{"id":6564,"date":"2023-12-12T14:56:29","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T19:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/?p=6564"},"modified":"2023-12-12T15:39:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T20:39:07","slug":"4-h-happenings-december-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/2023\/12\/12\/4-h-happenings-december-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Happenings, December 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#important-dates\">Important Dates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#county-news\">County News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#state-news\">State News<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#events-and-opportunities\">Events and Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fairs-and-shows\">Fairs and Shows<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#for-volunteers\">For Volunteers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#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>December 23, 2023: <\/b>Applications due for <a href=\"#ignite-by-4h\">Ignite by 4-H trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>December 31, 2023:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"#4h-enrollment\">4-H Membership Renewals<\/a>\u00a0due<\/li>\n<li><strong>January 5, 2024: <a href=\"#intent-to-sell\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Steer <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intent to Sell forms due for Fryeburg Fair <\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b>January 10, 2024:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"#volunteer-workshops\">4-H Volunteer Workshop \u2013 Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>January 15, 2024:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#intent-to-participate\">Steer Intent to Participate forms due for ESE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>January 17, 2024: <\/strong>County Leaders\u2019 Association Meeting<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 7- March 9, 2024:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#maple-sugaring\">Maple Sugaring 101 SPIN Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>February 13, 2024:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"#volunteer-workshops\">4-H Volunteer Workshop \u2013 Be a Positive Communicator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>March 12, 2024:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"#volunteer-workshops\">4-H Volunteer Workshop \u2013 Finding Space for Mental Wellness in Every Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>March 13-17, 2024:<\/strong> <a href=\"#ignite-by-4h\">Ignite by 4-H trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>April 9, 2024:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"#volunteer-workshops\">4-H Volunteer Workshop \u2013 Animal Science: Strong Relationships and Sportsmanship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Spring, 2024:\u00a0<a href=\"#tractor-safety\">Tractor Safety Course<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>June, 2024:\u00a0<\/strong>Citizenship Washington Focus trip<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 5, 2024:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#intent-to-sell\">Lamb Intent to Sell forms due for Fryeburg Fair<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"county-news\"><\/a>County News<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b><a id=\"enrollment\"><\/a>It\u2019s Time to Enroll for the New 4-H Year!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6523 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/10\/ZSuite-300x138.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/10\/ZSuite-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/10\/ZSuite-105x48.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/10\/ZSuite-317x146.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/10\/ZSuite-423x195.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/somerset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/10\/ZSuite.jpg 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,280px\" \/>If you manage your family\u2019s account via ZSuite, re-enrollment is just a few clicks away:<\/p>\n<p>Login at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/\">4h.zsuite.org<\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click on the PRIMARY profile and enter your 4-character PIN.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the name of the youth member you wish to enroll.<\/li>\n<li>Click on ENROLL MEMBER NOW.<\/li>\n<li>Review\/update the requested member information. When you are done with that, click NEXT<\/li>\n<li>Here you will read and electronically sign the 4-H participation waiver(s), click NEXT<\/li>\n<li>Here is where you will select your club or clubs and desired projects. There may be clubs and projects listed that carried over from your enrollment during the last program year.<\/li>\n<li>To add clubs, select your county. This defaults to the county submitted when you created your account. You may need to select another county to find your desired club.<\/li>\n<li>Select your Club from the drop-down menu. Select ADD CLUB.<\/li>\n<li>To add projects for any of the clubs, select ADD PROJECT for the desired clubs. Select the desired project from the drop-down menu. Select ADD PROJECT and selection will be added to the club. Feel free to add additional clubs or projects. Remember to only add projects youth will be significantly involved in for the year. If you make a mistake or wish to remove a project, select the X and confirm you wish to delete the project.<\/li>\n<li>When done making your selections, click Submit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Enrollment records need to be active\/green status before engaging in 4-H activities and to register for events.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Please remember: NEW volunteers must go through the onboarding process, accessible on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/how-do-i-become-a-volunteer\/\">volunteer site<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><b>or by reaching out to the County Extension Office at 207.474.9622 or\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\"><b>karen.giles@maine.edu<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"rockhounding-club\"><\/a>New RockHounding Club Opportunity Starting in 2024<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>We are looking for participants for a new Rockhounding SPIN club starting in 2024. This hands-on experiential club will feature in person and virtual learning modules, utilizing the Gem &amp; Mineral 4-H STEM Toolkit as well as other resources to study, identify and record rocks, gems, and minerals found in Maine. Participants will learn about the history of and discuss contemporary concerns regarding mining in Maine. We are planning to incorporate field trips to gem and mineral destinations, i.e. the Gem &amp; Mineral Museum in Bethel, Poland Mining Camp, and the Gem &amp; Mineral Show in Augusta. We plan to introduce special guest speakers in careers such as Geology, Paleontology, Earth Sciences, Oceanography, GIS, as well as introductions to other resources and groups. Please reach out to Karen