Monday, July 11, 2016

Minutes for July 2016 Meeting

By Audrey Wheatley, Secretary

The monthly meeting for the Homesteaders 4-H club was held Friday, July 8, 2016

President Liberty Mathis called the meeting to order at 1:16 p.m. Foster Krempin led the prayer. Liberty read Psalm 86:11-12 for the devotion. Foster led the pledges. Shiloh French said the roll call in Audrey Wheatley’s absence. Members were to respond with their favorite ice cream. There were 5 members and 3 parent/leaders present. Shiloh read the minutes in Audrey’s absence. Foster moved to accept the minutes. Taylah French seconded it; the motion passed. Ben Mathis read the treasurer’s report. $6,100 in fruit sales was deposited this week. The standard report will be tabled till September because the bank statement has yet to arrive and also Ben is absent.

Old Business:
Tish will ask Phil at the Peachfork Orchards when our final peach count is due and when peaches maybe delivered to us. Shiloh made a motion that we purchase 15 additional boxes of peaches. Taylah seconded it; the motion passed.

New Business:
The 4-H adult and Member award nominations are due September 2nd. We will make them during our peach deliveries August 19th.

For next month
  • Audrey - Prayer
  • Ben - Devotion
  • Shiloh - Refreshments

Shiloh adjourned the meeting at 1:36 p.m. Taylah seconded it; the motion passed.

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Recap of July 2016 Meeting

by Shelly Mathis


Meeting Date: July 8, 2016

Old Business

  • Fruit Fundraiser
    • $6100 in fruit sales was deposited this week.  There’s still more to do.
    • The peach delivery date is tentatively set for Friday, August 19th. Mark your calendars to be available!
    • Tish will ask Phil about when the final count of peach boxes is due; this date will determine when the final sales are due to Shelly.  Thus far, it seems that Krempins and Mathis’ are the only ones who yet have payments to collect.  
      • Tish will also ask Phil if any boxes of “seconds” are available for purchase.
    • The club voted to order an extra 15 boxes of peaches to sell at time of delivery.

New Business

  • 4-H Adult and Member Award Nominations - Due Sept. 2nd
    • Shelly will bring the adult award forms on the peach delivery.
    • Club members will meet and discuss, while adults are sorting peach boxes.
    • Marcy and Shelly will meet later in August to complete the member nominations.


  • September’s Meeting Volunteers:
    • Prayer - Audrey
    • Devotion - Ben
    • Refreshments - Shiloh


  • Demonstrations were given by Shiloh and Taylah.


  • Community Service - Summer turtle tray favors were made by the club for the Kremmling seniors.


Homesteaders Club Announcements

  • Fair Registration is DUE by July 14th!


  • Exhibit Day Display Boards and Record Book Covers - available for purchase at the Extension Office as a fundraiser for the 4-H Council
    • Display boards =$5
    • Record book covers = $4


  • Cloverbuds - Contact the office to sign up for the Cloverbud Show and Tell time during Exhibit Day.  Poster boards are available at the office!


  • Outdoor Adventure Day - Sunday, July 24th - Watch your email for details and for the campfire meal plan!


  • NEXT Club Meeting - Friday, September 9th @ KCC from 1-3 p.m. (unless we’re on our way to the PeachFork Orchards to get our pears!)




Middle Park 4-H Council Announcements

  • 4-H Council Community Service & Meeting - Wednesday, July 27th @ 1 p.m. following the Fairgrounds Clean-up @ 9 a.m. at the fairgrounds.  Please RSVP with the office.


  • 4-H Council Fundraising Opportunities for Earning Trip Assistance:
    • Truck Raffle Tickets
    • Council Concessions - Sign up sheets are available now!
      • July 23rd - gymkhana and farrier contest concessions
      • August 8-14th - fair week
      • August 20th - demolition derby


  • Read the Newsletter - to find out about county activities, 4-H trips and projects, deadlines, and more!


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Monday, July 4, 2016

Club News - July 2016

Club News
July 2016

Club Meeting

  • Friday, July 8th, at the Kremmling Community Church, from 1 - 3 p.m.
    • Business Meeting
      • Demonstrations
        • Shiloh
        • Taylay
        • David?
      • Volunteers
        • Prayer - Foster
        • Devotion - Liberty
        • Refreshments - Audrey
    • Tray Favors
      • We’ll be making a simple turtle tray favor for the seniors.
      • Please bring glue sticks and/or glue guns for glueing on eyeballs.
        • I am not sure which type of glue will work best, since the turtles have not yet arrived.  I’ll try to make one when they get here and see what we need.  
    • WRAPPING UP FRUIT SALES:
      • Please contact your fruit buyers to collect payment!  
      • Bring all completed fruit fundraiser spreadsheets and payments.  
      • Thank you! :)


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