{"id":11692,"date":"2025-05-05T09:12:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T13:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/?p=11692"},"modified":"2025-05-05T11:05:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T15:05:32","slug":"may-2025-4-h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/2025\/05\/05\/may-2025-4-h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2025 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>4-H Happenings<\/h3>\r\n<h4><em>A monthly newsletter for Hancock County 4-H Members<\/em><\/h4>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"#dates\">Upcoming Dates<\/a>| <a href=\"#news\">County News<\/a> | <a href=\"#club\">Club News<\/a> | <a href=\"#state\">State News<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"#leaders\">Leaders&#8217; Meeting Minutes<\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3 id=\"dates\"><a id=\"dates\"><\/a>Upcoming Dates to Remember<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>May 7 &#8211; <\/strong>June Jamboree Registration Open to Enrolled 4-H Families<strong><br \/>May 10 &#8211;<\/strong> Dairy Judging Contest\/ESE Tryouts (See State News)<br \/><strong>May 13 &#8211;<\/strong> 4-H Leader&#8217;s Meeting (6:30 pm)<br \/><strong>May 17 &#8211;<\/strong> Hancock County Extension Open House (10:00 am &#8211; 1:00 pm)<br \/><strong>May 19 &#8211;<\/strong> June Jamboree Registration Open to the Public<br \/><strong>May 23 &#8211;<\/strong> Summer Learning Series Registration Opens<br \/><strong>May 26 &#8211;<\/strong> Office Closed for Memorial Day<br \/><strong>May 30 &#8211;<\/strong> Last Day to Register for June Jamboree<br \/><strong>June 1 &#8211;<\/strong> First Day of Pride Month<br \/><strong>June 5 &#8211;<\/strong> Market Lamb Intent to Sell at Fryburg Forms Due<br \/><strong>June 13 + 14 &#8211;<\/strong> June Jamboree at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds!<br \/><strong>June 30 &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2022\/03\/Maine-4-H-Animal-Approval-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animal Approval<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2012\/08\/leaseform.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lease Forms<\/a> Due in the Office<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3 id=\"news\"><a id=\"news\"><\/a>County News<\/h3>\r\n<h4>Hancock County Extension Open House<\/h4>\r\n<figure id=\"17149\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17149\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"A table set up in front of a garden, with a UMaine banner and other paper materials. A dog sits next to the table and faces the camera friendly. \" width=\"238\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-105x79.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-317x238.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-423x317.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-634x476.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-846x635.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-951x713.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-1268x951.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_20220730_110723049-500x375.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,238px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"image-attribution\">4-H Staff - Carla<\/span>&#8220;Get ready for the Open House!&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>This month, the Extension office welcomes you to take part in our Extension Open House! Bring your friends and family, and spread the word in your communities! We&#8217;ll have information about 4-H, club fundraising, hands-on garden-themed activities, and more. Our Master Gardener Volunteers will also be hosting a seedling sale and worm composter raffle!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Event Information<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>When: May 17, 2025<\/li>\r\n<li>Time: 10:00 am &#8211; 1:00 pm<\/li>\r\n<li>Where: 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>June Jamboree<\/h4>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/4h\/jamboree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June Jamboree<\/a> is back for another exciting weekend, and you&#8217;re invited! The 2025 June Jamboree will be held on June 13-14 at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds. Plan to camp with us on the fairgrounds on the 13th, and wake ready to participate in fun-filled workshops and activities on the 14th! <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/4h\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Workshops<\/a> will include hands-on crafts, engineering, and animal science. The &#8220;Anytime Science&#8221; and &#8220;Anytime Craft&#8221; tables will run between workshops all day on Saturday, June 14 &#8211; be sure to stop by to explore! Registration will open to enrolled 4-H members on May 7. Workshops are first come, first serve, so don&#8217;t delay! The public may begin registering on May 19. Registration closes May 30, so <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/4h\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign up<\/a> now!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h4>State 4-H Speak Up Showcase<\/h4>\r\n<figure id=\"17136\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-17136\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Three youth smiling with their Speak Up certificates and ribbons standing in front of a big clover.\" width=\"259\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-105x79.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-317x238.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-423x317.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-634x476.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-846x635.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-951x713.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-1268x951.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/20250405_162804-500x375.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,259px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"image-attribution\">4-H Volunteer - Amberosity<\/span>&#8220;Hancock County Youth Speaking UP!&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Hancock County never fails to make the 4-H staff proud, especially when it comes to public speaking! Three of our junior qualifying presenters joined us at the State 4-H Speak Up Showcase in early April and did an amazing job. Huge shout-outs to Annabelle, Kowen, and Arabella for participating, and a big thank you to all the volunteers and parents who represented Hancock County as well. We can&#8217;t wait to see you all back next year!