{"id":7684,"date":"2025-05-02T13:40:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T17:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/?p=7684"},"modified":"2025-05-07T08:24:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:24:14","slug":"may-4-h-4-u","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/may-4-h-4-u\/","title":{"rendered":"May 4-H 4-U"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#important dates\">Important Dates to Remember<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#county\">County 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#club news\">Club News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#state\">State 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#leaders-association\">Penobscot County 4-H Leaders Association<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"important dates\"><\/a>Important Dates and Deadlines to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>April 18 &#8211; May 5<\/strong>: Tractor Supply Paper Clover Promotion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>May 10:<\/strong> 4-H Dairy Judging Contest<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 15: <\/strong>Market Lamb Intent to Sell BSF due in county office<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>May 16-18:<\/strong> Northeast Livestock Expo (NELE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>May 23:<\/strong> 4-H Summer Learning Series, Workshops and Registrations go live<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 23:<\/strong> Maine Summer Transportation Institute <em>deadline<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>May 27:<\/strong> Tri-county 4-H Sampler &#8211; Newport Cultural Center, Newport<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>June 1:<\/strong> UMass 4-H Cattle Academy <em>deadline<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>June 5:<\/strong> Fryeburg Fair 4-H Market Lamb Intents Due<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 30:<\/strong> 4-H Annual Index Survey <em>deadline<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"county\"><\/a>County 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>4-H Youth Highlights<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Gabe T.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7698 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"4-H'er leaning against wall for senior picture\" width=\"173\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-836x1024.jpg 836w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-768x941.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-1254x1536.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-1672x2048.jpg 1672w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-105x129.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-317x388.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-423x518.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-634x776.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-846x1036.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-951x1165.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-1268x1553.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 173px) 100vw, 173px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gabe was awarded the UMaine Pulp and Paper Foundation scholarship for Mechanical Engineering.\u00a0 This will be for $8000 per year as long as he maintains their requirements that include internships, weekly meetings, and a GPA of 3.0 or above.\u00a0 He is one of many other 4-H members who have been awarded this honor in the past.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, he has completed a community service project to aid the Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic in Brewer.\u00a0 Gabe accepted donations and held a fundraiser to raise money to purchase items to make comfort care bags for families as they await the news\/updates on their pets who are patients in the emergency clinic at night or on a weekend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7696 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-T-community-service2.jpg\" alt=\"youth holding a bag\" width=\"181\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-T-community-service2.jpg 181w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Gabe-T-community-service2-105x110.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,181px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The bags include bottled water, a blanket for their pet, snacks, and activity books to pass the time.\u00a0 There were also children bags with a stuffed animal, kids coloring books, and crayons.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each bag has a customized note card wishing them the best for their furry family member.\u00a0 Gabe delivered over 100 of these bags to the veterinary clinic over the February vacation week this week.\u00a0 The clinic was overjoyed with his efforts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, Gabe has stayed busy as he is working towards approval for his Eagle Scout project.\u00a0 He presents to the Board of the Boy Scout Council in hopes to get his project approved.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Tri-County 4-H Sampler <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7779 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Touch-tank3-300x285.jpg\" alt=\"2 hands reaching into an aquatic touch tank\" width=\"300\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Touch-tank3-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Touch-tank3-1024x974.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Touch-tank3-768x731.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Touch-tank3-1536x1462.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Touch-tank3-2048x1949.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Touch-tank3-105x100.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Touch-tank3-317x302.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Touch-tank3-423x402.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Touch-tank3-634x603.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Touch-tank3-846x805.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Touch-tank3-951x905.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Touch-tank3-1268x1207.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Do you know someone who may be interested in 4-H? Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Somerset County staff are hosting workshops on the last Tuesday of each month from April to September. There will be different workshops for youth to attend each month; this month, it will be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/aquaculture\/touch-tank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aquatic Touch Tank<\/a>. Guardians will have a chance to talk to 4-H staff about youth enrollment and volunteer opportunities. Check back each month for the activity and location.<br \/>\nThis is a free event. Registration is required via ZSuites, for<a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/event-registrations\/38366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a04-H members<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/external-event-registration\/38366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">non-4-H members<\/a>.<br \/>\nLocation: Newport Cultural Center, 54 Main St, Newport, ME<\/p>\n<p>Date: May 27, 5:30 \u2013 7:00 pm<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Emily Pigeon at <a href=\"mailto:emily.pigeon@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emily.pigeon@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"club news\"><\/a>Club News<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7712 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/TSC--300x180.jpeg\" alt=\"group of 4-Her's at their bake sale \" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/TSC--300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/TSC--1024x614.