{"id":5903,"date":"2022-10-11T09:16:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T13:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/?p=5903"},"modified":"2022-10-13T10:47:48","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T14:47:48","slug":"4-h-happenings-october-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/10\/11\/4-h-happenings-october-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Happenings, October 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/09\/14\/4-h-happenings-september-2022\/#important-dates\">Important Dates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/09\/14\/4-h-happenings-september-2022\/#county-news\">County News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/09\/14\/4-h-happenings-september-2022\/#club-news\">Club News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/09\/14\/4-h-happenings-september-2022\/#state-news\">State News<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/09\/14\/4-h-happenings-september-2022\/#events-and-opportunities\">Events and Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/09\/14\/4-h-happenings-september-2022\/#contests-and-competitions\">Contests and Competitions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/09\/14\/4-h-happenings-september-2022\/#for-volunteers\">For Volunteers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/09\/14\/4-h-happenings-september-2022\/#leaders-meeting-minutes\">Leaders Meeting Minutes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a id=\"important-dates\"><\/a>Important Dates:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>October 10-16, 2022:\u00a0<\/b>Interviews for\u00a0<a href=\"#4h-national-trip\">National 4-H Trips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>October 19, 2022:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"#public-speaking-workshop\">Public Speaking Workshop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>October 22, 2022:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"#4h-unconference\">4-H Unconference<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>October 25, 2022: <\/strong>County Leaders\u2019 Association Meeting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early November, 2022:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#meet-n-greet\">Somerset 4-H Meet &#8216;N Greet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>November 11, 2022:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"#4h-unconference\">4-H Unconference<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>November 25 \u2013 December 1, 2022:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"#4h-national-trip\">National 4-H Congress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>December 31, 2022:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#re-enrollment\">4-H Re-enrollment Deadline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>April 14-19, 2023:<\/b><a href=\"#4h-national-trip\">\u00a0National 4-H Conference<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"county-news\"><\/a>County News<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"meet-n-greet\"><\/a>Somerset 4-H Meet &#8216;N Greet to be Scheduled in Early November<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>There has been a lot of interest from potential new members and volunteers recently! To help them understand what 4-H is and get them involved, we would like to hold a gathering on a Saturday in early November with some fun activities, potentially at the extension office. Existing club members and volunteers are invited to attend as well. More details will be coming soon!<\/p>\n<h4><b>Robotics Programming<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There has been interest expressed in robotics programming from several clubs. Are any other clubs interested in participating in some programming? It would start with the \u201cJunk Drawer Robotics\u201d curriculum and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">progress<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from there if members are interested. These could help qualify for a robotics project\/pin. No coding or specialized knowledge required. It\u2019s a great way to introduce some STEM programming. Please reach out to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">karen.giles@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> if you are interested.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Afterschool Programs<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Calling all schools, libraries, and clubs! If you are looking for afterschool programming, the STEM Ambassador program from UMaine can offer amazing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">opportunities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Each program will consist of four one-hour sessions, and materials will be provided. Sites can choose <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">topics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to be facilitated in person or virtually. If a site is virtual they will need to ensure that each youth joins from a separate device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Target audience is grades 3-8, with a preferred group size of 4-10 youth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>We need your help recruiting sites!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Because we have a virtual option, the opportunity for sites that are not adjacent to a campus is much more feasible. While the fall programs are full, it is time to start thinking about winter and spring opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For more information check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/stem-ambassadors\/host-sites\/\">STEM Ambassador program page<\/a> or contact the 4-H professional <a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\">karen.giles@maine.edu<\/a> at the Somerset Extension office. Karen is currently receiving specialized training to be a supporting host for the Ambassadors, and will be offering other programs as well.