Cooperative Extension in Knox & Lincoln Counties

Knox-Lincoln Barnyard Bash 2013

crogers — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:40:57 +0000

Knox and Lincoln Counties 4-H members and families, be sure to register for Barnyard Bash! This fun event is open to all currently enrolled 4-H members in Knox and Lincoln Counties and their immediate family members. It runs June 14-16 at Union Fairgrounds in Union, Maine and the choices for workshops are better than ever!

Learn more about horse showmanship, hoof care or judging horses. Find out about bee keeping and make a beeswax bowl. Learn about composting, raising sheep, goats or dairy heifers. Build a mini robot, take a nature walk or make wonderful crafts. Plus spend a weekend hanging out with other 4-H members in our counties!

Take a look at the Workshop Descriptions (PDF/Word), and complete and send in the Registration Form (PDF/Word) by May 31, 2013. Then come camp with us!

Knox-Lincoln 4-H Newsletter-May 2013

crogers — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:01:40 +0000

Notify Pam or Cindy if you or your club has an event or that you wish to post, or just tell us what your club has been doing! We welcome your photos, artwork and creative writing as well.

Click here to follow Knox-Lincoln 4-H on Facebook!

Upcoming Events and Important Dates

May 1 ESE Dairy, Sheep and Working Steer Intent to Participate forms due

May 3 Last day to submit Presenter Forms for Barnyard Bash 2013

May 4 Maine School Garden Day, Troy Howard Middle School, Belfast

May 15 Deadline to file your E-postcard (for clubs with EINs)

May 17-18 4-H@UMaine: Connecting Kids to Campus, University of Maine, Orono

May 17-19 NELE, Windsor Fairgrounds

May 20 KLLA meeting, 6pm, Union Fairgrounds at the 4-H yurt

May 25 Newsletter articles due

June 1-2 Fiber Frolic, Windsor Fairgrounds

June 14-16 4-H Barnyard Bash, Union Fairgrounds

June 15 100 Years of 4-H Dinner, Union Fairgrounds

June 21-23 ESE Horse try-outs, Skowhegan Fairgrounds

June 24 KLLA meeting, 6pm, Union Fairgrounds at the 4-H yurt

June 25 Newsletter articles due

June 30 Union Fair Animal Approval forms due – NO EXCEPTIONS!

May Birthdays

Elly B., Saoirse B., Waylon B., Arianna C., Ellery D., Anthony D., Aspen D., Roslyn H., Caitlyn R., Giacomo S., John S., Evan W.

4-H Photography Workshop Fun and Informative

Thanks to everyone who participated in the KL 4-H Photography Workshop on April 27. Ten youth came to learn more about their cameras and how to take better pictures. Check the KL 4-H Facebook page to see some of the creative photos that were taken on that day. A big thank you goes out to Ken Martin of Medomak Valley High School and Dee Peppe of Mid-Coast Community Darkrooms for offering their photographic expertise and teaching hands-on sessions in close-up photography and portraiture.

Barnyard Bash Presenters/Volunteers Wanted

The Knox-Lincoln Leaders’ Association will once again present Barnyard Bash at Union Fairgrounds June 14-16, 2013. We already have some great workshops and activities lined up for this overnight event! If you would like to lead an activity, craft or other workshop, or if you would just like to help out, contact Cindy Rogers at 207.832.0343, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu, or Darlene Newcombe at 207.462.4532, dstnewcombe@gmail.com. All workshops must be confirmed by May 3, so contact us now!

100 Years of 4-H Spaghetti Dinner June 15

On the last evening of Barnyard Bash, Saturday, June 15, beginning at 6:00pm, Knox-Lincoln 4-H leaders, parents and youth will prepare and serve a spaghetti dinner at the restaurant building of Union Fairgrounds. In Celebration of 100 Years of 4-H in Maine, 4-H alumni members and leaders, as well as community supporters of the 4-H program will be invited to share a dinner and their own 4-H stories. The public is also invited. Cost will be simply a donation of your choice.

Preparation and serving of food, as well as decorating and other preparation will be part of the community service component of the Barnyard Bash weekend. We are asking all 4-H families to invite alumni and other community members whom they may know to come to this event. Food requests will be included with Barnyard Bash registration materials, coming soon! Even if you can’t attend Barnyard Bash workshops, we request your help with this dinner, which will benefit all Knox and Lincoln Counties 4-H members. Contact this office for more information, 207.832.0343.

