Foundation supports 4-H program

BRYANT POND — The University of Maine 4-H Shooting Sports Program is pleased to announce that the Brook Family Foundation recently donated $10,000 on their behalf to the MidwayUSA Scholastic Shooting Sports Trust Fund.

The Brook Family Foundation has consistently supported the shooting sports programs at the Bryant Pond camp with scholarship funds for programs like Apprentice Hunter and Shotgun & Rifle Camp. The Potterfield family, owners of MidwayUSA, will provide a 3:1 match to the Brook Family Foundation gift, and all other gifts to the Trust Fund for the rest of 2012.

The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens.

The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics.

For more information, call Scott Olsen at 665-2068, e-mail scott.olsen@maine.edu or visit http://umaine.edu/bryantpond/4-h-shooting-sports/.