<\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"re-enrollment\" style=\"color: #000000;background-image: url('img\/anchor.gif')\"><\/a><\/b><b>2022-2023 Re-Enrollment Process<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5424 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/02\/4h-clover.png\" alt=\"4H Clover\" width=\"85\" height=\"89\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/02\/4h-clover.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/02\/4h-clover-105x111.png 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 85px) 100vw, 85px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is a new option available for families for the new 4-H Year. Starting <strong>October 1<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, families will have the ability to log into their account on the ZSuite platform and complete their re-enrollment, as well as all required forms, online. If you were enrolled for the 2021-2022 year, you can simply visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/\">ZSuite Website<\/a>,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0click \u201cForgot Password<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">?\u201d and complete the prompts using the email address to which you receive your 4-H communications. There is a help menu on the site as well<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because this system is new, and we know that many of you have questions about what features the system offers, the ZSuite team is offering two Q&amp;A sessions open to all volunteers and families. If you are not able to attend either meeting but have questions for that team, please email <a href=\"mailto:4-H@maine.edu\">4-H@maine.edu<\/a> a list of all questions and their answers will be compiled and posted on the 4-H website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>ZSuite &amp; Maine 4-H Q &amp; A Sessions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wednesday, <strong>October 19<\/strong>, 6:00 pm<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: <a href=\"https:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/j\/84377652474?pwd=cVpVYVJ0clZtNUhMK2c1b0I5alV6Zz09\">https:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/j\/84377652474?pwd=cVpVYVJ0clZtNUhMK2c1b0I5alV6Zz09<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Password: 045407<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Monday, <strong>October 24<\/strong>, 6:00 pm\n<ul>\n<li>Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: <a href=\"https:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/j\/82011646406?pwd=UDVyeGpTMHA2ZjBldExLcWR2ZkwyUT09\">https:\/\/maine.zoom.us\/j\/82011646406?pwd=UDVyeGpTMHA2ZjBldExLcWR2ZkwyUT09<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Password: 237760<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You are also welcome to reach out to your county staff or to the State Office at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:4-H@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. If you would prefer to continue to complete paper forms, they can be found online on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/forms\/\">4-H Form web page<\/a>, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or by reaching out to your county office. The deadline to register is <strong>December 31<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Independent Member Clubs!<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This fall county offices are piloting a new club specifically for independent 4-H members. This is a space for youth to come together and build relationships with their peers. We will share interests, projects, goals, and plans for the year and then reflect on our learning throughout and at the end of the year. This is also a great place to start if you are a new or recently enrolled independent member. We will meet 3 times throughout the year as a group with county staff. This will be a space for youth to foster friendships with peers and possibly come together to work on projects of similar interests. We are even hoping to get the group to brainstorm common interests and work together on a community service project!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/independent-member-club\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">! Meetings can be attended either in person or virtually and will be open to all ages. Dates based on county\/region.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>4-H Tick Project<\/b><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"5517\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5517\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Deer-Tick-1-300x206.jpeg\" alt=\"Blacklegged Tick or Deer Tick (adult female)\" width=\"157\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Deer-Tick-1-300x206.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Deer-Tick-1-1024x703.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Deer-Tick-1-768x527.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Deer-Tick-1-1536x1054.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Deer-Tick-1-2048x1406.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Deer-Tick-1-105x72.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Deer-Tick-1-317x218.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Deer-Tick-1-423x290.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Deer-Tick-1-634x435.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Deer-Tick-1-846x581.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Deer-Tick-1-951x653.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/03\/Deer-Tick-1-1268x870.jpeg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 157px) 100vw, 157px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"image-attribution\">Griffin Dill<\/span>Deer tick.