Heidi Baker to Take on New Position at Aldermere Farm

Heidi Baker, leader of the Aldermere Achievers 4-H club, has earned the position of Herd Manager at Aldermere Farm in Rockport, Maine. In the words of her father, Ron Howard, “Heidi will assume full responsibility as Herd Manager…while also being responsible for all cattle health care, feed and nutrition as well as sales and sourcing of cattle. Heidi has developed the skills of our 4-H members to the extent that she supervises and leads them doing farm tasks like weighing cattle as well as giving vaccinations. This support has freed up time for the Farm staff to perform other work and been a great addition. Cattle sold and sourced in recent years have led her to become connected with Belted Galloway owners from Maine to California and many states in between including Texas, Missouri, Indiana, South Carolina and of course throughout New England as we try to maintain a position of leadership established by the Chatfield family and Heidi’s Grandfather. Heidi also has and will continue to support Program Manager Sarah Post with our Farmhands program. Heidi and her husband Jacob along with daughters Isabelle and Zoe will be moving into the farmhouse sometime this Fall where they can keep a good eye on the herd.”

Congratulations, Heidi!

Katherine Newcombe Awarded Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarship

Katherine Newcombe, member of the Jolly Farmers 4-H Club and Junior Leader of the Jolly Juniors 4-H Club, both of Whitefield, has been awarded a 2013 Maine 4-H Foundation Post-Secondary Education Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to several Maine 4-H youth based on a combination of demonstrated academic and 4-H excellence. Katherine will be awarded the scholarship officially at the Maine 4-H Foundation Annual Meeting on May 16 at the University of Maine in Orono. Congratulations, Katherine!

Dinner and Auction to Benefit Aldermere Achievers 4-H

There will be a Public Chowder Dinner and Auction on Friday May 3^rd from 5-7pm. This is a fundraiser for the Aldermere Achievers 4-H Club for members to attend a Clipping Camp this summer. Choose from homemade haddock or corn chowder, bread, salad, dessert, and beverage. $7 per adult, $4 per child; $20 max. per household. Location and Time: Hope Elementary School from 5-7pm. Purchase tickets in advance or at the door. Contact Heidi Baker at 207.975.4415 or hhoward712@msm.com.

Can Your Club Adopt a Barn for 4-H Farm-to-Fair?

Believe it or not, planning for Union Fair has begun! The 4-H Farm-to-Fair barns were packed with their display materials for the winter and it is time to make sure that each of them is ready for Union Fair 2013.This year we are asking clubs to consider “adopting” one of the barns to make sure it is clean, in good repair and stocked with everything needed for fair time. This will require checking the barn in spring or early summer to inventory its contents, allowing time to make repairs or order supplies needed before the fair (the cost of supplies can be covered by KLLA). Then on Fair Clean-up Day on August 12, your club will set up the display as it will be for fair week. You can even check on the barn once or twice during fair week to make sure everything is in order.

If your club would like to adopt a 4-H Farm-to-Fair barn, contact Cindy Rogers 207.832.0343, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu.

Celebrating 100 Years of 4-H in Maine at Union Fair 2013

Remember that 2013 marks 100 Years of 4-H in Maine. Earn a special ribbon at Union Fair 2013 for your club exhibit or individual exhibit following a “Theme of 100”. This can be specifically 100 years of 4-H or 100 of anything! Use your imaginations and make plans! Fair information books and entry forms for club and individual exhibits will be available soon. Keep an eye on future newsletter posts.

Time to File E-postcard

If your club raises funds and has an EIN (Employer ID Number) on file with the IRS, it is time once again to file the E-990 e-postcard online. It is very important that all clubs with EINs file by May 15, 2013. Once you have filed successfully, please print and send a copy of your confirmation to our office. If you have further questions regarding this filing requirement, feel free to contact Cindy Rogers: 207.832.0343, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu.

Club Visits

In the coming year, 4-H Community Education Assistant Cindy Rogers plans to visit clubs in Knox and Lincoln Counties to get to know the members and see what clubs are doing! If you would like to have Cindy visit one of your club meetings or events, contact her at cynthia.rogers@maine.edu, 207.832.0343.

