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, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

What to bring? MUST HAVES OPTIONAL ITEMS  Sun lotion  Sunglasses  Camera  Hat  Bug spray  Flashlight  Bike gloves, shorts  Bike helmet  Water bottle  Bike tube to fit your bike  Sleeping bag  Shoes  Rain gear  Shorts or pants  Shirts  Bike chain and lock  Personal items  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, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. NOT ALLOWED  iPods or mp3 players  iPads or tablets  Laptop  Radio  Valuables

Who can participate?  Enrolled 4-H Members  9-19 years of age  9-10 years olds MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian (sag or biker)  4-H Parents and Volunteers  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, 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 iPods 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, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

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

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, 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, 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, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Practice Rides (need two)  Purpose  To ensure each participant is prepared to make journey  NOTE: First year riders are REQUIRED to successfully complete a practice ride in order to participate in Slow Spokes  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, 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, 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, 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, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

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, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Exploration Days Meeting  Date  June 10, 2015  Time  7:00pm  Place  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, 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 Sara Lewis: 4-H Program Coordinator (office) OR (cell) OR Website: 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, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.