{"id":8188,"date":"2025-12-01T13:18:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T18:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/?p=8188"},"modified":"2025-12-08T11:35:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:35:16","slug":"december-4-h-4-u","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/december-4-h-4-u\/","title":{"rendered":"December 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 to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>November 28 \u2013 December 14<\/strong>: Tractor Supply Paper Clover Promotion<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>December 14:<\/strong> 2026 National Conference &amp; Congress Applications Due\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>December 17<\/strong>: Snowball Launchers at Bangor Public Library<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 31<\/strong>: 4-H Re-enrollment Deadline<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 31<\/strong>: Club Audits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"county\"><\/a>County 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Tractor Supply Paper Clover Promotion<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8088 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-317x317.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-423x423.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-634x634.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-846x846.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-951x951.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-1268x1268.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/TSC-Paper-Clover-Fall_1080-x-1080-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Fall Tractor Supply Company 4-H Paper Clover Campaign is coming up November 28\u2013December 14! This nationwide event helps raise support for 4-H programs\u2014and it\u2019s a great opportunity to promote 4-H right here in our community. We encourage members, clubs, and volunteers to stop by your local Tractor Supply store to share what 4-H means to you and help spread the word.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you plan to participate, please let your club leader and county 4-H staff know when and where you\u2019ll be helping, so we can stay connected and support your efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remember, participating in the Paper Clover Campaign helps qualify you for scholarships through the County Leaders\u2019 Association\u2014so mark your calendars and join in the fun! Also, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tractorsupply.com\/tsc\/search\/4-H%20christmas%20ornaments?isIntSrch=written\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4-H Christmas ornaments<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Snowball Launchers at Bangor Public Library<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get ready for some chilly fun on December 17th at 4 PM at Bangor Public Library! Join us for a Winter STEAM activity where kids will build their own snowball launchers. Experiment with design, test your launcher, and see whose snowball flies the farthest! It\u2019s a hands-on way to explore science, engineering, and creativity this winter\u2014perfect for curious minds of all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Penobscot County 4-H Socks with a Purpose Fundraiser<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8148 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/2025-Marketing-1-4H-300x251.png\" alt=\"green and white flyer with examples of socks being sold for Penobscot county 4-H fundraiser\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/2025-Marketing-1-4H-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/2025-Marketing-1-4H-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/2025-Marketing-1-4H-105x88.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/2025-Marketing-1-4H-317x266.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/2025-Marketing-1-4H-423x355.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/2025-Marketing-1-4H-634x531.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/2025-Marketing-1-4H-846x709.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/10\/2025-Marketing-1-4H.png 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>If you have not heard, we\u2019re partnering with Bloom for Good for a fun and cozy way to support our 4-H community! Bloom for Good helps youth organizations like 4-H raise funds through custom socks that support leadership, education, and agricultural advocacy. Proceeds will go to our Penobscot County 4-H Leaders\u2019 Association, which helps fund scholarships and other educational opportunities for youth in our county.<\/p>\n<p>Participation in a county fundraiser is a part of the scholarship eligibility requirements, so this is a great chance for youth and clubs to get involved.<\/p>\n<p>You can help by sharing our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UMaineExtensionPenobscot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook post<\/a>, the fundraiser <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomforgoodonlinestore.com\/shop\/?campaignid=11937&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawOJZkhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUb1dlazR6WU15Y0x6V01jc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlJd557MjQV0-RgSvypH-Pss80xy4of23e_3o9jnPE7rjEkgp9h7AovQs61m_aem_IYX5SbePMnSKPSMCtCh6nw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link<\/a>, hanging up flyers, or spreading the word in your clubs, schools, and communities. Every pair of socks sold helps our 4-H members grow, learn, and lead! Please let Wendy or Emily know if you have any questions or need us to forward the flyers to you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"club news\"><\/a>Club News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong><b>Welcome Our New 4-H Volunteer!