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A community science project opportunity engaging K-12 youth and educators, made possible through a partnership between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4-H Youth Development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/ticks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/forestticksurvey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine Forest Tick Survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and members of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningecosystemsnortheast.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learning Ecosystems Northeast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> project. All K-12 educators and volunteers interested in teaching about ticks in Maine are encouraged to participate in the project <\/span><b>at no cost to you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Specimens are submitted to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/ticks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Diagnostic Research Laboratory Tick Lab<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for identification and disease testing and these data contribute to the lab\u2019s Tick Surveillance program. Student data also contribute to a community science (aka \u201ccitizen science\u201d) project called the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/forestticksurvey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine Forest Tick Survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which is a multiyear, multidisciplinary research project established to determine how forest land management practices impact tick populations and disease risk across Maine.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> More information can be found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/4h\/tick-project\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or reach out to the Extension office to coordinate possible groups and locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"club-news\"><\/a>Club News<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Congratulations to 4-H member Samantha B!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5910 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/10\/Samantha-B.-and-Roxie-192x300.jpg\" alt=\"4-H Member with their horse and a blue ribbon\" width=\"146\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/10\/Samantha-B.-and-Roxie-192x300.jpg 192w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/10\/Samantha-B.-and-Roxie-655x1024.jpg 655w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/10\/Samantha-B.-and-Roxie-768x1201.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/10\/Samantha-B.-and-Roxie-90x140.jpg 90w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/10\/Samantha-B.-and-Roxie-317x496.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/10\/Samantha-B.-and-Roxie-423x662.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/10\/Samantha-B.-and-Roxie-634x992.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/10\/Samantha-B.-and-Roxie-846x1323.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/10\/Samantha-B.-and-Roxie.jpg 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px\" \/>Samantha B. and her horse This Iron Rox (Rox), of Somerset County, competed as a member of\u00a0 the Maine 4-H Horse Team at Eastern States September 22- 25. Sam said of her experience: \u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rox and I did really well down at the Big E. We placed in every class we entered and even won a couple blues! I loved the experience and I am planning on going again next year. I was extremely proud to represent our state and to compete at such a high level with my horse Rox. I learned about how 4-H can bring people together and I\u2019ve gained new friends that I would not have met otherwise. Some of these new friends are even from other states in New England.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Club Updates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Solon Pine Tree<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> held their October meeting on the first Saturday of the month. They discussed plans to set up club displays to celebrate National 4-H Week at Solon and Bingham Libraries. They welcomed some new members and their returning members. They plan to elect officers at next month\u2019s meeting. As an activity they tie-dyed t-shirts and had refreshments.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Boots &amp; Spurs<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is planning to have a trail ride for club members at Cedar Winds Stables in Charleston this fall.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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><strong>Youth Council Seeking Nominations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Youth Council is seeking nominations for the class of 2023. If you have a young person that demonstrates leadership potential and has an interest in creating opportunities for Maine Youth as well as feels comfortable guiding and strengthening the Maine 4-H program please reach out to your County 4-H Professional or Club Leader to nominate them for a youth council seat. Terms are three years in length.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The youth council is made up of 4-H members between the ages of 16-24.\u00a0 There are currently five subcommittees: Youth Mentoring (Big Clover\/Little Clover), Teen Conference, Youth Mental Health, Teen Dance, and Ag Science (biosecurity focus).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Highlights from 2022:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Teen Conference was held in June at the Norlands Living History Museum. There were six different workshops over the course of the day-long event. This pilot year was a huge success and the committee is working on plans for the 2023 conference.<\/li>\n<li>The Ag Science committee held a biosecurity event at the Litchfield Fair, there are plans to expand this program for 2023.