<\/p>\r\n<h4>Style Revue<\/h4>\r\n<p>Gosh, are our 4-Hers talented or what!? For those of you who attended our 4-H Style Revue Showcase, you know the answer to that question. We want to share a big round of applause with all our youth who worked on projects for the event. Your sewing and crocheting skills are AMAZING! We cannot wait to see what else you&#8217;ll create down the line. Keep up the good work!<\/p>\r\n<p>Thank you again to all the volunteers, parents, and mentors who helped these youth along the way. And an EXTRA special thank you to the HC Leaders&#8217; Association for the evening snacks!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 20%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-11692 gallery-columns-5 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/20250502_183159-scaled-e1746449957970.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" 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gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17179'>\n\t\t\t\tAnnabelle and Lexi are ready for Style Revue!\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2718-scaled.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"193\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2718-193x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Youth showing off her fleece tied pillow.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2718-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2718-659x1024.jpg 659w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2718-768x1194.jpg 768w, 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class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Youth showing off her sewn pillowcase.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2739-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2739-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2739-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2739-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2739-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2739-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2739-423x564.jpg 423w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2754-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2754-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2754-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2754-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2754-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2754-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2754-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2754-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2754-846x1128.jpg 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src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2755-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2755-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2755-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2755-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2755-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2755-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2755-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2755-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2755-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2755-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2755-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2755-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2755-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17197'>\n\t\t\t\tYouth showing off her fleece tied blanket. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-scaled.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Youth with her crocheted lap blanket wrapped around her body\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2758-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17198'>\n\t\t\t\tAnnabelle 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17199'>\n\t\t\t\tAnnabelle showing off her crocheted blanket.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-scaled.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Youth wearing her sewn skirt.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2762-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17200'>\n\t\t\t\tMaddy wearing her sewn skirt.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-scaled.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Youth wearing her sundress\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2766-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17201'>\n\t\t\t\tCoryann wearing her sewn sundress.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"183\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770-183x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Youth wearing her sewn dress\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770-183x300.jpg 183w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770-626x1024.jpg 626w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770-768x1257.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770-939x1536.jpg 939w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770-1252x2048.jpg 1252w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770-86x140.jpg 86w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770-317x519.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770-423x692.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770-634x1037.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770-846x1384.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770-951x1556.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770-1268x2075.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2770.jpg 1528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,183px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17202'>\n\t\t\t\tLexi wearing her knit handkerchief hem dress.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-scaled.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Youth wearing his King&#039;s Robe\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2772-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17203'>\n\t\t\t\tNoah and his King&#8217;s Robe.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-scaled.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Youth wearing a King&#039;s Robe\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2777-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17204'>\n\t\t\t\tNoah and his King&#8217;s Robe.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-scaled.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"4-H staff pictured together after the event in big smiles.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_2802-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17205'>\n\t\t\t\t4-H Staff Leah and Andrea. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4>4-H Aquaculture Adventures<\/h4>\r\n<figure id=\"17184\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-17184\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_8950-e1746454142243-300x287.jpg\" alt=\"An oyster cage creation using rope, flexible wire, and a pool noodle.\" width=\"162\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_8950-e1746454142243-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_8950-e1746454142243-1024x980.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_8950-e1746454142243-768x735.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_8950-e1746454142243-105x101.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_8950-e1746454142243-317x304.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_8950-e1746454142243-423x405.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_8950-e1746454142243-634x607.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_8950-e1746454142243-846x810.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_8950-e1746454142243-951x911.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_8950-e1746454142243-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/IMG_8950-e1746454142243.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"image-attribution\">Tess, 4-H Staff<\/span>Oyster Cage Creation at Surry Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>This past month, our 4-H aquaculture CEA, Tess, visited a 4th-grade class at Searsport Elementary to teach about oyster farming. The newly developing oyster farm series introduced youth to what it is like to run an oyster farm by completing tasks such as building oyster cages and creating a sales pitch to market their product! They delved into financial decision-making and how to catch a customer\u2019s eye with advertising. If this sounds like fun, check out Tess&#8217; workshop offering at the upcoming June Jamboree! Last Friday, she participated in the Mini Courses event at Surry Elementary, where students got to design and build an oyster cage!<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0c598e;font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif\">Hancock County 4-H Seasonal Compass<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Discover the wonders of Maine\u2019s changing seasons with the \u201cHancock County 4-H Seasonal Compass.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-17180 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/Seasonal-Compass-2025-7-300x251.png\" alt=\"Ideas for using our head, heart, hands, and health during the month of May. Some ideas are learn about Maine's wildflowers, plant flowers or food, and spend time outdoors doing things you enjoy.\" width=\"336\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/Seasonal-Compass-2025-7-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/Seasonal-Compass-2025-7-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/Seasonal-Compass-2025-7-105x88.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/Seasonal-Compass-2025-7-317x266.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/Seasonal-Compass-2025-7-423x355.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/Seasonal-Compass-2025-7-634x531.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/Seasonal-Compass-2025-7-846x709.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/05\/Seasonal-Compass-2025-7.png 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,336px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Each month, we\u2019ll focus on a different aspect of Maine\u2019s seasonal cycle, engaging in activities that promote Head (learning and thinking), Heart (caring and relating), Hands (giving and working), and Health (living and being). From exploring winter wildlife to harvesting fall crops, there\u2019s something for everyone!<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3 id=\"club\"><a id=\"club\"><\/a>Club News<\/h3>\r\n<figure id=\"17142\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17142\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7092-rotated-e1745599255231-300x263.jpg\" alt=\"Youth with straw tower in front of her smiling. Her hands are up and fingers are spread in a jazz hands fashion.\" width=\"300\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7092-rotated-e1745599255231-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7092-rotated-e1745599255231-1024x896.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7092-rotated-e1745599255231-768x672.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7092-rotated-e1745599255231-105x92.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7092-rotated-e1745599255231-317x277.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7092-rotated-e1745599255231-423x370.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7092-rotated-e1745599255231-634x555.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7092-rotated-e1745599255231-846x740.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7092-rotated-e1745599255231-951x832.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7092-rotated-e1745599255231-1268x1110.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7092-rotated-e1745599255231.jpg 1505w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"image-attribution\">4-H Staff - Leah <\/span>&#8220;Straw Tower Challenge with Pine Tree Pioneers&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong>Pine Tree Pioneers: <\/strong>The Pine Tree Pioneers started their last meeting with a craft team-building exercise. The pioneers had to work together to craft the tallest structure they could out of straws and toothpicks. It was exciting to see the different ways the straws could be attached, and the members learned a lot from each other&#8217;s creativity!<\/p>\r\n<p>After the warm-up, the club made its way outdoors to look for signs of spring! Armed with clipboards, a scavenger hunt list, and some special equipment for vernal pool exploration, the club hiked around and recorded their observations. To wrap up, members took some time to brainstorm other things they would like to do together. Cooking, gardening, sewing, and playing outside were some of the topics brainstormed, and may even be one of next month&#8217;s meeting activities!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"17146\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17146\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Three youth completing a  maze on the ground by balancing a ball on a cup with strings tied to it. They navigate the maze by putting tension on the strings in the direction needed to move. \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303-1268x951.