KL 4-H Newsletter—August 2024
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
August 13 Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders’ Association (KLLA) Meeting, 6:00pm, online only
September 10 Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders’ Association (KLLA) Meeting, 6:00pm, online only
September 30 4-H Project Records are due—see article below
September 30 Knox-Lincoln 4-H Photography Contest entries due
August Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Ella A., Adriana B., Caitlin B., Shelby C., and Luke L.!
Project Records Due September 30…Why Submit a 4-H Project Record?
4-H members are encouraged to keep records as part of their learning experience. Your 4-H records present a picture of your growth and development as a 4-H member. It is a requirement for all Maine 4-H members ages 9 – 18 to complete a 4-H project record annually. Cloverbud members (5 – 8) should practice their record keeping skills in partnership with an older 4-H member or an adult partner/caregiver.
4-H members are encouraged to complete a project record for projects in which they have participated during the 2023/2024 4-H year. It is important to reflect on your experiences and set goals for the upcoming year. To be considered for recognition at the Knox-Lincoln 4-H Year-End Celebration, 4-H members must complete at least the Required Record. To present a more complete picture of your project, choose from additional record sections under Optional Records. With these, you can tell us about your specific work and accomplishments, including leadership, community service, profit and loss, feed and care (for livestock), and more. Completed records must be submitted by September 30
Please note, you do not need to be finished with your project to complete a project record. We understand that many 4-H projects are ongoing and do not end at the same time as the 4-H year. If you are filing a project record for an ongoing or unfinished project, simply enter the information for your project up to the current date.
Evaluated records will be returned and awards announced at the 4-H Year-End Celebration in the fall (date to be determined). Project Record forms, Cloverbud Activity Record forms, and instructions can be found online. Contact your club leader or this office if you have questions or need help. DON’T WAIT to the last minute!
Plan to Enter the 2024 Knox-Lincoln 4-H Photo Contest
Start taking photos for the Knox-Lincoln 4-H Photography Contest 2024! The top photos per age category will be exhibited in the 4-H Gallery at the Knox-Lincoln Extension office.
This contest is open to any Knox-Lincoln 4-H member age 9 and up. Entries will be accepted through September 30, 2024. Members can enter up to five photos taken between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. Keep snapping those great photos! Contact Cindy Rogers at 207.832.0343 or cynthia.rogers@maine.edu if you have questions.
4-H Tick Project
The 4-H Tick Project is a community science project engaging K – 12 youth and educators, made possible through a partnership between 4-H Youth Development, UMaine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab, Maine Forest Tick Survey, and members of the Learning Ecosystems Northeast partnership. The project provides youth an opportunity to explore ticks and tick-borne diseases, which is a connected story of climate, ecosystem change, and public health.
All educators interested in teaching about ticks in Maine are encouraged to participate in the project at no cost to you. This is a great project for 4-H clubs, SPIN clubs, home school groups, and more.
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