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/TSC--768x461.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/TSC--1536x921.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/TSC--2048x1229.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/TSC--105x63.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/TSC--317x190.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/TSC--423x254.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/TSC--634x380.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/TSC--846x508.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/TSC--951x570.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/TSC--1268x761.jpeg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Clever Caprines<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We went to Tractor Supply for their 4-H Paper Clover Promotion on April 26.\u00a0 While doing that we held a 4-H bake sale. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There were lots of donations and questions about 4-H. Our next meeting is May 25 at 9 a.m. at the Leemans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our Maine 4-H delegation\u2014<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kaylee K. (Clever Caprines, Penobscot County)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Sabrinna, Kai, and chaperone\u2014 attended the National 4-H Conference in Arlington, Virginia! Held April 11\u201316, 2025, this flagship USDA youth development event brings together hundreds of 4-H\u2019ers from around the world for a week of leadership, learning, and unforgettable connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"7710\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7710\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-281x300.jpeg\" alt=\"youth standing a desk\" width=\"281\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-281x300.jpeg 281w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-961x1024.jpeg 961w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-768x819.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-1441x1536.jpeg 1441w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-105x112.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-317x338.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-423x451.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-634x676.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-846x902.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-951x1014.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-1268x1351.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,281px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Jessy Brainerd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"7745\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7745\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Memorial-Kaylee-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"girl standing in front of monument\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Memorial-Kaylee-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Memorial-Kaylee-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Memorial-Kaylee-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Memorial-Kaylee-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Memorial-Kaylee.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Jessy Brainerd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"7746\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7746\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Maine-flag-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"girl holding Maine flag\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Maine-flag-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Maine-flag-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Maine-flag-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Maine-flag-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Maine-flag-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Maine-flag.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Jessy Brainerd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Highlights included the high-energy pin trade, a powerful multilingual recitation of the 4-H Pledge, and engaging presentations from collegiate facilitators.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Shoes N\u2019 Shears<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7729 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Community-Service-Sn-e1745954048527-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"youth picking up trash\" width=\"277\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Community-Service-Sn-e1745954048527-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Community-Service-Sn-e1745954048527-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Community-Service-Sn-e1745954048527-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Community-Service-Sn-e1745954048527-105x76.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Community-Service-Sn-e1745954048527-317x229.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Community-Service-Sn-e1745954048527-423x305.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Community-Service-Sn-e1745954048527-634x458.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Community-Service-Sn-e1745954048527-846x611.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Community-Service-Sn-e1745954048527-951x687.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Community-Service-Sn-e1745954048527.jpg 1123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,277px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7724 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Training-Lamb-project-300x270.jpg\" alt=\"4-H youth and black lamb\" width=\"224\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Training-Lamb-project-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Training-Lamb-project-1024x920.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Training-Lamb-project-768x690.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Training-Lamb-project-105x94.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Training-Lamb-project-317x285.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Training-Lamb-project-423x380.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Training-Lamb-project-634x570.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Training-Lamb-project-846x760.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Training-Lamb-project-951x854.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Training-Lamb-project.jpg 1202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,224px\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shoes N\u2019 Shears have started working on our lamb projects; training and choosing which to show. It&#8217;s not always easy to train. We will be going to Tractor Supply with a couple bottle babies this weekend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of our families got new golden retriever puppies and we are learning about training dogs. We are working on our community service projects as well and cleaning up the roadside near our houses. &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Submitted by Liam <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7521 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/Summer-Learning-Series-2024-300x231.png\" alt=\"summer leaning logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/Summer-Learning-Series-2024-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/Summer-Learning-Series-2024-105x81.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/Summer-Learning-Series-2024-317x244.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/Summer-Learning-Series-2024.png 347w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><b><strong>Save the Date \u2013 4-H Summer Learning Series<\/strong><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Maine Delegates Represented at National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>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.