{"id":5630,"date":"2022-06-13T11:42:51","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T15:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/?p=5630"},"modified":"2022-06-13T12:55:10","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T16:55:10","slug":"4-h-happenings-june-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/06\/13\/4-h-happenings-june-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Happenings, June 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/04\/08\/4-h-happenings-april-2022\/#upcoming-dates\">Important Dates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/04\/08\/4-h-happenings-april-2022\/#county-news\">County News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/04\/08\/4-h-happenings-april-2022\/#club-news\">Club News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/04\/08\/4-h-happenings-april-2022\/#state-news\">State News<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/04\/08\/4-h-happenings-april-2022\/#events-and-opportunities\">Events and Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/04\/08\/4-h-happenings-april-2022\/#scholarships-and-grants\">Scholarships and Grants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/04\/08\/4-h-happenings-april-2022\/#fairs-and-shows\">Fairs and Shows<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/04\/08\/4-h-happenings-april-2022\/#leaders-meeting-minutes\">Leaders Meeting Minutes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a id=\"upcoming-dates\"><\/a>Important Dates:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 22, 2022:<\/strong> <a href=\"#STEAM-day\">4-H STEAM Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>June 22-July 27, 2022:<\/strong> <a href=\"#adulting-101\">Adulting 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>June 30, 2022:<\/strong>\u00a0Deadline to submit all other <a href=\"#animal-approval-forms\">Commodity Intent Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>July 5, 2022:\u00a0<\/strong>Priority deadline to register for <a href=\"#STEM-exploration\">STEM Exploration Course<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>July 5-August 5, 2022: <\/strong><a href=\"#summer-learning-series\">4-H Summer Learning Series<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>July 8-10, 2022:\u00a0<\/strong>4-H ESE Horse Team Tryouts<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 9, 2022:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#animal-science-panel\">Animal Science Health, Nutrition, and Parasite Prevention Panel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>July 18-August 11, 2022:<\/strong> <a href=\"#STEM-exploration\">STEM Exploration Course<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>July 22-24, 2022:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#state-dairy-show\">Maine 4-H State Dairy Show<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>July 27-31, 2022:<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/04\/08\/4-h-happenings-april-2022\/#union-fair-new-dates\">New Dates for the Union Fair<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"county-news\"><\/a>County News<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b><a id=\"STEAM-day\"><\/a>4-H STEAM Day- Explore Forensics!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join Somerset County 4-H members and friends on <strong>June 22<\/strong> from 8:30 AM-1 PM at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds for fun outdoor activities. Investigate forensics with special guests from the Maine State Medical Examiner&#8217;s Office, Sheriff&#8217;s Office K9 Unit, and Skowhegan Police fingerprinting! Lunch and a snack will be provided. Individual forensics-based gift bags will be available for everyone!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is a $5 fee\/participant, $15 maximum fee\/family, payable at the Somerset County Office or at the event by cash or check. Scholarships are available for the event. Contact Karen Giles for more details at <a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\">karen.giles@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"STEAM-camp\"><\/a>STEAM Multi-Adventure Camp at Bryant Pond<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5583 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/survival-300x224.jpeg\" alt=\"3 youth in a shelter in the woods\" width=\"162\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/survival-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/survival-105x78.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/survival-317x237.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/survival.jpeg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/>STEAM through a week with us participating in exciting activities including survival skills, shooting sports, engineering, a challenge course, and more. Each day will focus on a skill designed to test your abilities and challenge you to think outside the box! You never know when you may need to build a survival raft capable of saving your team or a catapult that could possibly sink it. You will also spend time on our rifle, shotgun, and archery ranges where fun and science collide, creating the ultimate thrill factor leaving a smile on your face. Although the primary goal will be focused on exploring these skills and challenges, you will also participate in all of our traditional summer camp activities like canoeing, swimming, campfires, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> $700\/youth ($25-50 out-of-pocket cost\/youth)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> August 14-19<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ages:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Rising Juniors and Seniors (16-18)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sign up form coming soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"record-sheets\"><\/a>Updating Record Sheets<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div>We are currently working on a state-wide review and reconstruction of record sheets to make them more concise, relevant, and user-friendly. We&#8217;d like to have them ready for use by the beginning of the 2022-2023 season. If any <b>leaders<\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<b>current\u00a0<\/b>or\u00a0<b>former members<\/b> (within the last few years) are interested in participating in the discussion, please contact Karen at <a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">karen.giles@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"favorite-stem-activities\"><\/a>What Are Your Favorite STEM activities?