Clover Time - Jr. Leader Activities

Project Leadership Activity ~ Clover Time!

RESPECT / COMMUNITY
Oct. 11, 2013

30 minutes

In Attendance ~
Leaders - Bailey, Audrey, Julie, Liberty, Ben
Members - Foster, Flint, Sego, Ella, Wesley, Kenna, Rayna, Lathan, Dane

Activity ~
Talked and learned about community and respect.  Played games with teams to learn how to work together to meet a goal.  Sang songs.  

Project Leadership Activity ~ Clover Time!

DUTY
Nov. 15, 2013

30 minutes

In Attendance ~
Leaders - Bailey, Audrey, Julie, Liberty, Ben, Joy
Members - Foster, Flint, Sego, Kenna, Matthew, Sierra, Jessica, Cameron, Kylie, Connor, Ben (guest), Carl; Gracie

Activity ~
Talked and learned about duty - responsibility, helping others, being selfless, etc.  Played a game - where one had a "duty" to protect the candy and listened to a Berenstain Bear story called Lend a Help Hand.

Project Leadership Activity ~ Clover Time!

OPTIMISM
Jan. 10, 2014

30 minutes

In Attendance ~
Leaders - Bailey, Audrey, Julie, Liberty, Ben, Joy, Molly
Members - Flint, Sego, Kenna, Matthew, Sierra, Jessica, Cameron, Kylie, Connor, Carl, Gracie

Activity ~
Talked and learned about optimism - having a positive attitude, even when things don't always go our way.  Played a game of tag where we learned we could be positive, even if those we were chasing got to be in a safe base.  We shared our dreams and "filled the buckets" of others by encouraging them in how to attain their goals.  

Project Leadership Activity ~ Clover Time!

HONOR
Feb. 14, 2014

30 minutes

In Attendance ~
Leaders - Bailey, Audrey, Julie, Liberty, Ben, Molly
Members - Foster, Flint, Sego, Kenna, Ella, Wesley

Activity ~
Talked and learned about honor - being trustworthy, honest, and reliable.  Played "Leading the Blind" where partners took turns leading each other through an obstacle course.  (This definitely required trust... and communication!)  Played "Simon Says" and learned to listen and follow directions. 

Leadership Activity
Cloverbud Camp - "Code of the West"
March 8, 2014
3.5 hours

Camp Committee Members: Organized and Led Portions of the Camp
Bailey, Audrey, Molly, Julie, Ben, Liberty, Cameron, Sierra, and Jessica

Bailey and Audrey = HEART virtue
Molly = COURAGE virtue
Julie = HONOR virtue
Ben = DUTY virtue
Liberty = COMMUNITY virtue
Cameron, Sierra and Jessica = Cow Silly Snack

Project Leadership Activity ~ Clover Time!

HEART
April 11, 2014

30 minutes

In Attendance ~
Leaders - Audrey, Julie, Liberty, Ben, Molly
Members - Foster, Flint, Sego, Kenna, Shiloh, Chisum, Taylah, Abbie

Activity ~
Talked and learned about how we can care for others and animals - accept them, show kindness, selflessness, etc.  Made a "Chain of Kindness" where each person wrote on a chain a deed they have done - or want to do - to show kindness.  Also played a game called "The Gift of Giving" where one person tried to defend a piece of candy under their chair.  If another person got it, that person could choose to keep the candy for themselves or give it away to others.  Everyone ended up having a piece of candy because of kindness!  

Project Leadership Activity ~ Clover Time!

FAIR

May 9, 2014

30 minutes

In Attendance ~

Leaders - Audrey, Julie, Liberty, Ben, Molly

Members - Foster, Flint, Sego, Kenna, Shiloh, Chisum, Taylah, Abbie

Activity ~

Talked and learned about how we can be fair with others by sharing what we have, treating others as we want to be treated, taking turns, playing by the rules, and taking responsibility for our mistakes.  Some of the kids were given a piece of candy, but others were not.  We discussed how it felt to be left out and what we can do to be fair.