<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We\u2019re excited to welcome Marlena as our newest 4-H volunteer! She will be supporting Penobscot Livestock, the very club her children have been a part of. We\u2019re thrilled to have her bring her enthusiasm and family connection to the group. Please join us in giving Marlena a warm welcome to our volunteer community!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Penobscot Livestock 4-H Club<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Penobscot Livestock 4-H Club held its first in-person meeting of the year! It was a great mix of voting and creating committees for the upcoming 4H year. We welcomed 5 new members and had 17 returning members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our committees include; community service, social, and program. All of our committees are made up of our members and help coordinate and plan community service projects, social gatherings, and learning activities within the club.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8207 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Elected-officers-300x117.jpg\" alt=\"group of youth \" width=\"300\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Elected-officers-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Elected-officers-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Elected-officers-768x301.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Elected-officers-1536x601.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Elected-officers-2048x802.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Elected-officers-105x41.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Elected-officers-317x124.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Elected-officers-423x166.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Elected-officers-634x248.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Elected-officers-846x331.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Elected-officers-951x372.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Elected-officers-1268x496.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our members elected Adam B. as President, Brody M. as Vice President, Jace B. as Secretary, Isabella M. as Treasurer, and Kamryn R. as Reporter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We also welcomed Emily Bishop, Penobscot County Community Education Assistant, to talk about project records.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Deadline Extended for National 4-H Trips!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Great news! The application deadline for National 4-H Conference and National 4-H Congress has been extended to December 14. Youth ages 14\u201318 are encouraged to apply for these incredible national leadership opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Trip Dates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National 4-H Conference: April 10\u201315, 2026<\/li>\n<li>National 4-H Congress: November 27\u2013December 1, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interviews for both trips will take place the week of December 15. Selected applicants will be contacted with their interview date and time.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage all interested youth to take advantage of this extended deadline and <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apply today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Farm Animal Care FUNdamentals 4-H SPIN Club<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Are you interested in learning about livestock animals (such as cows, goats, or sheep)? How do we care for them? How do you know what to feed them, how do you actually do regular health checks and have proper housing? Join the 4-H Animal Science SPIN club. We will have 3 virtual sessions focused on what livestock need to live a healthy life and one field day that provides hands-on experience. Set yourself up for success in your 4-H project by learning the basics of animal care. Participants do not need any prior animal experience or currently own livestock to participate. This is a beginner\/introductory level program.<\/p>\n<p>This is a free opportunity for youth ages 9 \u2013 18. \u00a0Virtual sessions will be Thursdays, January 22, 29th, February 5, 2026, 4:00-5:15 pm.\u00a0 February 12th will be an optional session for youth who intend to participate in a 4-H livestock project. The final session will be geared towards youth who are beginning their journey into raising livestock. <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/agriculture-animal-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More and Register Here<\/a> before January 9, 2026.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>4-H Public Speaking Update<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You asked, we&#8217;re excited! Performing Arts demonstrations will now be part of Speak Up, Maine 4-H the statewide Public Speaking Program.<\/p>\n<p>From dramatic monologues to musical performances, this creative category is your time to express yourself and share your spark center stage.<\/p>\n<p>Performing Arts demonstrations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a spoken introduction<\/li>\n<li>your performance<\/li>\n<li>and a spoken conclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Specific details, including updated evaluation tools and judges\u2019 support for all categories, will be available soon on the<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Speak Up, Maine 4-H website<\/a> and through county staff. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Maine 4-H ESE Beef Intent to Participate Forms are Now Available<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The 2026 Maine 4-H Beef ESE Intent to Participate form is <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/beef\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">now available online<\/a> and must be submitted by January 15, 2025. This is a requirement for all youth intending to participate as members of the Maine 4-H Beef Team at the Eastern States Exposition in September. Youth must be 12-18 years old as of December 31, 2025 and have completed one year in a beef project prior to this year. Please contact Kristen Grondin, <a href=\"mailto:kristen.grondin@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kristen.grondin@maine.edu<\/a>, 207-581-8193, or Cathy Bartlett Gray, <a href=\"mailto:cathy.gray@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cathy.gray@maine.edu<\/a>, 207-743-6329\u00a0 with any questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Market Beef at Fryeburg Fair<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8215 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/4h-beef-2-423x423-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"3 brown cattle, one white faced, standing in a field\" width=\"127\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/4h-beef-2-423x423-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/4h-beef-2-423x423-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/4h-beef-2-423x423-1-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/4h-beef-2-423x423-1-317x317.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/4h-beef-2-423x423-1-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/4h-beef-2-423x423-1.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 127px) 100vw, 127px\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The 2026 Maine 4-H Intent to Sell a Market Beef Project at Fryeburg Fair is now available for eligible youth.\u00a0 The animal must be owned and in the youth\u2019s possession, and the youth must be enrolled in their county by December 31, 2025.\u00a0 More information and the form are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/beef\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine 4-H Beef page<\/a>.\u00a0 Online forms must be submitted, and paper copies must be postmarked by January 6, 2026.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips and tricks<br \/>\nNurturing Sparks (Part 3 of 3)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Once you notice a spark, did you know you can actually help fuel it? 4-H volunteers support youth sparks by facilitating exploration through varied activities, fostering a supportive environment where questions are valued, encouraging exploration, and building relationships that empower youth to discover and develop their passions. Connecting youth with resources, mentors, or new opportunities is a great way to help fuel the spark. Other ideas for you as a 4-H volunteer include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Modeling curiosity:\u00a0 Showing your own excitement for learning and discovery can encourage youth to adopt a similar mindset.<\/li>\n<li>Showing genuine interest:\u00a0 Listening actively to the youth&#8217;s thoughts, opinions, and aspirations to build trust and encourage their self-expression can be powerful. Sometimes we all need a sounding board.<\/li>\n<li>Allowing for silence and space:\u00a0 Giving youth time to think, process information, and formulate their own ideas without the pressure of immediate answers can be helpful. Circling back to a topic after a few weeks, asking if they have given any more thought to something, or inquiring to see how you might help them with a next step, can help youth feel supported.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>4-H Volunteer Huddle:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Join us for a short \u201cgather and learn session\u201d to help you up your game. We meet on the first Friday of each month from 12:00-12:30 pm via Zoom. Whether you are an experienced 4-H volunteer or just getting started, there\u2019s something for everyone. We\u2019d love to see you there! No registration required!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dec. 5- <em>Delegating\/Asking parents and other adults to help<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li>January 2, 2026-<em> Navigating 4-H Curriculum Resources<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7973 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Volunteer-300x139.png\" alt=\"several hands holding up letter that spell volunteer\" width=\"300\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Volunteer-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Volunteer-105x49.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Volunteer-317x147.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Volunteer-423x196.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/08\/Volunteer.png 516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/j\/82015703524?pwd=QkT05bDbaaDIeYAQ8aGUd4eco5c6Rd.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maine.zoom.us\/j\/82015703524?pwd=QkT05bDbaaDIeYAQ8aGUd4eco5c6Rd.1<\/a><br \/>\nPassword: volunteer<\/p>\n<p><em>4-H Volunteer Connections<\/em><br \/>\nJanuary 21, 2026 <em>Volunteer Excellence: Recognizing Achievement, Inspiring Growth<\/em><br \/>\n6:30-8:00pm<\/p>\n<p>Connect with 4-H volunteers from states in the North East region to hear inspiring 4-H volunteer stories including those recognized through the National 4-H Salute to Excellence Award. Come celebrate success, learn from peers, and strengthen your own impact. Free to attend, but registration is required! <a href=\"https:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/7M0UxFX0Rbiaoc1n0JhlmQ?_x_zm_rtaid=PMM-xDwbQDusb6Q8nM2rPg.1758202384209.77645bb478e747f37764ba7d64017055&amp;_x_zm_rhtaid=362#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><em>4-H Volunteer Opportunities Calendar:<\/em><br \/>\nFind our 4-H volunteer training opportunities on our calendar of events <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/events\/list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> \u2013 scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe to the calendar and never miss upcoming events, workshops, and more!<\/p>\n<p><em>Resource Spotlight<\/em><br \/>\nDo you work with Cloverbuds (youth ages 5-8)? If so, check out these resources!