{"id":8428,"date":"2026-03-03T14:27:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/?p=8428"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:39:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:39:33","slug":"march-4-h-4-u","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/march-4-h-4-u\/","title":{"rendered":"March 4-H 4-U 2026"},"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&#8217; 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 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>March 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Maine 4-H Dairy Eastern States intent to participate form deadline<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>March 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarship deadline<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>March 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Maine 4-H Foundation Post-Secondary Education Scholarships due<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>March 6:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Volunteer Huddle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>March 7:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Maine 4-H Page Day registration deadline<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>March 7<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>March 18:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Volunteer Connections: Moving into a New Era of Leadership with Teens<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>March 19:<\/strong> 4-H Leaders&#8217; Meeting<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>March 25-29<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Maine Science Festival<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>April 11:<\/b> Speak Up, Maine 4-H! A Public Speaking Showcase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"county\"><\/a>County 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Speak Up, Penobscot County 4-H<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We want every young speaker to have a chance to shine. Since interest was low, we will not hold a county\u2011wide Speak Up Showcase on March 14. Youth who hope to participate in the statewide showcase must first present at a county\u2011level event and earn the required qualifying score. If your child cannot attend another county\u2019s showcase, Emily is available to schedule an individual presentation time so they can complete this step. Please email Emily Bishop at emily.pigeon@maine.edu with questions or to set up a time. We look forward to cheering on our speakers!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Fun with 4-H<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beginning this spring, Penobscot County 4\u2011H will offer monthly programs at the Bangor Public Library on the first Thursday of each month. Our first session will be on April 2 from 3:30 to 4:30. Youth will build their own catapults and compete to knock down paper \u201cbrick\u201d walls made from origami cubes. All are welcome to join the fun and explore simple engineering in action.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8534 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Seed-Starter-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"white pvc pipe used to support grown lights for seedlings\" width=\"227\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Seed-Starter-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Seed-Starter-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Seed-Starter-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Seed-Starter.jpg 358w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,227px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Seed Starting<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bring the whole family for a fun seed\u2011starting program at the Millinocket Memorial Library on April 8 from 2:30 to 3:30. While adults learn seed\u2011starting tips and plant their own seeds with Horticulturist Kate Garland, youth will enjoy a story and a planting activity with Emily Bishop. Everyone will head home with something ready to grow!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"club news\"><\/a>Club News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Penobscot Livestock<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On March 1st Penobscot Livestock had a zoom meeting. Our club discussed the first show of the year, the Fryeburg Youth Show. The Fryeburg Youth show is held at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds and is April 23 to 26.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each year our club members must participate in giving a presentation to the group.\u00a0 This will happen in April and we discussed preparing for this meeting. We also planned our next meeting where we discussed having a presentation on nutrition for cattle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>PVHA<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8536 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/PVHA-300x214.jpeg\" alt=\"youth in orange shirt sitting at table with blue marker\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/PVHA-300x214.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/PVHA-1024x731.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/PVHA-768x549.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/PVHA-1536x1097.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/PVHA-2048x1463.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/PVHA-105x75.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/PVHA-317x226.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/PVHA-423x302.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/PVHA-634x453.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/PVHA-846x604.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/PVHA-951x679.