{"id":47330,"date":"2026-06-08T13:54:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T17:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/?p=47330"},"modified":"2026-06-08T13:54:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T17:54:51","slug":"june-2026-4-h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/2026\/06\/08\/june-2026-4-h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2026 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/calendar\/\">4-H Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#club\">4-H Club Happenings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#state\">State 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#other\">Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H<\/h3>\n<p><b>June 17:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/mmspring\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fun with 4-H<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 3:30-4:30 PM, Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Rd, Windham<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>June 18:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> CC 4-H Leaders &amp; Volunteers Meeting 7:00-9:00 p.m., Online &amp; Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, Gorham<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>June 22:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/mmspring\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maker Monday #8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 4-H Office in Falmouth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>June 30: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal Approval Forms due<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/calendar\/\" style=\"text-transform:none;\" ><span class=\"button\"> Visit the Cumberland County 4-H Calendar to View All Upcoming Events <\/span><\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are so proud of our graduating 4-H Seniors and can\u2019t wait to see what you do next!<\/span><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal Approvals<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anyone wishing to show animals at any 4-H shows\/events at fairs this year must have a valid Animal Approval Form. All forms must be filled out, signed by the club leader (on the line directly after the last animal listed), and signed and embossed by the county office. 4-Hers will receive a signed and embossed copy in the mail within approximately two weeks of the form being received in our office. The sooner they arrive, the sooner you will have them back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Please pay special attention to the second side of the form, which lists the proper identification needed for each species of animal.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> It is very important that this information, along with a signed lease form for any animal that you lease, is sent with your animal approval form. Forms will not be signed if there are leased animals on the form and no lease form, or if there is no extra identification for species of animals that need it. Please also note that each animal may only be leased by one 4-Her and listed on only one 4-Her\u2019s animal approval form. The only exception is that one horse may be leased by two 4-H members and listed on two 4-Her\u2019s animal approval forms. A maximum of 20 animals per species that require an animal approval form may be leased by a member.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please note if you would like your Animal Approvals back to you in order to participate in some of the earlier fairs, please get them to me sooner rather than later. This allows time for review, processing, &amp; return mailing. Please plan accordingly!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Forms can be found online on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/resources\/forms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Volunteer Resources \u2013 Forms page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions or would like blank forms sent to you please email Allison at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or call at 207-781-6099.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scholarship and Campership Winners Announced<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Congratulations to all the recipients of this year\u2019s 4-H Scholarship and Campership Awards!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cumberland County Leaders Association Scholarship:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Alivia T., Jacob B. &amp; Kendall S.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Susan P. Grover Memorial Scholarship:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Alivia T. &amp; Kendall S.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Linda Clark &amp; Margy Justice Scholarship:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Alivia T. &amp; Kendall S.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Extension Homemaker\u2019s Scholarship:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Alivia T. &amp; Kendall S.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cumberland County Leader\u2019s Association Campership:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Florence G., Luciana G., Brooks B., Moira N., Eleanor G., Marina T., Kennedy D., Addison D., Haven K., Lewis W., Calvin W., Kylie C., William S.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FUN WITH 4-H<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Wednesday, June 17th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 3:30-4:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grades:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> K-3rd<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Rd, Windham, ME<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No registration necessary to participate in this drop-in program<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have questions? Contact Allison by email at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or phone 207-581-8370.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Leaders Association Meeting \u2013 June 18, 2026\u00a0 7:00PM<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join us on Thursday, June 18 at 7:00p.m. in-person at the Gorham Public Works Building (80 Huston Road, Gorham) These meetings are a chance to meet volunteers, and to offer input on 4-H programming in Cumberland County! All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to attend! If you would like the Zoom link, contact Allison at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MAKER MONDAY 2025-2026<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Monday, June 22nd- Ice Cream<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 4:30-5:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Grades:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> K-5th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Cooperative Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104, Falmouth, ME<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Registration is required for this free program; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000003apFB\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register for Maker Monday<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have questions? Contact Allison by email at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or phone 207-581-8370.