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* Washtenaw County 4-H March 2016 *
*Hi 4-H Family,*
We are looking forward to a busy spring and suspect you are gearing up
around your 4-H club as well. As you begin working on programming in the
spring and summer, keep the following article in mind. Thank you for what
you do!
Youth in leadership roles
*January 25, 2016* by *Connie Lange
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Michigan State University Extension
Youth leadership opportunities are often overlooked by adults, either
knowingly or unknowingly, but the results are the same; a lost opportunity
for young people to take the lead. Even when adults consider themselves
champions for youth in leadership roles, many times adults are asked to
assume the leadership positions instead of letting youth take the lead.
As part of the leadership and civic engagement team at Michigan State
University Extension
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I work with adults to teach them how to prepare youth for those roles. We
also help adults understand how they can be a background advisor, allowing
young people to practice their leadership skills. My instruction aims to
teach adults that young people are capable of leadership roles and 4-H
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is the ideal place for them to try out their skills. 4-H club meetings,
county wide advisory groups and statewide youth leaders' councils provide
safe environments for youth to take the positive risk of leadership.
My most recent "crime" was that I let an advisory group elect all adult
officers without even asking youth if they'd like the opportunity to run
for an office. The idea didn't cross my mind until after the election and
the meeting was adjourning. Two young people were sitting together
obviously disengaged in the meeting events; sitting facing each other
discussing school. I wondered why the pair were not a part of the meeting
and did not seem to be taking the extremely important proceedings about
what to serve at the chicken fundraiser - corn or beans - seriously. I
asked the young people, "Would you have ran for an office?" My heart
dropped as I heard the response, "We didn't know we could." I felt instant
failure.
I am supposed to be the expert, so why is it that I found myself in the
situation of asking youth *after* the meeting if they would have liked to
hold an office for a countywide advisory group? Research shows youth learn
through hands-on experience and I have witnessed this many times while
working for over 30 years in the youth development field. Even with all of
my background information, I fell into the trap of subconsciously assuming
adults are better leaders and that it is *easier* to have adults in
leadership roles. I know better. I've seen firsthand many young people who
are more energetic, possess fresher ideas and are role models for peers to
look up to make excellent leaders. These youth bring positive outcomes to
groups. I'm not throwing their adult counterparts under the bus, however I
admit I would much rather work with youth many times more than adults.
The important lesson for adults is to never give up in providing leadership
opportunities for young people. You should continually check the progress
of groups implementing opportunity and space for young people to take on
leadership roles. Check in with groups to make sure young people are
engaged in the group's goals and feel like an active part of the group. The
4-H "learn by doing" philosophy is especially important when learning about
leadership.
Michigan 4-H Guiding Principles
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steer the program that includes over 200,000 young people. Three of the
principles speak directly to involving youth in leadership positions.
1. Youth develop positive relationships with adults and peers.
2. Youth are physically and emotionally safe.
3. *Youth are actively engaged in their own development.*
4. *Youth are considered participants rather than recipients in the
learning process.*
5. Youth develop skills that help them succeed.
6. Youth recognize, understand and appreciate multiculturalism.
7. *Youth grow and contribute as active citizens through service and
leadership.*
Through 4-H programs, MSU Extension is "*helping to develop tomorrow's
engaged agents of positive change by providing youth with the knowledge and
skills to become leaders in today's multicultural world along with a
commitment to civic service and responsibility. Through experiences and
trainings that teach youth how to run a meeting, deal with conflict,
understand and influence public policy processes, work collaboratively with
people of various leadership styles and personalities, MSU Extension 4-H is
building current and future leaders who contribute to Michigan at state,
county and local levels*."
MSU Extension's 4-H Youth Development Program
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has evaluated many leadership programs and found that the learn-by-doing
philosophy is not only important in project-based programs, the philosophy
holds true for life skills such as leadership. Providing leadership
opportunities is essential for youth to hone the skills that will carry
them into adulthood. Youth educators need to continually check their
progress in providing these opportunities to young people.
This article was published by *Michigan State University Extension*
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or call 888-MSUE4MI (888-678-3464).