State 4-H Office Core Newsletter Web Posts

2013 Maine 4-H Days – Registration Begins in May – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/04/22/2013-maine-4-h-days-registration-begins-in-may/
Celebrating 100 Years of 4-H in Maine – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/04/22/celebrating-100-years-of-4-h-in-maine-2/
State 4-H Dairy Program Dates – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/08/state-4-h-dairy-program-dates/
Eastern States Exposition – form deadlines – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/03/25/eastern-states-exposition-ese-form-deadlines/
Great News for 4-H Shooting Sports! – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/04/22/great-news-for-4-h-shooting-sports/
Eastern States Exposition, New England Center Program – http://umaine.edu/4h/2012/12/20/eastern-states-exposition/
Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove Open Houses – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/04/22/tanglewood-and-blueberry-cove-open-houses/
2013 Morris Scholarship for Eastern States Participants – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/2013-morris-scholarship-for-eastern-states-participants/
Beef Heifer Project – http://umaine.edu/4h/youth/4-h-projects/animal-science-resources/beef/new-england-galloway-group-heifer-project/
UMaine 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training Weekend – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/03/25/umaine-4-h-shooting-sports-instructor-training-weekend/
Northeast Livestock Exposition (NELE) – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/04/22/northeast-livestock-exposition/
4-H Market Lamb Tagging for Windsor & Fryeburg Fairs – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/04/22/4-h-market-lamb-tagging-for-windsor-fryeburg-fairs/

Knox-Lincoln 4-H Newsletter-April 2013

crogers — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:11:16 +0000

Notify Pam or Cindy if you or your club has an event or announcement that you wish to post, or just tell us what your club has been doing! We welcome your photos, artwork and creative writing as well.

Click here to follow Knox-Lincoln 4-H on Facebook!

Upcoming Events and Important Dates

April 22 Last day to register for 4-H Photography Workshop

April 26-28 Global Youth Service Day

April 25 Newsletter articles due

April 27 KL 4-H Photography Workshop, 10am-2pm

April 29 KLLA Meeting, 6pm at KL UMaine Cooperative Extension

May 1 ESE Dairy, Sheep and Working Steer Intent to Participate
forms due

May 3 Last day to submit Presenter Forms for Barnyard Bash 2013

May 4 Maine School Garden Day, Troy Howard Middle School, Belfast

May 15 Deadline to file your E-postcard (for clubs with EINs)

May 17-19 NELE, Windsor Fairgrounds

May 17-18 4-H@UMaine: Connecting Kids to Campus, University of Maine, Orono

May 25 Newsletter articles due

May 20 KLLA meeting, 6pm, Union Fairgrounds at the 4-H yurt

April Birthdays

Madeleine A., Lyla C., Jeremy D., Keyanna F., Thomas F., Isabelle G., Lucy H., Sean K., Samuel N., Abigail P., Andrea R., Alessandro S.

Last Chance to Sign Up for the 4-H Photography Workshop

We are offering a Photography Workshop for 4-H members on Saturday, April 27, 10am-2pm at the KL Cooperative Extension office. Come learn more about your camera and how to take better pictures. This workshop is limited to 20 participants, so pre-register by Monday, April 22. Bring a lunch, snacks provided. Parents are welcome to stay too. Call or email 832.0343, pamela.doherty@maine.edu.

Barnyard Bash Presenters/Volunteers Wanted

The Knox-Lincoln Leaders’ Association will once again present Barnyard Bash at Union Fairgrounds June 14-16, 2013. We already have some great workshops and activities lined up for this overnight event! If you would like to lead an activity, craft or other workshop, or if you would just like to help out, contact Cindy Rogers at 832.0343, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu, or Darlene Newcombe at 462.4532, dstnewcombe@gmail.com. All workshops must be confirmed by May 3, so contact us now!

Can Your Club Adopt a Barn for 4-H Farm-to-Fair?

Believe it or not, planning for Union Fair has begun! The 4-H Farm-to-Fair barns were packed with their display materials for the winter and it is time to make sure that each of them is ready for Union Fair 2013. This year we are asking clubs to consider “adopting” one of the barns to make sure it is clean, in good repair and stocked with everything needed for fair time. This will require checking the barn in spring or early summer to inventory its contents, allowing time to make repairs or order supplies needed before the fair. (the cost of supplies can be covered by KLLA). Then on Fair Clean-up Day on August 12, your club will set up the display as it will be for fair week. You can even check on the barn once or twice during fair week to make sure everything is in order. Choose to adopt the Bluberry, Poultry, Beef or Fiber Barn.

If your club would like to adopt a 4-H Farm-to-Fair barn, contact Cindy Rogers 207.832.0343, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu.

Celebrating 100 Years of 4-H in Maine at Union Fair 2013

As you may have already heard, 2013 marks 100 Years of 4-H in Maine. To commemorate this milestone, special ribbons will be awarded at Union Fair 2013 to club exhibits and individual exhibits following a theme of 100. This can be specifically 100 years of 4-H or 100 of anything! Use your imaginations and make plans! Fair information books and entry forms for club and individual exhibits will be available soon. Keep an eye on future newsletter posts.