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Agriculture 101 with 4-H<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Dates: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thursday, July 16th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Time: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3:30-4:30 PM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Ages:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 5-10<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Community Room at Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Rd., Cape Elizabeth, ME<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Free<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration is required for this free program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>To register,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000005Gu09\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Ice Cream 101 Registration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kids Can Can 2026<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Garden programming at UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\/UMaine Regional Learning Center<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4 Wednesdays:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> July 15, July 22, July 29 and August 5, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">9:00-11:00 AM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Minimum Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 9 years old by July 15, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> $10 per youth for all 4 weeks<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To register, use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000006M7Ij\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kids Can Can 2026 registration form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blueberry jam, pickles, and tomato sauce\u2014all of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and vegetables grown in your own garden. Join UMaine Extension staff and volunteers in this hands-on, interactive program that will teach kids ages 9 and up how to grow and preserve the garden\u2019s harvest. Each session will begin in the University of Maine Cooperative Extension\u2019s Gardens at Tidewater Farm as we harvest the fruits and vegetables needed to make jam, pickles, tomato sauce and more. Then we\u2019ll move to the UMaine Regional Learning Center Demo Kitchen and prepare a batch of delicious, preserved foods. Each participant will take home samples of what we make.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Working Steer Tryout Information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The show season is fast approaching! Working steer ESE intent forms (due May 1st), volunteer interest forms, team member guidelines, and apprentice guidelines are all available one at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The dates for team tryouts are listed below.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ESE Working Steer Tryouts:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June 14, 2026 at\u00a0Windsor\u00a0Fairgrounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 11, 2026,\u00a0Ossipee Valley Fair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">August 13, 2026, Skowhegan Fair<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions, please contact Hillary Arsenault, ESE coordinator, at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:maineworkingsteer@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">maineworkingsteer@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">; 207-592-3320 or Sadee Mehuren at email\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\">; 207-342-5971<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fairgrounds 5k &amp; Mile, August 30th<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fairgrounds 5K August 30th, 9:00 am at Cumberland Fairgrounds: Proceeds will be donated to CCLA and two other non-profits. They\u2019re encouraging 4-H families to participate in either the one-mile or 5K walk\/run events, and are seeking a 4-H Event Ambassador and kids who are willing to attend with their animals for a portion of the day <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runlikearacehorse.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.runlikearacehorse.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Please let Allison know if you want to help out during this event or be an event ambassador.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Volunteers Needed: 4-H Kitchen Fundraiser and Pig Raffle Ticket Sales at the Cumberland Fair, September 27- October 3, 2026<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 4-H Kitchen and Pig Raffle Booth is looking for volunteers for the week of the Cumberland Fair to prepare and serve foods as well as sell pig raffle tickets. This is the primary fundraiser held by the Cumberland County 4-H Leaders Association to support all of the scholarships, camperships, County events, and programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shift times:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6:30 a.m. \u2013 8:30-9 a.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">8:30 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">11:30 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4:30 p.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please email Nicole Foster at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:4Hkitchencentral@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4Hkitchencentral@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or call 207-615-7558 for more details or to sign up &#8211; individuals, families, or clubs are welcome!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"club\"><\/a>Club Happenings<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">GNG 4-H Food Pantry Project Club<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All-Star Dairy Club and the GNG 4-H Food Pantry Project Club collaborated on a community service fundraiser during the month of May.\u00a0 The two clubs worked together to hold a joint craft and bake sale at Tractor Supply in Scarborough.\u00a0 Members of both clubs contributed baked goods and craft items and worked together to staff the booth.\u00a0 The event was a great success, despite rainy weather, and all had fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The money raised at the event will be used toward the GNG 4-H Food Pantry Project\u2019s mission to purchase market animals raised by 4-Hers in Cumberland County and donate the meat to the food pantries in Gray and New Gloucester.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Your 4-H Club Happenings could be featured here! Just email <\/b><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><b>allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/b><\/a><b> by the 28th of each month with information about your club meetings, events, or fundraisers. Pictures are always a plus!<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/span><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register Now for the 2026 4-H Summer Learning Series<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration is now open for this year\u2019s 4-H Summer Learning Series, our largest offering of virtual programming, and will open to the general public on June 5, 2026.\u00a0 Workshops will cover a range of topics \u2013 favorites like Adulting 101 and Dissect and Detect, as well as loads of new areas: Intro to Game Lab, Mission to Mars, and all sorts of other topics. Workshops will run from July 6 to August 7, 2026.