*Local 4-H Opportunities*
*Still Projects Committee Meeting*
All are invited to join in and help tackle the many jobs of the Still
Projects Committee. They will meet Thursday, March 10 at 6 pm MSUE lower
level lunchroom. This group also plans Cloverbud Camp each summer and makes
annual decisions regarding workshops and Youth Show changes. Get involved!
They meet approximately every other month.
*Project RED Volunteers Needed April 19-21, 2016*
Project Rural Education Days (AKA: RED) teaches area 3rd grade students
about where their food comes from! Many volunteers will be needed to: lead
groups Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, work at commodity stations,
provide general help, and for wrapping trees in the days prior. Contact
Kellie with availability, T-shirt size (think "over a coat" sizing), and
your contact information.
*March 4-H Livestock Judging Meeting*
The March 4-H livestock judging meeting and practice will be held on
Sunday, March 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Thelen home, 7821 Weber Road,
Saline. Livestock judging offers an opportunity to learn how to evaluate
beef, sheep, swine and market goats, as well as learning how to communicate
your reasons for placing a class the way you did. Any youth 9-19 who is
interested in participating should plan to attend this meeting. If you
have any questions or need further information please contact Nancy Thelen
at hillsideacres01@xxxxxxx or 734-216-3617.
*Animal Mentor Programs open! *
Teen mentors age 13-19 as of 1/1/2016 & youth participants age 5-8 as of
1/1/2016 are welcome to participate in one or both of our spring animal
mentor programs. Both programs pair mentors and mentees and help them work
on either livestock or horse projects for the 2016 Youth Show. Young
participants do not already need to be enrolled in a 4-H club & do not need
to own an animal to participate. ALL 5-6 YEAR OLDS ARE REQUIRED TO BE
ASSISTED BY A CERTIFIED 4-H ADULT AT ALL TIMES, EVEN WITH A TEEN MENTOR
PRESENT!
*Horse protégé:* All those interested in being a horse protégé participant
(mentor, parents, participants) a kickoff meeting is set for Tuesday, March
15 at 7 pm at the MSUE office. Contact the new Protégé coordinator,
Abbie-Jo Wilcox at wilcox.abbiejo@xxxxxxxxx or (preferred by phone)
734-424-9314. Additionally, she will be assisted by Jordan Hirst. Here is a
little about her: Hi, I am Jordan and I will be one of the protégé leaders
for the 2016 show year. I have been a member of 4-H for nine years, the
protégé program for four years and the youth horse board for three years. I
take part in showing horses and still exhibits at fair. I am currently a
senior at Chelsea High School and can't wait take part in the 2016 program!
If you have interest in being a part of the protégé program this year you
can email me at jordyhirst98@xxxxxxxxx or text/call me at 734-417-8373.
*Livestock Mentor* meeting is scheduled for Wednesday May 18 at the MSUE
offices with older teen mentors reporting at 5:30 pm for training, and 5-8
year old mentees arriving at 6:30 for 1 hour of meet-up and activities.
Livestock mentor forms should be returned by April 15 so we can pair
everyone up appropriately, if needed.
* 4-H Exploration Days at MSU Books are now here! Registration opens March
15 at 9 am...so start reviewing sessions now to get the class you want!
Completed applications can be dropped off at the office before
registrations opens and will be entered into the system in the order they
are received. Cloverbud Camp Counselors needed*
Cloverbud Camp will be scheduled for June 2016, and details are still being
finalized. But right now, Cloverbud Camp Counselor Applications are being
accepted for teen leaders, and are due March 18th, 4:30pm to the MSUE
Office. Contact Emily or Kelly for an application.
*Archery Program Resuming in spring*
The Washtenaw County 4-H Target Archery Club will resume on Tuesday
evenings starting April 19at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds from 6-8
p.m. Youth 7 years old to 19 years old are welcome. No equipment is
necessary to participate, but you may bring your own if you wish. Recurve,
longbow, and compound bow under a 55 lb. draw weight are permitted.
