4-H Happenings

A NEWSLETTER FOR HANCOCK COUNTY 4-H PARTICIPANTS

May 2008 Issue

Honorary Page at the State House
My name is Amberosity and this March I represented  Hancock County 4-H as a honorary page at the Maine State House. A honorary page is a student who helps out in the House of Representatives or the Senate. They take notes to the Representatives or the Senators, hand out information about the bills and learn first hand about how our government works.  This year I was chosen to work in the Senate Chamber. It was scary at first but the Chamber Staff and the Senators were all very nice. 
The Honorable Senator Damon was kind enough to take the time to speak and have pictures taken with me.  He also presented me with his Senate Pin, which I was very honored to receive. I was also allowed to bang the Senate gavel during a recess. After my mother and I had lunch in the State cafeteria we decided to peek in on the House Of Representatives. We were again surprised by how willing our Representative was, to take the time to speak with us, even though he had a very busy schedule since they were deciding on the State Budget for the year.  
Honorable Representative Koffman was waiting to give a speech before the whole House Of Representatives, but he invited us to an area under the public viewing balcony that he referred to as "Behind the Glass."  He also sat down with us and explained what was happening in the House at that time, and how the House worked. We were eager to hear his speech and soon found that the House of Representatives runs on their own time.  A few minutes of waiting turned to three hours as Rep. Koffman's speech kept getting bumped. My mother and I were happy that we stayed though. He proved to be a very good speaker.
I learned how our government works and how stressful a Senators and Representatives job is. They not only have to participate in many committee meetings but also have to keep on top of what is happening in the Senate and House. This adventure has encouraged me to take an active part in our state government. I believe that many of Hancock Counties 4-Hers would enjoy being an honorary page and I encourage them to apply next year. This is an opportunity that shouldn't be missed.
Submitted by Amberosity, Independent 4-H member

 Upcoming Events

NORMA’S NOTES: Sometimes I am accused of being a “pack rat.” I come by it honestly as my mother was worse than I am. BUT when we wanted something, who did we go to? Mom, of course. I am finding the same thing happens and when someone wants a “piece of history” they quite often ask me. With different educators over the years   going through the files and throwing out what might be “history,” we don’t always have good records of some of the special awards such as Razor Crossman and names for the plaques in the Livestock office at Blue Hill Fair here at the office. I may have hit “pay dirt.” Another “pack rat,” Bonnie Moretto has saved 4-H material for y-e-a-r-s and she (especially her husband) would like to get rid of it. I am going to meet with Bonnie and see what she might have that could prove useful to 4-H. It is going to be like going on a treasure hunt!

CLUB CHAT: ONE OF THE SURE SIGNS OF SPRING!

	Itty Bitty is owned by Ken Silsby, Union River Valley. This little cutie is an Oberhasli. He weighed less than one pound at birth. He now weighs about four pounds. He thinks he is mighty as he tries to head butt everything, including the dog!
	Justin, Mix n’ Match, with new born “Emmie.” What a cute face or should I say faces!
	Destiny Hesketh, Mix n’ Match, helped deliver this cute little one.  Jerry, an Alpine, was born on April 12th and is pictured with his mom, Abby.

4-H NEWS

Newsletters by Email - We tried to send the 4-H Happenings out by email to help save on postage but found many were   unhappy with that process so we went back to mailing hard copies out.  It has come to our attention that there are some members who would prefer receiving the newsletters by email only (less paperwork in the mail).  This is also a savings of postage for the university which in this time of budget crunch is always helpful.  If you would like to receive your newsletters by email, please notify Joyce at jfortier@umext.maine.edu. Thank you for your help.  Reminder - 4-H Happenings are also posted on our website: www.umaine.edu/umext/hancock/4-H/newslettertoc.htm

Style Revue - will be held on Friday, May 16th at the Father Kenny Center at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ellsworth.  The theme this year is “Stitching with the Stars.” Family, friends and the public are invited to watch this delightful show. Please join us for a fun and entertaining evening.  Reminder: All projects are due in the Extension Office by 4:00 pm on  Friday, May 9th. Dress rehearsal will be held on May 15th at the Father Kenny Center.

