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.

2/4/12 Meeting Notes

Officers present: 
Pres. - Nicole D.
VP - Jacob W.
Secretary - Jordana W.
Treas. - Wesley Wa.
Sargent of Arms - Tyler W.
Scrapbook Keeper - Kaiti V.

Pledge of Allegiance - Tyler W.
4-H Pledge - Amber H.

Minutes from last meeting were read by Jordana W.
Attendance sheet was passed around.
Reminder about important dates was handed out.

Cloverbuds were dismissed to work on their project.

Parental Consent and Skills for Everyday Living papers were handed out.  Please complete and mail back to the Extension Office with $10 fee.

Wayne V. gave an update on leather projects.  Tyler W., Kaiti V., Wesley Wo., and Jase T. presented their completed leather projects.

No update this month on basketry.

Tammy K. indicated that theater is starting in March.  See her if interested in participating.

See Anita W. if interested in crochet, knitting or photography projects.  Will start before the end of Feb.

Stacey V. stated that our Hoss's Fundraiser is set for 3/7.  The club will earn 20% of the proceeds.  Stacey handed out the cards that we can give to people to present on that day.  Also will e-mail the link to those who provide e-mail address to her so that we can post on Facebook or e-mail to family/friends.

The club voted to have the Partylite Fundraiser in March.  The club will earn 50% of the proceeds.  Stacey will bring the sales sheets to the next meeting.

Stacey will also offer a scrapbooking project.  See her if interested.

Due to some side bar conversations, a reminder was given to show respect and turn cell phones off during meetings.

Ruth invites interested exhibitors to participate in the 3/12 Livestock Meeting where "scabs" or floating horns will be discussed.  Many vets won't remove them because they are not a true horn, but last year exhibitors were force to remove the scabs or take their animals home. 

Becca K. gave a summary from the State Leadership Conference last month in Hershey.  There were speeches, meet & greet, workshops, and a dinner/dance.  Participants wore business clothes and enjoyed learning activities.

Jordana W. gave an update from last night's County Council meeting.  Registrations for Camp Counselors are being sought.  eData is down right now, so no one can enroll at the moment - more info to come.  Spring Kick Off is 3/3 at 2:30 at Trout Pond Park.  All 4-Hers age 13 and over are welcome to join County Council.  The next meeting is before Kick Off at 1:30.

New members introduced themselves.

Reminder:  You must attend half of the meetings in order to show animals at the fair.

Next meeting is 3/3, and Quality Assurance will be offered then. 

Guest Speaker, David Litchard, of the Fertell Company discussed nutritional needs of animals and that the feed value this year will be down due to the excessive rain last summer.  It is important to make sure animals have adequate nutrition, clean water, and clean bedding.  Also important to have a worming schedule and contact the vet early if your animal is not growing properly or seems to have a health issue.  Club leaders are also a great resource.

1/7/12 Meeting Notes

Pledge of Allegiance:  Beth
4-H Pledge:  Jamison

Minutes from last meeting read.  Attendance taken.  Treasurer's report given.

Per Ruth, cell phones will be turned off during the meetings from now on.

Per the 1/4 Livestock Meeting, sale order will be:  rabbits, goats, swine, steers, sheep.

Fair will be 7/13 - 7/21/12.  Animals need to arrive on Thursday before 10 p.m.  The fair is open on Friday and they want the animals to be there.

Dress code for shows:  No tank tops, no shorts, no holes in jeans.  Blouses or pullover shirts preferred.  Long hair must be pulled back.

Animals must be clean fo rthe shows and sale.

4/22/12 - there will be a meeting with the species chairpersons to discuss nutrition, etc.  Watch newsletter for details.  Will be held in the cattle arena at the fair grounds.

Cloverbuds - for next meeting, bring a picture of your family and pictures from magazines.

Leaders:

Carol H. will not be offering cooking this year.  If someone else is interested in doing this, please let Ruth know.

Anita W. - offering crochet, knitting, photography. 

Jeff & Lynn R. - not offering babysitting this year.

Wayne V. - leathercraft.  Projects need to be finished by the end of March.  Kaitlyn will be helping.

Nancy R. - baskets.

Greg G. - woodworking.

Tammy K. - theater - will make puppets and possibly take a behind the scenes tour at Community Theatre League.

Not sure if Mrs. Leighow is offering cake decorating.

Possible fundraisers:  Stacey G. discussed Hoss's one day fundraiser where 20% of all proceeds goes to our club.  Even gift cards purchased that day count.  Stacey will hand info out at next meeting.

Also discussed possible Partylite Spring Fundraiser.  Club gets 50% of proceeds.