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We love our friends at Ohio State University for creating an amazing collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/u.osu.edu\/cloverbudconnections\/click-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click and Do 4-H Cloverbud activities<\/a>! All organized by themes, there\u2019s something for everyone!<\/li>\n<li>A welcoming environment is the cornerstone to a successful 4-H club meeting.\u00a0 Try these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/news\/icebreakers_for_4_h_cloverbuds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Icebreakers for Cloverbuds<\/a> from Michigan State University!<\/li>\n<li>Looking for some holiday craft ideas for younger youth? Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08094637\/4H-at-Home-Holiday-Activity-Guide-and-Cookie-Making-Recipes-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday Activity Guide<\/a> from National 4-H Council- there is even a cookie recipe collection included!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Maine 4-H Ag Challenge Open Through 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>As announced earlier this year, Maine 4-H is celebrating\u00a0 \u201cThe Year of Youth in Agriculture\u201d with the 4-H Ag Challenge. Many 4-H\u2019ers from around the state have already taken on the challenge and been awarded their commemorative hat.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"8211\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8211\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Many members completed and turned in challenge forms at local fairs\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-768x1022.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-1154x1536.jpg 1154w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-1539x2048.jpg 1539w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-317x422.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-423x563.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-634x844.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-846x1126.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-951x1266.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-1268x1688.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-2-scaled.jpg 1923w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Megan Cook.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"8210\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8210\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-264x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Two members show off the compost bin they made as part of the ag challenge\" width=\"264\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-264x300.jpeg 264w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-105x119.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-317x361.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge-423x481.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/11\/Ag-Challenge.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,264px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Michael Guerrette.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We encourage all our members to delve deeper into the rich and diverse world of Maine agriculture. This is the perfect time for our 4-H members to explore the many facets of this dynamic industry.<\/p>\n<p>To help you do just that, Maine 4-H has launched the 4-H Ag Challenge! This special challenge is designed to guide members through an exploration of the unique and vast opportunities within Maine agriculture. To complete the challenge, members must complete activities from each section, with the number of required activities varying by age group:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Cloverbud (ages 5-8): 2 activities per section<br \/>\n&#8211; Junior (ages 9-13): 3 activities per section<br \/>\n&#8211; Senior (ages 14-18): 4 activities per section<\/p>\n<p>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2025\/06\/10\/4-h-ag-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ag Challenge PDF<\/a>. Some of these activities you may already be doing!<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve completed your activities, please return the form to the 4-H Ag Leadership team at mailto:extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu or to your local UMaine Extension office. As a special reward for completing the challenge, you will receive a specially designed Maine 4-H Ag Challenge hat! Prizes will be mailed to those who complete the challenge. This challenge will run through the entirety of 2025, but time is running out. Don\u2019t miss out on this fun opportunity!<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions please contact:<br \/>\nMegan Cook<br \/>\n4-H Youth Development Professional, Aroostook County<br \/>\nmegan.cook@maine.edu<br \/>\n207.532.6548<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"leaders-association\"><\/a>Penobscot County 4-H Leaders\u2019 Association<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Penobscot County 4-H Leaders\u2019 Association Meeting Minutes &#8211; November 20, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attendance: Emily Pigeon (staff), Lucia Brown (Sec.\/Treas.), Scott Leeman (Pres.), Grace Coffee, Donna Gangitano, Erin Percival Carter, Corinna Caron (VP)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The meeting was called to order at 6:03.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Secretary\u2019s Report: Scott motions to accept the minutes as written, Erin seconds.\u00a0 All in favor. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Election of Officers:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">President \u2013 Nominee, Scott Leeman<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vice President \u2013 Nominee, Corinna Caron<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Secretary \u2013 Nominee, Lucia Brown<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Treasurer \u2013 Nominee, Lucia Brown<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grace makes a motion to elect the slate of officers as presented, Erin seconds.\u00a0 No discussion.