, Ona, Melanie, </b></div>
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<b>Ben, Mac, Phoenix, Nathan, Ari, Thomas, Robert</b></div>
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<b>Adults: Kim Kathy, Jim, ?Bill</b></div>
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Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-13638205192518479772014-02-11T08:23:00.002-08:002014-02-11T08:23:46.727-08:00Hey, we're in the news!Kristi Mills sent this link from the Mining Journal:<br />
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<a href="http://betav2.miningjournal.net/page/content.detail/id/594995/Econo-supports-4-H.html?nav=5012" target="_blank">Econo We Share</a><br />
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<span style="color: red;">The January meeting has been changed to January 27</span><br />
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<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_768999324" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="color: red; position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Feb 17 (Change)</span></span><span style="color: #222222;"> - Meeting at Moosewood </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_768999325" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #222222; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:30</span></span><span style="color: #222222;"> youngers, </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_768999326" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #222222; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6:45</span></span><span style="color: #222222;"> olders </span></div>
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WE WILL BE OUTSIDE FOR MOST OF THIS MEETING. DRESS ACCORDINGLY Snacks: Olders: Courtney Dalman Youngers: Need a volunteer</div>
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Summer Trip: Porcupine Mountain Backpacking Trip - <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_768999334" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Aug. 2-5</span></span>, both groups</div>
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Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-78207413011331502922013-11-26T07:26:00.000-08:002013-11-26T07:26:00.322-08:00UPAWS for the Holidays!<div align="LEFT" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">For Christmas, the Superior Seekers and Challenge Seekers would like to collect items for the <a href="http://www.upaws.org/" target="_blank">Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS)</a>. Many of the items are things you might have at home already or can be very inexpensive.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Items will be collected at the <span style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1366111201" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">December 2nd</span></span></span> meeting and will be delivered to UPAWS on <span style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1366111202" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">SATURDAY December 7th around noon</span></span></span>. If you are interested in dropping the supplies off with other 4H members, we can meet at the Cenex gas station in Marquette and drive there as a group with our supplies. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Here is a list of items currently needed at UPAWS—anything you can bring would be great!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Econo food receipts (do you have any at home waiting to be used for a good cause?)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Clean old Blankets, Towels, Washcloths</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Dog toys-stuffed, squeakers, ropes, balls</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Rabbit, rat, and guinea pig food</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Laundry detergent (low sudsing)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Nylabone dog bones - especially large sizes</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Unscented regular Cat Litter-prefer Tidy Cat</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">While donations are always appreciated, UPAWS does NOT need the following:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">dry dog or cat food</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Canned dog food</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">CRUNCHY (hard) dog treats</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">clumping cat litter</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">rubbing alcohol</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">masking tape</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">comet cleanser</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">liquid hand soap</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">index cards</span></div>
Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-50970759719632306092013-09-18T08:28:00.001-07:002013-09-18T08:28:28.977-07:00Pictures from the Older Seekers hike<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-34972366442315475292013-09-17T14:14:00.002-07:002013-09-17T14:14:32.991-07:00Seney Bike and Camping Trip for 9-12Hey younger Challenge Seekers!<br />
Are you ready for the first camping trip of the fall?<br />
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Here's the particulars, you need to RSVP to Kim and Kathy right away!<br />
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<span style="color: red;">September 23: 5:30-6:30, Pre-trip meeting for the 2012-2013
Younger 4H group, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: green;">*This is a mandatory meeting for any younger 4H kids
interested in the Seney trip.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">September 28-29: 7:00. a.m. – Sunday at 3:00, Younger 4H
Bike/camp trip to Seney Wildlife Refuge<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: green;">Depart Marquette: 7:00 a.m., Jack’s IGA in Harvey<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: green;"> Return
to Marquette: 3:00 Sunday, Jack’s IGA in Harvey<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: green;"> Activities: Biking, camping and attending the Seney
Wildlife Refuge “Youth Outdoors” Program</span><span style="color: red;">. (See </span><a href="http://www.fws.gov/refuge/seney/youthoutdoors.html">http://www.fws.gov/refuge/seney/youthoutdoors.html</a><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: green;">for more info. We will register as a group and discuss what
we want to register for at our pre-trip meeting.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: green;"> Fee: $30.00 (includes the fee for Seney program,
gas, camping fee and food for the weekend).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: green;"> Extra
items to bring: water bottle and sack
lunch for Saturday. (Gear list to
follow).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-8817918733842837442013-09-17T13:52:00.000-07:002013-09-17T13:52:55.741-07:00Looking forward to another year of Challenge Seekers!<div class="MsoNormal">
Hi Everyone! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Kim and I are excited to start our fifth year as 4H Outdoor
Adventure Challenge leaders. It has been
our true delight and honor to see “our kids” grow over the years in their
social, outdoor, and leadership skills.