Additionally, a finger tab and arm guard is required. A $1.00 project fee
is required for each session. Please contact the 4-H office at
734-997-1678 for more information. Dates the program will be in session
are as follows:
April 19, 26 June 14, 21, 28
May 3, 10, 17, 31 July 5, 12, 19
*Goat Expo Practices*
Goat Expo Practices will take place on Fridays starting March 11 at 6:30pm
at the Lima Township Hall (11452 Jackson Rd, Dexter.) You do not have to
own goats to participate! For more info about Goat Expo please contact
Melanie Pitts at melaniepitts@xxxxxxxxx or Elaine Bater at
penniebell@xxxxxxx.
*Animal Science Anywhere lessons available*
In case your club is looking for more meeting learning experiences, there
are three new Animal Science Anywhere lessons
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now available online. They are:
1. 4H1667 Building on Biosecurity: Reducing the Risk
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2. 4H1668 Building Structurally Correct Animal Models
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3. 4H1669 Livestock Injection Methods and Placement
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*IMPORTANT UPDATES AND REQUIREMENTS*
*The 2016 4-H Youth Show Book* will soon be available in hard copy as well
as online! Watch your email and spread the word! Ages are now 5-19 for
most projects at the Youth Show. A full list of important changes will be
sent once they are finalized.
*Buyers Buffet Meeting Scheduled*
All 2015 Youth Show Champions and Reserve Champions are invited to the 2nd
meeting of the Buyers Buffet Planning Committee on March 22, 7 pm. Meeting
room will be posted at the entrance. Contact Sheri if you have any
questions before the meeting.
*Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Certification Date set*
All youth showing swine at the 4-H Youth Show are required to attend a PQA
class or be otherwise updated on their PQA training. Washtenaw has a class
scheduled on Tuesday, April 19 from 6:30-8 in the Dexter Library lower
level. Additional classes are available in nearby counties. Contact the
office for the full regional schedule or to register for the local classes
in April. Age level information and additional online certification options
are also available for certain age levels at www.pork.org
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*Horse Forms will be due May 1 (well, May 2...)*
As we need each year, anyone (Sunday-Friday) planning to show a horse (with
a backup horse listed) at the 2016 4-H Youth Show will need a horse "May 1"
form completed and returned along with a coggins test record and fees to
the MSUE office by May 1 - which falls on a Sunday this year, so you get 1
more day! Forms will be distributed at the next Horse Association Meeting
or available from the MSUE/4-H office.
*4-H Poultry*
Market chicken and any Poultry Service Project updates will be sent in the
coming weeks.
*June 30 is 4-H Club enrollment deadline! *
Any club members wishing to exhibit with their 4-H club at the 2016 4-H
Youth Show must be enrolled at 4honline and dues-paid by this date, or you
be considered an Independent 4-H member. Leaders should also be
re-enrolled by this date. Please do NOT create a new profile. Use the one
in the system (under your family email) from last year. Any new profiles
will need to be deleted, so don't waste your effort. Contact staff if you
need help! We <3 you, and want you to be in your club.
*Click HERE
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Washtenaw 4-H Google Calendar of Events *
*Statewide 4-H Calendar of Events*
*Pistons Game and Leadership Opportunity*
Please join Michigan 4-H and the Detroit Pistons Sat, March 19, as the
Pistons take on the Brooklyn Nets! Join us for the pre-game Leadership
Program from 1PM to 2:45PM. Everyone receives a special discount,
opportunity to shoot a free throw on the court and a Pistons giveaway for
coming out! Plus a portion of the proceeds go back to benefit 4-H! There
will be a special raffle for 30 individuals to win a meet n greet with a
Pistons Legend! EXCLUSIVE TICKET PRICING: LOWER-LEVEL: $30 (Face Value
$50), UPPER-LEVEL: $15 (Face Value $30) Participate from 1:00-2:45 PM in a
Pre-Game Leadership Program, then feel free to stay around for activities
in the North Pavilion or leave and come back for the game later! Doors
Open: 6PM to watch pre-game warm-ups and game time 7:30! Order Tickets at
pistons.com/4H. Offer cannot be redeemed at The Palace Ticket Store. For
additional information, please contact Nicole Laidlaw: 248.375.4065/
nlaidlaw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Michigan's Adventure 4-H Day June 4, 2016*
Michigan's Adventure will be partnering with Muskegon County 4-H to host a
4-H Day. We would like to invite Michigan 4-H members and families along
with 4-H volunteers. The cost is $24 with a lunch for $6. If interested,
just pre-register by June 1 to the Group Sales Office directly at
231.766.9959, youthsales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, or visit
www.miadventure.com/specialevents
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Reservations are only to notify Michigan's Adventure of the number of
participants to expect. Everyone will pay for their tickets on the day of
the event. Reservations are not mandatory, but highly encouraged. To get
the discount on the day of the event, we are asking participants to wear a
4-H shirt or bring something designating you are with Michigan 4-H. Let's
pack the park with 4-H clovers!!