Maine School Garden Day May 4

Through a partnership with UMaine Cooperative Extension of Knox-Lincoln Counties and the Maine School Garden Network, Maine Ag in the Classroom is pleased to offer Maine School Garden Day for volunteers and educators interested in starting or growing a garden program. The program will be held on May 4 at Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast, 8am-3:30pm There will be morning coffee service and a “local foods” lunch. The cost is $30 before April 22^nd,$40 after that deadline. (Scholarships are available.)

Topics include How to start a School Garden, Heritage Seeds, Lessons and Activities, Cooking from the garden and MORE! Registration and information: http://www.agclassroom.org/me/programs/garden_day.htm or call Willie Sawyer Grenier 287.5522, maitca@maine.gov

Time to File E-postcard

If your club raises funds and has an EIN (Employer ID Number) on file with the IRS, it is time once again to file the E-990 e-postcard online. It is very important that all clubs with EINs file by May 15, 2013. Once you have filed successfully, please print and send a copy of your confirmation to our office. If you have further questions regarding this filing requirement, feel free to contact Cindy Rogers: 832.0343, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu.

News from The Muddy Mustangs

The Muddy Mustangs 4-H unmounted meeting was held on March 1st at the Jefferson School in Jefferson, Maine. Melanie Langmeyer, a representative from the Equine Welfare Alliance (MEWA) was our guest at our 4-H meeting. They had used school saddles donated to them which they brought to the meeting along with tack cleaning supplies. Our members cleaned the saddles so the MEWA can sell the saddles and raise money for their cause. We were teamed up in pairs by more advanced members and less advanced, each pair given a saddle to clean and get under flaps. We horse crazy kids were happy to know that we could do something to help horses in need. Also, our Jefferson members have been collecting scrap paper and taking it to the recycling center to help reduce pollution and waste, we have taken some huge bags to the transfer station. Our mounted lessons held every other week, have been very busy and full throughout the winter season. With the warmer spring weather we are reminded why we call our club the Muddy Mustangs. Lyla C., age 10

How Many Pennies Has Your Club Collected?

KLLA has issued a challenge to clubs: collect pennies throughout the year, deposit them in a designated jar at your club meetings. Bring the jar to the 2013 Achievement Celebration in October for counting. The club that collects the most pennies will get to enjoy an ice cream party at one of their club meetings! Your contributions will help fund county-wide events and programs that you enjoy all year. Keep us updated with your totals so we can post everyone’s progress!

4-H Accident Insurance Payments Requested

The Knox-Lincoln Leaders’ Association has voted to pay the cost of accident insurance in 2013 for all enrolled Knox-Lincoln 4-H members and leaders, covering them at 4-H events and meeting activities for the year. We are asking clubs and individual members who are able to reimburse the cost of this insurance (which is $1 per member, $2 for each horse project member or leader) back to KLLA. We thank you for your assistance.

Come Join Us for 4-H@UMaine, May 17-18!

Youth ages 12-17 can join the fun of becoming familiar with campus and what it has to offer. The youth will stay in dorm rooms overnight, eat at the dining halls, and attend workshops presented by UMaine professors to get a real feel of what college. We hope to see you all there! For more information: http://umaine.edu/4h/youth/4-h-events/4humaine/

Club Visits

State 4-H Office Core Newsletter Web Posts

Celebrating 100 Years of 4-H in Maine – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/celebrating-100-years-of-4-h-in-maine/
State 4-H Dairy Program Dates – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/08/state-4-h-dairy-program-dates/
Eastern States Exposition – form deadlines – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/03/25/eastern-states-exposition-ese-form-deadlines/
Eastern States Exposition – http://umaine.edu/4h/2012/12/20/eastern-states-exposition/
2013 Morris Scholarship for Eastern States Participants – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/2013-morris-scholarship-for-eastern-states-participants/
4-H @ UMaine: Connecting Kids to Campus – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/03/25/4-h-umaine-connecting-kids-to-campus-2/
Beef Heifer Project – http://umaine.edu/4h/youth/4-h-projects/animal-science-resources/beef/new-england-galloway-group-heifer-project/
ESE Dairy Goat Intent to Participate – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/02/22/ese-dairy-goat-intent-to-participate-maine-eastern-states-dairy-goat-team/
2013 Maine 4-H Days Presenters Needed – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/03/25/2013-maine-4-h-days-presenters-needed/
Fryeburg Youth Show – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/03/25/fryeburg-youth-show-april-25-28-2013/
April Vacation Day Camp at Tanglewood 4-H – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/03/25/april-vacation-day-camp-at-tanglewood-4-h/
Youth and Stress – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/03/25/youth-and-stress/
UMaine 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training Weekend – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/03/25/umaine-4-h-shooting-sports-instructor-training-weekend/

