{"id":7957,"date":"2022-01-03T13:06:40","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T18:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/?page_id=7957"},"modified":"2022-01-03T14:22:37","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T19:22:37","slug":"january-2022","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/january-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H January Newsletter 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7972\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/umaine-happy-holidays.jpg\" alt=\"2 horses running in the snow\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/umaine-happy-holidays.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/umaine-happy-holidays-105x75.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><br \/>\nWe would like to wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7969\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-January-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"3 scoops of ice cream in a waffle dish\" width=\"330\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-January-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-January-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-January-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-January-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-January-317x178.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-January-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-January-634x357.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-January-846x476.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-January-951x535.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-January-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Happy-Birthday-to-our-4-Hers-born-in-January.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,330px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"learning\"><\/a>New Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Virtual Learning is a hands-on, virtual learning program for youth ages 5-18. Workshops will be organized by age and topic. Topics include engineering, science, animals and agriculture, teen leadership, and more. Workshops will range from single-time events to short-term programs (typically four to six sessions). Participants will engage in hands-on activities, interact with other 4-Hers, and be positive adult role models.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No prior experience with 4-H is required to participate. This is a great way for those who are interested to learn more about 4-H.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check out the upcoming 4-H\u00a0Virtual\u00a0Learning\u00a0Programs we have planned in the coming months: Visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/upcoming-events-calendar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upcoming Events: Statewide Virtual Offerings for 2021-2022 page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn\u00a0which\u00a0virtual\u00a0event registrations are open: Visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/open-registrations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open Registrations page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interested in becoming a Volunteer Presenter? Visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/become-a-volunteer-presenter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Become a Volunteer Presenter page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0for more information and to complete an interest form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read what 4-H Parents, Youth, and Teachers have to say about these 4-H\u00a0Virtual\u00a0Learning\u00a0offerings: Visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/parent-youth-teacher-stories-testimonials\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Parents, Youth, Teachers: Stories and Testimonials page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Maine 4-H ESE Goat Intent Forms are Now Available<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2022 Maine 4-H Goat Eastern States intent to participate form is available online at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/goat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/goat\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. In order to be eligible for participation on the Maine 4-H Goat Eastern States Team this fall, 4-H members must complete the online intent form or mail a hard copy of the intent form to the Waldo County Cooperative Extension office before\u00a0<\/span><b>February 1, 2022<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please contact Sadee Mehuren at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0or\u00a0 207.342.5971 with any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Maine 4-H ESE Dairy Intent Forms are Now Available<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2022 Maine 4-H Dairy Eastern States intent to participate form is available online at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. In order to be eligible for participation on the Maine 4-H Dairy Eastern States Team this fall, 4-H members must submit their completed intent form to the Waldo County office before\u00a0<\/span><b>February 1, 2022<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please contact Sadee Mehuren at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0or\u00a0 207.342.5971 with any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Maine 4-H ESE Beef Intent Forms are Now Available<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2022 Maine 4-H Beef ESE Intent to participate form is now available online at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/beef\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/beef<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is a requirement for all youth intending to participate as\u00a0members of the 4-H Beef Team at the Eastern States Exposition in September. Please contact Sadee Mehuren at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0or\u00a0 207.342.5971 with any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>4-H Pitch Project<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Youth Trustees have established a fund to support young entrepreneurs in 4-H. Pitch us your idea for a business and we may fund the start-up idea. Check out the Pitch project at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/funding\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/funding\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have exciting news! We are now planning for an in-person CWF 2022! \u00a0 Many things are changing within the programming schedule and event place.\u00a0 As some of you know the National 4-H Center has been sold or is in the process.