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/PVHA-1268x906.jpeg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This month PVHA explored algae and discovered how this tiny organism plays a big role in our oceans. After learning about different types of algae, youth made seaweed squishies that let them experiment with chemistry through alginate. The activity was a hit and helped connect science learning with something fun to take home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During their business meeting, members shifted gears to begin planning their club display for the fair. They brainstormed ideas, talked through possible designs, and took the first steps toward creating a display that reflects their interests and teamwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Shoes N&#8217; Shears<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8524\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Eartag-283x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Eartag-283x300.jpeg 283w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Eartag-964x1024.jpeg 964w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Eartag-768x816.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Eartag-1447x1536.jpeg 1447w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Eartag-105x111.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Eartag-317x337.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Eartag-423x449.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Eartag-634x673.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Eartag-846x898.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Eartag-951x1010.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Eartag-1268x1346.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Eartag.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>February was a very busy month for Shoes N&#8217; Shears. We learned and got hands on experience cleaning up a lamb after it was born (20 minutes prior to arrival), putting ear tags on the new lambs, and learning about bottle fed lambs and how to care for them. Not only did they learn about the bottle fed lamb, but 2 of the members took home the lamb over February school break and cared for her throughout the day and more importantly, her 2 feedings at night. The kids reported that they felt proud that they could be responsible and are now pushing for more animals at their own home not just the farm.<\/p>\n<div>Another big part of our club this year is incorporating our sports, physical exercise and healthy living. Our<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8525 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cheering-291x300.jpeg\" alt=\"2 youth cheerleaders dressed in black against a brown wall\" width=\"195\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cheering-291x300.jpeg 291w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cheering-993x1024.jpeg 993w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cheering-768x792.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cheering-105x108.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cheering-317x327.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cheering-423x436.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cheering-634x654.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cheering-846x872.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cheering-951x980.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cheering-1268x1307.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cheering-32x32.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cheering.jpeg 1298w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,195px\" \/> members competed in 5 different cheer competitions all over the State of Maine. Members report they like having to move out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves; others noted stepping into leadership roles junior coaching which is also giving them the opportunity to build their confidence in the sport. When asking the younger members in cheer what they enjoyed they reported the comradery with their teammates and all things cheer! Some teams took home grand champion and 1st place, but either way we are so proud of the Shoes N&#8217; Shears members on and off the mats, in muck boots or black shoes!<\/div>\n<div>This coming month is going to be filled with more cheer and tons of baby lambs, stay tuned to learn about the next stages of lamb care and teamwork!<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"ft--theme--Strip--root ft--s117--stripContainerRoot ft--vis--s117 ft--s117--spreadRoot\" data-ft-role=\"root\">\n<div class=\"ft--s117--stripContainerRoot ft--vis--s117 ft--s117--spreadContent\" data-ft-role=\"content\">\n<div id=\"s117\" class=\"ftst--s117--root ft--s117--stripContainerRoot ft--s117--stripSpreadRoot\" dir=\"ltr\" data-ft-role=\"colsRoot\" data-ft-repeat-col=\"false\">\n<div id=\"s117-Col1\" class=\"ft--st-placeholder droppable children ft--s117--Col1 strip-area-col\" data-area=\"Col1\">\n<div class=\"ft--theme--Stack--root ft--e115--root ft--dir--row ft--e115--row ft--dir--row ft--pos--e115 resizer-wrap resizer-wrap-e115 ftb-resizers Stack ftb-resizerNoBorder disable no--hover\" data-type=\"Auto Fit Container\">\n<div class=\"ft--control--root\">\n<div id=\"e115\" class=\"ft--theme--Stack--root ft--e115--root ft--e115--row ft--dir--row ft--pos--e115 droppable\">\n<div class=\"ft--theme--Typography--title ft--Text--base root ft--e116--root ft--pos--e116 resizer-wrap resizer-wrap-e116 ftb-resizers Typography ftb-resizerNoBorder disable size--fix no--hover\" data-type=\"Title\">\n<div class=\"ft--control--root\">\n<h4 id=\"e116\" class=\"ft--component-wrap ft--theme--Typography--title ft--Text--base root ft--e116--root ft--pos--e116 ft--Text--base rootPlain ft--scroll--content\" role=\"presentation\" data-search=\"true\" data-id=\"e116:null\">Central Maine School Garden Educators Symposium<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stack-element-separator-row\">Saturday, March 