And, for those kids who are new to our 4H family, we look forward to
getting to know you. Our younger 4H
group is for kids who turn 9 before our first meeting of the season, through 12
years old. Our older 4H group is for
kids who turn 12 before our first meeting of the season, through 18. Our
meetings will be on the first Monday of the month at Moosewood Nature
Center. We often go outdoors during our
meetings. Please dress for the weather. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Our club utilizes Moosewood Nature Center’s building,
grounds and services at no cost beyond our group membership and assistance with
a fundraising event. We encourage you to
please consider joining Moosewood as a family.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Marquette County 4H info can be found at: <a href="http://marquette4h.blogspot.com/">http://marquette4h.blogspot.com/</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b> Kids who are interested in joining us for
trips have to meet the following requirements:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal;">
</span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Be a
registered 2013-2014 4H Challenge Seeker.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal;">
</span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Have
attended at least one meeting in the three months prior to the trip.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal;">
</span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Agree
to our no electronics policy on 4H outings and leave their phones/electronics
at home.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Parents who are
interested in chaperoning overnight trips have to meet the following
requirements:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal;">
</span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Completed
the 4H Overnight Volunteer paperwork. (renewed each year)<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal;">
</span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Received
approval from the 4H Extension Office having successfully met the 4H Volunteer
requirements.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b>3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal;">
</span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Enjoy
being with groups of kids and comfortable living in wilderness settings.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: 14.0pt;">4H Challenge Seeker Calendar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-size: 14.0pt;">2013-1014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: green; font-size: 14.0pt;">*Below this calendar
is a more detailed list of each event.</span></div>
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September 23:
5:30-6:30, Pre-trip meeting for the 2012-2013 Younger 4H group, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></div>
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September 28-29: 7:00
Sat. a.m. – Sunday at 3:00, Younger 4H Bike/camp trip to Seney Wildlife Refuge<o:p></o:p></div>
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October 7: 5:30-6:30
Younger 4H (9-12yrs) Meeting, Moosewood <o:p></o:p></div>
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6:45-8:00 Older 4H (12-18 yrs) Meeting, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></div>
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October 9: 5:00—6:00,
both groups, CLIMBING WALL, NMU PEIF <o:p></o:p></div>
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October 18: 6:00 - ? Pizza at Aubree’s and Scaregrounds, 4H
Fairgrounds. <o:p></o:p></div>
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October 24,25,26 – 6:00-10:00pm – both groups, Haunted Bog
Walk, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></div>
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November 4: 5:30-6:30
Younger 4H (9-12yrs) Meeting, Moosewood <o:p></o:p></div>
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6:45-8:00 Older 4H (12-18 yrs) Meeting, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></div>
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December 2: Holiday party<o:p></o:p></div>
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January 6: 5:30-6:30
Younger 4H (9-12yrs) Meeting, Moosewood <o:p></o:p></div>
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6:45-8:00
Older 4H (12-18 yrs) Meeting, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></div>
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January 31- February 2: Winter Camping Trip, location and
times tba<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>****Following are the
winter/spring meeting dates. More trips
will be included as we plan them.*****<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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February 3: 5:30-6:30
Younger 4H (9-12yrs) Meeting, Moosewood <o:p></o:p></div>
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6:45-8:00 Older 4H (12-18 yrs) Meeting, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></div>
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March 3: 5:30-6:30
Younger 4H (9-12yrs) Meeting, Moosewood <o:p></o:p></div>
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6:45-8:00
Older 4H (12-18 yrs) Meeting, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></div>
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April 7: 5:30-6:30
Younger 4H (9-12yrs) Meeting, Moosewood <o:p></o:p></div>
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6:45-8:00
Older 4H (12-18 yrs) Meeting, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></div>
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May 5: 5:30-6:30
Younger 4H (9-12yrs) Meeting, Moosewood <o:p></o:p></div>
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6:45-8:00
Older 4H (12-18 yrs) Meeting, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: green; font-size: 16.0pt;">The Details:</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">September 23: 5:30-6:30, Pre-trip meeting for the 2012-2013