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We have some program plans in the works and are looking for your input! Do you do STEM activities or programming for 4-H or at your school? If you have a fun or creative idea for a STEM activity for Somerset County youth, please email Karen Giles at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\">karen.giles@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"animal-approval-forms\"><\/a>Animal Approval Forms<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to submit your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2018\/08\/Combined-Animal-Approval-with-Lease.pdf\">animal approval forms (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0to your county office. These forms must be submitted by the deadline for your commodity to participate in 4-H shows or other events this summer. If you think you might be interested in going to the Big E this fall, put in your animal approval form by the deadline!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All other sheep classes:\u00a0<strong>June 30<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>All other commodities:\u00a0<strong>June 30<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b><a id=\"skowhegan-fair\"><\/a>Skowhegan State Fair is Rapidly Approaching\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make sure to get your forms in by the deadlines, for showing animals or displaying work in the exhibition hall. More details can be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/skowheganstatefair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-Premium-Book_Opt.pdf\">2022 Premium Book<\/a> (pdf).<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"club-news\"><\/a>Club News<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"secretarys-reports\"><\/a>Don\u2019t Forget to Submit Your Secretary\u2019s Reports!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This is a friendly reminder that each club\u2019s secretary should be submitting a report to this office after each meeting. Photos are encouraged too! These reports help us stay in the loop with what is happening within your clubs. Secretaries may email a digital copy to extension.somerset@maine.edu or mail a physical copy to Somerset County Cooperative Extension, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan, ME 04976.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Club Updates<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Solon Pine Tree<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has been busy this spring. The last two months, in particular, they have been working on arts and crafts projects and getting ideas together for educational exhibits for the fair. They are planning to plant a local church\u2019s flower beds as a community service project. Cooper Dellarma presented \u201cHow to make a pencil\u201d to the club. Great job Solon Pine Tree!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We would love to use this space to share more stories directly from clubs. Please send us your news and events so we can share them in this newsletter! You may send them to <a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\">karen.giles@maine.edu<\/a> or to <a href=\"mailto:emily.collins3@maine.edu\">emily.collins3@maine.edu<\/a>. We would love to hear and share what your club has been learning and doing!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"state-news\"><\/a>State News<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"events-and-opportunities\"><\/a>Events and Opportunities<\/h3>\n<h4><b><a id=\"summer-learning-series\"><\/a>4-H Summer Learning Series<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5584 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/MyGarden-MyPlate-300x142.jpeg\" alt=\"2 youth working on a project\" width=\"255\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/MyGarden-MyPlate-300x142.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/MyGarden-MyPlate-768x364.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/MyGarden-MyPlate-105x50.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/MyGarden-MyPlate-317x150.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/MyGarden-MyPlate-423x200.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/MyGarden-MyPlate-634x300.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/MyGarden-MyPlate-846x401.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/MyGarden-MyPlate-951x450.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/MyGarden-MyPlate.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,255px\" \/>After an incredibly successful 4-H Summer Learning Series over the past two years, Maine 4-H will once again offer virtual experiential learning workshops and clubs to youth ages 5-18 from <strong>July 5<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>August 5<\/strong>, 2022. Planning is still taking place, but topics in previous years have ranged from engineering, art, science, animals &amp; agriculture, food &amp; nutrition, teen leadership, and more.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Early registration will be available to enrolled 4-H\u2019ers on Friday, <strong>June 3<\/strong>, 2022 and will open to the public the following Monday, <strong>June 6<\/strong>. Help us spread the word to your friends and communities &#8211; enrollment in 4-H is not required to participate, this event is open to all! For more information, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/4-h-summer-learning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Summer Learning Series <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">webpage.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>Looking for 4-H Alumni &amp; Members Attending UMaine!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are a current or former 4-H member planning to attend UMaine this fall, know of a 4-H member currently attending UMaine, or know of a recent 4-H alumni attending UMaine, read this!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Collegiate 4-H is\u00a0an opportunity for 4-H alumni and college students interested in supporting the mission of 4-H to be involved in 4-H after high school.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are currently exploring starting a Collegiate 4-H Club at UMaine with an anticipated\u00a0start date for the 2022 fall semester. Simply fill out this short <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScOfs29vpFV3c76bn0d5OxqXR3CPVGJqQV0E9B51Jh68LqGCg\/viewform?usp=sf_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to let us know if you think you might be interested!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"adulting-101\"><\/a>Adulting 101: 4-H Virtual Club<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are you a teen worried about impending adulthood? Do you want to know how to find answers to your questions about money, jobs, and roommates? Consider joining the Adulting 101 SPIN Club! Over the course of six meetings, we will learn some basic adult skills, including how to manage stress, interview for a job, and take advantage of existing resources in your community. Each week will cover a different topic: life\/work balance and stress management; saving, spending, and credit; nutrition on a budget; resumes and interviews; rent and roommates; and a topic chosen by the participants! Access to a computer is required for participants, a smartphone won\u2019t be sufficient.