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7707 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-Maine-272x300.jpg\" alt=\"3 youth standing in front of Maine monument\" width=\"272\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-Maine-272x300.jpg 272w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-Maine-105x116.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-Maine-317x350.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/Kaylee-K-Maine.jpg 403w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,272px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7687 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/National-4H-conference-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"4-H'ers standing in front of a colorful banner\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/National-4H-conference-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/National-4H-conference-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/National-4H-conference-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/National-4H-conference-317x237.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/National-4H-conference-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/National-4H-conference-634x475.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/National-4H-conference-846x633.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/National-4H-conference-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/National-4H-conference.jpg 903w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0 Learn about applying for <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National 4-H Conference and Congress<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Skip the Stress \u2013 Get Into College with 4-H Direct Admissions!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Great news for Maine 4-H high school juniors and seniors: applying to college just got a whole lot easier. With\u00a0<strong>4-H Direct Admissions<\/strong>, you can be\u00a0<strong>automatically considered for admission to all seven of Maine\u2019s Public Universities<\/strong>\u2014no Common App, no test scores, no essays, no recommendations, and\u00a0<strong>no application fees<\/strong>\u00a0required!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re enrolled in any 4-H program in Maine, you&#8217;re eligible. Just <strong>click to opt in<\/strong>, and we\u2019ll take care of the rest.<\/p>\n<p><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.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7202 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/12\/CE_logo_2blue_-4H-4c-0613-300x79.png\" alt=\"UMaine Extension and 4-H cloverleaf logo combined\" width=\"300\" height=\"79\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/12\/CE_logo_2blue_-4H-4c-0613-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/12\/CE_logo_2blue_-4H-4c-0613-1024x271.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/12\/CE_logo_2blue_-4H-4c-0613-768x203.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/12\/CE_logo_2blue_-4H-4c-0613-1536x406.png 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/12\/CE_logo_2blue_-4H-4c-0613-105x28.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/12\/CE_logo_2blue_-4H-4c-0613-317x84.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/12\/CE_logo_2blue_-4H-4c-0613-423x112.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/12\/CE_logo_2blue_-4H-4c-0613-634x168.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/12\/CE_logo_2blue_-4H-4c-0613-846x224.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/12\/CE_logo_2blue_-4H-4c-0613-951x251.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/12\/CE_logo_2blue_-4H-4c-0613-1268x335.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/12\/CE_logo_2blue_-4H-4c-0613.png 1891w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n<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><\/p>\n<p>This is your future\u2014made simple.\u00a0#BeyondReady<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>S<\/strong><strong>ave the Date! 4-H Sheep and Goat Clinic<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Important Announcement: Maine 4-H Days Update<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>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. 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.<br \/>\nStay tuned for updates and opportunities to share your ideas\u2014we\u2019re excited for what\u2019s ahead!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Make Your Voice Heard \u2013 4-H Annual Index Survey Now Open!<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We\u2019re inviting youth ages 12\u201318 to take part in the\u00a0National 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.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5614 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/12\/4h-logo-with-circle-border-300x300.png\" alt=\"4h logo with circle border\" width=\"155\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/12\/4h-logo-with-circle-border-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/12\/4h-logo-with-circle-border-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/12\/4h-logo-with-circle-border-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/12\/4h-logo-with-circle-border-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/12\/4h-logo-with-circle-border-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/12\/4h-logo-with-circle-border-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/12\/4h-logo-with-circle-border.png 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Survey Deadline: June 30, 2025<br \/>\nTake the survey <a href=\"https:\/\/4hcouncil.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_envLlXgHZyRJGXs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here:<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Maine Summer Transportation Institute (MSTI)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>MSTI is a <strong>FREE<\/strong> residential camp offered at the University of Maine for current 6<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 8<sup>th<\/sup> 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.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7628 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/MSTI-Logo-No-Border-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"Maine Summer Transportation Institute logo-blue map of maine\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/MSTI-Logo-No-Border-300x300-1.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/MSTI-Logo-No-Border-300x300-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/MSTI-Logo-No-Border-300x300-1-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/03\/MSTI-Logo-No-Border-300x300-1-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/msti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSTI website<\/a> for more information about the program and registration. Applications will be accepted through May 23, 2025.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>4-H Dairy Judging May 10th<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The 2025 Maine 4-H Dairy Judging Contest will be held on May\u00a010th at Lambert Run Farm in Norridgewock, ME.\u00a0The event is open to all enrolled 4-H dairy members and will serve as the official tryouts for the 2025 Maine 4-H Eastern States Dairy Judging Team.\u00a0For a complete schedule for the day please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/judging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/judging\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation please contact Sadee Mehuren at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 207.342.5971.