28, 2026 9:00 AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ft--theme--Strip--root ft--s111--stripContainerRoot ft--vis--s111 ft--s111--spreadRoot\" data-ft-role=\"root\">\n<div class=\"ft--s111--stripContainerRoot ft--vis--s111 ft--s111--spreadContent\" data-ft-role=\"content\">\n<div id=\"s111\" class=\"ftst--s111--root ft--s111--stripContainerRoot ft--s111--stripSpreadRoot\" dir=\"ltr\" data-ft-role=\"colsRoot\" data-ft-repeat-col=\"false\">\n<div id=\"s111-Col1\" class=\"ft--st-placeholder droppable children ft--s111--Col1 strip-area-col\" data-area=\"Col1\">\n<div class=\"ft--theme--Stack--root ft--e113--root ft--dir--row ft--e113--row ft--dir--row ft--pos--e113 resizer-wrap resizer-wrap-e113 ftb-resizers Stack ftb-resizerNoBorder disable no--hover\" data-type=\"Auto Fit Container\">\n<div class=\"ft--control--root\">\n<div id=\"e113\" class=\"ft--theme--Stack--root ft--e113--root ft--e113--row ft--dir--row ft--pos--e113 droppable\">\n<div class=\"ft--theme--Typography--p ft--Text--base root ft--e114--root ft--pos--e114 resizer-wrap resizer-wrap-e114 ftb-resizers Typography ftb-resizerNoBorder disable size--fix no--hover\" data-type=\"Paragraph\">\n<div class=\"ft--control--root\">\n<div id=\"e114\" class=\"ft--component-wrap ft--theme--Typography--p ft--Text--base root ft--e114--root ft--pos--e114 ft--Text--base rootPlain ft--scroll--content\" role=\"presentation\" data-search=\"true\" data-id=\"e114:null\">\n<p>Theme: Birds, Bugs and Blooms<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8530 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/symposium-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"collage: monarch caterpillar on green plant, youth working on nature journals, overview of a bee on pink flowers\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/symposium-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/symposium-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/symposium-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/symposium-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/symposium-105x55.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/symposium-317x166.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/symposium-423x221.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/symposium-634x332.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/symposium-846x443.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/symposium-951x497.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/symposium-1268x663.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/symposium.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Join fellow educators for a hands-on, idea-filled day focused on connecting students to birds, beneficial insects, and flowering plants through school gardens. The symposium features rotating bird-focused learning stations, practical seed-saving activities with students, and a lively lightning round of mini-sessions on cooking, bog gardens, garden clubs, and collaborative art. Afternoon sessions highlight pollinator protection, embracing insects in the garden, and a facilitated discussion on fundraising and volunteer engagement, followed by a creative flower dissection activity. The day wraps up with door prizes and a seed giveaway.<\/p>\n<p>When:\u00a0March 28, 2026 (snow date March 29, 2026, same time)<\/p>\n<p>Time:\u00a09:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Location:\u00a0Penobscot County Extension Office, 307 Maine Avenue, Bangor, Maine 04401<\/p>\n<p>Cost:$0, $25, $50 Select a payment option that best works for you.<\/p>\n<p>Total amount of attendees: 45<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/event\/central-maine-school-garden-educators-symposium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registration for Central Maine School Garden Educators Symposium\u00a0<\/a> is required to attend. Please contact Kate Garland (katherine.garland@maine.edu) to be added to a waitlist if registration is full. Don&#8217;t miss this chance to connect, learn, and rejuvenate your passion for garden education! <em>Bring a bagged lunch; snacks and coffee provided.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4><strong>Maine Science Festival<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7303 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/MSF-logo-NEW-300x144.png\" alt=\"Maine Science Festival logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/MSF-logo-NEW-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/MSF-logo-NEW-1024x493.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/MSF-logo-NEW-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/MSF-logo-NEW-1536x740.png 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/MSF-logo-NEW-2048x986.png 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/MSF-logo-NEW-105x51.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/MSF-logo-NEW-317x153.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/MSF-logo-NEW-423x204.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/MSF-logo-NEW-634x305.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/MSF-logo-NEW-846x407.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/MSF-logo-NEW-951x458.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/01\/MSF-logo-NEW-1268x611.png 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Maine Science Festival will be held March 25-29 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. This FREE event includes a Field Trip Day for 7th- 8th graders, a Teen Tech Night, and Exploration Stations that include demonstrations and hands-on activities involving the sciences. Be sure to put it on your calendar because it really is a fun event! For more information on the\u00a0 please go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainesciencefestival.org\/2026program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Science Festival website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>It&#8217;s Time to Think About Summer Camp!