4-H Horse Camp - is scheduled for June 29 - July 3, 2008 at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds.  The camp is open to eighteen members. Registration is open to only Hancock County members up to May 7th and after that date the registration will be open to other county members in hopes to have a full camp.  If you did not receive a packet, please call the Extension Office.

Welcome New VOLTed Volunteers - We have had another new leader who has completed their training and paperwork in Hancock County. 
· Michael Carter of Hancock, ME
Michael is the husband of our new leader, Stephanie. Congratulations and best wishes as you join the 4-H family!
 

4-H Photo Contest - There are (2) Photo Classes (which you many enter one or both):
Single Photos (1 photo per category)
Story Board (4-6 photos which tell a story)
There are two Age Division: (by January 1st)   9-13 years old and 14-19 years old. Cloverbuds (5-8 years old) are encouraged to participate but will not be judged. Awards will be presented at Cloverfest.  Deadline to submit photos to the Extension Office is August 1st, 2008. 
 

Maine 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training -
May 16, 17, 18, 2008
Blue Hill Rifle and Pistol Club
Blue Hill, ME
The Hancock County 4-H Leaders' Association is offering six (6) $45 scholarships for any Hancock County leader to attend the Shooting Sports State training.
If you are interested, please call Norwood or Becky Ames at 567-3066.

Attention 4-H Dairy Goat Project Youth:  If you are 12 yrs. or older as of January 1, 2008 and this is your second project year with Dairy Goats you are eligible to try out for the Eastern States Exposition Dairy Goat Team. (The BIG E)  This is wonderful experience that is available to you through the State of Maine 4-H program.  For more information please contact caprinecrewmaine@aol.com,  call 207-692-2559.  You must fill out an intent form that you can obtain on line on the goat resource page at  http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/forms/2008intents/2008goatintent.pdf or at your county extension office.   The form must be into Donna Flint by May 1^st even if you are just thinking about trying out.http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/resources/goat/packet.htm
There will be 4-H Dairy Goats at Maine 4-H days again this year for youth of any ages.  Look for more information for this at your county extension office or on the goat resource page.  There will be workshops, fun activities, games and all kinds of goat activities. Attendance is strongly recommended for all who wish to go to ESE and is free of charge. Bring your goats, goat stuff, family, tent and stay for three days of fun times.  Be looking for registration paperwork for 4-H Days coming in May. Hope to see you there. 
A new yahoo email group has been created especially for you – youth that have signed up for a goat project in Maine.  You may join by sending an email to: 
maine4-Hgoats-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. 
This group will have valuable information you will need about your goat project. 
I hope to see you at Maine 4-H days and I will be looking for your Intent Form.
Dawn Pirri -  Animal Science Committee Activity Coordinator

Norma On The Lookout - Recently Justin, Mix n’ Match, competed in the Modern Woodmen of America public speaking contest in school and took 2nd place in his class.  Then he went on to compete with other winners from the entire school.  He didn’t make the cut to go on to regional competition, but his days of doing 4-H demonstrations were a big help.  Here is a picture of Justin receiving his award. 
Congratulations Justin.  I have watched many of your 4-H demonstrations and you always seemed to have such a “knack” for doing them.  I have heard you explain things to others at Jamboree etc and again you have good speaking skills.  The skills you have learned are now showing even more results. Keep up the good work.
Update on Joe Fernandez, The Sky is the Limit.  Joe has accepted Yale’s scholarship and will be majoring in Molecular Biochemistry and  Biophysics.  Congratulations and our best wishes go with you.

How to Tell Kids They’re GREAT!
Children thrive on encouragement.  Let your child know that you  understand and appreciate the effort which went into a project.  Be sincere and generous with your praise, and be as specific as possible.  Remember,  encouragement helps children to believe in themselves.
You’re really working hard today.    That’s the best you’ve ever done.    You haven’t missed a thing.    Nothing can stop you now!  I’ve never seen any one do it better.  Good thinking!    You’re really improving.    You’ve got it made.    You outdid yourself today!      You make it look easy.   Keep up the good work.      You did it that time!      Now you’ve figured it out.    Good remembering!    Couldn’t have done it better myself.       You did a lot of work today!    You are doing that much better today.   That’s first class work.      Keep working on it, you’re getting better.                I know you could do it.     I like the way you did that.      You’ve just about mastered that!  You really make my job fun.    That’s the best ever.     Keep on trying!     That’s the way to do it.  You are very good at that.     You make me proud.    One more time and you’ll have it.   That’s much better!   That’s the right way to do it.   I like the way you did that.     That’s quite an improvement.  You are learning fast.  You’ve just about got it.  That’s quite an improvement.     You are learning fast.    You must have been practicing!    You are really learning a lot.      You should be proud of that work.  That’s coming along nicely.    You’re on the right track now!