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Youth ages 13 \u2013 18 need to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">register<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/adulting-101\/\">Adulting 101 webpage<\/a> by <strong>June 6<\/strong>, 2022 for this club which will meet via Zoom on Wednesdays <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>June 22<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>July 27<\/strong> from 4:00 \u2013 5:30 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"animal-science-panel\"><\/a>Animal Science Health, Nutrition, and Parasite Prevention Panel<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join us at the Magic Lantern Innovation Lab, at 9 Depot Street in Bridgton, on <strong>July 9<\/strong> at 10:00 AM for a free workshop. Learn from a panel of veterinarians and nutrition experts on the health and wellness of animals. From your dog and backyard goats to poultry and large livestock. Don McLean, DVM and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paul G. Rudenberg, DVM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0will provide information followed by a question and answer session to help you keep your animals safe and well. Contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:susan.jennings@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">susan.jennings@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information. <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>Summer Camp Opportunities<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit the Summer University Youth Programs\u2019 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/summercamps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Youth Summer Camps page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to learn about a huge variety of camp experiences available to youth. From our traditional 4-H Camp and Learning Centers, to camps that focus on Academics, Art, Music, or Sports \u2013 there is something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"STEM-exploration\"><\/a>STEM College Research and Career Exploration Course <\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration is open for an innovative four-week college STEM research course for qualified high school students (rising 11th\u201312th grade). This tuition-FREE course is offered by the University of Maine, <strong>July 18\u2013Aug. 11<\/strong>, at the UMaine Hutchinson Center in Belfast, at UMO, and UMaine Machias. For more information and to register, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/earlycollege\/courses\/summer-courses\/int188\/\">STEM Exploration Course webpage<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5459 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/virtual-4h-hub-282x300.png\" alt=\"Maine 4-H Virtual Learning Hub Logo\" width=\"130\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/virtual-4h-hub-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/virtual-4h-hub-105x112.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/virtual-4h-hub-317x338.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/virtual-4h-hub-423x450.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/virtual-4h-hub.png 618w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px\" \/><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Maine 4-H Virtual Learning is a hands-on, virtual learning program for youth ages 5-18. Workshops will be organized by age and topic. Topics include engineering, science, animals and agriculture, teen leadership, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Workshops will range from single-time events to short-term programs (typically four to six sessions). Participants will engage in hands-on activities, interact with other 4-Hers, and meet positive adult role models.<\/p>\n<p>No prior experience with 4-H is required to participate. This is a great way for those who are interested to learn more about 4-H.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check out the upcoming 4-H Virtual Learning Programs we have planned in the coming months: Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/upcoming-events-calendar\/\">Upcoming Events: Statewide Virtual Offerings for 2021-2022 page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Learn which virtual event registrations are open: Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/open-registrations\/\">Open Registrations page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Interested in becoming a Volunteer Presenter? Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/become-a-volunteer-presenter\/\">Become a Volunteer Presenter page<\/a>\u00a0for more information and to complete an interest form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read what 4-H Parents, Youth, and Teachers have to say about these 4-H Virtual Learning offerings: Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/virtual-learning-hub\/parent-youth-teacher-stories-testimonials\/\">4-H Parents, Youth, Teachers: Stories and Testimonials page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"scholarships-and-grants\"><\/a>Scholarships and Grants<\/h3>\n<h4><b>Maine 4-H Foundation Summer Camp Scholarships<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5586 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/BBC-summer-camp-300x140.jpeg\" alt=\"2 youth and a camp counselor exploring the shore\" width=\"212\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/BBC-summer-camp-300x140.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/BBC-summer-camp-1024x478.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/BBC-summer-camp-768x359.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/BBC-summer-camp-105x49.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/BBC-summer-camp-600x280.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/BBC-summer-camp-317x148.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/BBC-summer-camp-423x197.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/BBC-summer-camp-634x296.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/BBC-summer-camp-846x395.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/BBC-summer-camp-951x444.