*4-H Workshops*
*March 4 *
Junior Master Gardener Workshop
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Michigan 4-H Children's Garden Classroom, East Lansing
*March 11-13*
Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference
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Beechpoint Christian Camp, Allegan
*March 12-13*
4-H Robotics Workshop
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Kettunen Center, Tustin
*March 12-13*
Teens as Teachers
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Kettunen Center, Tustin
*March 19*
4-H Day at the Palace and Leadership Workshop
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The Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan
*March 19-20*
Challenge U 4-H FunFest
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Kettunen Center, Tustin
* Other 4-H Events *
*March 5*
Spring Galaxy 4-H Horse Program Committee
Contact Taylor Fabus <tenlenta@xxxxxxx>
Anthony Hall, MSU, East Lansing
*March 20-23*
4-H Capitol Experience
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Lansing
*April 6*
4-H Night at the Joe (Red Wings)
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Joe Louis Arena, Detroit
*April 10*
4-Hairy Horse Benefit Show
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MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
*April 16*
4-H Pattern-O-Rama Horse Show
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MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
*April 16*
State 4-H Goat Expo
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Anthony Hall, MSU, East Lansing
*April 22-23*
2016 Equine Educational Expo
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Anthony Hall & MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
*April 22-23*
Small Animals Day
Contact Carla McLachlan <mclachl2@xxxxxxx>
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
*May 21*
State 4-H Poultry Show
Contact Katie Ockert <ockertka@xxxxxxx>
Eaton County Fairgrounds, Charlotte
For the most up-to-date events listing, go to http://4h.msue.msu.edu/events
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*Did you know?...*
*Michigan Youth Build Self-Confidence and Defend Their Decisions through
Livestock Judging*
Four Michigan 4-H
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members recently returned from the North American International Livestock
Exposition
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in Louisville, Kentucky, where they competed in the livestock judging
contest.
Throughout the fall, these four youth have been building on their judging
experiences by practicing in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.
Throughout that process, as well as the final practices before the contest,
the team members increased their livestock knowledge and numerous life
skills
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The result was four youth that could clearly defend and communicate their
decisions as well as have self confidence in their own abilities.
Contestants evaluated 11 classes of livestock consisting of four
individuals in each class during the judging contest. There were four
classes of beef cattle, four classes of sheep/goats and three classes of
swine. Each contestant then delivered four sets of oral reasons and
answered three sets of questions on a specific class. In doing so, these
youth had to make quick decisions based on industry experience and previous
knowledge gained and then be prepared to defend their decisions.
These youth participated on behalf of Michigan 4-H as a result of recent
changes to allow individuals the chance to compete on cross-county state
representative teams. The members represent four counties including Clinton
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Lapeer
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Monroe
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and Washtenaw
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The talented individuals from across the state were selected as a result of
their placing at the Michigan 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest
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held in conjunction with the Michigan Livestock Expo
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in July. Their continued drive and determination since the July contest
allowed for them to have this tremendous learning experience.
Washtenaw County member Amanda Breuninger reflected on her experience on
the national team, stating, "I have learned to speak my mind with
confidence and back up my decisions with examples. I would encourage anyone
who wants to build confidence and gain more information about the livestock
industry to join livestock judging. It is a great way to meet new people
and make a lot of great memories."
This trip would not have been possible without support of the 4-H program
and many donors. A heartfelt thank you to all of the farms, families and
businesses that helped support and teach these youth something truly
special.