\u00a0 Find out more on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Summer Learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sea Dogs for 4-H<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Maine 4-H Foundation has purchased a group of Sea Dogs tickets for Cooper Flagg Bobble Head night on\u00a0Wed, Aug 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM. They will be given away in pairs through a raffle.\u00a0\u00a0If you are a\u00a04-H member, or young person involved with our camp and learning centers, or online 4-H virtual learning, and want to put your name in for the drawing, please email Julie Hart at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:julie@themagiclantern.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">julie@themagiclantern.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Please provide your name and contact information in the email.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please submit your name by June 15<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. We will hold the drawing on June 17<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and then tickets will be mailed to the winners.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Alfond Grant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hey there! Do you have a child or grandchild born in Maine on or after January 1, 2013? Guess what? They&#8217;ve got something special called a <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myalfondgrant.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$500 Alfond Grant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> waiting for them! (The Grant was also available on a more limited basis from 2008 to 2012).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Alfond Grant is a jumpstart for a child\u2019s education after high school. By the time they graduate high school, their Alfond Grant could be worth up to $2,000!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Alfond Grant can be used for all sorts of education, such as college, trade school, or even certificates. And it can be used in Maine as well as outside the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Curious to know more? Check out<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myalfondgrant.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> www.MyAlfondGrant.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to get all the details. This grant is just the beginning of exciting possibilities for your child&#8217;s future education!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal Science Challenge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Maine 4-H Foundation is offering a challenge to 4-H animal science committees and programs. The Foundation will match up to $3,000 per committee to support animal science programs and educational programs. A 1 to 1 match will be made for current and past donors, and 1:2 matches for new donors. Questions can be asked by contacting Susan Jennings at 207-615-7300, or email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:maine4hfoundation@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">maine4hfoundation@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Opportunity!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H members now have an exciting new opportunity to showcase their skills at The Big E&#8217;s first 4-H Rabbit &amp; Poultry Show! Open to youth ages 12 and above, this event is a great way to learn new skills, compete in regional 4-H shows, and connect with others who share an interest in rabbits and poultry.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participants can look forward to a variety of engaging activities, including breed shows, showmanship competitions, agility contests, and more. Whether you\u2019re experienced or just getting started, this event offers something for everyone. Interested in participating or learning more? Be sure to complete the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/poultry-and-rabbit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">interest form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information please contact Sadee Mehuren at 207-342-5971 or\u00a0at email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June 2026 4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips, and tricks!<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Developmental Relationships<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What are Developmental Relationships?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 These are positive connections between youth and caring adults that provide a foundation for growth, fostering trust, warmth, and mutual respect. The caring, consistent connections that you engage in with 4-H members help youth grow. By building a relationship of trust, such relationships can give young people the encouragement and guidance they need to succeed. In essence, developmental relationships are the nurturing connection that helps youth in 4-H programs navigate their experiences and develop into well-rounded, purposeful individuals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When we observe a developmental relationship we see\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">active engagement and trust,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">balanced power dynamics and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">intentional connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Developmental relationships sound like\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">words of encouragement,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">praise for effort and achievements, and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">expressions that the person feels known, valued, and enjoyed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>4-H Volunteer Summit<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Saturday, November 7, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We hope this is where you will plan to be! We have an amazing line up for the day with engaging workshops, a Discovery Zone, a 4-H Pop Up Shop and more! Save the date, check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteer-summit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Volunteer Summit webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and look for registration to open soon!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Resource Spotlight<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Does your 4-H club have officers and run a short business meeting? If so, check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ohio4h.org\/sites\/ohio4h\/files\/d6\/files\/publications\/documents\/Parlimentary%20Procedure%20at%20a%20Club%20Meeting%20%28Illinois%29.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parliamentary Procedure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> resource from the University of Illinois Extension. Super simple to understand, it will provide guidance on how to run a business meeting that is orderly and efficient. 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To learn more about our workshop offerings, please visit <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/events\/list\/\"><b>extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/events\/list\/<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents 4-H Calendar 4-H Club Happenings State 4-H News Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News Upcoming in Cumberland County 4-H June 17: Fun with 4-H, 3:30-4:30 PM, Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Rd, Windham June 18: CC 4-H Leaders &amp; Volunteers Meeting 7:00-9:00 p.m., Online &amp; Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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