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/05\/BBC-summer-camp.jpeg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,212px\" \/>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Foundation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has a limited number of scholarships for 4-H members for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/tanglewood\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blueberry Cove<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/bryantpond\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bryant Pond<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/greenland-point\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Greenland Point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/tanglewood\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tanglewood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. These scholarships are applied by the camp when you register and pay the deposit for camp. Scholarships are available from $50 to $200 depending\u00a0on the camp expenses and needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"fairs-and-shows\"><\/a>Fairs and Shows<\/h3>\n<h4><b><a id=\"state-dairy-show\"><\/a>Save the Date for the Maine 4-H State Dairy Show<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Maine 4-H State Dairy show will be <strong>July 22-24<\/strong> at the Windsor Fairgrounds. The event is open to all Maine 4-H dairy project members 4-H ages 9 and above. In addition to the 4-H dairy show, the event includes a 4-H dairy fitting contest, grilled cheese contest, and educational workshops. For additional information and a schedule of events please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/dairy\/maine-4-h-state-dairy-show\/\">Maine 4-H State Dairy Show webpage<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Upcoming 4<\/b><b>-H Working Steer Events<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Save the date for upcoming 4-H working steer shows! In order to qualify and be a part of the Maine ESE Working Steer Team, you must attend two of the three tryouts. The tryout events are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, July 9th at Ossipee Valley Fair<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, July 23rd at Windsor Fairgrounds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thursday, August 11th at Skowhegan Fair<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information on upcoming 4-H working steer events and the Maine ESE Working Steer Team, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/working-steer\/\">Working Steer webpage <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or contact Sadee Mehuren at 207.342.5971 or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"union-fair-new-dates\"><\/a>Union Fair \u2013 New Dates in 2022<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The Union Fair will be happening earlier in the summer, starting this year. The dates for Union Fair 2022 will be\u00a0<strong>July 27-31<\/strong>, about a month earlier than in years past. Please plan accordingly, and check the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/unionfair.org\/\">Union Fair website<\/a>\u00a0for updates. Knox-Lincoln Extension staff produce a 4-H Union Fair Information Booklet each year. Once the 2022 pdf document is ready for distribution, it will be shared with all Maine county Extension offices.\u00a0The booklet\u00a0will also be available for download on the Knox-Lincoln 4-H website. Questions? Contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:cynthia.rogers@maine.edu\">cynthia.rogers@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"leaders-meeting-minutes\"><\/a>Leaders Meeting Minutes<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>May 25, 2022<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Attendees: <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eleanor Pooler, Sherry Grunder, Karen Giles, Lori Swenson, Cheryl Perkins<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Minutes:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Fairgrounds Improvements: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0There has been no work done yet due to horse shows. David will call Karen about a schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Upcoming Events: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Citizenship Washington Focus-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> CWF is from June 25- July 1.<\/span><b> If you are interested in participating, contact Karen ASAP. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0A non-refundable deposit of $25 is due to Jessica Brainerd by Tuesday, May 31. There should be some financial support from the Maine State 4-H Foundation to offset the cost. There is a Zoom orientation meeting on June 2nd. See the county website for other opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Forensics Day- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June 22nd- The Skowhegan Police are willing to come. They would like to have us email them the details. Karen contacted SARS who referred to Dr. Liam Funte, Deputy Chief Medical Examiner. He is very excited to help us. He needs to confer with someone this weekend about content. We are moving the registration deadline to June 10. Karen has also contacted the State Police about a search and rescue dog. She is waiting to hear back. Every participant will get a little gift bag of forensics-based items.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Engineering Day-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> We have decided to hold off on planning to see how Forensics Day goes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Skowhegan Fair-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> August 11- 20th. Exhibition Hall set-up will be the 8th-9th with judging on the 10th.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Leaders\u2019 Scholarship Review- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the 2021-2022, the following amounts will be for the scholarships:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Northern Lights $200<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shawn Dean\u00a0 $200<\/span><\/li>\n<li>4-H Dairy\u00a0 $500 Food Booth \u00a0 $200<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hailey motioned to accept scholarship amounts. Lori seconded motion. Motion passed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cheryl motioned to approve the scholarships. Lori seconded. Motion passed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Next Meeting-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> June 15\u00a0 at 6:00 at the Extension Office<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cheryl motioned to adjourn the meeting. Sherry seconded. Meeting adjourn<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>To-Do List<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Karen-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Email Chief Bucknam the Forensics day schedule and details. 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