For additional information, visit the Michigan State University Extension
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and Michigan 4-H Animal Evaluation
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websites or contact Extension Educator, Julie Thelen at thelenju@xxxxxxx or
517-432-1626.
*Statewide 4-H News*
*Being a Michigan 4-H International Exchange Host Family*
Michigan 4-H Youth Development
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needs
families to host international students, teachers and chaperones. Hosting
can be for a period of a month or as long as 10 months for an academic
school year. For an overview of *Michigan's 4-H International Exchange
Programs*, go to
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/program/info/international_exchange_programs
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*Academic-Year Hosting Program (AYP) (August 2016 to June 2017)*
Would you like to host an international high school student who will attend
grade 10, 11 or 12 grade in Michigan? Through the Future Leaders Exchange
(FLEX) Program, the U.S. Department of State sponsors students, who are
finalists in the top 2 to 4 percent of a competitive scholarship program.
FLEX students come from Armenia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia,
Hungary, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro,Poland, Romania, Serbia,
Slovakia, Slovenia,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Ukraine and Uzbekistan. We also place
students from Japan, Korea and Mexico through other programs. Host Families
volunteer to provide friendship, support, and room and board (3 meals a
day). Health insurance is covered by the program. Personal expenses
are paid by the student.
More information and applications are available on the *Michigan 4-H AYP
web page
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You may also
contact *Jan Brinn* by email at brinn@xxxxxxxxxxx or by phone at 269-673-0370,
Ext. 2555.
*International Youth Exchange (IYFE) Program*
This program, formerly known as the International Farm Youth Exchange, was
founded on the premise that through understanding each other, our world
could become a more peaceful place. The program brings college-age youth,
usually from Europe, to live and work at Michigan farms for three weeks in
the summer. Since family living is at the heart of the cultural experience.
IFYE representatives discover life in the United States as a member of the
family, not as a guest or
tourist. During the hosting period, host families are expected to provide
love and understanding, care and guidance, as well as food and housing.
For more information about this opportunity, visit the *Michigan IFYE web
site
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You can obtain further details about hosting for summer or fall 2016 or for
application forms, from *Makena Schultz *
by email at schul430@xxxxxxxxxxx or by phone at 517-432-7603.
*Japanese Summer Inbound Exchange (July to August 2016)*
Do you have a child between the ages of 10 and 17? If so, we can match your
son or daughter with a Japanese host sibling for four weeks this summer.
The students will join your normal summer schedule. Funds are available for
the student to join your child at camp. Alternatively, you may host an
adult Japanese teacher or college-age chaperone for two weeks, either July
24 to August 7 or
August 7 to August 20. These adult leaders are bilingual in English and
Japanese.
More information and applications are available on the *Michigan Japanese
Summer Inbound Exchange
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web page. You may also contact *D'Ann Rohrer* by email at
drohrer@xxxxxxxxxxx or by phone at 231-757-4789.
*Find out more about the* various* national 4-H international exchange
programs* from:
- *National 4-H International Exchange Programs
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- * National AYP
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- *IFYE Association of the USA, Inc*.
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- * Heather Gray*, Michigan's 4-H International Exchange Coordinator by
email at grayhea2@xxxxxxx or by phone at 517-355-2361
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*And the Winners Are!*
The inaugural *Animal Science Sportsperson of the Year **Awards* went to *Mary
Adams*, a *Calhoun County** 4-H* leader who has been involved in 4-H for
more than 30 years and *Cassie Holladay*, a 10-year *Oceana County** 4-H*'er.
It was clear to the selection committee that both Mary and Cassie exemplify
the spirit of sportsmanship.
According to Mary's nominators, she's an energetic, dedicated leader who
helps all youth, no matter what 4-H club they belong to.
Cassie, whose project areas include beef, dairy, horse, teen leadership and
community service, is a
member of the 4-Star and Rough Riders 4-H Clubs. While Cassie's nominators
made it clear she is a fierce competitor, they also stressed she never
hesitates to help teach someone less experienced.
*Read these articles for more information about*:
- Mary
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- Cassie
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and
- The award-selection criteria
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