State 4-H News
 April, 2008
 

1. Volt Training Corner
On the following Saturdays in 2008: July 12 and October 11 VOLT training will be held in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties. Select one of those dates to attend from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Please bring your lunch, completed application forms, and a $5.00 fee for the notebook and  materials. No one will be turned away for lack of money. Location will usually be in Bangor at the Penobscot County Cooperative Extension office, 307 Maine Ave, but we may hold one in Piscataquis County in Dover if we have enough requests. So, register ahead of time by calling 942-7396 and speaking with Stacy (Barb, or Theresa).
 

2. Maine 4-H Days
Maine 4-H Days at Windsor Fairgrounds will be June 27, 28, and 29. It will be a weekend full of personal enrichment workshops as well as livestock events. The Craft Extravaganza will be full of different choices like silk batiks, kite making, Mexican tin work, and making cork fishing lures. There will also be woodworking, mask making and making a friendship bracelet. See the incredible demonstrations at the Physics Road Show again this year as well as a Fishing Derby which is new this year. Check out the Dog Camp as well as all the fun goat activities. There will be a horse show as well as lots of horse events. The Earth Connections track will show you about composting, tree identification and the water cycle. The Youth in Governance track will help you to take a community service idea and put it into action. Camping is encouraged and entire families are welcome. The registration brochure will be mailed out soon.
 

3. Teen Conference on Wheels
Save the date for Teen Conference on Wheels - July 14 to 17, 2008
This Youth in Governance Teen planned conference features leadership citizenship, and entrepreneurship themes.
Program Schedule - Subject to change - see schedule at the Maine 4-H Teen Conference on Wheels Webpage for the latest information
 

Monday Noon – Registration – Hitchcock Hall followed by campus activities and overnight in the dorms at University of Maine in Orono
Tuesday Morning – Check out of dorms, load bus, breakfast to go, visit Maine State Aquarium at Boothbay Harbor with lunch, check into Darling Marine Center in Walpole, grab box dinner for Puffin Boat Tour, overnight in dorms at Darling Marine Center  
Wednesday Morning – Check out of dorms, load bus, breakfast and lunch at Darling Marine Center with activities & center tours, bus to Skowhegan for Margaret Chase Smith Home/Library tour, followed by an outing at Lake George, after a cookout dinner, leave for University of Maine overnight in dorms.   
Thursday Morning – Check out of dorms, breakfast and campus activities take us to closing activities and release at noon.

Registration Deadline June 18, 2008. Forms are available at Maine 4-H website – under “What’s New?” Contact Debra by phone at 474-9622 or by email at dkantor@umext.maine.edu or Barb by phone at 942-7396 or by email at bbaker@umext.maint.edu.
 

4. Dog Camp at Maine 4-H Days
Dog Camp will begin on Friday June 27 and continue through the 28 and 29 at the Windsor Fairgrounds. Dog Camp is open to Maine 4-H participants of all ages and experience levels. This year our breed group focus will be on the Toy Group and as always the major focus will be on having fun with our dogs. Planning is still in progress but we have some exciting events underway. This year there will be a presentation about behavior counseling through the use of Bach Flower remedies and we will be having a presentation from a Chihuahua Rescue.  We will also have Showmanship and Obedience workshops for multiple experience levels. Back by popular demand this year are Agility workshops, a pizza party, and Quiz Bowl. Dog camp is always a fun and informative experience for everyone and we hope to see you there!
 

5. 2008 Northeast Regional Volunteer Forum
The 2008 Northeast Regional Volunteer Forum will be held at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire from October 23-26, 2008. For more details, a promotional flyer is available on our website at: http://extension.unh.edu/4H/4HVol/08NEVF.htm The full    registration brochure will be available in May. Stay Tuned! We look forward to seeing you in the fall!
 