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Looking to take your Maine 4-H Experience to a new level? Check out the summer programs at your UMaine 4-H Camps! Opportunities for living in community, making new friends, building a sense of belonging, and honing your skills in a whole variety of program options such as, outdoor skills, shooting sports, STEM, creative arts, ecology, gardening, team work, and teen leadership. Each camp has scholarship opportunities to off-set tuition costs AND your County 4-H Programs have scholarships to attend camp too. One to three-week sessions available\u00a0in both day and overnight settings. We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/tanglewood\/blueberry-cove-tenants-harbor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blueberry Cove<\/a>, Tenants Harbor in Knox County. Dates: June 21-August 14, 2026.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bryant Pond<\/a>, Bryant Pond in Oxford County. Dates: June 21-August 14, 2026.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/greenland-point\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greenland Point<\/a>, Princeton in Washington County. Dates: June 28-July 31, 2026.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/tanglewood\/tanglewood-lincolnville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tanglewood<\/a>, Lincolnville in Waldo County. Dates: June 21-August 21, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bryant Pond and Greenland Point contact, Bethany: 207.665.2068<br \/>\nTanglewood and Blueberry Cove contact, Emma: 207.789.5868<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Equine ESE Intent Forms Due May 1, 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The 2026 Eastern States (ESE)\u00a0Horse\u00a0Intent\u00a0Form\u00a0is now live and online.\u00a0 The\u00a0form is to indicate your interest in participating in the Eastern States Team Tryout event this summer, which will be on\u00a0July 31- Aug 1st, 2026,\u00a0at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8521 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/4h-horse-1-423x423-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"youth in purple shirt, black hat looking up at a white horse with a brown halter\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/4h-horse-1-423x423-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/4h-horse-1-423x423-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/4h-horse-1-423x423-1-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/4h-horse-1-423x423-1-317x317.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/4h-horse-1-423x423-1-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/4h-horse-1-423x423-1.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The event this year will offer an overnight opportunity for youth to qualify\u00a0and to learn and grow while getting to know other youth who are also interested\u00a0in trying out. Youth can participate in one of the tracks below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teen Leader (4-H age 12 and up)<\/li>\n<li>Rider or Driver (4-H age 13 and up)<\/li>\n<li>Groom track (which is a learning track only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If youth would like to come and learn about the team, help, and observe (especially if they aren\u2019t old enough to qualify for the team yet), they can also come to tryouts as a \u201cGroom\u201d and\u00a0will need to fill out the intent form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Youth interested in any of the track options need to fill out the intent form. We use this\u00a0info to contact and update interested families\u00a0and youth.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScljyCAe26iTzLBTK71GbtUDIZxQvzZQ78ZbGhFmsc7pDUsQA\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=113403181564152367786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESE intent form<\/a> is to be filled out by May 1st.\u00a0<em>\u00a0Approval<\/em> forms must also be filled out and sent to your county office by May 1st as well.<\/p>\n<p>More details will be included in the tryout application packet on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/horse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UMaine 4-H Horse website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The intent form does not bind you to the\u00a0tryout event. Applications will be used to determine the event roster and final schedule.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please reach out to: Tara Marble,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tara.marble@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tara.marble@maine.edu<\/a>, or 207.778.4650.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>4-H Page Day in Augusta \u2013 Sign up Now!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Date: March 25, 2026<br \/>\nWhere: Augusta, Maine \u2013 State Legislature<br \/>\nTime: 8:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm<br \/>\nRegistration Deadline: March 14, 2026 \u2013 First come, first serve<\/p>\n<p>Registered 4-Hers age 13 or older are encouraged to serve as Honorary Pages in the Maine House or the Senate on Youth Agriculture Policy Day, March 25th, 2026. The Maine 4-H program has up to 20 slots for Honorary Pages and registration is first come, first serve with a registration deadline of Saturday, March 14.<\/p>\n<p>For more information and details about what a page does, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/event\/4-h-page-day-in-augusta-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4-H Page Day event page<\/a>. If you\u2019re interested in participating, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/annual-events\/4-h-page-day-in-augusta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register now<\/a>!