{"id":47864,"date":"2026-08-26T15:43:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/?p=47864"},"modified":"2026-08-26T15:44:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:44:42","slug":"september-2026-4-h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/2026\/08\/26\/september-2026-4-h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"September 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>September 17:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> CC 4-H Leaders Association Meeting , 7:00-9:00 p.m., Online &amp; Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, Gorham<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>September 18:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Cumberland <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/cCWiznpmy5kZ6jEHA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Exhibit Hall Entry Form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> due<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>September 27 \u2013 October 3: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/events\/cumberland-fair\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cumberland County Fair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a chance for our members to really shine! There are livestock shows, projects can be shown in the exhibit hall, and key fundraisers happen.<\/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\">2026 Pig Raffle Tickets Available Now<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Pig Raffle is one of the most interesting fundraisers that Cumberland County 4-H does each year. The Pig Raffle raises funds to support 4-H scholarships, trips, and other awards for 4-Her\u2019s in our county. If you would like to purchase or sell these tickets to start raising money before the Cumberland Fair, please contact our office, 207-781-6099. Tickets may be mailed or picked up in the office. Tickets may also be picked up by contacting Jenn Grant at findviewfarm@juno.com or 207-318-9166.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CC 4-H Leaders Association Meeting \u2013 September 17, 7:00 PM<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join us on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. 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, please email Allison, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:allison.pollock@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">allison.pollock@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cumberland Fair, September 27 \u2013 October 3, 2026<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All 2026 Cumberland Fair 4-H information is available on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/cumberland\/4h\/events\/cumberland-fair\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cumberland Fair 4-H Information page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Please be sure to look over the page carefully for important information. Livestock entry forms will be due to Mark Cooper by September 1st. Here are some helpful suggestions for you while you are getting ready for the fair:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Club Exhibits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Be sure to bring everything for your display, including a table no larger than 4 ft. by 4 ft., if it will be needed!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Projects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Pay close attention to the details on your projects and allow time to complete them and not leave things to the last minute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Exhibit Forms:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Be sure to get your Cumberland Fair<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/UyQAUDg1a1F5jYdi8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Exhibit Hall Entry form (Google Form)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> filled out early so we can make sure we have room in the hall for your exhibits and enough judges. Please also make sure each project you enter has an Exhibit Form AND Skills Card OR the new double-sided Exhibit Form\/Skills Card filled out completely and attached. The Life Skills Wheel side of the skills form DOES NOT need to be filled out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Project Drop Off:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Make sure to note the drop-off times for all projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Fair Passes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Same as 2025. Your 4-H member cards will NOT work as gate passes. Livestock members and families showing at the fair will receive fair passes from Mark Cooper, Livestock Superintendent. Those exhibiting in the 4-H Exhibit Hall who are 13 and older must see Allison Pollock during project drop off in the 4-H Exhibit Hall if you need passes, or arrange a time to pick them up from the 4-H office prior to the start of the fair.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\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<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine Fair Season Insurance<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine fair season is upon us! Most Maine fairs now require proof of insurance in order to exhibit livestock. Proof of insurance usually is requested for individuals including the exhibitor (4-H member), owner of the animal, and anyone who may be responsible for maintaining the animal at the event (ex. parents or volunteers).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some fairs no longer allow homeowner insurance policies. Please check your specific fair to see what they accept. Most fairs do accept the Maine Association of Livestock Exhibitors (MALE) insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The MALE annual membership renewal is in June. The year\u2019s membership ended on June 30. A benefit of being a member of this association includes liability insurance at specific events, including Maine fairs. Please refer to the events that it does cover for the state. More information is available on the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mainelivestockexhibitors.org\/memberships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Memberships page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of Maine Association Livestock Exhibitors website.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Project Records<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is time to start thinking about Project Awards in the fall\u2026 are you keeping up your 4-H project records? You should do a project record for each project you will complete. Why do 4-H Project Records and Portfolios?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Opens doors to the wider 4-H program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your project isn\u2019t done until the records are in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The feeling you get when you are finally done!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You should document all of your hard work this year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your 4-H Leader will smile \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The nagging will go away!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will get your premiums for the fair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is a start towards 4-H Scholarships and National Trips in high school.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chris Clover says so!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To access a copy of the records and portfolio, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/project-records\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Project Records Page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/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<p><b>Your 4-H Club Happenings could be featured here! Just email Renee at renee.whiting@maine.edu 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<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get Your Tickets: Maine 4-H Day at UMaine Football<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join Maine 4-H at the University of Maine on <\/span><b>Saturday, October 17<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, as the Black Bears take on Bryant University! The game begins at\u00a0<\/span><b>1:00 p.m.