UMaine Extension in Knox-Lincoln Counties Offering Kids Can Grow Program

extension — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:44:09 +0000

Kids Can Grow at UMaine Extension Knox-Lincoln counties office in Waldoboro

3:30-6:00 p.m., Wednesdays, May 1, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 7, and September 11

To register call 207.832.0343; or toll-free in Maine, 800.244.2104; or ellen.libby@maine.edu

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is again offering Kids Can Grow, a youth gardening program for ages 6-12, at the Knox-Lincoln counties office in Waldoboro. The program has six hands-on gardening classes of fun, engaging science, art and cooking activities related to growing vegetables for healthy eating. The classes will be held from 3:30-6:00 p.m., on Wednesdays — May 1, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 7, and September 11. Youngsters design and grow group gardens at the Extension office, as well as their own 3×5-foot raised bed gardens at home using supplied materials and home visit help from a Master Gardener or 4-H volunteer mentor, who will mentor and inspire them. The garden produce grown at the county office will be donated to Maine Harvest for Hunger. A fee of $20 per participant includes healthy snacks, project supplies, and all materials for each youth’s home gardens. To register by April 19, call 207.832.0343; or toll-free in Maine, 800.244.2104. For more information or to request disability accommodations, contact Ellen Libby, UMaine Extension Knox-Lincoln office, 800.244.2104; ellen.libby@maine.edu.

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Also offering the Kids Can Grow program:

Kids Can Grow at Erickson Fields Preserve in Rockport

Offered by Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

Parent and Volunteer Orientation: April 9, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Sessions for kids and parents will begin April 16, 5:15 p.m.

Classes will be held on the third Tuesday of every month through September.

To register: 207- 236-2739 or hhalsey@mcht.org.

Cooperative Extension Program Promoted in Village Soup

extension — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:01:08 +0000

The Village Soup wrote an article about the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Kids Can Grow program, a youth gardening program for ages 7–12 that will offer six hands-on classes from May to September at the Knox-Lincoln counties office in Waldoboro.

UMaine Extension Offers Farm Tractor Safety Course

pdoherty — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:14:45 +0000

Union, ME — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Knox-Lincoln Farm Bureau and Union Farm Equipment will conduct a Farm Tractor Safety Course beginning Wednesday, April 3rd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Union Farm Equipment on Route 17, 1893 Heald Hwy, Union, Maine. The registration deadline is March 27th.

Classes will continue on successive Wednesdays through April 24^th. A written exam and tractor driving test will be held Saturday, May 4th at 9:00 a.m. at Union Farm Equipment. The course is free; however, there is a $10.00 charge for the course book.

This course is targeted for those 13 years of age or older and is required for 14 and 15 year-olds who plan to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will be taught how to safely handle tractors and equipment and minimize the chances of accidents. Those who successfully complete the written and road tests will be issued a Federal Certificate of Training. Adults are also welcome.

For more information, to register or to request disability accommodations contact Pamela Doherty at the UMaine Extension Knox-Lincoln office at 800-244-2104 or at pamela.doherty@maine.edu.

Knox-Lincoln 4-H Newsletter-March 2013

crogers — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:27:01 +0000

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Upcoming Events and Important Dates

March 13 Last day to register for Regional Public Speaking Tournament

March 23 4-H Regional Public Speaking Tournament, University of Maine, Orono

March 25 Newsletter articles due

March 25 KLLA Meeting and 4-H Science Night, 6pm

April 1 ESE Horse Animal Approval form due

April 26-28 Global Youth Service Day

April 25 Newsletter articles due

April 27 KL 4-H Photography Workshop, 10am-2pm

Birthdays

Mara A., Laurel B.,Savannah D., Owen D., Katherine F., Nathaniel J., Sedona K., Alanna L., Crystal M., Frances P., Noah P., Treben S., Madison W.

Public Speaking

The Knox-Lincoln Public Speaking and Demonstration Tournament was held on Sunday, March 10. About 50 members, leaders and family members came out to attend the event, and 30 members presented, including four teams!

