Monroe County 4 H Slow Spokes June 21

Monroe County 4 -H Slow Spokes June 21 -23, 2015 MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

What to bring? MUST HAVES Bike helmet Water bottle OPTIONAL ITEMS NOT ALLOWED Sun lotion i. Pods or mp 3 players Bike tube to fit your bike Sunglasses i. Pads or tablets Sleeping bag Camera Laptop Shoes Rain gear Hat Radio Shorts or pants Bug spray Valuables Shirts Bike chain and lock Flashlight Personal items Bike gloves, shorts Approximately $35 cash for lunch and/or snacks MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Who can participate? Enrolled 4 -H Members 9 -19 years of age 4 -H Parents and Volunteers 9 -10 years olds MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian (sag or biker) MUST have completed the Volunteer Selection Process (VSP) due to housing with youth participants NOTE: A parent/guardian MUST sign out a youth with Sara Lewis at the time of pickup if not participating for entire ride MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Rules and Expectations (to be observed by all participants) Ride single-file Obey all traffic laws Stop for all lights, signs, roads requiring a stop Right of Way to be given to pedestrians Always ride on the road-DO NOT ride on sidewalks Bikers will be grouped in 2 -6 riders-group must stay together All members will wear an identification number/tag Bike flags will be attached to each bike No radios or i. Pods will be allowed on bikes Each biker will be assigned a responsibility to fulfill at some point throughout the trip (i. e. breakfast clean-up, dinner set-up, sweep floors) Vandalism will not be tolerated MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Schedule Sunday, June 21 Leave from Maybee Co-Op at 10: 00 am Arrive by 9: 15 am Lunch in Milan-will need $$ Arrive to Manchester Family potluck at Monday, June 22 Tuesday, June 23 Breakfast-provided Lunch-will need $$ Snack-will need $$ Dinner-provided Celebration Dinnerprovided Stay at Leslie Middle School 6: 00 pm-bring one dish to pass & one dessert Stay at Manchester United Methodist Church MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Parents/guests joining upon arrival will need to “pay at the door”

Chaperones/Sag Wagons Responsible for the safety of all participants Will be assigned “rest stops” along the route, providing water and breaks MUST have completed or complete the Volunteer Selection Process (VSP) Cost? $60 MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Event Committees MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Ride Duties Contact police along the route Prepare Sag Wagon signs Contact newspapers for publicity Chairperson(s)? MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Practice Rides (need two) Purpose NOTE: First year riders are REQUIRED to successfully complete a practice ride in order to participate in Slow Spokes To ensure each participant is prepared to make journey Rider considered “successfully completed” if the rider can make practice ride without use of Sag Wagon AND rides at an average speed of 8 -10 mph for duration of the event Duties Select days for practice rides Prepare routes/maps Coordinate Sag Wagons Take attendance Chairperson(s)? Ride One Ride Two MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Food Duties Plan menu for trip Buy food, trash bags, table service/supplies Make sure group cleans up after eating Responsible for coolers and serving meals Chairperson(s)? MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Celebration Duties Prepare award/recognition program Create and present awards Ensure inclusion of all participants throughout the trip Chairperson(s)? MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Social Director Duties Responsible for conducting Ice Breakers Coordinate a group activity on each day of the trip Chairperson(s)? MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

2015 4 -H Slow Spokes Shirts Color? Last year: Red Slogan and/or Design? Chairperson(s)? MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Exploration Days Meeting Date Time 7: 00 pm Place June 10, 2015 4 -H Activity Center What will be discussed? Room assignments Transportation arrangements Rules & Expectations MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Questions? Scott Wiesler: 4 -H Slow Spokes Event Coordinator 734 -652 -9977 Sara Lewis: 4 -H Program Coordinator 734 -240 -3174 (office) OR 419 -206 -8395 (cell) OR seitzsa 1@anr. msu. edu Website: http: //mcslowspokes. wiggio. com MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.