Homesteader Community Service Activities 2013-2014

Homesteaders,

You can use this list to help you complete your record book.  You will note which Community Service activities you personally participated in and how many hours you worked or volunteered.  I will simply list the activities.

Please let me know if you have any questions or additions!

Shelly

October 2013

• 4-H Council Fall Fest - October 25, 2013
• Set up was at 4 p.m. and the program went from 4-8 p.m.

November 2013

• Sew Adult Shirt-Savers - with Bohalls at Sew It Seamz - November 22, 2013
• Members could volunteer their sewing services any time between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Make a note of how long you spent sewing!

December 2013

• Bake Christmas Cookies for the Kremmling Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - December 7, 2013

• Preschool Craft Fair - Wrap Gifts for FREE at the Middle Park 4-H Council Booth - December 7, 2013

• Tray Favors for Seniors at Cliffview Assisted Living Center, Kremmling Memorial Hospital, and the Silver Spruce Senior Housing - December 20, 2013

January 2014

• Cloverbud Camp Committee met with Caitlyn Taussig to learn about cowboy ethics - preparation for camp in March (1 hour)

 
February 2014

• Meals for Woods - February 17th - 23rd
• Members and moms provided meals for Woods after birth of Jaxon David Wood

March 2014

• Code of the West Cloverbud Camp - March 8th
•  If you helped out planning for, putting on, or cleaning up the camp, you can count it as a Community Service, for we put it on for free as a gift to the younger 4-H members.  
• Preparation Hours (you will have to think about how much time you spent planning)
• Set up, Program, and Clean up = 3.5 hours
• I am so proud of all of the Junior Leaders and the hard work they put in towards putting this camp together!  You did a FANTASTIC job!
• Thank you, parents, for your part in helping your kids, showing up to offer a helping hand, and helping clean up.  We couldn't do this without you!

• St. Patrick's Day Tray Favors for Seniors at Cliffview Assisted Living Center, Kremmling Memorial Hospital, and Silver Spruce Apartments - March 14th

• Beading Crafts with Cliffview Assisted Living Center Residents - March 28th
• 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Be sure to only mark down the time that you personally spent there.

April 2014

• Easter Tray Favors for Seniors at Cliffview Assisted Living Center, Kremmling Memorial Hospital, and Silver Spruce Apartments - April 11th

May 2014

• Help build the Middle Park 4-H float for the Kremmling Days Parade - May 30th, 6-8 p.m.

June 2014

• Finish building the Middle Park 4-H float for Kremmling Days Parade - June 12th, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Kremmling Days Parade - participate by riding in the 4-H float - June 14th - 9:30-11 a.m.

July 2014

• Cleanup Middle Park Fairgrounds for Fair - July 23rd, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

August 2014


September 2014

Recap of the October 2013 Meeting

by Shelly Mathis

October 11, 2013 @ 12 p.m.
Kremmling Community Church

Financial Report: The club has $1,203.53 in the bank account.


Old Business:

• We voted that the Bohall’s could continue using the club’s sewing machines in their classroom - for our club members and for their students, as needed.
  
• We raised $423.83 at our summer gymkhana concessions and $536 from our 2011/2013 Kum & Go Booklet sales.

New Business:

• The club voted (or agreed?) to re-instate prayer and devotions at the beginning of each business meeting. For November's meeting, Molly volunteered to do the prayer and Julie volunteered to give the devotion/scripture.
  
  
• New Officers:
  
  • Bailey - President
    
  • Molly - Vice President
    
  • Julie - Secretary
    
  • Liberty - Treasurer
    
  • Audrey & Foster - Rotating Pledge Leaders
    
  • Ben - Photographer
    
    
• 4-H Enrollment Information - Shelly passed out paperwork. Renewing members need to re-enroll online, print paperwork, and take into CSU Extension Office with their payments by Dec. 31st. New members can fill out the paperwork and deliver to the office in person, along with their payment. They will be added into the system. (The fee is for the entire year, not per project.) We ask that one parent per family signs up as a "chaperone" volunteer leader, because this will give you legal protection when you drive club members on 4-H field trips, etc. Contact Shelly if you missed the meeting and need the paperwork or if you have questions.
  