Younger 4H group, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: green;">*This is a mandatory meeting for any younger 4H kids
interested in the Seney trip.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">September 28-29: 7:00. a.m. – Sunday at 3:00, Younger 4H
Bike/camp trip to Seney Wildlife Refuge<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: green;">Depart Marquette: 7:00 a.m., Jack’s IGA in Harvey<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: green;"> Return
to Marquette: 3:00 Sunday, Jack’s IGA in Harvey<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: green;"> Activities: Biking, camping and attending the Seney
Wildlife Refuge “Youth Outdoors” Program</span><span style="color: red;">. (See </span><a href="http://www.fws.gov/refuge/seney/youthoutdoors.html">http://www.fws.gov/refuge/seney/youthoutdoors.html</a><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: green;">for more info. We will register as a group and discuss what
we want to register for at our pre-trip meeting.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: green;"> Fee: $30.00 (includes the fee for Seney program,
gas, camping fee and food for the weekend).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: green;"> Extra
items to bring: water bottle and sack
lunch for Saturday. (Gear list to
follow).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">October 7: 5:30-6:30 Younger 4H (9-12yrs) Meeting, Moosewood <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> 6:45-8:00 Older 4H (12-18 yrs) Meeting, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: green;">*Parents required to come and fill out forms and pay the
$10 yearly membership fee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: green;"> *Agenda:
Plan for the year, registration, snack sign up<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">October 9: 5:00—6:00, both groups, CLIMBING WALL, NMU
PEIF <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: green;"> *Wear long stretchy pants and
closed toe shoes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">October 18: 6:00 - ? Pizza at
Aubree’s and Scaregrounds, 4H Fairgrounds. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: green;">*Families welcome.
We will meet for pizza, then caravan down to the fairgrounds and go
through the Scaregrounds. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: green;"> *Fee:
$5.00 for pizza and ? for Scaregrounds
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">October 24,25,26 – 6:00-10:00pm –
both groups, Haunted Bog Walk, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: green;">*We need groups of 4-6 members, one group per night, to man
a “scare station” for this important Moosewood fundraiser. We will plan the station during our meetings. We also need an adult or two to supervise
each night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">November 4: 5:30-6:30 Younger 4H (9-12yrs) Meeting, Moosewood <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> 6:45-8:00 Older 4H (12-18 yrs) Meeting, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: green;">*Agenda:
?Wilderness/Emergency Response skills<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: green;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">December 2: Holiday party<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: green;">*Agenda: Celebrate the
season together. Details tba.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">January 6: 5:30-6:30 Younger 4H (9-12yrs) Meeting, Moosewood <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> 6:45-8:00
Older 4H (12-18 yrs) Meeting, Moosewood<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: green;">*Agenda: Camp cooking skills, winter camping skills<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">January 31- February 2: Winter
Camping Trip, location and times tba<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: green;">*After 4 years of building snow shelters in wilderness
locations, Kim and I would like to begin alternating years between this
challenge and a less intensive winter experience. This year we hope to reserve a cabin in which
our kids could stay in case they don’t want to sleep in the quinzees. We will also focus more on skiing and
snowshoeing. The older kids will camp
Friday and Saturday nights, and the younger kids Saturday only. We will look for a local location.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-64896864433406923782013-09-10T07:21:00.001-07:002013-09-10T07:21:10.142-07:00North Country Hike this Sunday<img src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQvDl993rpm7K_n-DQjU7xZIhe0SDMIcvOnZxiL-_MOeeEv_ly7Eg" /><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hi all!</span><br />
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We are offering the older kids' day trip <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1620106305" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">this Sunday</span></span>. Including the kids age 12 this summer who will be joining this older group in the fall.) We are hiking (without our backpacks) on the North Country Trail. We will be picking up the trail at the NTN trailhead at Forestville Road and hiking through rocky outcroppings, tall pines, and beautiful country until we come out onto Wetmore Landing. From there we will hike to Little Presque Isle. The segments of the trail are #13, 14, and 15. (4.6 miles total). This is a stunning section of trail just outside our door. We hope everyone can come!</div>
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You can access the maps and more detail on the NCT website: <a href="http://www.northcountrytrail.org/nct/TrailSegments.htm" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr></wbr>northcountrytrail.org/nct/<wbr></wbr>TrailSegments.htm</a>.</div>
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Parents interested in chaperoning - we will need to shuttle the chaperone's cars and will work that out.</div>
