{"id":4335,"date":"2018-07-10T11:47:01","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T15:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/?p=4335"},"modified":"2018-10-09T13:37:46","modified_gmt":"2018-10-09T13:37:46","slug":"july-2018-4-h-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2018\/07\/10\/july-2018-4-h-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2018 4-H Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"

This month’s edition of 4-H Notes is out! <\/strong>For a downloadable recap of recent 4-H events, state 4-H news, and upcoming dates to remember check out:\u00a0July 2018 Notes (PDF).<\/a><\/p>\n

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Club News<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Loose Shoe –\u00a0A Bend in the Road<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Loose Shoe Club recently visited a facility called \u2018A Bend in the Road\u2019 in Hartford, Maine.\u00a0This organization counsels adoptive, abused and neglected children through interaction with animals. It is a wonderful program that does great work. The Loose Shoe Club members were treated to a tour of the facility and experienced how the animals help with emotions.<\/p>\n

And\/Sag Teen Council<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Teen Council is currently working on visiting every county in Maine in order to meet teen leaders from all over the state\u00a0and encourage teens to be active in their own Teen Leaders groups.\u00a0 They are also planning to share their vision of a state-wide teen council.\u00a0 Any teens in And\/Sag are encouraged to participate in the Teen Council.\u00a0 Meetings are held on the 2nd\u00a0Thursday\u00a0of each month from\u00a05:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Extension office in Lisbon.<\/p>\n

Topsham Fair\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Topsham Fair is only a month away, August 7 – 12!\u00a0 Are you ready?\u00a0 4-Hers can enter as many items as they like to be judged in our own exhibit area.\u00a0The first item must be project-related.\u00a0 4-Hers are also encouraged to sell hand-made items in the 4-H barn during their shift if they like. Please let your club leader know if you are interested.<\/p>\n

Maine 4-H Equestrian Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

Congratulations to the 2018 Maine 4-H Equestrian Team!\u00a0 They will be competing at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA in September!<\/p>\n

Riders: Ashlyn B. (Oxford), Jordyn M. (Andro\/Sag), Audrey S. (Penobscot), Alia P. (Hancock), Izabelle H. (Aroostook), Sophie P.\u00a0(Cumberland), Gwen H. (Cumberland), Jessica F. (Cumberland), Caitlyn P. (Franklin)<\/p>\n

Teen Leaders: Mia W. (Franklin), Bailey C. (Andro\/Sag), Carrianne C. (Franklin), Shannon R. (Cumberland)<\/p>\n

Community Central<\/strong><\/p>\n

Summer is in full swing for 4-H Community Central!\u00a0Laura and Cathy are bringing Summer of Science to Lewiston Adult Education on\u00a0July 12, 19, 26. These events will cover fun engineering challenges.\u00a0 These events are free, but registration is required: contact Lewiston Adult Education at 207.795.4141. We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n

Leaders Association<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Leaders Association and the Teen Council are selling Wilburs of Maine chocolate candy bars to raise money for the Buckley family and for the Teen Council.\u00a0 They are only $2.00 each.\u00a0 This fundraiser ends at the Topsham Fair, so be sure to buy some chocolate bars from a 4-Her soon.<\/p>\n

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Androscoggin-Sagadahoc 4-H Dates and Deadlines!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

4-H Leaders Association Meetings 2018*<\/strong><\/h3>\n

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
\n<\/strong>UMaine Cooperative Extension Office<\/strong>
\n 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls 04252<\/strong><\/h4>\n

July\u00a018:\u00a0<\/strong>4-H Leaders Meeting<\/p>\n

August:\u00a0<\/strong>No August Meeting due to Topsham Fair<\/p>\n

September\u00a019:\u00a0<\/strong>4-H Leaders Meeting<\/p>\n

October\u00a017:\u00a0<\/strong>4-H Leaders Meeting\/Project Record Judging<\/p>\n

September 30:\u00a0<\/strong>End of 4-H year, turn in project records to club leaders<\/p>\n

November:\u00a0<\/strong>4-H Awards!<\/p>\n

December:\u00a0<\/strong>Re-enrollment Due<\/p>\n

* Each club must have a minimum of one enrolled 4-H volunteer present.<\/p>\n

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State News<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Register Now for Maine 4-H Days!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maine 4-H Days will take place July 20-22, 2018 at the Windsor Fairgrounds. If you do not have online access, please contact your local county office for paper copies of the forms. Find information and registration materials at\u00a0the Maine 4-H Days<\/a> site.\u00a0For more information or with any questions, please contact Jessy Brainerd at 207.581.3877 or\u00a0brainerd@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photo Contest!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We know we make a huge difference in the lives of Maine youth through 4-H. I appreciate all of the hard work and dedication our 4-H staff makes across Maine. The Maine 4-H Foundation had a great year in 2017 raising over $748,000 in donations and investment income! A great deal of this funding was restricted to your programs! Good job! \u00a0Our goal for 2018 is to continue to increase our support to 4-H programs across Maine. To make this happen the Maine 4-H Foundation needs to hear about your great programs and see youth in action! Becky Mosley suggested a statewide photo contest and the Foundation Board agreed! Photos make all of the difference!<\/p>\n

From Susan Jennings, Maine 4-H Foundation<\/em><\/p>\n

The Maine 4-H Foundation is Pleased to Announce a New Youth, Volunteer and Staff Photo Contest<\/strong><\/p>\n

To win, submit as many photos (with photo releases) as you like to Susan Jennings by September 1, 2018. Photos need to be originals, have a photo release (for people in the photo) and include the copyright release from the photographer. They need to be digitally submitted to jennings@maine.edu<\/a>. Please add your name, email contact, age and photo release information.<\/p>\n

Youth and Volunteer Prize(s):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grand Prize for the Best Overall Photo:<\/strong> Something 4-H Awesome! Prizes are given in all divisions (Youth age up to 8, 9-12, 13 and up, volunteers)<\/p>\n