Cloverbuds (age 5-8)
John S., Jolly Juniors   Bathing & Caring for Chickens
Katelynn C., Muddy Mustangs   How a Chicken Makes an Egg
Cailey E., Jolly Juniors   How to Plant a Seed
Giacomo S., Jolly Juniors   How to Make a Bow & Arrow
Kyle S., Jolly Juniors   Chickens
Anthony D., Jolly Juniors   Dinosaurs
Jeremy D., Jolly Juniors   Restoring Old Tractors
Juniors (age 9-13)
Hannah B., Jolly Workers   Olympia Snowe Top Junior Illustrated Talk
Arianna C., Independent   Ice Skating Top Junior Demonstration
Caleigh C., Jolly Juniors   Chickens
Sean K., Alan-Dee Dairy   How Nuclear Reactors Generate Energy
Elizabeth S., Alan-Dee Dairy   Swimming
Saoirse B., Alan-Dee Dairy   Bounce into Bunnies
Ben W., Alan-Dee Dairy   History of Legos
Evan W., Alan-Dee Dairy   How to Care for Cats
Zack S., Jolly Farmers   Volunteer Work
Alessandro S., Jolly Farmers   Battle of Gettysburg
Hugo S., Jolly Farmers   Story of Legos
Savannah D., Jolly Farmers   Greek Gods
Nathan D., Jolly Farmers   Legos
Seniors (age 14 and over)
Caitlyn S., Alan-Dee Dairy   If I Were President Top Senior Speech
Kat N., Jolly Farmers   The Forgotten Graves Top Senior Illustrated Talk
Teams
Frances P. & Paige W., Aldermere Achievers   The Four Compartments of a Cow Stomach Top Team Illustrated Talk
Samantha L. & Lucy H., Aldermere Achievers   Putting an Ear Tag in a Cow’s Ear Top Team Demonstration
Tyler L. & Pearl B., Aldermere Achievers   Tying a Knot in a Halter
Ellie P. & Quinn B., Aldermere Achievers   Washing a Cow

Check Out the National 4-H History Preservation Web Page

The 4-H History Preservation website is reaching an ever-expanding audience, sharing information about the history of 4-H. During the past 16 months the site has had over 20 thousand U.S. visitors representing every state. Internationally, visitors from 104 nations have been on the site. Over 400 other websites have linked to the 4-H history website. Check it out, and maybe add your 4-H story! http://4-hhistorypreservation.com/

Penny Challenge for an Ice Cream Party!

Sign up for the 4-H Photography Workshop

We are offering a Photography Workshop for 4-H members on Saturday, April 27, 10am-2pm at the KL Cooperative Extension office. Come learn more about your camera and how to take better pictures. In the session This workshop is limited to 20 participants, so pre-register by Monday, April 22. Bring a lunch, snacks provided. Parents are welcome to stay too. Call or email 832-0343, pamela.doherty@maine.edu.

Barnyard Bash Presenters/Volunteers Wanted

The Knox-Lincoln Leaders’ Association will once again present Barnyard Bash at Union Fairgrounds June 14-16, 2013. We already have some great workshops and activities lined up for this overnight event! If you would like to lead an activity, craft or other workshop, or if you would just like to help out, contact Cindy Rogers at 832-0343, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu, or Darlene Newcombe at 462-4532, dstnewcombe@gmail.com. All workshops must be confirmed by May 3, so contact us now!

4-H Accident Insurance Payments Requested

Consider Participating in Global Youth Service Day

Knox-Lincoln 4-H wants to encourage youth in our counties to participate in Global Youth Service Day by volunteering to clean up garden beds or perform other needed tasks at nearby community gardens and school gardens. Then tell us about it!

April 26-28, 2013, marks the 25^th year of Global Youth Service Day. This event is celebrated in more than 100 countries, and recognizes the positive impact that young people have on their communities 365 days a year. Organized by YSA (Youth Service America), a leader in the international youth service movement, Global Youth Service Day offers youth, ages 5 to 25, the resources and support to plan meaningful projects that improve their communities. Learn more at http://gysd.org/.

4-H Farm-to-Fair Key Volunteers Needed

In order to continue the success of this exhibit at Union Fair, two key volunteer roles will need to be filled as soon as possible. A Volunteer Coordinator is needed to seek out and organize the schedule of volunteers operating the exhibit for the 8 days that the fair is open (August 17-24, 2013). The person, or team of two, needs to commit to being available for all of these days. If there is a team of two, the times can be shared.

We also seek a Farm Store Coordinator, who will coordinate the products that kids will choose from to take home after they have been through the exhibit. This person will be responsible for procuring enough donations of locally-produced items to fill the store shelves every day the exhibit is open. This will be done prior to fair week, so your presence will not be needed during the fair.

If you can help or want to learn more, contact Cindy Rogers , 832-0343, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu.

4-H Science Night at Next KLLA Meeting

The next meeting of the Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders’ Association will be held on March 25 at 6pm at the Knox-Lincoln Extension office. The first 30 minutes of this meeting will feature a hands-on 4-H Science training and activity lead via live video conference by Jennifer Lobley from the Androscoggin-Sagadahoc Counties office. This is a train-the-trainer activity designed to give you something to share with your own club. Don’t miss this event! For more information contact Cindy Rogers 832-0343, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu.