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<b>Details:</b></div>
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<b>Drop off: Noquemenon Trailhead, Forestville Road, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1620106306" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">1:00pm</span></span></b></div>
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<b>Pick up: Little Presque Isle Parking Lot, 4;00 pm</b></div>
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<b>Bring: Water bottle, day pack with a snack, camera, dress for the weather, good hiking shoes/boots</b></div>
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<b>Fee: free</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">RSVP: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1620106307" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday, Sept. 13</span></span> via email to Kathy</span></b></div>
Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-78017261997997768612013-05-14T09:46:00.003-07:002013-05-15T10:16:52.547-07:00Rock climbing trip Info<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hi all! Latest details for our rock climbing trip are as follows:</span><br />
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Meet at the Wright's at <b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_970988564" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6:30 Friday</span></span> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_970988565" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 24</span></span>(Please have eaten supper). </b></div>
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We will drive/carpool to the rock climbing site from our house. </div>
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Climbing School - - This is when we learn the ins and outs of climbing. Anyone coming just for the day <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_970988567" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday </span></span>might want to drive up and partake of this training. Otherwise, we will clue you in before you climb.</div>
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***We are climbing with other clubs. The lead club has a VERY strict rule against kids having phones or other electronics. PLEASE make sure you leave yours at home. Kim and I will have a phone in case of emergency.</div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">** Big Bay Rock Climbing Site -<b>Updated directions</b>: </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Follow 4th St, it turns into Presque Isle, turn left onto Wright St, then right onto County Road </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">550. This is the road that leads north out of Marquette towards Big Bay. Follow 550 for about 23 miles (just </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">after you see Little Tree Cabins on the right) you will see County Road 510 on the left (maybe ¼ mile). Turn left </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">and continue 3 miles to Triple A Road. Go 1.2 miles and veer right. (Do not go left where the gate is, continue </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">straight) At next fork go left. The climbing site is on the right.</span></div>
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<a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6009762/Climbing%20Gear%20List.doc">The<b> updated</b> GEAR LIST is here.</a> **PLEASE follow gear list. We have lots of gear to lend. We will not be packing our gear anywhere, so kids won't need backpacks unless they want them. Please bring 1 gallon jug filled with water, as well as a filled water bottle to site. Thanks!</div>
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Questions? Ask Kathy</div>
Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-18803401337533801362013-04-30T07:49:00.002-07:002013-04-30T07:49:25.845-07:00May news<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A note from our leaders:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Due to May's hectic schedule, we have changed the older kids' meeting date to <i>May 21 6:00-7:30, Moosewood.</i> This will be a <i>whole group meeting</i>. We will celebrate our year with a geocache challenge, outdoor games and a special treat. Please try to attend.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rock Climbing May 24-26.</b> We will be camping at the Big Bay Rock, both groups. Kids should eat supper first, we will leave Marquette and car pool to the camping site at 6:00. We will climb all day Saturday, camp, then Sunday we are planning to hike and picnic lunch along the Yellow Dog River. We will return to Marquette by 1:00-1:30. For planning purposes, we would like to know who's going. Please rvsp to me via email (</span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="mailto:coffeeandredwine@gmail.com">Kathy Wright</a>)</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">. We also need parents to help drive, as well as parents to chaperone the trip (must have 4H adult volunteer forms in before the trip).</span></div>
Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-3894002644468643952013-04-17T08:06:00.001-07:002013-04-17T08:06:56.339-07:00Earth Day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdTjRgf29mdzCHRCCgWghoFEQ4u9PrIdPkIp81-rbiVi_wAqedDjTMwhgI056fjmyqGAaCV6oxgSJzeUFy5c0hGRpNYdWdaC1AaNabGg5a5JSyxrOIzVRPqAw2nhv56MhJFITAGU00zw/s1600/Earth+Day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdTjRgf29mdzCHRCCgWghoFEQ4u9PrIdPkIp81-rbiVi_wAqedDjTMwhgI056fjmyqGAaCV6oxgSJzeUFy5c0hGRpNYdWdaC1AaNabGg5a5JSyxrOIzVRPqAw2nhv56MhJFITAGU00zw/s1600/Earth+Day.jpg" /></a>A note from Sarah Bixby:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just a quick reminder April 20</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">And spread the word.</span></div>
