Sunday, June 3, 2012

5/5/12 Meeting Notes

On the May 5, 2012 meeting the president called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The American Pledge was said by Dillon Hearn, and the 4-H pledge was said by Becca Kriner. The secratary's eport was given. Stacey announced that we made 300 dollars from the candle sales. The leader repots and presentations were given. Last chance for Quality Assurance is June 18 at the Extension Office at 6:30. June 3 is the Picnic at the Vandine's. June 11 is the Animal Entries for the fair, and June 25 is the GEneral Entries for the fair. July 6 is Pen set-up at the fair. Also call the Extension Office if you lose an animal so you can still show that animal projecct the next year. If  you dont finish a project call the Extension Office. No horns. The little "floaty" scabs from getting rid of the horns must be checked bythe vet, and ok-ed by the vet. The newsletter wil have the new dress code in it. Have good conduct during showman-ship. The club only buys one shirt for each member. Also added by Ruth, that when showing goats, and sheep, clean their ears and armpits, make sure you know the date of birth and breeds. Clover buds presented. Meeting was called to an end.

4/14/12 Meeting Notes

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Minutes from last meeting were read and attendance was taken.  Anyone who's name was not called was asked to see Jordana after the meeting.

Treasurer's report was given.

Leathercraft:  completed projects were presented by Jacob, Tyler G, Emma, Jordana, Cassie, Hannah and Sarah.

Woodworking:  no update this meeting.

Theater:  Tammy will be scheduling meetings soon.

Knitting/Crochet/Photo:  a few crochet projects under way and one photography project.

Scrapbooking:  Stacey says half-way through the project.

Turn in candle orders and money tonight.

Voting for parade float and fair booth:  combine farm and ATV safety.

County Council update was given by Jordana and Tyler W.  5/2 is the next meeting at Tractor Supply.

Toastmasters update by Nicole, who was President; Jacob, who was Sr. Speaker; and Rebecca, who was Jr. Speaker.

Animal entries due to fair by 6/11.

General entries by 6/25.

4-H t-shirt:  winning design by Divya, Jordan and Jeff Reitz.  Will be sold for $6/$7.50.  All clubs from Lycoming County will be listed on the back of the shirt.

4/22 - noon:  Livestock Kick-off at Fair grounds.  Call office by 4/16 to RSVP.

All leaders are enrolled, but not all kids.  Deadline is Sunday at midnight! 

Update on animal arrival at the fair:  they arrive Friday by 10 p.m. as usual.  Not on Thursday as the fair had originally indicated.

Animal designation 4/15 by Midnight.  Tagging must be done by 5/1.  Let Wayne and Ruth know when they can come tag.  Tags are $1 each.

Dress code for showing:  4-H shirts are okay, no tank tops, hair must be pulled back.

Becca gave an update on camp:  Natural Disasters.  Enrollment information will be in May Newsletter.

New member:  Mackenzie.  Welcome!

Must attend half the meetings to show animals.

Cloverbuds drew pictures of their families, even their pets.  Remember, they are out future 4-Hers.

3/3/12 Meeting Notes

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Membership/Attendance was taken.

Wesley Walters gave treasurer's report.

Leathercraft:  Dillon, Elizabeth, Zach and Aaron presented their finished projects.

Woodworking:  Greg reported that three people have signed up so far.

Crochet:  a few have signed up and are working on projects.

Photography:  See Anita if interested.

Scrapbooking:  Stacey sent an e-mail to those who signed up. 

Stacey gave updates on Hoss's fundraiser.  Candle orders and money are due next meeting.  Need ideas for parade float and fair booth.  Will vote for topic next meeting:  Farm Safety, Above the Influence, ATV Safety, and Emergency Preparedness.  Will need volunteers to help.

Reminder:  must attend half the meetings in order to show animals.

3/12 - 7 p.m. Livestock Committee meeting:  will include discussion about horns/scabs.

Let Ruth know what animals you are showing so they can be tagged by 4/15.

QA Training held by Vicki Lewis. 

Basketry:  Divya presented her completed basket projects.

Emily and Miranda presented an FCLA skit about home economics and childhood hunger.