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/04\/IMG_7303.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"image-attribution\">4-H Staff - Leah M<\/span>&#8220;Service Squad Practicing Their Teamwork Skills!&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><strong>Service Squad: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At our early April meeting, the Service Squad spent some time catching up on the previous meeting minutes. We recapped what our craft ideas were for the Extension Open House. We worked on figuring out the best craft to do and decided on egg carton mushrooms and seed bombs. After this, we tested out the egg carton mushroom craft to see what would work best for other kids to participate easily. At our next meeting, we will work on the best way to make the seed bombs.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the most recent meeting, after a maze activity to jumpstart our team-centered brains, we determined how to make the seed bomb craft. We decided to do this craft with people at the open house since it was easier than the egg carton mushroom craft. We also planned our bake sale items. The squad decided to bake a GF option, along with other crowd favorite snacks. We will be using half of the funds to celebrate our teamwork, and the other half to save for future fundraisers. Make sure you stop by to see what the squad cooks up! <\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State News<\/h3>\r\n<p><b>Save the Date \u2013 4-H Summer Learning Series: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This year, the 4-H Summer Learning Series will take place from July 7 to August 8. Volunteers and staff work together to provide high-quality, hands-on, experiential learning experiences via Zoom. For most workshops, materials are mailed to participants beforehand, making participation even easier (and less expensive)!\u00a0 Workshops and Registration will go live on May 23, 2025. Information will be updated in early March for volunteers interested in presenting workshops. Sign up for updates on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Speak Up, Maine 4-H: <\/strong>We need your ideas! We are hoping to add a new category to the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746132313586000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2sU4DCWnd8i4JPQQMT3TIs\">Speak Up, Maine 4-H\u00a0Public Speaking program<\/a>\u00a0and State Showcase in 2026. Members and families can fill out our idea form here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ToGyuHngd5vFWifr7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/forms.gle\/ToGyuHngd5vFWifr7&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746132313586000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3uA9G72BtBw5udALBXCj1m\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/ToGyuHngd5vFWifr7<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Questions? Please contact the planning committee at <a href=\"mailto:speakup4h@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">speakup4h@maine.edu<\/a> or Laura Personette at (207) 581-8213.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><b>Maine Delegates Represented at National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C.: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This April, three outstanding youth\u2014Sabrinnah, Kaylee, and Kai\u2014and a chaperone, traveled from Bangor to Washington, D.C., to represent Maine at the National 4-H Conference. Over six packed days, delegates from across the U.S. and its territories gathered for roundtable discussions, leadership development, cultural exchange, and connection with federal agencies. Highlights included the high-energy pin trade, a powerful multilingual recitation of the 4-H Pledge, and engaging presentations from collegiate facilitators. The Maine group quickly bonded with delegates from other states and territories, exchanging ideas, stories, and plenty of state-themed pins. Youth explored topics ranging from youth mental health to artificial intelligence and public land access.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The delegation also toured Washington\u2019s historic monuments by night, danced with Coyaba Dance Theater performers, and visited both Maine senators\u2019 offices on Capitol Hill. A behind-the-scenes Capitol tour, a walk through the U.S. Botanic Garden, and a brush with American history at the Smithsonian made for unforgettable memories. The week culminated in youth-led presentations to agencies including NASA, the CDC, the USDA, and the Pentagon, showcasing real-world applications of 4-H leadership. Wrapping up the conference, delegates attended a career expo at the Smithsonian and a celebration dance where music, laughter, and new friendships filled the ballroom. From pin trading to policy discussions, Maine&#8217;s 4-H youth made a lasting impression and returned home inspired, empowered, and eager to share their experiences.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National 4-H Conference is one of several different opportunities Maine 4-H Members have to travel around the country and represent Maine on the national stage. Learn about applying for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National 4-H Conference and Congress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Skip the Stress \u2013 Get Into College with 4-H Direct Admissions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Great news for Maine 4-H high school juniors and seniors: applying to college just got a whole lot easier. With\u00a0<\/span>4-H Direct Admissions<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, you can be\u00a0<\/span>automatically considered for admission to all seven of Maine\u2019s Public Universities<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014no Common App, no test scores, no essays, no recommendations, and\u00a0<\/span>no application fees<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> required!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you&#8217;re enrolled in any 4-H program in Maine, you&#8217;re eligible. Just <\/span><b>click to opt in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and we\u2019ll take care of the rest. This is your future\u2014made simple.\u00a0#BeyondReady<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/students\/4-h-opt-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to opt in. We will do the rest!<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/students\/direct-admissions-for-4h-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to learn more about 4-H Direct Admissions!