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Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-8638438157071878582013-03-13T07:22:00.002-07:002013-03-13T07:22:45.610-07:00Pizza party!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">March 22</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> -PEIF night 6:00-8:00. Join us for climbing on the rock wall, swimming in the pool (Kim or I will supervise the pool, open at 7:00), and general use of the building. We will also have our PIZZA PARTY we earned from the 4H Council – for being voted club of the year! Pizza is free, group pass for us is $5.00 per member. We need to know who’s coming by March 21 so we can order the pizza!</span>Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-1090707795337911882013-03-12T10:45:00.000-07:002013-04-09T08:02:43.086-07:00Upcoming spring and summer events<br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">March 12</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> – 6:00-7:30 Moosewood 6pm Older kids meeting. Bring outdoor clothes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">March 22</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> -PEIF night 6:00-8:00. Join us for climbing on the rock wall, swimming in the pool (Kim or I will supervise the pool, open at 7:00), and general use of the building. We will also have our PIZZA PARTY we earned from the 4H Council – for being voted club of the year! Pizza is free, group pass for us is $5.00 per member. We need to know who’s coming by March 21 so we can order the pizza!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">March 26</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> – Younger Kids meeting - 6:00-7:30 Moosewood. Bring outdoor clothes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">March 30-</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> Econo- foods bagging! 10 am to 5 pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">We need full participation as Econo does not schedule any of their own bagging staff during that time. Econo requests 6-10 members to work the bagging shift. At least 2 adults are needed to work the door for donations and receipt collection and to thank donors.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">April 9</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> - 6:00-7:30 Moosewood – Older kids meeting.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">April 18<sup>th</sup></span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> Expo Days Registration Due</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"><b>April 20th</b></span><span style="color: #33cccc; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">from 12-4pm.Moosewood Nature Center - Earth Day Fair on Saturday<span style="color: #33cccc;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"><b>April 23</b></span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> - 6:00-7:30 Moosewood Younger kids meeting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 14pt;">April 27th</span> <a href="http://marquette4h.blogspot.com/2013/03/2013-up-leadermete.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">2013 U.P. Leadermete</span></a> Saturday, 10:00-4:00</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Holiday Inn, Marquette</span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">-An educational experience designed for adults and youth, ages 12 and older. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">-Programs are designed to meet the needs of 4-H volunteers and youth, yet anyone can participate to learn more about what 4-H offers.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Learn new skills that you can bring back to your club and teach to others. -Mingle with youth and adult volunteers from around the U.P<span style="color: #6d187a; font-size: 18pt;">.</span><span style="color: #6d187a;"> </span><span style="color: #6d187a;">Go to Marquette 4H Blogsite: <a href="http://marquette4h.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://marquette4h.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com</a> to register.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">May 24-26</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> - Rock Climbing at the Big Bay Rock - Combined groups. The Rimrock 4H group from downstate will once again be holding a rock climbing clinic in Big Bay. They have been coming up for years and run an excellent youth climb. Our club will join them for climbing and camping. Must have attended one meeting since March. $25.00 trip fee.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">June 19-21:</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> Expo Days- Lansing. Bus leaves from Marquette. State-wide 4H exploration days. </span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> Michigan’s largest annual 4-H event, is designed to help students learn new ideas and techniques while exploring career options and developing decision-making, independence and teamwork skills. They also meet and interact with people from different backgrounds and areas throughout Michigan. 4-H volunteers and staff are on hand to offer oversight and guidance. Must be over 12 years old. Registration booklets to be handed out at March 12 meeting or can be accessed at the Marquette 4H blogsite: </span><span style="color: #6d187a; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://marquette4h.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://marquette4h.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com</a></span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">. Registration for classes due back March 18. Scholarships available through Marquette 4H.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">July 9-11</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">: 4H camp at Clear Lake - open to all 4H kids 8 years and up (and non-4H). Join us for “reality show” fun and games, swimming and canoeing, and all the great camp favorites. Bus available. </span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"> Participation Fee – see </span><span style="color: #6d187a; font-family: ArialMT;"><a href="http://marquette4h.