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

Aroostook Speak Up Registration Deadline: March 11th, via <\/span>Zsuite<\/span><\/a>
\nMonthly 4-H Member Meeting:\u00a0 March 25, 6:00 pm at the Presque Isle Extension Office
\n<\/span>Aroostook Speak Up Showcase: March 15th, 10:00am, Houlton Extension Office <\/span>Showcase Zsuite Registration<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>National Ag Day: March 18th
\n<\/span>Free Rabbit Health webinar<\/a> March 26\u00a0 7:00 pm
\nAroostook 4-H Leaders\u2019 Assoc. Meeting: March 31st, 6:00pm
\n<\/span>New Member Enrollment Deadline: April 1st
\n<\/span>Maine 4-H Speak Up Showcase: April 5th
\nBig E Sheep Intent to Participate Form<\/a> Due: April 15th
\n<\/span>4-H Teen Ag Symposium: April 21-22nd
\n<\/span>Spring Fling: May 3rd, Southern Aroostook Ag Museum (registration and info coming soon)
\n<\/span>Check the <\/span>Aroostook 4-H Calendar<\/span><\/a> for the most up to date event information.
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County News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/a>Aroostook 4-H Monthly Member Meetings<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"youthMonthly 4-H meetings for all Aroostook members continued in February.\u00a0 Members worked on identifying and picking 4-H projects for this year and made wool felt using the wet felting process. Thank you to Easton Rec Department for hosting the meeting.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The next Monthly 4-H Member Meeting will be held at the Presque Isle Extension office on March 25th at 6:00 pm. These meetings are open to all members, and can be especially helpful for independent members who are looking for support and activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have a suggestion for a topic of a future meeting please let us know.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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March Meeting Agenda<\/b><\/p>\n

6:00: Welcome & Pledge
\n<\/span>6:10: 4-H Info & Project Help
\n<\/span>If you are looking for support for a project this is a chance to ask questions or work together to pick a project for this year.
\n– We will share upcoming opportunities and information.
\n<\/span>\"maple<\/b>6:30: Maple Sugaring Activity
\n<\/span>– Maine is the 3rd largest producer of Maple Syrup in the United States.\u00a0 Let\u2019s learn more about this unique sweet treat that is so important to Maine.<\/p>\n

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\"graduating<\/a>Opportunities for Graduating Seniors<\/b><\/h3>\n

For those members in their senior year of high school, whether that be in public, private or homeschool settings there are several opportunities for scholarships and recognition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aroostook County 4-H Scholarships & Awards – Due May 1st
\n<\/b>Wilma Winslow Scholarship<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span>Wild Mustangs Scholarships<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span>Aroostook 4-H Honor Cord – <\/span>Request Form<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>Ag Scholarship Opportunities – See site for due dates
\n<\/b>https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/learning\/ffa\/resources<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"graphic<\/a>Aroostook 4-H Speak Up Showcase<\/b><\/h3>\n

We are so excited to see what our members will be presenting at the Speak Up Showcase on March 15th. If our workshops are any indication, our members will be covering some interesting and varied topics.
\n<\/span>Any members planning to participate must register via the EVENT SECTION of <\/b>Zsuite<\/b><\/a> by March 11th.
\n<\/b>Family and friends are invited to see our members deliver their presentations at the Houlton Extension Office (18 Military Street), located in the Houlton Higher Ed Building on <\/span>March 15th at 10:00 am.
\n<\/b>Qualifying Juniors and Seniors will have the option of moving on to the State Tournament on April 5th.
\n<\/span>If you are looking for additional resources to help your child prepare their presentation the <\/span>Maine 4-H Public Speaking site<\/span><\/a> has some great materials including videos, score sheets and guidelines.\u00a0 As always, please reach out with any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Club & Member News<\/b><\/h3>\n

<\/a>The Evergreens<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was a fun field trip to the Presque Isle Airport Maintenance\/crash rescue building for The Evergreens. We were able to see the fire truck, plowing equipment, de-icers, runway sweepers, learned how they deal with animals on the runway, and more. Touch a Truck at its best! If it snows 1\/8 inch, the crew will be out plowing!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t