• National 4-H Week - We signed thank-you cards to local businesses who helped us last year.
  
  
• October's Community Service - The club voted to volunteer working the different booths at the 4-H Council Fall Fest on October 25th, from 5-8 p.m. Liberty, Susan, Tish, and Marcy volunteered to bake cupcakes for the cake walk. They need to be delivered to the Extension Hall before 5 p.m. on Oct. 25th.
  
  
• November's Community Service - The club voted to help Bohalls sew adult shirt-savers (bibs) for the residents of Cliffview Assisted Living Center and Kremmling Memorial Hospital. Shelly will contact Bohalls to see if Nov. 15^th or 22^nd would work for them.
  
  
• Scheduled November and December Meetings – November 15^th and December 6th
  
  
• Discussed Refreshments - Do families want to take turns providing snacks/drinks? The club voted yes, and Ben volunteered to bring goodies to the November meeting.
  

Announcements

• Achievement Night - October 18th @ CSU Extension Hall - for last year’s club members
  

• Council Officers - Set up begins at 2 p.m.
  
• Dinner - 5:30 p.m. - Homesteaders from last year: please bring desserts to share!
  
• Ceremony - 6:00 p.m.
  
• Dress - Country Ho’Down style (or dress clothes that you have)
  
  
• Fall Fest - October 25th @ CSU Extensional Hall - 5-8 p.m.
  
  • Homesteaders – Feel free to show up and help out! You can record this in your record book as a Community Service project.
    

Minutes for October's Meeting

by Secretary Julie Aprill

The monthly meeting of the Homesteaders 4-H club was held on October 11, 2013.

President Bailey Monnahan called the meeting to order at 12:20 P.M.  There were seven members, three adults, and two guests in attendance. Molly Scruggs moved that we reinstate Prayer and devotions.  Bailey Monnahan led the first prayer, and Audrey Wheatley did the devotion on Matthew 22:37.  Pledges were led by Audrey Wheatley, and Julie Aprill took the roll call.  Ben Mathis moved that we table July’s minutes, and Molly Scruggs seconded it; the motion passed.  Liberty Mathis gave the Treasurer's Report for the months of August and September. Molly Scruggs moved that we accept it, and Julie Aprill seconded it; the motion passed.

Old business:

Ben Mathis moved that we continue to let the Bohalls use our club sewing machines, and Audrey Wheatley seconded it; the motion passed. Shelly Mathis gave a financial report for our summer fundraisers.

New Business:

Congratulations to our new club officers:

Bailey Monnahan-President

Molly Scruggs-Vice President

Julie Aprill-Secretary

Liberty Mathis-Treasurer

Audrey Wheatley and Foster Krempin- Rotating Pledge Leaders

Ben Mathis-Photographer

We handed out the 4-H enrollment information; re-enrollment is due December 31st.  Thank you cards for our supporting businesses were signed, in honor of national 4-H week.  Julie Aprill moved that we do not go and garden at the library; Ben Mathis seconded it, and the motion passed. We will be doing try favors quarterly instead of every month.  Liberty Mathis moved that for our October Community service we volunteer at the 4H Fall Fun Fest, and for November's community service we help the Bohalls sew shirt savers for the hospital. Audrey Wheatley seconded it; the motion passed.  Molly Scruggs moved that we take turns providing refreshments at the club meetings, and Foster Krempin seconded it.

Announcements:

Achievement Night is October 18th, and the Fall Fun Fest is October 25th.

Ben Mathis moved that we adjourn the meeting, and Molly Scruggs seconded it.