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://marquette4h.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com</a> </span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;">for registration and fees.</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">July 16-18</span><span style="color: #33cccc; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">:</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> (Tentative) Bike/camp trip - younger group. A system paved bike trails connect campgrounds in the Highland State Forest in Northern Wisconsin. This trip will be camping at the state parks and biking from site to site. Swimming and hiking will also be on the agenda. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">Must have attended one meeting since March.</span><span style="color: #33cccc; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;">Aug. 19-22</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"> Apostle Islands Trip. Older kids trip. We will sea kayak the first day with a guide service, then ferry to Stockton Island for wilderness camping - . **We need to get ferry tickets early as they sell out. If you are ready to commit to this trip, let Kim and Kathy know soon! Must have attended one meeting since March. *Cost of trip to be determined.</span></div>
Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-55896227388882370722013-01-15T11:41:00.000-08:002013-01-15T11:41:00.195-08:00The scoop on the winter camping trip<br />
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Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-7617837123431083102013-01-15T11:31:00.002-08:002013-01-15T11:31:34.029-08:00Preparing for Winter camping!<br />
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Sarah Bixby has lined up use of Moosewood Nature Center on</div>
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<b>World Wetlands Day, Feb 2. </b></div>
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Friends of outdoor enthusiasts Deborah (dance professor) and Dan (blacksmith) will be there to demonstrate some outdoor survival skills.</div>
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Dan will have his flint and steel sets for us to try out (and buy - a simple tool like this is a great gift for any outdoors woman or man) and we will experiment with other ways to stay warm in north woods winters.</div>
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<b>When: Feb 2 3:30 - 4:30</b></div>
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Please try to make this fun skill-builder. You'll be even better prepared for winter camping!</div>
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Sarah says, "I am looking forward to seeing Deborah and Dan in action again. They are a good team!"</div>
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Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-35998068716385949162012-12-11T12:07:00.002-08:002012-12-11T12:17:48.806-08:00Snowshoe Challenge!<br />
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<b>Sunday, December 30</b><b>2:00 - 4:00pm</b></h3>
We are inviting Challenge Seekers and their families to join us for a fun afternoon of snowshoeing, cookies and cocoa, as we gather together to raise funds in fellowship.<br />
We will meet at the Wright’s home on CR 550 and ask everyone to<br />
<b>bring a plate of their favorite cookies or bars. </b><br />
<b>Drinks will be provided.</b><br />
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Snowshoes are available to borrow.<br />
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Our Challenge Seekers 4-H Club is committed to raising funds to purchase a Shelter Box in partnership with Rotary, International. Shelter Box is a program that provides survival and relief supplies to natural disaster areas and to displaced persons worldwide. Each box is $1,000.00 and our youth are eager toparticipate in this community service project.<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1t7SwDg2DZ_RUtYSGVqMGFHalE">Here's the form for signing up donors</a><br />
<br />Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-43825932889482937722012-11-13T07:45:00.003-08:002012-11-13T07:45:56.768-08:00Christmas is coming!<span style="font-size: x-large;">Looking for a gift idea</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> for a Challenge Seeker? </span> <img src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTqbvcca2VLbCUU43SJpJhQzDLkLHTRj04d2JszqsDp_EQ24NoX" /><br />
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rated at least to 25 degrees or colder<o:p></o:p></div>
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preferably a closed cell pad we can use for all seasons<span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lightweight BP-free plastic </span>bowl, cup, spork (can find in camping
sections)<o:p></o:p></div>
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or headlamp (great stocking stuffer!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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trail shoes<o:p></o:p></div>
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underwear shirt & pants (polypro or smart wool)<o:p></o:p></div>
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We were unable to make our bike-a-thon happen this summer to raise funds for our Shelter Box donation. We have changed it to a snowshoe –a-thon down the North Country Trail. Pledge forms will be handed out at the November meetings. Please encourage your kids to get pledges. Checks can be made out to the U.P. Challenge Seekers.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Schedule Change</b>:</span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> Starting in January, we are going to be meeting with the older kids the second Tuesday of the month, and the younger kids the fourth Tuesday.</span></div>
Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-19890900030393381222012-10-16T06:32:00.006-07:002012-10-16T06:32:54.028-07:00Oooo, time to be scary!<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Hi Challenge Seeker families,</span><br />