\u00a0 Reach out to Karen Giles with any questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Early College Outdoor Intensives<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The UMaine 4-H Camps and Learning Centers at Tanglewood and Greenland Point are each offering Early College programs in conjunction with the University of Maine Division of Lifelong Learning. KPE 265 is a 3-credit course focused on skills in outdoor recreation.\u00a0This is an introductory course in outdoor and adventure activities, forming the foundation of an outdoor leadership education. The course focuses primarily on participation in four different activity categories: canoeing; bouldering and climbing; hiking and orienteering; and challenge course.\u00a0KPE 207 is a 1-credit course where participants\u00a0become certified\u00a0in wilderness first aid (WFA) and CPR.<\/p>\n<p>Registration:\u00a0Participants must complete enrollment with the University of Maine Early College Program. Once that is completed we will send you an invitation to enroll for the Tanglewood portion of the program.<\/p>\n<p>UMaine tuition for this course is free for Maine high school students (public school &amp; homeschoolers). Tuition for out-of-state students and Maine private school students is $149 for 2026 per credit for a total fee of $596 for 2026.\u00a0(Please note there is an overnight fee for this course for all participants).<\/p>\n<p>Overnight fees:\u00a0$900, including all housing, meals, and certification fees, scholarships available.<\/p>\n<p>Tanglewood:<br \/>\nDates: July 19 \u2013 31, 2026<br \/>\nAges: 15 \u2013 18<br \/>\nVisit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/tanglewood\/tanglewood-lincolnville\/leadership-programs\/early-college-outdoor-intensive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tanglewood website<\/a> for more information and registration links.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8517 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Maine-Summer-Camps.jpg\" alt=\"maine summer camps logo with text real kids, real camps, real maine\" width=\"300\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Maine-Summer-Camps.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/penobscot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Maine-Summer-Camps-105x56.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><br \/>\nEmail Tanglewood directly with any questions.<\/p>\n<p>Greenland Point<br \/>\nDates: August 2 &#8211; 12, 2026<br \/>\nAges: 16 \u2013 18<br \/>\nVisit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/greenland-point\/summer-camp\/early-college-outdoor-intensive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greenland Point website<\/a> for more information and registration links.<br \/>\nEmail <a href=\"extension.bryantpond@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greenland Point<\/a> directly with any questions.<\/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<figure id=\"5614\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5614\" 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=\"232\" height=\"232\" 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: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,232px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">4-h logo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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:<br \/>\n&#8211; a spoken introduction<br \/>\n&#8211; your performance<br \/>\n&#8211; and a spoken conclusion<\/p>\n<p>Specific details, including updated evaluation tools and judges\u2019 support for all categories, are now available on the<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Speak Up, Maine 4-H\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0and through county staff.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Maine 4-H Ag Ambassadors \u2013 Spring 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Maine 4-H is now accepting registrations for the spring 2026 Agriculture Ambassadors cohort! The program is designed for youth ages 14-18 who are interested in any aspect of agriculture. Youth spend time getting to know each other and learn both online and in-person in sessions facilitated by UMaine 4-H Staff and community partners. Sessions will focus on career exploration, exploring the Maine Food System with farm and production visits around the state, and building relationships with industry professionals.<\/p>\n<p>This season we will visit local Maine Ag businesses like Libby Maple, Yeti Ridge Farm and more. Transportation assistance for these events may be available upon request.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the multi-week session, youth will serve in their ambassador role with Maine 4-H for at least 1 year. Youth will pick an agricultural area to focus on (ex. livestock, ag literacy\/food systems, environmental stewardship, ag and health) during their term and explore leadership opportunities locally, statewide, and even nationally. Register today!<\/p>\n<p>Spring 2026 Dates:<br \/>\nOnline: March 11, March 18, April 1, April 8, and April 15<br \/>\nIn-Person: March 21<br \/>\nAg Policy Day at the State House: March 25 (optional)<\/p>\n<p>Maine Agriculture Symposium at the University of Maine: April 19-21 (two nights), we try to offer transportation as best we can.<\/p>\n<p>To register <a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/ag-leadership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit the Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassador Program website<\/a>. For more information or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Alisha Targonski at <a href=\"mailto:alisha.targonski@maine.edu\">alisha.targonski@maine.edu<\/a> or 207.622.7546.