6. National Horse Team Tryouts
        Hippology, Horse Judging, Quiz Bowl, Communications
The National Horse Teams travel to the Eastern National Horse Roundup in Louisville, KY each year to compete. These are the four teams that participate and each team has four members.

            Hippology Horse knowledge, horse judging, team problems
            Horse Judging Place classes based on conformation and give oral reasons defending your placings
            Quiz Bowl A fast-paced question and answer team
            Communications Public speaking, demonstrations or illustrated talks (Entries for Communications Team send a video of their presentation to Kate Slattery, postmarked by May 30)

Tryouts for these teams will be held on Tuesday, May 20 6:00 to 8:00 pm via video conference. There will be a short study session before the tryouts. 4-Hers must be 14 years of age as of January 1, 2008 to try out.
Locations for the video conference Tryouts are:
    Cape Elizabeth High School Houlton High
    Gardiner High Mt. Blue High, Farmington
    Nokomis High, Newport Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, South Paris
    Presque Isle High School Searsport District High School
Pre-registration for Tryouts is encouraged. You can find the pre-registration form and more information on the 4-H website at www.umext.maine.edu/4h/resources/horse.htm or contact Kate Slattery at slatterk@sad44.org   836-3217 for more information. Junior teams will be starting this year.

7. Horse Tryouts for Eastern States
The Eastern States tryouts for the horse team will be held June 20, 21, and 22, 2008 at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds. Maine 4-Hers who are trying out must have their packet postmarked by May 10, 2008 and sent to Knox/Lincoln Cooperative Extension, 377 Manktown Road, Waldoboro, ME 04572
You can find the packet at  www.umext.maine.edu/4h/resources/horse.htm   Members who cannot access the packet on the website can contact their county Cooperative Extension Office for a packet.
 

8. Market Lambs for Windsor and Fryeburg Fairs
You are no longer required to send an Intent to Participate Form for Market Lambs being shown at Windsor and Fryeburg Fairs, however, if you are planning to show at these fairs, you still need an Approval Form and to have your lambs tagged. There are four lamb tagging sites this year and bringing your lamb to one of them for tagging will constitute your intent to participate. When your animal is tagged, you will be given an Approval Form that must be signed and  embossed by your county educator or professional. The deadline is June 30.
Tagging Sites:
May 17            NE Livestock Expo, Windsor Fairgrounds, tagging will start after the sale in the sheep barn.
June 7              Franklin County 4-H June Jamboree, Farmington Fairgrounds, 9 to 10 am
June 7              Cumberland County 4-H June Jamboree, Cumberland Fairgrounds, 12noon
June 21           Oxford County 4-H June Sheep Jamboree, Oxford Fairgrounds 9:00 to 11 am
 

9. 2008 Summer GIS Camps – this Year in Northern and Western Maine
Northern Maine 4-H GIS Camp @ Greenland Pont Center in Princeton, ME, July 20-23
Western Maine 4-H GIS Camp @ Bryant Pond Conservation Center July 6-8
Ages 12-15
Program aides ages 16-18 – see below
Maine 4-H and the 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology Program Team are excited to announce that there will be two GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Community Mapping Camps this summer.  These camps provide hands-on experience with GPS (Global Positioning System) data collection and GIS mapping software for campers ages 12-15.  Participants will use their new skills to do a community service mapping project for the camp site.  In addition, campers will be able to participate in many of the conservation activities offered such as swimming and boating, games, and campfires.
 

The Northern Maine 4-H GIS Camp will be held at the Greenland Pont Center in Princeton, Maine, July 20-23.  Campers will be mapping new recreational and interpretative trails and having an opportunity to work with forestry and wildlife professionals.  Cost of the camp is $75.00.  There will be a conservation camp running at the same time so campers will also get to take part in some of those activities.  GIS campers have also been invited to remain at the Greenland Point Center conservation camp for the rest of the week for an additional $100.  For more information on this camp, call Christy Fitzpatrick at the Houlton Extension office at 532-6548 or 1-800-287-1469 or email her at cfitz@umext.maine.edu.  The registration form will be posted on the Aroostook County 4-H website in early April and can also be mailed to you by calling to Houlton Office.
 