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We had a great turnout at the Wright's for our Haunted Bog Walk Planning Meeting on Oct. 13. I would guess we had around 25 kids here - working, planning, creating, laughing...oh, yes, and eating all the great snacks they brought to share. <b>Thanks to all who donated supplies, time and treats to make the night a success. </b></div>
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Be thinking about the best night to volunteer of the three nights we have to cover our scare station (October 25, 26, 27). I recommend only one night for kids in the younger group - it is a long time to be scaring people in the dark, cold October bog. <b>We need a couple adults to head up Friday night. </b> Kim and I have other obligations that night. Anyone interested? Email me, please. Next Monday I will send out requests for signing up kids.</div>
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<b>Meeting Tuesday - 7-9. Climbing Wall at NMU PEIF. Parents, please walk in kids to sign paperwork and pay the registration fee, if you haven't already ($25.00 - includes a free t-shirt and the cost of the climbing wall rental)</b>. Kids - wear stretchy pants and closed toe shoes. Reminder - we have only rented the climbing wall. We are not allowed to use the other facilities there.</div>
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<b>Saturday - Haunted Hayride and Pizza Party</b></div>
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We will meet at Aubree's at 7:30 and go to Scare grounds from there. <b>Please RSVP by Tuesday to Kathy.</b> Also,<b>Parents are needed </b>to join us for pizza and then to drive kids to the event and back. Please let Kathy know if you are available to go.</div>
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Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-12860322051563186832012-09-27T12:27:00.002-07:002012-09-27T12:27:38.777-07:00Updated October Events<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIyadjapR0SSCCwIh31iJtA3LVx2Djz4GJ-Q3yo8-q2L27yATTIn1pFgDs7omQJGnGOEBI8ivxW4ylIWDfI4LihkDVx9lGISMcCT-dI773R0wVqTJb18qg-X4paFO3_TkvLn-zf-vwr2u/s1600/pumpkins+in+light.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIyadjapR0SSCCwIh31iJtA3LVx2Djz4GJ-Q3yo8-q2L27yATTIn1pFgDs7omQJGnGOEBI8ivxW4ylIWDfI4LihkDVx9lGISMcCT-dI773R0wVqTJb18qg-X4paFO3_TkvLn-zf-vwr2u/s400/pumpkins+in+light.JPG" width="400" /></a>From Kathy and Kim:<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We have a very busy, busy October planned. Should be lots of fun! Here's the line up <b>(NOTE: Some things have changed from previous announcements!)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Haunted Bog Walk Work Bee</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Saturday, October 13 7-9pm </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wright's House (251 County Road 550, right after Tourist Park)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Join us for a fun evening of creating props and costumes for our station at the Haunted Bog Walk for Moosewood. Refreshments available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Climbing Wall</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">October 16 7-8 for younger kids, 8-9 for older kids</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">NMU Climbing Wall in the PEIF</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Parents: Please stop in and fill out enrollment forms </b>and pay participation fee of $25.00 (includes a t-shirt and climbing wall fee)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wear closed toe shoes and long, stretchy pants. This IS OUR OCTOBER MEETING.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Aubree's Pizza/Haunted Scaregrounds (Hayride) Event</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">October 20</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">7:30 Pizza at Aubree's, from there travel to Fair Grounds for Haunted Hayride.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fee: $5.00 for pizza, $ tba for the hay ride.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Families are welcome to join us! Dress warm! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Stations at Moosewood's Haunted Bog Walk</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">October 25-26-27, 6:30-9:30/10:00pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is Moosewood's best fundraiser. We are fortunate to have Moosewood as our meeting place <i>free of charge</i>. In return, we would like to help them with this fundraiser. (Plus, it is a blast). We have a great, spooky station from which we scare people as they walk by in groups throughout the night. Email Kathy if you can participate. We welcome dramatic parents to help us scare as well.</span></div>
Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-14952653009348395692012-09-25T14:10:00.002-07:002012-09-25T14:10:42.801-07:00Gear list for McKeever Cabin tripHi all-<br />
Kathy asked me to post this list for the trip this weekend to McKeever Cabin. My hope is to work out a regular file spot to have gear lists, etc.<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1t7SwDg2DZ_S2RYczl5SHhITzA">Here</a> is the link. Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-10698216206154181232012-09-25T13:55:00.001-07:002012-09-25T13:55:43.675-07:00Ooooooooo....scary 4H!<br />
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We've added some dates to the calendar!</div>
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<b>Haunted Hay Ride/Scare Grounds</b> at the Fairgrounds - October 20. 7:30 dinner at Aubree's, then on to the fair grounds. $5.00 for pizza and fairgrounds ticket price tba. <b>RSVP to Kim or Kathy by Oct. 16th. </b>The picture to the right is from the 4H UPRiders last year...I think)</div>