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Maine 4-H Sheep ESE Intent to Participate Form Now Available<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/sheep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine 4-H Sheep ESE\u00a0Intent to Participate Form<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0is now available online and must be submitted by April 17th, 2026. This is a requirement for all youth intending to participate as members of the Maine 4-H Sheep Team at the Eastern States Exposition in September (including teen leads).<\/p>\n<p>The Eastern States Exhibition (Big E) 4-H Sheep Program brings together 4-H members from six states in Springfield, MA for three days of events that showcase their animals, knowledge and skills. Members must be 12-18 years old as of December 31, 2025 and have completed at least one year in a sheep project.<br \/>\nPlease contact Megan Cook with any questions or for more information at <a href=\"mailto:megan.cook@maine.edu\">megan.cook@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 207-532-6548.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>March 2026 4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips, and tricks!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>As a 4-H volunteer, you can incorporate simple actions to build belonging. Try out some of these ideas the next time you are working with club members or a group of youth:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Know each young person\u2019s name and call them by it.<br \/>\n\u201cHi, Maria! Glad you\u2019re here today!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Use icebreakers and team-building activities.<br \/>\nThese short activities spark fun, help youth learn about each other, and build early connections.<\/li>\n<li>Create safe spaces, including a shared set of ground rules.<br \/>\nAt the beginning of the year, ask the group: \u201cWhat do we need to agree on so everyone feels respected and comfortable here?\u201d Write down their ideas (like listening when others speak, no put-downs, etc.) and post the \u201cClub Agreements\u201d on the wall each meeting.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage engagement.<br \/>\nRotate leadership roles each meeting\u2014timekeeper, snack helper, or discussion leader\u2014so every youth has a chance to contribute and feel ownership.<\/li>\n<li>Utilize discussions to help youth learn from one another.<br \/>\nAfter a project activity, ask open-ended questions like, \u201cWhat worked well in your group? What was challenging? What would you try differently next time?\u201d Then have youth share with a partner or small group before bringing answers back to the whole club.<\/li>\n<li>Cultivate shared experiences.<br \/>\nPlan a simple community service project, like making thank-you cards for local first responders, where all members contribute to a common goal. Celebrate afterward with group photos and a reflection about what they accomplished together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<p>March 6, 2026-\u00a0<em>Prepare for the Fair<\/em><strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>This 4-H volunteer information session will highlight how mentors can guide youth in preparing their animals and themselves for a successful fair experience. Volunteers will learn ways to support members with showmanship skills, animal care, and confidence in the show ring.<\/p>\n<p>April 3, 2026-\u00a0<em>Doing to Understanding: Applying Experiential Learning in 4-H Clubs <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to guide youth through hands-on experiences followed by purposeful reflection, helping them build confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: The Zoom link and password will be emailed to all enrolled 4-H volunteers,\u00a0<strong>or<\/strong>\u00a0you can email Tara Wood\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tara.a.wood@maine.edu\">tara.a.wood@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0to request it.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>4-H Volunteer Connections-\u00a0Moving into a New Era of Leadership with Teens<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>March 18, 2026\u00a0 6:30 \u2013 8:00p.m.<\/p>\n<p>In this session, you will learn how to partner with teen leaders to support the 4-H agenda. We\u2019ll explore strategies for collaboration and share real-world examples from Maryland and D.C. 4-H programs. <a href=\"https:\/\/cornell.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/6u-Knm-vS2uCzfpIArtoXg#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cornell.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/6u-Knm-vS2uCzfpIArtoXg#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4-H Volunteer Connections-Moving into a New Era of Leadership with Teens.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mark your calendars and save the date!\u00a0<em>Saturday, November 7th! <\/em><\/strong><em>The Maine 4-H Volunteer Summit-\u00a0More details to come in the upcoming months, but we promise food, fun, connection, and learning! You won\u2019t want to miss it!<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"leaders-association\"><\/a>Penobscot County 4-H Leaders\u2019 Association<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Penobscot County 4-H Leaders\u2019 Association Meeting Minutes &#8211; February 19, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Attendance: Emily Pigeon (staff), Lucia Brown (Sec.\/Treas.), Scott Leeman (Pres.), Donna Keniston, Donna Gangitano, Kaylee K., Leilani Stratton, Suzanne Schropfer<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was called to order at 6:08.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary\u2019s Report: Scott motions to accept the minutes as written, Donna K. seconds.\u00a0 All in favor.<\/p>\n<p>The sock fundraiser netted $125.\u00a0 We had no expenses so it was fine.\u00a0 If we did it again, Lucia would recommend having a better advertising plan.\u00a0 Lucia heard of a popcorn fundraiser that was successful for others but it relies a lot on social media.