Since Livestock Committee encourages polo shirts for showing/sale, Stacey contacted Maggie, the t-shirt supplier.  Polos would be $15.50 each.  We could use the candle money for this.

Ruth announced an essay contest in memory of Ron Buck who passed away last Fall.  Details should be coming in the newsletter, but the winner would receive a steer to work with the following 4-H year.

Pioneer Valley will also donate $30 - $40 dollars each towards the Dairy Beef and Sheep banners that are given away at the sale. 

Meeting Dates:  2/4 at church, 3/3 at church, 4/14 at church, 5/5 at churgh, 6/3 at Ruth's.
8/25 - Burger Burn at Sam's Club.

Officers were elected:
Pres. - Nicole D.
Vice Pres. - Jacob W.
Secretary - Jordana W.
NewsReporter - Divya R.
Sargent of Arms - Tyler W.
Scrapbook Keeper - Kaiti V.

April 16th, 2011 Meeting Notes

Sorry for the delay in posting!

The American Pledge and 4-H Pledge were said.  Last meeting minutes were read and approved.  Attendance was taken and the treasurer's report was read.

Leaders reports:
Carol H. gave a cooking class update.
Mrs. L gave a cake decorating update and noted that they took a field trip to Sam's Club Bakery.
Mr. & Mrs. R. gave an update on babysitting, noting that the last meeting is tomorrow (4/17). 
    The babysitting class demonstrated items from their babysitting kits that they've been assembling.
Anita W. gave an update on photography.  They will bring photos to the May meeting to display.
Anita W. gave an update on crochet.  Nia and Kelly passed their coin purses and scarves around.
Tammy K. gave an update on theatre.  First meeting will be 5/1 at the church.
Wayne V. gave an update on leathercraft.  Jordana, Kaiti, Cassie and Wesley demonstrated their leather craft.
Divya demonstrated the baskets she made.

Stacey V. noted that this is the last night to order shirts. 

Hunting Safety was voted as the theme for the parade float and the fair stand.  See Stacey after the meeting to volunteer to help.

Plow days will be held 4/23 from 10 - 3.  Please sign up for 1 hour shifts.  After the meeting, we will determine the food prices for this year.

If you didn't get the QA class at the last meeting, you still need to take it.  Call the Extension Office to sign up. 

Some kids still do not have their $10 fee paid.  Please see Ruth to discuss or call the Extension Office.

Rabbit project - read the newsletter for details.  The Perchinski's are in charge of the rabbit projects this year.  Bunnies are to be no more than 70 days old by 7/16/11.  Should be born around May 7th.  May have 3 bunnies per pen and may have a total of 2 pens.  Watch newsletter for rabbit meeting.

Goats are allowed to have blunt horns.
STEERS AND DAIRY BEEF - NO HORNS.

Must have 1 buyer per animal.  Let Extension Office know about new buyers.

All paperwork due at unloading of animals.

IF YOU MISS OVER HALF THE MEETINGS, YOU CANNOT SHOW AT THE FAIR.  You may help at Plow Days to make up a missed meeting.

Animals must be tagged by 5/1.  Call Ruth right away to schedule tagging.

Non-animal project kids - see Nicole after the meeting to plan demo's for next month's meeting.

Cloverbuds - bring seeds or a plant to the next meeeting to put in the pots you just painted.  Cloverbuds also did a seed corn experiment in bags.  They kept on in the sun and one in the dark to see how they grow.

Meeting adjorned.  Next meeting 5/21/11.

March 19th 2011 Meeting Notes

Pledges were lead by Hannah D. and Sarah D.
Minutes read and approved.
Membership role taken.  Membership log passed around for those whose names were not called to sign in.
Project updates by leaders.
Jacob D., Wesley W., Elizabeth W., and Tyler G. displayed their leather projects.
Voted for dark gray t-shirts.  Order sheet passed around.
Sign in sheet for Plow Day food stand passed around.
Float ideas discussed.  Will vote next meeting.  Stacy asked for improved participation for the float and fair booth.  It's often the same kids who help.
All animal paperwork needs turned in before unloading.  Must have scrapies tag.  No horns on animals!
Complete your paperwork clearly so it can be easily read.
The meeting was adjorned and Alex G. conducted QA training.

2/19/11 Meeting Notes

Minutes from last meeting were reviewed.

Membership Role was passed around for everyone to sign in.

A paper listing important dates was handed out.

Pioneer Valley now has it's own blog.  Meeting minutes, meeting dates, and important event info is listed there. 

Dillon presented his finished leathercraft - a hand gun holster.

Nancy R. displayed this year's basket.  This project requires that 2 baskets are made.  You can pick what the 2nd one is.  See her to sign up.