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<b>October 25,26, 27</b> - Kids and a few adults are needed to help us man our station at Moosewood's<b> Haunted Bog Walk</b>. Please plan to stay from 6:30-10:00. Let Kathy or Kim know which night you would like to do! This is a very fun event and helps our partner Moosewood Nature Center raise necessary funds. Kathy and Kim can not be there every night for 3 and a half hours. Theatrical parents - here is your chance to volunteer and shine!</div>
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<b>Reminder</b>: <b>October 13 meeting at Climbing wall.</b> Dress in stretchy pants, closed toe shoes and bring a water bottle. Also <b>bring your enrollment forms and $25 enrollment fee</b> if you haven't already. Climbing wall fee is included in your enrollment fee.</div>
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Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-59183872276432988432012-09-18T14:27:00.003-07:002012-09-18T14:27:40.671-07:00Sign Up for the Fall Trip<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi Challenge Seekers-</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Thursday, September 20, is the deadline to let Kathy know (<i>coffeeandredwine at gmail dot com)</i> whether you want to participate in the Fall trip to McKeever Cabin<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"> in the Hiawatha National </span><b style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Forest September 28-29.</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are going for one night and taking <b>both groups</b>. We will sleep in tents and hike and explore the forest together. We thought this first trip would be a nice, short introduction to how we work together out on the trail. We hope the veteran 4H’ers can share their skills with our new members, as well as have the opportunity for an advanced hike/activity on Saturday. We leave at 9 Saturday from Jack’s IGA in Harvey and return there by 6 Sunday. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Please email Kathy by </span><b style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Thursday, Sept. 20 to sign up</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gear lists will be sent to those who sign up, all food is included. <b>$25.00 trip fee</b>. </span></span>Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-17801464535765599372012-09-12T11:54:00.003-07:002012-09-12T12:08:33.089-07:00Fall Schedule: It's gonna be a GREAT year!<br />
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From Kim and Kathy:</div>
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Hi 4H Families,</div>
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We are excited to start a new year! We are looking forward to seeing our old friends and making new ones – there has been lots of interest in our group lately. We can’t wait to get everyone together for new adventures this year.</div>
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This year, Kim and I decided it was best to meet with the groups on separate nights. We will meet with the <b>younger group (9-12) on the second Tuesday</b> of each month, and the <b>older group (12-16) on the last Tuesday of the month</b>. Both groups will meet from <b>6-7:30.</b> We will start in September. In order to be eligible for the overnight trips, members need to have attended at least one meeting in the three months prior to the trip. (For the fall trip, they will have had to attend the September 2012 meeting.) See the schedule below.</div>
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Our <b>fall trip</b> will be to McKeever Cabin in the Hiawatha National <b>Forest September 28-29.</b> We are going for one night and taking both groups. We will sleep in tents and hike and explore the forest together. We thought this first trip would be a nice, short introduction to how we work together out on the trail. We hope the veteran 4H’ers can share their skills with our new members, as well as have the opportunity for an advanced hike/activity on Saturday. We leave at 9 Saturday from Jack’s IGA in Harvey and return there by 6 Sunday. Please email Kathy by <b>Thursday, Sept. 20 to sign up</b>. Gear lists will be sent to those who sign up, all food is included. $25.00 trip fee. </div>
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<b>Bike-A-Thon turned Hike-A-Thon!</b> For the last couple of years, our groups have been trying to raise funds for a shelter box purchase. Shelter Boxes are emergency supply kits that go to disaster areas. Kim and I have struggled to find time to do a Bike-A-Thon, however, and have decided to incorporate it into our fall trip with a Hike-A-Thon. We will be talking to the kids about it at our first meeting. Stay tuned!</div>
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<b>Fall 2012 Schedule</b></div>
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<b> All Meetings are at Moosewood Nature Center unless otherwise specified.</b></div>
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Septemeber 11 – 6:00-7:30 Younger Group (9-12)</div>
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September 25 6:00-7:30 Older Group (12-16)</div>
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September 29-30 Fall Trip to McKeever Cabin – Hiawatha National Forest</div>
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October 16 –NMU Climbing Wall (We will NOT meet at Moosewood)</div>
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November 13 - 6:00-7:30 Younger Group (9-12)</div>
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November 27- 6:00-7:30 Older Group (12-16)</div>
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December 11 – Holiday Party for both Groups 6:00-7:30</div>
Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267161541075552865.post-70996135210089822462012-08-23T13:41:00.003-07:002012-08-23T13:41:48.745-07:00Sample of what we can do!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Or even pictures from loooong ago of a few of our members!Risehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817143363369832187noreply@blogger.com0