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come early to connect with other 4-H members and families, learn about upcoming 4-H opportunities, and enjoy time together before cheering on the UMaine football team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tickets will be\u00a0$15 per person. You can purchase your tickets on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/um-tickets.evenue.net\/promotions\/4HFB\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Football Experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> page. We hope you can join us!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Super Sitters Virtual Series<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn the basics of babysitting through our introductory 4-H Super Sitters Virtual Series! 4-H staff will introduce interested teens to the basics of babysitting \u2013 what questions to ask families, how to hold a baby and change a diaper, and the development stages of children. This workshop is targeted for youth ages 11-18, with a maximum of 12 youth participants. The last session, December 1, will be a hybrid model, in-person location(s) to be determined. Register by September 30, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ages 11 &#8211; 18<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Tuesdays, October 27 \u2013 December 1, 2026, 4:00 \u2013 5:30 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Virtual \u2013 connect from home, we will mail key materials<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, registration information is posted under Healthy Living<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Volunteer Storytellers<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What makes someone choose to volunteer? What inspires them to keep showing up and making a difference? In this virtual 4-H SPIN club, teens will become Volunteer Storytellers, learning how to uncover and share the stories behind the people who give their time to help others. Together they will explore why volunteering matters and why recognizing volunteers is important. They\u2019ll learn about developing thoughtful interview questions, practice interviewing skills, and conduct an interview with a real volunteer. Then use what they learn to create an engaging social media post that celebrates the volunteer and shares their story with the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ages 14+<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Tuesdays, October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 4:00 \u2013 5:30 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Virtual \u2013 on Zoom<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Registration Deadline: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">October 1, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, registration information is posted under Healthy Living<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Power Protectors: 4-H STEM Challenge<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How much energy do we use and how can we power our world with sun, wind, and other renewable energy? Step into the role of an engineer in this hands-on challenge! We will explore basic energy concepts, figure out how much energy we use and experiment with alternative energy.\u00a0 We will apply problem solving, creative thinking and collaboration skills to design challenges. Register by September 3, 2026.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ages 9 \u2013 12<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Mondays, September 19, 26 &amp; October 5th 4:00-5:00 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Virtual \u2013 connect from home, we will mail key materials<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, registration information will be posted under STEAM<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apply for the 2027 Ignite by 4-H Maine Team<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applications are now open for the 2027 Ignite by 4-H Maine Team. All Maine youth ages 14\u201318 are eligible to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ignite by 4-H will take place March 17\u201321, 2027, in Washington, D.C. Youth applying for the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) track should plan to attend March 16\u201321, 2027. Applications are due September 15, 2026. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSclTGSilpPOWCeNFrvTdCtI9wRLtXKULwqKahQrTTGEOo-uGg\/viewform\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2027 Ignite by 4-H Youth Application.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">September 2026 4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips, and tricks!<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>September Volunteer Self-Check \u2013 Tell us How You Did!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The past couple of months we have shared information about developmental relationships- when you show an interest, create connections and offer encouragement, you are helping to build a strong relationship with youth. Take a little time this month to reflect on your developmental relationships with 4-H youth. Small actions create lasting impact. Ask yourself the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How did I show a young person I care?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How did I challenge them to grow?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How did I support their goals?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/8T49SEPKhm4JdhES8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fill out this short form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to answer any of the three questions by Friday, September 25th. Your name will be entered into a drawing for some cool 4-H swag! You Make a difference! Tell us how you do it!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Volunteer Summit<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8:30 am \u2013 3:30 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Registration Opens Friday, September 11, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come join us for a day of fun with your fellow 4-H volunteers and our awesome 4-H staff! YUP, we have a great line up of workshops and YES, our Discovery Zone is going to have so many 4-H programs and opportunities to learn about! From Ag Ambassadors and the Maine 4-H Foundation to a Touch Tank, Virtual Learning and more, we have something for everyone!\u00a0 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 the registration link! Registration Opens Friday, September 11th! We can\u2019t wait to see you there!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resource Spotlight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a 4-H volunteer, protecting your own well-being is essential to prevent burnout and sustainably guide youth. Set clear boundaries on your time, share responsibilities with co-leaders or parents, take regular breaks during busy project seasons, and remember that it is okay to say no to extra tasks. For more information, take a look at this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/4h.extension.msstate.edu\/resources\/publications\/tips-taking-care-yourself-self-care-practices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">self-care resource from Mississippi State University Extension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"other\"><\/a>Other UMaine Extension Cumberland County News<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>UMaine Extension Cumberland County offers many different workshops throughout the year. 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