Giles\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\">karen.giles@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"maple-sugaring\"><\/a>Maple Sugaring 101<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maple Sugaring 101 is a SPIN club program open to Maine youth ages 9-15\u00a0 <strong>February 7 &#8211; March 9<\/strong> who are interested in learning about the entire maple sugaring process. Participants will learn about forest management, tapping trees, transporting sap, using an evaporator, grading and storing syrup, and operating a maple sugaring business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each week, participants will learn about the process and connect with other young maple sugar makers through online meetings and in-person workshops led by Extension and University of Maine experts. We are also looking for a local sugar house to host the in-person portion of the program for two Saturdays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please contact Karen Giles <\/span><a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">karen.giles@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information. Sign ups will open the first of January on a first come, first served basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"achievement-night\"><\/a>Somerset County Achievement Night<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Friday, November 17, for the first time in several years, Somerset County held its 4-H Achievement Night at the Kennebec Valley Grange Hall in Madison. We presented awards to club members and volunteers to celebrate all the great projects and growth throughout the year. Many thanks to all the club leaders, volunteers and members who helped with set up and clean up, spoke about their activities, presented awards, and brought delicious desserts to share. Thank you also to Tim Curtis, our County Administrator, and family, and the members of the Somerset County Executive Board that attended. It was lovely to see all the 4-H support!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2023 County Awards for outstanding Project Records:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Boots &amp; Spurs 4-H Club: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Amiya T., Horses<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Independent:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Samantha B., Horses; Joseph D., Goats; Isabella Q., Horses<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Somerset Beef 4-H Club: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emma H., Beef; Joey H., Beef; Henry L.,Beef; Hayley M., Beef\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Outstanding 4-H Club: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Solon Pine Tree 4-H Club<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Outstanding Club Secretary:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kaitlin D., Solon Pine Tree 4-H Club\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Congratulations!<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"club-news\"><\/a>Club News<\/h3>\n<h4><b>Solon Pine Tree Club<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On November 11, Solon Pine Tree had their monthly meeting with seven members, two leaders and six visitors attending. They discussed buying a Christmas dinner for a local family, mentioned 4-H Achievement Night and invited all to attend, and started planning activities for the 2024 year. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They elected officers for the new year: Evelyn F., President;\u00a0 Ava W., Vice President; Kaitlyn D, Secretary; Audrey F., Treasurer; and Morgan and Mariah S., Flagbearers. For their educational program, they made Christmas gnomes. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the December meeting they will be collecting items for the local animal shelter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"new-clubs\"><\/a>Are You Interested in New Clubs?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We have some new clubs starting soon and will be looking for volunteers and members to join! Please reach out to Karen Giles\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:karen.giles@maine.edu\">karen.giles@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Embden, Goat Club<\/li>\n<li>Fairfield, Horse &amp; Mixed Club<\/li>\n<li>Anson, Cloverbud Afterschool SPIN club<\/li>\n<li>Palmyra, Mixed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>Please share your club news- we\u2019d love to hear from you! Let us know what is happening with your club members. Reach out to\u00a0<\/i><i>karen.giles@maine.edu<\/i><i>\u00a0to share activities, highlights, awards, or events.<\/i><\/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=\"ignite-by-4h\"><\/a>Ignite by 4-H<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Spark your imagination and passion!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ignite by 4-H, an inclusive teen event, returns <strong>March 2024<\/strong> to Washington, D.C. Join us for four days of inspiring speakers, workshop sessions, activities, and entertainment. The summit will provide high-school-aged youth from across the country the opportunity to explore the best 4-H has to offer in STEM, Agriscience, and Healthy Living. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to discover exciting career paths, make connections, and create an action plan to ignite change in your community!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who is eligible: All youth of high school age (14-18)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When is the event: <strong>March 13-17<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where: Washington DC metro area at the Westin Washington D.C. Downtown Hotel\/Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Timeline: Applications need to be completed by <strong>Dec 23<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cost: The Maine 4-H Foundation has graciously funded the majority of the registration and travel costs for youth. Youth will be responsible for $300 towards the cost of the trip. We encourage youth to reach out to the County offices and programs to seek out additional funding support. If youth need help or assistance please have them contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:tara.marble@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tara.marble@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other info can be seen on the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.4-h.org\/ignite\/home\">official website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Applying using this <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc7ycSGcNv7TW77U_3Lyyo3ZOD1CQ1HuF3GFgUYbpTUwu4w5w\/viewform?usp=sf_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Google Form<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><b>4-H Tick Project<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/4h\/tick-project\/\">4-H Tick Project<\/a>\u00a0is a community science project engaging K-12 youth and educators, made possible through a partnership between\u00a04-H Youth Development,\u00a0UMaine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab,\u00a0Maine Forest Tick Survey, and members of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningecosystemsnortheast.