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Dates to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n

April 4:\u00a0 Leader\u2019s meeting – 6:00 p.m. at the Presque Isle Extension office
\nJune\u00a0 1:\u00a0 Animal Approval Form<\/a>
\nJune 1:\u00a0 Intent to Participate Form
\nJune 28-July 3:\u00a0 Northern Maine Agricultural Fair<\/p>\n

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

April 6:\u00a0 Maine 4-H Public Speaking Tournament<\/a>
\nMay 31-June 1:\u00a0 4-H @ UMaine<\/a>
\nJuly 19-21:\u00a0 Maine 4-H Days<\/a><\/p>\n

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Happy Birthday to all 4-H members born in April<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Brooklynne M
\nElijah C
\nEnoch C
\nGrace M
\nLeanne R
\nMacie B
\nMallory W
\nManny W
\nMolly S<\/p>\n

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

‘Paca Pals<\/strong><\/p>\n

At our two last meetings, Paca Pals members competed at the Houlton Extension Office in the public speaking competition.\u00a0 All of the participants from ‘Paca Pals, Ko-oP GirLs and Brain Boosters did such a great job!<\/div>\n
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Paca Pals also met at Tractor Supply in Houlton during 4H Paper Clover Days, to have a Bake Sale and help at the check out counter. Everyone enjoys being there, assisting and visiting with the public!<\/p>\n

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Ultra Clover<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anna Robinson has been selected for one of the Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarships.\u00a0 Congratulations Anna!!\u00a0 You should be very proud of your 4-H accomplishments.\u00a0 She has been invited to attend the Maine 4-H Foundation Annual Meeting and luncheon.<\/p>\n

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Public Speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n

On March 16th<\/sup> we held the Aroostook County Regional 4-H Public Speaking Tournament.\u00a0 Four students competed and one Cloverbud presented to the 4-H youth, club leaders, judges, and general audience members who attended.\u00a0 All of the competitors qualified to progress to the state tournament in Orono on April 4th<\/sup>!\u00a0 Pictured\"five are the 4-H members who attended and competed at the Public Speaking Tournament.\"nine<\/p>\n

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Cook Books<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Aroostook Count\"\"y 4-H Leader’s Association has lovely cookbooks for sale.\u00a0 These would be great gifts for birthdays or even Mother\u2019s Day.\u00a0 The cost is $15 and copies are available in the Houlton and Presque Isle offices.<\/p>\n

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Tractor Supply Company 4-H Paper Clover Days<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each Spring and Fall, Tractor Supply will help raise money for 4-H programs with the Paper Clover Campaign, a national in-store fundraiser that benefits 4-H programming.\u00a0 The Spring 2019 dates are: March 27 – April 7.\u00a0 You can encourage family, friends, and neighbors to contribute in a store, online at or by phone.\u00a0 More information can be found at\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/www.tractorsupply.com\/landing-pages_4-h_4h-tsc<\/a><\/p>\n

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Northern Maine Agricultural Fair \u2013 Mark your calendars!<\/strong><\/p>\n

June 28-July 3, 2019<\/p>\n

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4-H Leader\u2019s Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 4-H Leaders will meet at the Presque Isle Cooperative Extension building on April 4TH<\/sup> at 6:00 p.m.\u00a0 Please check your email for important prework for this meeting.<\/p>\n

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American Income Life Insurance<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

It’s that time of year again – American Income Life and Accident Insurance.\u00a0 I have sent emails with your club list attached to a leader from each club along with a cover sheet that indicates the dollar amount that needs to be sent in to the Houlton office by April 12th.\u00a0 Any questions or concerns, please give me a call or email.\u00a0 Thank you and have a great day.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0<\/em>Resignation<\/strong><\/p>\n

I (Mari) am writing to share that Leisa Plissey has resigned her position as 4-H Community Education Assistant in Aroostook County.\u00a0 Leisa has been on leave since November to advocate and care for youth in foster care.\u00a0 She will continue in that role for now.\u00a0 I am delighted that Leisa will still be involved with 4-H as the Club leader of the Family Pact Club.<\/p>\n

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State 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n

April, 2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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  1. Save the Date for 2019 Maine 4-H Days
    \n<\/strong>Maine 4-H Days will take place July 19 – 21 at the Windsor Fairgrounds. If you are interested in helping to plan next year\u2019s event, please contact Jessy Brainerd at     brainerd@maine.edu<\/a> or 207.581.3877.<\/li>\n
  2. Maine 4-H Days Planning Committee
    \n<\/strong>July will be here before you know it, and we are looking for a few good volunteers to join the fantastic current Maine 4-H Days Planning Committee. Joining this committee gives you the chance to help come up with ideas and plans for one of our biggest statewide events!\u00a0 If you are interested in joining the Maine 4-H Days Planning Committee, or have general questions\/comments\/recommendations about the event, please email     brainerd@maine.edu<\/a>, or call 207.581.3877.<\/li>\n
  3. Come to Orono for the 2019 4H@UMaine May 31 \u2013 June 1!
    \n<\/strong>Planning has started and the wheels are in motion thanks to the efforts of a tremendous team! We are always looking for individuals interested in helping with pre-event planning or attending the event itself! Stay tuned for details. For more information about 4-H@UMaine, contact Greg Kranich at    kranich@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 207.581.3292.<\/li>\n
  4. 2019 Maine 4-H Public Speaking Tournament
    \n<\/strong>The 4-H State Public Speaking Tournament will be held\u00a0Saturday, April 6, 2019<\/strong>at the University of Maine at Orono. 4-H Youth ages 9 to 18 who have participated in their county 4-H public speaking tournament and received the required score are invited to participate. For youth in counties which do not hold public speaking tournaments, arrangements may be made through their county\u2019s Extension office to present their presentation to their county\u2019s 4-H staff in order to be eligible. More information is available at:     https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/event\/2019-maine-4-h-state-public-speaking-tournament\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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