Jeff R. shared that babysitting project will start on 3/6 at the church.

Anita W. shared that three people are taking crochet and doing very well.  The photography projects are underway as well and the kids would like to present their photos at the April meeting.

Tammy K. indicated that theater will start at the end of March.  There are 3 age groups and meetings will be at the church.  See Tammy if you are interested.

The membership voted to do a food stand at Plow Days on 4/23.  The money raised will assist with new t-shirts this year, which will cost approximately $600.00.  Sign ups for shifts at the food stand will be available at the next meeting.

Kids who are doing Beef projects gave updates on their animals.

Let Ruth know what projects you are doing so that she can get the books.  It would be good to get started on the books soon.

Stacey indicated that they are looking at two suppliers for t-shirts.  Maggie's Custom Embroidery suggested Ash Gray or Sports Gray.  It will cost $3.50 to $4.00 per shirt for the embroidery.  Screen printing has a $20 set up fee and would be less expensive overall but tends to not hold up after multiple washings.  Hats will also be available to order.  You may have the logo put on other items.  The cost is $4.00 if the item is sent along at the time of our order; $8.25 per piece if done at another time.  The club will pay for one shirt for each member.  Parents are welcome to order shirts. 

Greg G. advised any kids interested in a woodcraft project to see him.

Please mail a check for $10 per member to the county extension office.  Enrollment must be completed by 4/15.

Alex G. will be at the 3/19 meeting to do Quality Assurance training.  This will take approximately one hour, but will eliminate the need to go to the extension office for the class.  QA includes Ethics, and Ruth shared that it would be good for all of us to attend.

We have new members at the meeting.  Alexis will be showing goats.  Lindsey is a Cloverbud.

Mrs. L. shared that the 1st Cake Decorating meeting was held today and they practiced making flowers.

Begin to think about float/fair booth ideas.  One year, the theme was Rain Forrest, which included a very difficult hummingbird that would not stay in position.  One of the mom's donated her chewing gum to the cause, and the hummingbird stayed up all week!

The Cloverbuds presented their projects for this meeting.  They used sliced fruit to "stamp" paper with paint.  Parents should keep all the projects in a folder to be presented at Round Up.  For the next meeting, Cloverbuds should bring something that was grown from a seed.

Meeting was adjourned.

1/15/11 Meeting

$100.00 Donation to Church for use of facility.

Project Leaders:
-Greg G.:  Woodworking
-Wayne V.:  Leathercraft (project must be 6 hrs to qualify)
-Carol H.:  Cooking (Beginner and Advanced, Thur. evening & Saturday)
-Tammy K.:  Theater Arts (probably meeting on Saturdays or Sundays)
-Jeff & Lynn R.:  Babysitting
-Jeff & Lynn R.:  Working with the elderly
-Anita W.:  Photography
-Anita W.:  Crochet
-Shelly H.:  Cloverbuds
-Wendy A.:  Horses

If you have a new buyer for the Livestock sale, call the office so they get a Fair pass.

Must have 3 buyers per species.

All papers will be turned in at either weigh-in or when animals are unloaded.

Fair gates will open at 2 p.m.; except livestock gate will be open all day.

Badge pictures must be done by Sunday at 10 p.m.

Sculpture competition will be offered at the fair.

NO HORNS on animals.

Two pigs may be sold this year.

There are new horse people in the group; will try to work together.

Round-up will be held one week earlier and there will not be a supper.  It will be an ice-cream social with door prizes.  Cloverbuds will be recognized but not eligible for sweepstakes.

If showing pigs, goats, sheep:  call Ruth with designation.  Animals cannot be added after designation, so consider designating 3 to be safe - even if you might only take one or two.  Animals must be designated by 4/1 and tagged by 4/15.

Reminder:  must attend half of the meetings to show animals.

Enrollment must be done on eData this year.  No paper enrollment.

If you enroll in a project on eData and then decide not to do it, call the extension office to let them know that you are not doing it.  If you don't, you will not be competition eligible for that project next year.

Any housekeeping money not claimed will be given to the Cloverbuds for project supplies.  2011 might be the last year for housekeeping money.  Extension office funding is down more than 35% this year.

Spring Kick-off will be held at Trout Pond Park.  Date to be announced.  Bring a snack to share.

Dave S. assisted with elections:
Pres. - Nicole D.
VP. - Jordan R.
Sec. - Jordana W.
News Reporter - Jaden L.
Seargent of Arms - Lakeisha B.
Scrapbook Keeper - Kaiti V.

Meeting was closed with the annual story gift exchange read by Stacy G.

Next meeting:  2/19 at the church.