\u00a0 All in favor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Fun Fact\/Ongoing Reframing of Volunteer Voices<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Volunteer Voices recap and sharing of resources \u2013 thoughts from the meeting<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Web site (Volunteers, potential families) more user friendly<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Projects \u2013 what are available at the fair, county<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Curriculum \u2013 grab and go<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Curriculum in schools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">More enrolled volunteers\/more parent engagement<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal science \u2013 roster of specialists<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Back to basics \u2013 how to run meetings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Club meetings \u2013 support, ideas, how-to, organization<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Volunteer connections \u2013 share ideas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H presence\/visibility in the state<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emily shared a club resource for officers.\u00a0 It is available to be shared with clubs and youth.\u00a0 Too big to email.\u00a0 Emily would be happy to print off copies.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emily asked if anyone wanted to share resources.\u00a0 Some leaders are very new and not sure what works yet.\u00a0 Donna says that often starting small is good.\u00a0 They are going to have a rock painting activity, there are lots of small things that kids can learn from a basic thing.\u00a0 Having more involved parents is helpful.\u00a0 Do we want to continue touching on volunteer voices in the future?\u00a0 Yes, that would be welcome.\u00a0 Emily will do that again in Feburary; she\u2019ll report out on 4-H Congress in January.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Staff Reports:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emily will be in Atlanta for National Congress from November 28 to December 2. She will be able to answer emails, but they might be delayed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Final call on free older resources in office (will be allowing others to grab them in December)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Deadlines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">December 14: 2026 National Conference &amp; Congress Applications Due (this got extended); Conference will be held in Apr. 2026, Congress will be held in Nov. 2026.\u00a0 Applications for 2027 will be due in October.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">December 31: ZSuite Reenrollment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">December 31: Insurance $<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">December 31: Club Audits<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">February 14: Sock Fundraiser<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Current\/Upcoming Events<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">November 28 &#8211; December 14: Tractor Supply Paper Clover Promotion \u2013 need to let the TSC and Wendy know that we plan to go; leaders will report to Wendy who attended.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">December 17: Bangor Library Snowball Launchers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Club Audits \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Due December 31.\u00a0 Must be turned into the 4-H Office by Jan. 1.\u00a0 Emily has one so far.\u00a0 EIN\u2019s<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Camperships &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">None.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Commodity\/Event Grants &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">None.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fundraising<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sock fundraiser \u2013 Sock fundraiser is live. \u00a0 Share the Facebook info, please.\u00a0 Emily has hung some flyers and would print more for folks.\u00a0 Info will be posted at the TSC display.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bottle drive \u2013 discuss again this spring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fedco fundraiser \u2013 Corinna wonders if we want to do it again?\u00a0 Discussion, all are in favor, we\u2019ll try it again.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BSF:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2026 Dates: July 30-Aug 8.\u00a0 Any commodity changes need to be in by mid-December.\u00a0 Changes for existing shows, exhibits, and commodities will be based on a review of last year\u2019s book.\u00a0 Requests to add commodities or shows should be submitted to the BSF livestock rep., Emily can provide that information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Next Meeting: January 15, 2025 \u2013 6:00 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Secretary\u2019s Report<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Treasurer&#8217;s Report<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Staff Reports<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Camperships<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Commodity Grants<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fundraising<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bangor State Fair<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lucia makes a motion to adjourn at 6:40pm, seconded by Scott.\u00a0 All in favor.\u00a0 See everyone in January!<\/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 at 942.7396 or contact Emily Pigeon, Community Education Assistant, email <a href=\"mailto:emily.pigeon@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emily.pigeon@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. 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