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learning Ecosystems Northeast<\/a>\u00a0partnership. The project provides youth an opportunity to explore ticks and tick-borne diseases, which is a connected story of climate, ecosystem change, and public health.<br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b>All educators\u00a0interested in teaching about ticks in Maine are encouraged to participate in the project\u00a0at no cost to you.\u00a0This is a great project for 4-H clubs,\u00a0SPIN clubs, homeschool groups, and more. For more information and to register, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/4h\/tick-project\/\">4-H Tick\u00a0Project webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"tractor-safety\"><\/a>Tractor Safety Interest Form\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>We have had some interest in the tractor safety course. Courses are offered in the spring, but to gauge interest and make preparations, planning begins as soon as the weather turns cold.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to\u00a0<b>all<\/b>\u00a0adults and youth interested- not just 4-H participants. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving course and with attendance requirements met. This certificate is required for 14- and 15-year-olds who plan to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own.<\/p>\n<p>If you or ANYONE age 14 or older is interested in learning more, or to complete the interest form, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/tractor-safety\/\">UMCE Farm Tractor Safety page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"fairs-and-shows\"><\/a>Fairs and Shows<\/h3>\n<h4><b><a id=\"intent-to-sell\"><\/a>Fryeburg Market Animal Intents Now Available<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intent to sell forms for Fryeburg market projects are now available <a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\">online<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Steers must be owned and in the possession of the 4-H member by <strong>December 31<\/strong> and intent forms, including RFID tags, bill of sale, and photos of the steer must be submitted by<strong> January 5<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Lambs must be owned and in the possession of the 4-H member by <strong>June 1<\/strong> and intent forms, including bill of sale, scrapie tag number, and photos of the animal, must be submitted by<strong> June 5<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. For more information on 4-H market animal\u00a0projects please contact\u00a0your county cooperative extension office or call 207.581.3877.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><a id=\"intent-to-participate\"><\/a>Maine 4-H ESE Beef Intent to Participate Forms are Now Available<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2024 Maine 4-H Beef ESE Intent to Participate form is\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/animal-science-resources\/beef\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">now available online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0and must be submitted by\u00a0<\/span><b>January 15, 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This is a requirement for all youth intending to participate as members of the Maine 4-H Beef Team at the Eastern States Exposition in September. Youth must be 12-18 years old as of <strong>December 31<\/strong>, 2023 and have completed one year in a beef project prior to this year. Please contact Kristen Grondin, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:kristen.grondin@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">kristen.grondin@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 207.581.8193, with any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"for-volunteers\"><\/a>For Volunteers<\/h3>\n<h4><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=\"125\" height=\"132\" 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: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/><b><a id=\"volunteer-workshops\"><\/a>4-H Volunteer Workshops for the 2023-2024 4-H Year<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>We invite you to participate in our 4-H Volunteer Connections virtual workshops! Join other 4-H volunteers from the North East region to learn, share and engage with one another on a variety of topics related to 4-H. All workshops are free and offered via Zoom in the evenings from 6:30 \u2013 8:00 pm.<\/p>\n<p>Topics include:<br \/>\n<strong>January 10<\/strong> \u2013 Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Programs<br \/>\n<strong>February 13<\/strong> \u2013 Be a Positive Communicator<br \/>\n<strong>March 12<\/strong> \u2013 Finding Space for Mental Wellness in Every Program<br \/>\n<strong>April 9<\/strong> \u2013 Animal Science: Strong Relationships and Sportsmanship<\/p>\n<p>Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdi7p1q-kaQgxmfmr7oeVxv5GdU7KMtG_0Y71fBP2ZDrRBa0w\/viewform\">here<\/a>\u00a0to register now! Come to one or come to all! We look forward to connecting with YOU!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"leaders-meeting-minutes\"><\/a>Leaders Meeting Minutes<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>November 15, 2023<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Attendees: <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eleanor Pooler, Hailey Dellarma, Karen Giles, Cheryl Perkins, Lori Swenson<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Background Checks Update:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Karen is working her way through the list of the background checks, which must be completed every three years, for leaders in the county. A Maine Teacher background check certificate also works.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Achievement Night: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Madison Grange at 5:30 for set-up. Program starts at 6:00. There will be potluck desserts. Eleanor will bring cider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Elections:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>2024 Officers for County Leaders Team:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eleanor Pooler, President<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lori Swenson, Secretary\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hailey Dellarma and Cheryl Perkins, Co-Treasurers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are in need of a vice-president.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Budget: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We didn\u2019t spend a lot of money this year. UMaine changed over the copiers and we don\u2019t have a bill from them for any copying yet. We are waiting to finish enrollment to know what our insurance bill will be. We will keep the budgeted amounts the same. There are also funds from Tractor Supply fundraising for county use. Cheryl motioned that we leave the budget the same for 2024. Hailey seconded. Motion passed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Next Meeting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0January 17, 2023 at 5:00. No meeting in December. Happy Holidays!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lori motioned to adjourn the meeting. Hailey seconded. 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