<\/li>\n<li>Youth Mental Health Subcommittee participated in professional development.<\/li>\n<li>Big Clover\/Little Clover youth mentoring program is working on a handbook for counties to replicate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b><a id=\"4h-national-trip\"><\/a>2022 4-H National Trip (Conference and Congress) for Senior 4-H Members ages 14-18<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/\">National 4-H Trip<\/a>\u00a0applications are due\u00a0<strong>September 30<\/strong>, 2022 for National 4-H Conference and Congress. We recommend you look at the requirements ahead of preparing your materials, as most of the pieces required are something you are already doing for your yearly record sheets.<\/p>\n<p>4-H trips are excellent opportunities to meet 4-H members from across the nation.\u00a0 Participants learn about many career options, and learn through educational workshops at Congress or become part of a team, making recommendations to the National 4-H Council at Conference.<\/p>\n<p>We will be holding interviews for National trips on the week of\u00a0<strong>October 10-16<\/strong>, 2022. These will be via Zoom. We will be interviewing for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/national-congress\/\">National\u00a04-H Congress<\/a>, which will be held in Atlanta, GA on\u00a0<strong>November\u00a025 \u2013 December 1<\/strong>, 2022, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/national-trips\/national-conference\/\">National 4-H Conference<\/a>, which will be held on\u00a0<strong>April 14 \u2013 19<\/strong>, 2023 at a conference hotel in or around Washington, DC.\u00a0 The Maine website pages for both conferences have been updated.\u00a0\u00a0Once your application has been received we will contact you for a convenient time for all to do the Zoom interviews.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, next year, we will be back to our normal \u201cNational Interview Schedule\u201d that will be held in April\/May 2023. Please feel free to email Heidi Palmer, State Activities Coordinator at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:heidi.thuotte@maine.edu\">heidi.thuotte@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0with any questions.<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"public-speaking-workshop\"><\/a>Public Speaking Workshop<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The\u00a0Maine 4-H Communication Science Team\u00a0invites all enrolled 4-H members to the\u00a0<b>October 19\u00a0<\/b>meeting for an open workshop. The meeting will be held via zoom from 6 \u2013 7 pm<b>.<\/b> Team members will teach tips and tricks to improve your presentation skills. Please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:cathy.gray@maine.edu\">cathy.gray@maine.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"4h-unconference\"><\/a>Register Now for the 4-H Unconference<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5912 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/10\/Unconference-Jessy-300x199-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/10\/Unconference-Jessy-300x199-1.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2022\/10\/Unconference-Jessy-300x199-1-105x70.jpeg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,208px\" \/>UMaine 4-H Unconference will be an organized forum for 4-H volunteers, club leaders, afterschool providers, teachers, parents and teen leaders to gather. UMaine 4-H Unconference is intentionally designed to have YOU teach and learn from each other. There is no agenda; you come with 4-H ideas and topics you want to talk about or learn more about, and we\u2019ll guide the process to get folks into groups where YOU are the experts.\u00a0 Save the dates: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, <strong>October 22<\/strong> and Friday, <strong>November 11<\/strong>.\u00a0 Come to one or both. Registration and more information is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/unconference\/\">4-H Unconference web page<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Androscoggin\/Sagadahoc 4-H Monthly Workshops \u2013 Open to All Maine 4-Hers!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come join the Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties 4-H program at their monthly workshops on the third Friday of every month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:00 \u2013 7:30 pm at the Lisbon Extension Office at 24 Main Street. Anyone interested can contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:melissa.freeman@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Melissa Freeman<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or <\/span><a href=\"mailto:cathy.gray@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cathy Gray<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to find out more information.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Currently Scheduled Topics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>October 21<\/strong>, 2022 \u2013 Apples!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>November 18<\/strong>, 2022 \u2013 Card Making<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>December 16<\/strong>, 2022 \u2013 Game Night<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>January 20<\/strong>, 2023 \u2013 \u201cGetting the Word Out\u201d Digital Marketing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>February 17<\/strong>, 2023 \u2013 Short Film Making<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>March 10<\/strong>, 2023 \u2013 Spa &amp; Relaxation Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>April 21<\/strong>, 2023 \u2013 Movie Premier Night<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>May 19<\/strong>, 2023 \u2013 Wool Spinning Workshop<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"contests-and-competitions\"><\/a>Contests and Competitions<\/h3>\n<h3><b>Raffle Update for Maine 4-H Teen Leadership and Program Development Survey \u2013 Ages 11+<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Hello 4-H Community!