Club Visits

State 4-H Office Core Newsletter Web Posts

Celebrating 100 Years of 4-H in Maine – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/celebrating-100-years-of-4-h-in-maine/
State 4-H Dairy Program Dates – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/08/state-4-h-dairy-program-dates/
4-H Regional Speaking Tournament – http://umaine.edu/4h/2012/12/20/4-h-regional-public-speaking-tournament/
Eastern States Exposition – http://umaine.edu/4h/2012/12/20/eastern-states-exposition/
2013 Morris Scholarship for Eastern States Participants – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/2013-morris-scholarship-for-eastern-states-participants/
4-H @ UMaine: Connecting Kids to Campus – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/4-h-umaine-connecting-kids-to-campus/
Apply Now for National Trips – http://umaine.edu/4h/2012/12/20/apply-now-for-national-trips/
Beef Heifer Project – http://umaine.edu/4h/youth/4-h-projects/animal-science-resources/beef/new-england-galloway-group-heifer-project/
So You Want to Farm in Maine? – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/02/22/so-you-want-to-farm-in-maine/
ESE Dairy Goat Intent to Participate – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/02/22/ese-dairy-goat-intent-to-participate-maine-eastern-states-dairy-goat-team/
2013 Maine 4-H Days – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/02/25/2013-maine-4-h-days/

Quick Tips for Public Speaking

crogers — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:32:56 +0000

Download this one-page file of quick tips to help you prepare for a public speaking tournament. The best tip of all…have fun with it!

Tips for Public Speaking

Knox-Lincoln 4-H Newsletter-February 2013

crogers — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:16:18 +0000

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Upcoming Events and Important Dates

February 22 Teen Night-CANCELLED

February 25 Newsletter articles due

February 25 KLLA Meeting, 6pm

February 25 Last day to register for KL Public Speaking Tournament

March 10 KL Public Speaking and Demonstration Tournament, 1-4pm

March 13 Last day to register for Regional Public Speaking Tournament

March 17 SNOW DATE – KL Public Speaking and Demonstration Tournament

March 23 4-H Regional Public Speaking Tournament, University of Maine, Orono

March 25 Newsletter articles due

March 25 KLLA Meeting, 6pm

Birthdays

Isabella G., Lauren G., Miranda N., Zachariah S., Isabella U., Ben W.

KL 4-H Snow Tubing Event Was Fun!

KLLA sponsored a Snow Tubing Event at Camden Snow Bowl on Saturday, February 2. A small crowd showed up to cruise the tubing hill on this not-too-cold night. Adults and kids all had a great time swooshing down the hill with the occasional hot chocolate break in the heated hut. Snow Bowl staff commented that our 4-Hers are especially polite and that they look forward to having us each year! Thanks to all who came out!

Get Ready for Public Speaking

Plan to participate in the Knox-Lincoln Public Speaking and Demonstration Tournament on Sunday, March 10, 1-4pm (snow date March 17). Register to participate by February 25. You can find the registration form and judging guidelines at http://umaine.edu/knox-lincoln/blog/2013/02/04/knox-lincoln-4-h-public-speaking-demonstration-tournament/. The location of this event has not been finalized, but we will keep you posted! In the mean time, be thinking about a subject that you would like to present at the tournament. Pick something that you know a lot about that you would like to share with others. Maybe you know how to make something that could easily be demonstrated in a few minutes. It is easy to do a presentation when you know your subject well! Read the following article about having a mini public speaking clinic at one of your club meetings! Also see the article about the Regional Public Speaking Tournament in Orono. Any member who competes at the county-level competition can also participate in the regional one on March 23. For information, call 832-0343 or email cynthia.rogers@maine.edu.

Try a Public Speaking Mini-Clinic at Your Club Meeting

Public Speaking is a very important part of 4-H and a valuable life skill for youth and adults. Speaking in front of other people can be an excellent way to show what we know about a subject and teach others about it. Everyone is an expert at something! Through some fun activities, you can learn to organize your thoughts and present a speech or demonstration with confidence. Cindy Rogers and Rita Glaude want to schedule a mini-clinic at one of your club meetings in preparation for the KL Public Speaking and Demonstration Tournament in March. Please contact Cindy for more information or to schedule your visit. 832-0434, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu.

Regional Public Speaking Tournament Planned

The 4-H Regional Public Speaking Tournament will be held Saturday, March 23rd at the University of Maine at Orono in the Bangor Room. 4-H Youth ages 9 to 18 who have participated in their county 4-H public speaking tournament are invited to participate.

