The Link 4-H PEI E-Newsletter

The Link
4-H PEI 
Newsletter
 
April Edition 
CHECK out all our latest updates

Welcome to the new Provincial e-newsletter! The Link has now been revamped into a Monthly email. This e-newsletter will be filled with similar items as the previous version but will be quicker and easier to read and digest all of the important monthly updates!

Did you know that 4-H PEI is on Instagram? Keep up to date on news, opportunities and deadlines!
 
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Upcoming Dates (any topic underlined is a link to more information)
 
April 15                     Application Deadline for;
                                    - Travel Acceptance Letters
                                    - Trust Grant Applications
April 14 - 20              National Volunteer Week
April 17                     Charlottetown District Communications, 6:30 pm
                                    Benevolent Irish Society, Charlottetown
April 19                     Provincial 4-H Office Closed - Good Friday
April 22                     Provincial 4-H Office Closed - Easter Monday
April 30                     District Communications Deadline
April 30 - May 5         Citizenship Congress           
May 1                        RSVP Deadline for Provincial Communications (District Reps)
May 8                        Provincial Communications - Speech Night, Charlottetown Rural
May 11                      Women's Institute Roadside Clean-up
May 15                      Leadership and Learning Credit Proposal Deadline 
                                (High School Credit)
May 20                      Provincial Office Closed - Victoria Day
 
*EastGen - We are still waiting to confirm dates for this event. A further announcment will be made when more information is available.

 
Provincial Communications Competition 
 
RSVP to Jackie Harlow, Western 
Region 4-H Specialist
Phone: 902-836-0458
email: jlharlow@pei4h.ca
 
Speeches Night
When: May 8, 2019 @ 7pm
Where: Charlottetown Rural High School
 
Demonstrations Night
When: May 15, 2019 @ 7pm
Where: Charlottetown Rural High School
 

ATTENTION 
Livestock Members & Leaders
 
There have been a few changes to deadline dates for Animal ID Forms and Exhibition Entry forms. Please note both forms for applicable animals are now due on June 1st. 
 
Deadline - June 1st, 2019
Animal ID Forms, Exhibition Entry Forms, Royal Dairy Forms

Reminder - The Achievement Day Completion Deadline is July 20th. Overall leaders must book their Achievement Day date with their District Specialist.  

Leadership and Learning 
 
External High School Credit Opportunity - Deadline May 15th
 
Attention High School Students! The Leadership and Learning Credit is available. Click the link below if you would like to learn more. 
 
Learn More - Click Here

What's Happening In Your District?
 
Souris & Montague District FaceBook Page
 
Charlottetown District Facebook Page
 
Summerside & West Prince FaceBook Page
 
Click your District name above to check out their detailed sites or facebook pages for club activities and upcoming events!
 
Club Reporters - Please be sure to submit your reports (with photos) to your District Specialists and we will include a preview/link here so you can spread your news!

4-H Canada National Opportunities

National Scholarship opportunities are available to 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education. Applications for 4-H Canada scholarships open March 1 and close May 31, 2019

Learn More

4-H Canada World Dairy Expo Competition
 
More than 4,200 4-H’ers across the country participate in dairy cow and goat programs. Are you one of them?
Eight senior 4-H’ers will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Madison, Wisconsin to attend the World Dairy Expo, October 1 to 5, 2019, through the 4-H Canada World Dairy Expo competition.

Learn More