Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation

“The completed 990 was signed by the 4-h club foundation president, then a copy was submitted to the board at the following board meeting as the board only meets 3 times a year.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are maintained in the office and are available to the public during standard business hours.”

“Mission: the maine 4-h foundation cultivates, promotes and secures financial resources to support the 4-h youth development program statewide. The university of maine cooperative extension oversees the 4-h youth development program as part of the national land grant mission. Vision: we seek to create and enhance program and recognition opportunities for 4-h'ers and volunteers, that they may develop the value and characteristics of successful citizens with responsibility, leadership, and integrity.”

“In 2013, maine 4-h days offered over 50 workshops for 4-h youth including robotics, rocketry, archery, gardening, cooking, nutrition, forestry, physics in addition to the 4-h livestock experience. National 4-h conference and congress: the overall purpose of national 4-h conference is to provide an opportunity for youth, adult volunteer leaders and extension staff to work together in addressing the issues of youth and how the 4-h youth development program can best meet the needs of youth at the local, state and national levels through educational programming. National 4-h conference has long been a model of youth/adult partnerships. National 4-h conference is held in april at the national 4-h center in chevy chase, md. National 4-h congress is the flagship event of the 4-h program. Congress provides youth ages 14-19 a quality, educational, and cross-cultural experience that exceeds what any state independently provides. Congress focuses on issues and trends in agriculture, cultural diversity, group dynamics and community service. The program is designed to help young people develop the knowledge base and leadership skills to positively affect change in our world. National 4-h congress is held in atlanta, ga. 2013 funding provided: 8,850 4-h @ umaine: this weekend long campus-based experience is for maine youth to experience campus life, promote career aspirations (with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math programs stem), and to encourage them to consider attending college. Youth attending 4-h @ umaine will have an opportunity to: - participate in workshops that cover a variety of subject areas including engineering, food science, nanotechnology, forensics, forestry, photography, journalism, and leadership. - interact with campus faculty and students. - increase their life skills (building healthy relationships, communication, problem solving, decision-making, positive view of personal future). In 2013, 4-h @ umaine partnered with the umaine innovation center on campus to provide an integrated educational experience for 58 4-h @ umaine youth and 70 youth attending an innovation center event. We anticipate increased participation for 2014 from both 4-h @ umaine youth and the continued partnership with the innovation center. Expenses include overnight housing in the college residence halls, meals, workshop supplies and transportation. Currently registration covers only about 40% of the actual cost of the events. 2013 funding support: 7,080”

“Unrealized gains on investments 422,087 422,087 of unrealized investment gains were incurred and reported on the financial statements.”