\u00a0 Therefore, CWF will no longer be held there but will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda, Maryland.\u00a0 This event center is not far from where we previously have been, but we will forever miss our own 4-H Center. \u00a0 In 2020, CWF was canceled due to the pandemic, and the 2021 program was held virtually.\u00a0 We as a state did not participate in the virtual 2021.\u00a0 We still do, however, have a list of participants that have never been able to go on the trip.\u00a0 This list is currently being contacted to see if they are still enrolled members wanting to participate. Once those numbers have been finalized, we will open up the list to \u201cfill the bus\u201d for 2022.\u00a0 All delegates must be currently enrolled and between 14-18 years old as of January 1, 2022.\u00a0 We have held records of who in the past has paid monies and are also working that through.\u00a0 The total cost for this year\u2019s trip will be available very shortly. \u00a0 A note will be going out to your local office with all information and please note: we will be on a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">short<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">timeframe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to get delegate information in.\u00a0 The date that has been reserved is June 25-July 1, 2022.\u00a0 We will be leaving on a Saturday and coming home on the following Friday.\u00a0 As always in today\u2019s world all plans are Covid sensitive but as the true 4-Hers that we are, we adapt!\u00a0 If you have questions, please feel free to email Heidi Palmer, State Activities Coordinator at: \u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:heidi.thuotte@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">heidi.thuotte@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>2022 4-H National Trip Interviews<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As in the past, we will be holding interviews for National trips in the early spring.\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Websites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are currently being updated to work towards that same schedule with a date to be announced very soon.\u00a0 At this time, we will be interviewing for National Congress in 2022 and National Conference in 2023.\u00a0 National Conference 2022 that will be held on March 20-24, 2022 is currently still being reviewed within our state guidelines due to the Covid travel situation that seems to be strengthening daily, information will be shared as it becomes available. If you have questions. Please feel free to email Heidi Palmer, State Activities Coordinator at: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:heidi.thuotte@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">heidi.thuotte@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7989\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/light-up-the-night-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"northern lights reflected in a snow covered field with trees\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/light-up-the-night-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/light-up-the-night-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/light-up-the-night-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/light-up-the-night-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/light-up-the-night-317x178.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/light-up-the-night-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/light-up-the-night-634x357.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/light-up-the-night-846x476.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/light-up-the-night-951x535.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/light-up-the-night-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/light-up-the-night.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><a id=\"stem\"><\/a>Light Up the Night: <\/b><b>Maine 4-H STEM Toolkit of the Month<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each month we will be highlighting a different 4-H STEM Toolkit available from UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H Program! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Developed by the Boston Museum of Science, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/stem-toolkits\/light-up-the-night-an-electrical-engineering-challenge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Light Up the Night<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a hands-on engineering adventure for youth in grades 3-5! In this unit, after experimenting with circuits and sculpting materials, kids will design a light display that replicates the Northern Lights.\u00a0 The activities are fun and engaging with well-developed resources and an immersive storyline. Comprehensive facilitator resources make planning and preparation easy. Learn more about this, and other 4-H STEM Toolkits <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/stem-toolkits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, where you can see what is available for different age groups or topic areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7262\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/4-H-Scholarship-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"scattered real money backdrop\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/4-H-Scholarship-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/4-H-Scholarship-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/4-H-Scholarship-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/4-H-Scholarship-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/4-H-Scholarship-317x178.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/4-H-Scholarship-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/4-H-Scholarship-634x357.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/4-H-Scholarship-846x476.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/4-H-Scholarship-951x535.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/4-H-Scholarship-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/4-H-Scholarship.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarships<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Maine 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce a number of scholarships available to 4-H members. They range in value from $1,000 to $2,500. Donors from around the state have been very generous in supporting our 4-H seniors as they pursue their dreams and aspirations. Scholarships are due March 1, 2022 to your county office. Please check out the Maine 4-H Foundation website at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/funding\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/funding\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7965\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/virtual-dog-spin-club-resized-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"dog with glasses in front of a computer announcing Virtual 4-H Dog SPIN Class\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"dog\"><\/a>A new, statewide 4-H Dog SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club will be starting on January 22 at 9 am and will continue monthly on Saturdays. This club will meet virtually over zoom and will focus on all things dog. This short-term club is open to anyone (humans) in the state of Maine ages 9-18. A dog is NOT required to participate. We are also looking for adult volunteers who are interested in helping out with this club. You do not need to be knowledgeable about dogs, just willing to help. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information on the Virtual 4-H Dog SPIN Club please go to the website: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/dog\/club\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/dog\/club\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or contact Emily Mott at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:emily.j.mott@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">emily.j.mott@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or 207.942.7396.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7963\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Maine-Trees-300x169.png\" alt=\"slice of a tree and leaves\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Maine-Trees-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Maine-Trees-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Maine-Trees-105x59.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Maine-Trees-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Maine-Trees-317x178.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Maine-Trees-423x238.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Maine-Trees-634x357.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Maine-Trees-846x476.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Maine-Trees-951x535.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Maine-Trees-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/01\/Maine-Trees.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"trees\"><\/a>This virtual SPIN club for all youth ages 9-16 will meet<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0the Mondays of January 24, 31, and February 7, 14, and Tuesday February 22. 4:30pm.\u00a0 The program also includes an optional in-person Maple workshop day on Saturday, February 26 in Greenwood.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> We will learn about tree ages and characteristics, practice tree identification, explore the versatility of trees, careers involved with forests, and learn about tapping maple trees for syrup. Youth will receive kits in the mail for accompanying hands-on activities including tree ring counting, tree cookie ornaments, tree identification books, maple candies, and maple syrup thickness and taste samples. Register by January 12th <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/open-registrations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/open-registrations\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Please contact\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:sara.king@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sara.king@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0for questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>New Impromptu Category at State Public Speaking Tournament<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Public Speaking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Committee is pleased to announce a new category at the State Tournament in April\u00a02022! <\/span><b>Impromptu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0is a fun and exciting category that gives participants the opportunity to practice off-the-cuff presentations. Youth will be given three topics to choose from and then have several minutes to prepare a short presentation for an audience.\u00a0For this year, Impromptu\u00a0will be a non-scored category. However, participants can expect to receive feedback from judges and peers. Youth who participate in the Maine 4-H Public Speaking Tournament will also be able to participate in the\u00a0Impromptu\u00a0category as a bonus opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"volunteers\"><\/a>4-H Volunteers SAVE THE DATES!<br \/>\n<\/b><b>January 19 * February 16 * March 16 \u2013 6:30 \u2013 8:30 pm<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This year&#8217;s <\/span><b><i>Cabin Fever Series for 4-H Volunteers<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0is combining efforts with other states in the Northeast region! The following three topics will be featured in virtual workshops\u00a0this winter:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">re-engaging and motivating youth<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">designing captivating and fun activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">expanding possibilities for youth to broaden their world\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These workshops will offer a great chance to learn something new, brush up on your skills and connect with 4-H volunteers from across the Northeast! Mark your calendars to save the dates and look for more information in January! Hope to see you there!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>4-H Club Resources<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Norma Hardison Fund has been created to support 4-H club special projects. 4-H Club Creativity Grant application ideas should tie into the 4-H program priorities for Maine, including club and community learning projects, philanthropic projects that engage members in the community supporting 4-H program work, and\/or new creative educational ideas. Funds can be requested for amounts up to $200; on a rare occasion, the grant request may be considered for more than $200. Sponsor: Maine 4-H Foundation Youth Trustees in Philanthropy. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/funding\/4-h-service-innovative-education-and-philanthropy-grants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Application Form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>4-H Service Innovative Education, and Philanthropy Grants<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grant application ideas should tie into the 4-H program priorities for Maine including club and community service learning projects, philanthropic projects that engage members in the community supporting 4-H program work, and\/or new creative educational ideas. Funds can be requested for amounts from $100 to $500; on a rare occasion, the grant request may be considered for more than $500. 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