\u00a0 With the small group of Leaders, that can be hard.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteer Voices recap \u2013 ease of finding things on UMaine websites is a big source of heartache.\u00a0 UMaine is revamping from the top down, and staff in the County offices will be trained to take over the website for their County.\u00a0 They will try to link to the State page so that it is easier to keep things up to date vs posting on the actual website.\u00a0 Emily and Wendy have done a cleanup of the County site \u2013 please check it out and provide feedback.\u00a0 pdfs and word docs on pages are not accessible for readers who are visually impaired.\u00a0 They have been putting a lot of forms into Z-Suites while developing accessible versions.<\/p>\n<p>Emily was on the 4-H website looking at curriculum.\u00a0 She is looking at programming for local libraries.\u00a0 If our clubs are interested in specific curriculum, please contact Emily to discuss.<\/p>\n<p>4-H is developing an interactive map with 4-H clubs that is clickable, Emily submitted information provided by Leaders \u2013 if you didn\u2019t hear from her, check in.<\/p>\n<p>On Z-Suite, youth emails are not being included for teens in particular.\u00a0 Adding that email to their profile would be helpful if families are comfortable providing it.\u00a0 This would allow them to be contacted directly for information gathering, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Staff Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Graduating Seniors?<\/p>\n<p>Macy S. is a senior, and the office will be ordering cords.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final call for Speak Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We can host our own county-wide event, youth can attend another county&#8217;s event, or if needed, they cannot make any of those dates, they can come to the office to do their talk<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadlines<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>March 1: 2026 Maine 4-H Dairy Eastern States Intent to Participate deadline<\/li>\n<li>March 2: Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarship deadline<\/li>\n<li>March 7: Registration for Page Day<\/li>\n<li>March 15: FedCo Seeds Fundraiser deadline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Current\/Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>March 6: 4-H Volunteer Huddle<\/li>\n<li>Every first Friday of the month via Zoom 12-12:30<\/li>\n<li>March 7: Maine 4-H Dairy Quizbowl at Maine Farm Bureau building Augusta, ME<\/li>\n<li>March 14: Speak Up, Penobscot County Showcase at UMaine Cooperative Extension in Penobscot County Office Bangor, ME<\/li>\n<li>March 18: 4-H Volunteer Connections: Moving into a New Era of Leadership with Teens<\/li>\n<li>Via Zoom 6:30-8<\/li>\n<li>March 25: Page Day &#8211; AG Policy, State House Augusta, ME 8:30-3:30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Camperships &#8211; One request for Kaylee K. to attend Ignite by 4-H (a National Trip) in March.\u00a0 She has requested a scholarship of $300 to cover the total cost of $350.\u00a0 This is a youth leadership and career program to help youth explore their future.\u00a0 Lucia made a motion that Kaylee\u2019s request be approved, Scott seconded.\u00a0 All in favor.<\/p>\n<p>Commodity\/Event Grants &#8211; None.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fundraising<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sock fundraiser \u2013 We sold 25 pairs.<\/li>\n<li>Bottle drive \u2013 discuss again this spring.<\/li>\n<li>Fedco fundraiser \u2013 Fedco fundraiser \u2013 a computer changeover delayed things a bit, but it will be up and running soon. That will run through March 15. No sales so far. It is on the County Facebook page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do we think it would help encourage youth to be more active in fundraisers if there was an incentive? Emily wondered about giving 4-H swag? How do we get more participation? Some clubs struggle to get their members to connect with the purpose behind the fundraising and what it means to them.\u00a0 Younger kids may need some education to understand the connection (financial literacy). The State of Maine is going to be publishing some financial literacy modules &#8211; \u201cLearn with Moose\u201d, they offer different programs for K-12. Emily likes the idea of visual, like a temperature gauge, kids could color it in. Emily did like the Bloom for Good marketing aspect. It was easy to take the marketing materials and hang them up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BSF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fair book is live on the website.\u00a0 No walk through has been done yet of the new gate\/entry area.\u00a0 That will be done between now and next meeting since it\u2019s Tourney week right now.\u00a0 Emily is working with Cross Insurance Center and Corinna for youth hands on activities.\u00a0 Emily has requested that the Science Center in Orono come down a couple of days and also hopes to have the touch tank available some of the time.\u00a0 There might be a good poultry activity \u2013 the fair gets extra points for that this year!\u00a0 Share ideas with Emily or join up with her to learn more.<\/p>\n<p>Next Meeting: March 19, 2025 \u2013 6:00 pm<\/p>\n<p>Secretary\u2019s Report<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staff Reports<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships<\/li>\n<li>Camperships<\/li>\n<li>Commodity Grants<\/li>\n<li>Fundraising<\/li>\n<li>Bangor State Fair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lucia makes a motion to adjourn at 6:39 pm, seconded by Scott.\u00a0 All in favor.<\/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 Bishop, 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. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. 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