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>2025 UMass 4-H Cattle Academy<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Registration for the 2025 UMASS 4-H Cattle Academy is now open! This event will take place from June 20-22nd at the Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA.\u00a0Youth 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!\u00a0 Please <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C4vQe5UzwU2Uu9Cy5WpJf3K2BK4vMsxAgdTcTMMZYC5URVpIWFQyNDdCOUFaRFhXREdQNk9SMFVOTS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register<\/a> by June 1, 2025. See you at the academy!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Fryeburg Fair 4-H Market Lamb Intents Due June 5th<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Intent forms for Fryeburg Fair market lambs are now available online. Market Lambs must be owned and in possession of 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:<\/p>\n<p>Send <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> original bill of sale\/value of lamb statement, and\u00a0 pictures of your animal (front and side view) to your county office by June 5th.<\/p>\n<p>Animal approval forms for lambs must include the scrapie tag number and list \u201cFryeburg Sale\u201d as the show class.<\/p>\n<p>Additional requirements as well as the fillable online form can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/fryeburg-fair-regulations-for-market-steers-and-market-lambs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information please contact Sadee Mehuren at 207.342.5971;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\u00a0<\/a>or the State 4-H Office at 207.581.3877.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>2025 ESE Working Steer Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The 2025 4-H ESE Working Steer Tryout information as well as updated team information can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a>. 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<a href=\"mailto:maineworkingsteer@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maineworkingsteer@gmail.com;<\/a> 207-592-3320 or Sadee Mehuren at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/a>; 207.342.5971.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Save the Date: Maine 4-H State Dairy Show July 18 \u2013 20<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Maine State 4-H Dairy Show will be held on July 18-20th at the Windsor Fairgrounds. All 4-H dairy project members are invited to attend. There will be a grilled cheese cookoff, a milkshake making contest, and a fitting contest on Saturday followed by a show on Sunday. For more information visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/maine-4-h-state-dairy-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/maine-4-h-state-dairy-show\u00a0<\/a>or contact Sadee Mehuren at 207.342.5971;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Smithsonian 4-History Project and 4-H Youth Have A Voice!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We currently have openings for the <a href=\"https:\/\/museumonmainstreet.org\/stories4history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smithsonian 4-History Project<\/a> as part of the 4-H program <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/youth-have-a-voice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Youth Have A Voice<\/a>. 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. See the attached flyer for more information!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7682 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/S4H-Flyer_2025use-300x163.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/S4H-Flyer_2025use-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/S4H-Flyer_2025use-1024x558.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/S4H-Flyer_2025use-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/S4H-Flyer_2025use-105x57.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/S4H-Flyer_2025use-317x173.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/S4H-Flyer_2025use-423x230.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/S4H-Flyer_2025use-634x345.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/S4H-Flyer_2025use-846x461.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/S4H-Flyer_2025use-951x518.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/04\/S4H-Flyer_2025use.png 1122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, we have openings in the \u201ctraditional\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/youth-have-a-voice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4-H Youth Have\u00a0a\u00a0Voice<\/a> program\u00a0for Maine teens (14 -19 years old or entering high\u00a0school\u00a0in 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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/youth-have-a-voice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">program webpage<\/a>. A three credit Early College course at UMaine in leadership development may also be available for interested students.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please free to contact Andrew Hudacs, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, (207) 581-8204, <a href=\"mailto:andrew.hudacs@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">andrew.hudacs@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Speak Up, Maine 4-H!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7752 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"speak up, Maine 4-H showcase your sparks, we need your ideas\" width=\"139\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-317x317.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-423x423.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-634x634.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-846x846.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-951x951.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/05\/Speak-Up-Maine-4-H.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 139px) 100vw, 139px\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We need your ideas! We are hoping to add a new category to the Speak Up, Maine 4-H Public Speaking program and State Showcase in 2026. Members and families can fill out our idea form <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ToGyuHngd5vFWifr7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Please contact the planning committee at\u00a0speakup4h@maine.edu\u00a0or Laura Personette at (207) 581-8213.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Tri-County 4-H Sampler<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Do you know someone who may be interested in 4-H? Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Somerset County staff are hosting workshops on the last Tuesday of each month from April to September. There will be different workshops for youth to attend each month; this month, it will be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/aquaculture\/touch-tank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aquatic Touch Tank<\/a>. Guardians will have a chance to talk to 4-H staff about youth enrollment and volunteer opportunities. Check back each month for the activity and location.<\/p>\n<p>This is a free event. Registration is required via ZSuites, for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/event-registrations\/38366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4-H members\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/external-event-registration\/38366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">non-4-H members<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Location: Newport Cultural Center, 54 Main St, Newport, ME<\/p>\n<p>Date: May 27, 5:30 \u2013 7:00 pm<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Emily Pigeon at <a href=\"mailto:emily.pigeon@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emily.pigeon@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"leaders-association\"><\/a>Penobscot County 4-H Leaders\u2019 Association<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Penobscot County 4-H Leader\u2019s Association Meeting Minutes &#8211; <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">April 17, 2025<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Attendance: Emily Pigeon (staff), Lucia Brown (Treas.