{"id":10474,"date":"2024-12-09T12:14:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T17:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/?page_id=10474"},"modified":"2024-12-09T14:39:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T19:39:05","slug":"december-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/december-2\/","title":{"rendered":"December 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a>Upcoming Dates & Events<\/b><\/h3>\n

Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign: November 29th – December 15th
\n<\/span>Zsuites Training for Volunteers: December 10 (see state news)
\n<\/span>Ignite 4-H Applications Due (National Trip): December 23rd (see sate news)
\n<\/span>4-H MEMBER & VOLUNTEER RE-ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: December 31st
\n<\/b>Aroostook Leaders Mtg: January 13th, 6:00 pm
\n<\/span>Farm Animal Care FUNdamentals 4-H SPIN Club Registration: January 7th (see State Program Highlight)
\n<\/span>County 4-H Pop Up Meeting: January 21st, 6:00 pm at the Houlton Office
\n<\/span>County 4-H Pop Up Meeting: February 13th, 4:00 pm at the Easton Rec Hall
\n<\/span>County 4-H Pop Up Meeting: March 25th, 6:00 at the Presque Isle Office
\n<\/span>Check the <\/span>Aroostook 4-H Calendar<\/span><\/a> for the most up to date event information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>COUNTY NEWS\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Re-Enrollment Time: This is not a drill!!!\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

We all know December is a busy time of year for families, but in the hustle and bustle of the month please don\u2019t forget to re-enroll the 4-H members & volunteers in your household.\u00a0 Current members who are not re-enrolled by December 31st, risk not being able to participate in 4-H events and activities in the upcoming year.\u00a0 We want to ensure all our members have the opportunity to participate in as many activities as possible and receive all the information to do so.\u00a0 Enrolling is the only way to do that.\u00a0 <\/span>Enrollments can be completed online at <\/span>https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 If you do not have internet access, experience difficulties, or have questions please contact the office and we will assist you with enrollment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>All Aroostook 4-H Meetings – Coming in 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Starting in January Ms. Megan will be facilitating monthly Pop Up style 4-H meetings for ALL Aroostook County 4-H members who wish to participate.\u00a0 Independent members looking for a club experience, and current club members looking for additional ways to participate in 4-H are encouraged to join us.\u00a0 We will cover various topics and interests with a focus on 4-H basics such as project records, 4-H pillars, and pledge as well as fun seasonal activities and opportunities for all ages. This is also a great opportunity to bring a friend who may be interested in 4-H, and for parents\/guardians to ask questions and get information on 4-H activities.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>The location of the in-person meeting will move around the county, but there will also be a zoom option for those members who are not able to travel to the monthly meeting.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>The first monthly meeting will be held on January 21st at 6:00 pm in our Houlton Office. <\/b>\u00a0The Houlton office is located in the CLA Building <\/span>(formally Houlton Higher Ed)<\/span><\/i> 18 Military St. Houlton ME 04730.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

January Pop Up Meeting Agenda<\/b><\/p>\n

Opening & Pledge – 6:00
\n<\/span>New year, New Project Record – 6:20
\n<\/span>4-H Pillar Activity – 6:45\u00a0 <\/span>(Agriculture\/STEAM\/Healthy Living\/Outdoor Leadership)
\n<\/span><\/i>Q & A and Closing: 7:00\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Please reach out if you plan to attend via zoom, and we will send you the link.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

* Cloverbud members (age 5-8) must be accompanied by an adult.
\n<\/span>* Members must have completed enrollment forms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Membership & Project Pins<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you were unable to attend the 4-H Achievement Night in October and would like to receive your project and\/or year pins please contact the office so we can make arrangements for you to pick them up at the office most convenient for you. Additionally if you are missing any membership pins from previous years, please let us know and we will make sure you get them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Giving Hands & Grateful Hearts\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

On November 16th, Aroostook members and leaders gathered for a different type of cookie swap.\u00a0 Each member brought one of their favorite treats to help build trays of goodies to share with members of the community they are grateful for.\u00a0 <\/span>We were able to build 20 trays of delicious treats to share with individuals and organizations around the county.\u00a0<\/span>Members delivered the trays to various locations including\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Presque Isle Police Dept.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fort Fairfield Fire Dept.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Central Aroostook Humane Society<\/span><\/li>\n
  • East of Eden Stable<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fort Fairfield Border Patrol<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Washburn Bus Garage<\/span><\/li>\n
  • US Postal Service Staff<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Houlton Higher Ed. Staff<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t