<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Save the Date &#8211; 4-H Sheep and Goat Clinic: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H is hosting a sheep and goat clinic on June 8th! Join us at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds for a day of hands-on learning. Workshops will be for both new and experienced project members, and you don\u2019t need an animal to participate. Registration details will be available soon. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Maine 4-H Days Update: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We want to let you know that Maine 4-H Days will not be held in 2025. While we know this event is a cherished tradition for many, we\u2019re taking this time to restructure and reinvent the experience to better serve our 4-H community in the future.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our goal is to create an event that is more engaging, inclusive, and aligned with the evolving needs and interests of Maine youth and families. We appreciate your patience and continued support as we work behind the scenes to reimagine what Maine 4-H Days can be. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to share your ideas\u2014we\u2019re excited for what\u2019s ahead!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Make Your Voice Heard \u2013 4-H Annual Index Survey Now Open: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019re inviting youth ages 12\u201318 to take part in the National 4-H Annual Index Survey\u2014a brief, 8-minute survey that helps measure the impact of 4-H across the country. By participating, your child\u2019s voice will help shape the future of 4-H in Maine and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Survey Deadline: June 30, 2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take the survey here:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/4hcouncil.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_envLlXgHZyRJGXs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/4hcouncil.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_envLlXgHZyRJGXs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By submitting the survey, you\u2019re giving permission for your child to participate. Youth can choose to stop the survey at any time. Let\u2019s make sure Maine youth are represented\u2014thank you for supporting this important effort!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Maine Summer Transportation Institute (MSTI): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MSTI is a <\/span><b>FREE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> residential camp offered at the University of Maine for current 6<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 8<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> graders from July 6 \u2013 11, 2025.\u00a0 The camp focuses on transportation-related activities and fields.\u00a0 MSTI is a week-long residential program to allow students from all over the state to participate.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This includes space, roads and bridges, ports, air, and environmental impacts. Activities include building rockets, cars, and bridges; field trips to the Bangor International Airport, Cole Transportation Museum, and Maine Maritime Academy; participating in shows from the Planetarium and the Physics Roadshow; 3D-printing activity (including a tour of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center to see the World\u2019s largest 3D-Printer and the 3D-printed house); Soil\/erosion and surveying activities; a Touch-a-truck event, and more. (Activities are subject to change based on weather and availability of funds.) Additionally, students will learn about the different career opportunities within the transportation field, including engineers (environmental, geotechnical, civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.), technicians, communications and media, human resources, and so much more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/msti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MSTI website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information about the program and registration. Applications will be accepted through May 23, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>2025 UMass 4-H Cattle Academy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration for the 2025 UMASS 4-H Cattle Academy is now open! This event will take place from June 20-22 at the Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA. Youth who have a beef, dairy, or working steer project or are thinking about trying out a cattle project are invited to experience hands-on learning in washing, fitting, clipping, showmanship, and more! Please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C4vQe5UzwU2Uu9Cy5WpJf3K2BK4vMsxAgdTcTMMZYC5URVpIWFQyNDdCOUFaRFhXREdQNk9SMFVOTS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">register<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by June 1, 2025. See you at the academy!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Fryeburg Fair 4-H Market Lamb Intents Due June 5<\/b><b>th: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intent forms for Fryeburg Fair market lambs are now available online. Market Lambs must be owned and in possession of a 4-H\u2019er by June 1, 2025, and must be a castrated male. In order to be eligible for participation, 4-H members must meet the following requirements:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Send <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/sheep\/fryeburg-fair-market-lamb-intent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intent to Sell Form<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>,<\/em> original bill of sale\/value of lamb statement, and pictures of your animal (front and side view) to your county office by June 5th. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal approval forms for lambs must include the scrapie tag number and list \u201cFryeburg Sale\u201d as the show class.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additional requirements as well as the fillable online form can be found online at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/fryeburg-fair-regulations-for-market-steers-and-market-lambs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/fryeburg-fair-regulations-for-market-steers-and-market-lambs\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information please contact Sadee Mehuren at 207.342.5971; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or the State 4-H Office at 207.581.3877.