\u00a0The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_5yXj7Bb1UdPYvqK\">Teen Leadership and Program Development Survey<\/a>\u00a0now includes a raffle for the following seven items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two 4-H T-shirts<\/li>\n<li>Three Lunch Totes<\/li>\n<li>Two 4-H Positive Vibes T-Shirts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_5yXj7Bb1UdPYvqK\">SHORT\u00a0survey<\/a>\u00a0(about 30 questions\/5 minutes) is\u00a0for any 4-H participant age 11+ since 2017.\u00a0 We want your voice included!\u00a0The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_5yXj7Bb1UdPYvqK\">survey<\/a>\u00a0results will help us learn more about\u00a04-H participant interests and improve statewide\u00a04-H\u00a0program planning.\u00a0 If you are a parent\u00a0of\u00a0a\u00a04-H\u00a0child receiving this message, please have each child age 11+ who has participated in\u00a04-H\u00a0since 2017 complete a\u00a0survey.\u00a0 If you are a club leader, please pass along this information to your club members!<\/p>\n<p>To enter the raffle, simply add your contact information (email, phone #, etc.) to any of your typed responses in the survey or send it to me in a separate email or phone message:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:andrew.hudacs@maine.edu\">andrew.hudacs@maine.edu<\/a>,\u00a0207-581-8204.\u00a0\u00a0The drawing for the raffle will happen in\u00a0<strong>early October<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, please let me know if you have any questions or would\u00a0like to see a summary of the survey results, please contact me at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:andrew.hudacs@maine.edu\">andrew.hudacs@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0or (207) 581-8204.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"for-volunteers\"><\/a>For Volunteers<\/h3>\n<h4><b>2022\/2023 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>As we get ready for the new 4-H year, we are looking forward to offering a variety of learning experiences (both in person and virtual) for our 4-H volunteers. Sessions are free of charge, but require registration. Some sessions have limited space. Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/maine-4-h-volunteer-training-opportunities\/\">4-H Volunteer Calendar of Training Opportunities<\/a>\u00a0to learn more and register!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"leaders-meeting-minutes\"><\/a>Leaders Meeting Minutes<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>September 21, 2022<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Attendees: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Karen Giles, Lori Swenson, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hailey Dellarma, Eleanor Pooler, Cheryl Perkins<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fair Review: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We had about 5,600 people enter the 4-H building. We didn\u2019t have as many judges as usual but we also didn\u2019t have as many exhibits. We had to adjust a couple of judgings because a couple of cloverbuds were judged as older members. We only had two members work as hall monitors, so hopefully there will be more that sign up next year. There were a lot of compliments on the work presented. Changing the hall closure time to 8 P.M. every day was a good choice. In prep for next year- we need to check with Becki at the fair because there was only one ribbon for each place for the educational exhibits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Upcoming Opportunities\/deadlines:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 30<\/strong>, 2022: Applications due for<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/09\/14\/4-h-happenings-september-2022\/#4h-national-trip\"> National 4-H Conference and Congress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>October<\/strong>: 2023 4-H Enrollment begins<\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>October 19<\/strong>, 2022:<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/09\/14\/4-h-happenings-september-2022\/#public-speaking-workshop\"> Public Speaking Workshop<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">See newsletter for more information on the Somerset County Extension website under 4-H Happenings.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/09\/14\/4-h-happenings-september-2022\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2022\/09\/14\/4-h-happenings-september-2022\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>New Project Records Review:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Tabled until next meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Enrollment forms:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Zsuite is now being used for 4-H paperwork. It is an online, secure site. The idea is that the parents will be able to go into Zsuite to make changes to their enrollment paperwork. County staff will then be in charge of the approval process for enrollment. Those forms can then be printed off. Paper forms are still accepted for those who do not have internet access. They should return the paper forms to their leaders who will then send it to the county office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Project Record Sheets: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The record sheets for 2022 need to be in the extension office by October 14th (after Fryeburg Fair). Reviews will happen the week following.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4-H Engineering Day: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We think it would be better to offer it in the spring. We will set a date to plan at a future date. Karen knows someone who comes to present engineering activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Next meeting:<\/b> Tuesday, <b>October 25 <\/b>at 6:00 pm at the extension office. 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