The western Maine 4-H GIS Camp will be held at the Bryant Pond Conservation Center July 6-8.  Information about the program and costs will be available soon. For more information about this camp, contact Susan Jennings at the Oxford County.
 

Important news for 16-18 year olds with GPS/GIS experience - both camps are looking for up to four program aides to help with the GPS and GIS work and other camp chores.  If you would like to apply to be a program aide, please contact either Christy or Susan as soon as possible.  Program aides will get to participate in all of the activities, but will get to come to camp for a reduced fee.  For Greenland Point, the fee will be $45.
 

10. Horse Vaccination Requirement
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will require certain vaccinations for horses who participate in  4-H events during the 2008 season:
4-Hers attending 4-H horse events in 2008 must provide proof of current, annual vaccination for rabies as well as a current Coggins test done by a veterinarian. EVH-1 and Equine Influenza are also         required.  Horse owners may, however, administer their own EVH-1 and Equine Influenza inoculations and a sales receipt will be sufficient evidence for proof of vaccination.” EVH-1 and Equine Influenza are considered effective for six months. Plan the timing of your inoculations with your last event in mind.
If you have any questions about this requirement, please contact your county Extension office or you can call the State 4-H Office at 1-800-287-0274.
 

11. 4-H Day at the Skowhegan State Fair
Somerset County 4-H Leaders Association invites any 4-H Club or 4-H Member to take part in the 6th Annual 4-H Day at the Skowhegan State Fair on Sunday, August 10th, 2008.  This special day will begin with a parade around the racetrack with line-up beginning at 11:30 AM. The parade can include floats, club members, led or ridden animals, etc.  Anyone taking part in the parade will be admitted free on 4-H Day.  Livestock demonstrations will begin at 1:00 PM.
If you would like to participate in this event, please contact the Somerset County Extension Office, 4-H Secretary, Johanna Cliff, to receive the necessary paperwork and contact information, (207) 474-9622 or jclift@umext.maine.edu  Hope to see you there.

12. 2008 Northeast Livestock Expo Events
If you are a sheep enthusiast of any age, lamb producer or love to eat lamb, mark your calendars and plan to attend the second annual Northeast Livestock Expo (NELE). NELE is a multi-species event that includes shows, sales, youth activities and cook-offs for beef, goat and of course lamb. NELE is held May 16-18 at the Windsor Fairgrounds.
The activities include:
American Lamb Board Cook-Off
Purebred, Feeder Lamb and 4-H Market Lamb Show and Sale
Youth Show and Activities
For more information or to receive entry forms, please contact Wendy Reinemann at (207) 785-2978, or by email at guiniridge@gmail.com or by visiting the website at www.northeastlivestockexpo.com
 

13. Clover Country: Songs from Famous 4-H Alumni
Lots of 4-H members grow up to have famous important jobs – astronaut, congressman, and the like.  But some 4-H members grow up to be country music stars! National 4-H Council has partnered with EMI Music to create "Clover Country: Songs from Famous 4-H Alumni"—the first-of-its-kind country music CD featuring famous 4-H alumni. Clover Country features Grammy-winning song writer, Hillary Lindsey's "The Clown," which Lindsey exclusively recorded for the album as well as hit songs from country music mega stars and 4-H alumni Sugarland, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Luke Bryan and Alabama.  Best of all, every time someone from Maine buys a CD from the 4-H mall, a portion of the sale goes to our Maine 4-H program. 
To order, go to http://www.4-hmall.org/clovercountrycd.aspx