Registration for the regional tournament must be handled through the youth’s county Extension office. To register youth, county offices should contact Joyce Fortier in the Hancock County Extension Office no later than March 13th at 207-667-8212 or at joyce.fortier@maine.edu. For more information on 4-H public speaking, including guidelines and judging sheets, please visit http://umaine.edu/hancock/programs/hancock-county-4-h/ or contact Lisa Reilich at 207-598-6621 or lisa.reilich@maine.edu.

Check Out the National 4-H History Preservation Web Page

Penny Challenge Has Been Issued!

KLLA has issued a challenge to clubs: collect pennies throughout the year, deposit them in a designated jar at your club meetings. Bring the jar to the 2013 Achievement Celebration in October for counting. The club that collects the most pennies will be recognized (details to come!). Your contributions will help fund county-wide events and programs that you enjoy all year. Keep us updated with your totals so we can post everyone’s progress!

Teen Night Cancelled

It seems that there is not much excitement around a Teen Night, so we have decided to cancel it. If any teens have an idea about something you would like to do as a teen-only event, please contact Cindy, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu, 832-0343.

Apply Now for National Trips

National 4-H Trips are excellent opportunities to meet 4-H members from across the nation. Participants learn about many career options, and learn through educational workshops at Congress or become a part of a team making recommendations to National 4-H Council at Conference. To learn more about these trips, visit: http://umaine.edu/4h/home/national-4-h-trips/.

Any Maine 4-H Youth, ages 14 to 18, is eligible to apply. Applicants must be current Maine 4-H members both at the time of application and the time of the actual trip. Application packets must be sent to your county office and postmarked by March 15, 2013. If you have any questions, please contact Heidi Thuotte at 1-800-287-1535 or heidi.thuotte@maine.edu.

Dates Announced for 4-H@UMaine

4-H@UMaine will be held May 17 & 18, 2013. Ask someone who has been, this is a FUN weekend and a fantastic opportunity to experience a little bit of college life. If you or your child are between the ages of 12 and 18, save the date and check here in coming months for more details!

4-H Farm-to-Fair Key Volunteers Needed

If you can help or want to learn more, contact Cindy Rogers , 832-0343, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu.

Next KLLA Meeting in Waldoboro

The next meeting of the Knox-Lincoln 4-H Leaders’ Association will be held on February 25 at 6pm at the Knox-Lincoln Extension office. Leaders: if you would like to host a meeting in 2013, please notify Cindy Rogers 832-0343, cynthia.rogers@maine.edu.

Club Visits

State 4-H Office Core Newsletter Web Posts

Celebrating 100 Years of 4-H in Maine – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/celebrating-100-years-of-4-h-in-maine/
Maine 4-H Foundation Post-Secondary Education Scholarships – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/maine-4-h-foundation-post-secondary-education-scholarships/
State 4-H Dairy Program Dates – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/08/state-4-h-dairy-program-dates/
UMaine Day at the Legislature – 4-H Honorary Page Program – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/umaine-day-at-the-legislature-4-h-honorary-page-program/
Maine ESE Horse Tryouts – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/maine-ese-horse-tryouts/
Save the Date for 2013 Maine 4-H Days – http://umaine.edu/4h/2012/11/20/save-the-date-for-2013-maine-4-h-days/
February Vacation Day Camp at Tanglewood 4-H Camp – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/february-vacation-day-camp-at-tanglewood-4-h-camp/
2013 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl and Hippology Meetings – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/08/2013-4-h-horse-quiz-bowl-and-hippology-meetings/
Celebrate Awesome! 2013 Engineering Expo – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/celebrate-awesome-2013-engineering-expo/
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) – http://umaine.edu/4h/2012/12/20/2013-citizenship-washington-focus-cwf/
4-H Regional Speaking Tournament – http://umaine.edu/4h/2012/12/20/4-h-regional-public-speaking-tournament/
Invention Convention – http://umaine.edu/4h/2012/11/20/invention-convention/
Eastern States Exposition – http://umaine.edu/4h/2012/12/20/eastern-states-exposition/
New Hampshire Dairy Goat Seminar – http://umaine.edu/4h/2012/12/20/new-hampshire-dairy-goat-seminar/
4-H @ UMaine: Connecting Kids to Campus – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/4-h-umaine-connecting-kids-to-campus/
Apply Now for National Trips – http://umaine.edu/4h/2012/12/20/apply-now-for-national-trips/
2013 Morris Scholarship for Eastern States Participants – http://umaine.edu/4h/2013/01/23/2013-morris-scholarship-for-eastern-states-participants/

Knox-Lincoln 4-H Public Speaking & Demonstration Tournament

crogers — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:16:50 +0000

2013 Public Speaking Registration form

2013 Public Speaking Guidelines