\/Sec.), Kaylee K., Tony and Donna Keniston, Brooke Williams, Donna Gangitano<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"> \u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unable to attend this meeting: Grace Coffe, Scott Leeman (Pres.), Corinna Caron (VP)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The meeting was called to order at 6:09 by Lucia Brown.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secretary\u2019s Report: Brooke motions to accept the Secretary\u2019s Report as written, Donna K. seconds.\u00a0 All in favor. No discussion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Staff Reports:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4-H fun fact \u2013 Emily went on a trip to Franklin County C-CAR \u2013 Center for Cooperative Agriculture Research \u2013 there is a lot of research going on related to aquaculture and aquaponics.\u00a0 She saw some kale, they are also experimenting with saltwater growing.\u00a0 They have links to do a virtual tour or could do an in-person tour as well; they also have a live stream of tilapia.\u00a0 This is a resource available to everyone, and Emily would be happy to help with the connections.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emily:<br \/>\n<\/span>Deadlines<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">ESE Sheep intent forms due<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">April 18, TOMORROW<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Sent to Sadee Mehuren<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Upcoming Events<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">4-H Science Center Open House<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">April 19, THIS SATURDAY<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">10 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Paper Clover Tractor Supply<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Fri Apr 18 &#8211; Mon May 5<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Email Emily with planned attendance; she\u2019ll be keeping track of location and who attends.\u00a0 Youth can go \u2018on the move\u2019 with paper clovers, walking around the store and offering shoppers the opportunity to participate!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Teen AG Symposium<\/span> &#8211; <span data-contrast=\"none\">April 21-22<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Orono Campus<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tri-County 4-H Sampler<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stewart Free Library, Corinna<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">April 30, WEDNESDAY<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">5:30-7 p.m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">With Piscataquis and Somerset.\u00a0 Will be making straw rockets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Northeast Livestock Expo 2025<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, ME<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">May 16-18, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emily has been reaching out to schools and libraries to work on engaging them in promoting 4-H in their school communities.\u00a0 Reach out to Emily if you have contacts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emily is looking to start doing youth highlights in the newsletter \u2013 next newsletter, she\u2019d like to do a senior spotlight.\u00a0 She is open to suggestions for future features.\u00a0 Donna recommends spotlighting Gabe T. , which will be happening because he is a senior.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Camperships\/Scholarships:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The youth nominated will be receiving scholarships on May 8, 2025, in a ceremony.<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emily looked into Penobscot County Scholarships, and it appears that it is being credited when presented.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lucia will look into setting up a separate account to hold those funds in once scholarships are approved.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commodity\/Event Grants: None<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fundraising:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We will follow up with Corinna for the results of the seed fundraiser.\u00a0 Will defer fundraising conversation to the next meeting due to limited attendance.\u00a0 Brooke\u2019s understanding is that things will be changing at the fair as far as PVHA\u2019s role, that could be discussed next time as well.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BSF: First weekend will be July 24-27 (Thurs-Sun) and the second weekend will be July 30-Aug 2 (Wed-Sat).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since the last meeting, Emily has reviewed her notes; she needs to get a Kiwanis contact and Corinna has the rest of the contacts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Donald Dorr\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Perkco &#8211; herdsmanship<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Azure Dillon &#8211; sportsmanship<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kiwanis (dairy, sheep, beef, goat) &#8211; Scott and Donna think it\u2019s the noon-time Kiwanis<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Merton Libby beef award &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kaylee K. &#8211; she really enjoyed her trip; her round table group got to tour the Pentagon and present their project.\u00a0 She also got to go on the balcony and see the view of the city.\u00a0 Donna K. shared that all of the participants did a great job presenting!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brooke motions to adjourn and Donna seconds at 6:34pm.\u00a0 All in favor.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next Meeting: May 15 &#8211; 6:00 pm at the office or get the link from Emily by zoom.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secretary\u2019s Report\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Treasurer\u2019s Report\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Staff Reports\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Camperships<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commodity\/Event Grants\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fundraising\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BSF &#8211; Review past awards and discuss application requirements, if any.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discuss fundraising opportunities in September\/October.\u00a0 Put on the agenda in that month.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">September\/October &#8211; Discuss campership form amendments (last 12 mo. fundraising, participation in the past and current year; project record could be submitted for past year participation).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discuss application requirements in Aug.\/Sept.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Budget needs to go on the agenda in October.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add to November Agenda, reminder that Club Audits not submitted timely (November) are due no later than January.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Track attendance from January &#8211; November<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Contact:\u00a0 Wendy Robertson, Administrative Specialist, by email at <a href=\"mailto:wendy.robertson@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wendy.robertson@maine.edu<\/a> or by phone 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