by Secretary Julie Aprill
The monthly meeting of the Homesteaders 4-H club was held on April 11, 2014.
Vice president, Molly scruggs, called the meeting to order at 2:01 P.M. There were nineteen members, seven adults, and no guests in attendance. In the absence of Bailey Monnahan, Julie Aprill led the prayer. Molly Scruggs led the devotion on Joshua 1:9. The pledges were led by Audrey Wheatley. Julie Aprill took the roll call; the members responded with their favorite flavor of ice cream. Julie Aprill read the minutes, Abbie Zick moved that we accept them, and Ben Mathis seconded it; the motion passed. Liberty Mathis gave the Treasurer’s report, Ben Mathis moved that we accept it, and Foster Krempin seconded it.
Old Business:
Members gave reports on District Retreat, beading at Cliffview, and selling peaches. Shelly gave spreadsheets to the people who needed them. The Henderson Mill tour was postponed until fall, due to other groups who had already signed up for tours. JHB Buttons is no longer giving tours. Marcy Monnahan will be organizing a field trip to the Museum of Nature & Science, Liberty Mathis voted that we go on May 30, and Abbie Zick seconded it; the motion passed. Add and drop deadline for projects is May 1st, make sure you contact Shelly Mathis and the office.
New Business:
Sierra Bensing voted that we fundraise at Ace Hardware on May 17th, and Shiloh French seconded it; motion passed. We will be needing volunteers. Abbie Zlck voted that we spend $40 on the fair book ad, Foster Krempin seconded it, and the motion passed. Abbie Zick voted that we put a flyer for our peaches into the Grand Gazette, Foster Krempin seconded it, and the motion passed. Families are to let Shelly know when they are ready to start selling Kum and Go booklets.
Announcements:
Let’s sell peaches! Our goal is to sell 150 boxes… or more!
Record Book Workshop and 4-H Mixer/Fun Night - Friday, April 18th - Extension Hall
Come get help with your record book! 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Abbie Zick moved that we adjourn the meeting, and Ben Mathis seconded it. The meeting was adjourned at 2:43 P.M. Sierra Bensing has the next prayer, Abbie Zick has the next devotion, and the Frenches have the next snack.