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>2025 ESE Working Steer Information: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2025 4-H ESE Working Steer Tryout information as well as updated team information can be found online at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. New this year are ESE Working Steer Intent forms, updated tryout requirements, team apprentice guidelines, and volunteer interest forms.\u00a0If you have any questions, please contact Hillary Arsenault, ESE coordinator, at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:maineworkingsteer@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">maineworkingsteer@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">; 207-592-3320 or Sadee Mehuren at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">; 207.342.5971.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b><\/b><b>Smithsonian 4-History Project and 4-H Youth Have A Voice: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We currently have openings for the Smithsonian 4-History Project as part of the 4-H program Youth Have A Voice. In this project, 4-H\u2019ers will conduct research and interviews to learn more about their community and share their findings through a video project with support from 4-H leaders and the Smithsonian team. The project will last from August 2025 to March 2026.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, we have openings in the \u201ctraditional\u201d 4-H Youth Have a Voice program for Maine teens (14 -19 years old or entering high school in the fall) who are interested in taking a more active role in serving their local communities, the state, or the country. Participants will learn leadership skills and ways to take part in civic action by completing a service project in a topic of their interest. Topics can range from agriculture, aquaculture, STEM education, animal care, renewable energies, disaster preparation, environmental conservation, food security, and more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interested teens should be ready to work both independently and with groups of peers and adults. High school teens can register for the program by completing a non-competitive application found on the program webpage. A three credit Early College course at UMaine in leadership development may also be available for interested students.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions, please free to contact Andrew Hudacs, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, (207) 581-8204, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:andrew.hudacs@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">andrew.hudacs@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3><a id=\"leaders\"><\/a>Leaders&#8217; Meeting Minutes<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>Hancock County Leaders&#8217; Association Meeting on April 8, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attendees: Lisa Carney, Terry Swazey, Leah McCluskey, Andrea Mahoney, Elaine Gokey, Lee Sargent, Joannie Jodrey<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Secretary\u2019s and Treasurer\u2019s Reports:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Secretary\u2019s Report &#8211; A motion to accept the report as written in the March Newsletter; seconded and approved.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Treasurer\u2019s Report &#8211; A motion was made to accept the report as read by Terry for March; seconded and approved.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Club Reports:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Horse of Course &#8211; The club learned how to make badges, and learned parts of the horse. They will be going to Lee&#8217;s to interact with Chubs.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Service Squad &#8211; Brainstorming for the open house.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pine Tree Pioneers &#8211; Did an outdoor spring scavenger hunt and vernal pool exploration.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jolly Juniors &#8211; Did different stations, started May Baskets, and worked in Project Records. Roadside cleanup will probably happen near the end of April.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Home Sweet Farm &#8211; They would like to do some field trips this summer. Any ideas for other locations they might be able to meet?<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Old Business:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Extension Open House on May 17th in the afternoon. Service Squad will do a bake sale, the Master Gardeners will be having a workshop, if the 4-H Leaders want to run a workshop they would be much appreciated, contact Sue for more info.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Need to finish planning the Style Review. They will need decor. Theme for this year?<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leah and Andrea will figure out potential themes for this year.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>New Business:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June Jamboree &#8211; have a couple of presenter forms sent back, but if you are doing a workshop remember to send yours back in ASAP. Leah will send out the email again.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Need a Jamboree committee meeting in April, Leah will email potential dates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Investing &#8211; notes in our Google drive. The Maine 4-H Foundation has 4 investment managing companies that they invest through Harpswell Capital. We would need to raise ~$15,000 if we wanted to give out one $1500 scholarship each year. Do we want to keep money at the Foundation? Do we want to raise more money for scholarships? We should form a committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scholarships &#8211; Two scholarship applications have been submitted. Perhaps Mary Jude could judge again.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two 4-Hers going to camp this year. They will get office scholarships, do we want to get Leaders\u2019 Association scholarships? Motion to give $100 E for day camp and $200 for L for overnight camp. Motion seconded and approved.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Office Business:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Shaw Institute focuses on marine research. They have a new 200 gallon tank opening on April 16th in Blue Hill. If any clubs are interested in attending!<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Touch tanks will be very busy!<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leah is going to a conference down in Portland next week.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">May 8th is the annual meeting for the Maine 4-H Foundation. Leah will be there with the touch tank. 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