4-H Happenings

An informational source for 4-H leaders in Hancock and Washington Counties 

Greetings to all the Hancock County 4-H volunteers~
For the past six months, I have been deeply immersed in learning more about volunteer development.  The experience was enriching and rewarding to say the least. 
During my time away, I had the opportunity to:
· visit all 50 state 4-H web sites and explore what they offer for volunteers in terms of web-based training.  As a result, I have started to develop some recommendations for the Maine 4H program in terms of how we might be able to better meet the needs of our volunteers in the areas of orientation and training.
· travel to Spokane, WA where I participated in a week-long course on volunteer management.  During this week, I was able to work with  colleagues from the Nebraska 4-H program, Nancy MacDuff and Connie Pirtle, two top volunteerism experts in the country, and two colleagues from Washington State University Extension who have designed an on-line training course for both volunteer managers and 4-H volunteers.   
· work with Barbara Stone, National Program Leader at 4-H Headquarters on a national strategy around 4-H Volunteerism.  I will be traveling to  Indianapolis in September to co-present this project.
· start working on a year long project to earn my Certification in Volunteer Administration.
The work that I did during the past six months solidified my feelings that our 4-H volunteers are really and truly the heart of our 4-H program.  If in my role as the Extension Educator I can provide the support to volunteers, whether that be in terms of providing training, finding resources, interpreting policy or research, making sure both our youth and volunteers are safe, and empowering volunteers to develop and use their leadership skills to create   activities, events, experiences and opportunities for the youth, then I will have done my job so that you can do yours, which is to make a positive impact on the youth in our program.   
Thank you to each and every one of you for the contributions you make to the 4-H program.  I am excited to be returning and I will look forward to reconnecting with you in the coming weeks.
Warmly,
Jen

Hancock County Leaders’ Association Minutes of April 9, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm. The flag was saluted and the 4H pledge was recited.
Members Present (12):
President Terry Swazey, Vice President Joey Wilbur, Treasurer Barbara Hopkins, Secretary Lisa  Carney, Norma Hardison, Becky Ames, Norwood Ames, Wendy Hesketh, Brenda Jordan, Lee Sargent, Carolee Tully and Methel Wilbur.
Secretary & Treasurer’s Reports:
The February minutes were approved as written.
The Treasurer’s Reports for December, January, February, March and April were approved as read. 
Club Reports:
Wranglers- have been cleaning tack.
Mix n’ Match- are planning their summer schedule, including a trip to the Heifer Project barn in    Massachusetts. They will be holding their last bake sale at Mardens on April 26 from 10-12. They are also working on an electronic club display for the Bangor Fair.
Jolly Juniors- are working on many projects, including leather works, scrap booking, cutting boards, and finishing up some quilts. They are planning a trip to the Discovery Museum and will participate in a roadside cleanup on Earth Day. They will make May baskets for some town residents and plan on      having a “Bingo and Burgers” in May.
Carolee made a delivery to the Southwest Harbor Animal Shelter for the Linnehan club. She will be willing to include any interested youth in her beekeeping endeavor.
Lock, Stock & Barrel- Archery had a late start this spring. As a result, orienteering will be moved to the fall. Shooting sports has many new members.
Horse of Course- is planning a fundraiser to sell “4H Pony Poop” to area gardeners.
Norma- Trenton and Lamoine will probably be implementing 4H after school programs this year. The staff will be VOLT trained.
Old Business:
Infovet- Wendy motioned that we purchase the three manuals (horse, cow and sheep/goat) for the price of $75 each. The manuals include online access for 25 people. Seconded and approved.
Jamboree- Horse will have trail class in the morning, games in the afternoon. We will be having a campfire, and Wal-Mart will be attending. There is no noontime speaker yet. Flyers will go out in May.
Running the Food Booth for the Church group- they have not officially booked the BHF grounds yet.
Demonstrations- we should re institute Regional competitions next year, and enforce the sign up deadline.
New Business:
Bethel camp- a campground in Bethel has been acquired by the University. They still want to offer the current nature curriculum, but would like to expand to include lots of 4H activities. It has year round facilities open to all clubs.
Shooting Sports- Leaders training will be held May 16, 17 and 18. Norwood and Becky requested  scholarships for the participants; which so far number 5. Methel motioned to give out six scholarships for the full amount of $45 to VOLTed Hancock County leaders; seconded and approved. It was understood that they could ask for more at the May meeting if needed.
Meeting adjourned 7:58
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Carney, Secretary

Maine 4-H Youth
Development Mission
To educate and empower Maine youth through hands-on and  community-based experiences.

 Maine 4-H Youth
Development Vision
Maine youth acquire the knowledge, life skills, leadership abilities and attitudes to help them succeed now and in the   future through effective collaborations, hands-on experiential education and self-directed learning.
 

“To Make the Best Better”
“Learn by Doing”

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