Room 4-H 4-H Club: January 2009

Kara R. called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM, on Tuesday, January 6, 2009.

The American pledge was led by Jacquelyn K. and the 4-H pledge was led by Bethany R. There were 33 Room 4-U members in attendance.

The Secretary's Report was given by Katherine C.

Bethany R. gave us our Treasurer's Report. She stated that, as of January 6th, we had $393.39 in checking and $98.11 in savings.

Our Song Leaders, Julia T. and Leah T., led us in "Let it Snow," "Winter Wonderland," and "Jingle Bells."

Elizabeth A. gave us our Health and Safety Report on exercise. She stressed the importance of warming up and stretching before beginning to exercise. She told us that we will see benefits if we exercise 3-5 times per week. Finally, she cautioned us to stay hydrated and not to do too much running and jumping.

Our Devotion Leader was not present to give Devotions.

Old Business was conducted by Mrs. S. She awarded completion pins and point prizes. Point prizes are as follows: 13 girls earned 100-199 points, 15 girls earned 200-299 points, 6 girls earned 300-399 points, 5 girls earned 400-499 points. Taya L. earned 520 points and Kara R., our Room 4-U president, earned 670 points, which, for both girls, was quite an accomplishment!

New Business was conducted by Mrs. S. and Mrs. W. First, Mrs. W. conducted our 2009 officer elections for the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Devotions, News Reporter, Health and Safety Leader, Historian, Song Leaders, and Recreation Leaders.

Next, Mrs. S. gave the 4-H Ensemble update and detailed and distributed enrollment cards. She also explained our Club’s point system, and mentioned the importance of the sign-up sheets for various opportunities to volunteer in Room 4-U, such as bringing refreshments and giving demonstrations. Lastly, she passed out Geranium forms and announced our annual club fundraisers of Geranium Sales and selling Hacienda Gift Cards for Hacienda Days in Elkhart and Goshen.

Refreshments were brought by Room 4 U officers.

This Secretary’s Report was respectfully submitted to me by Katherine C., our 2008 Room 4-U Secretary. Kara R. called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM, on Tuesday, January 6, 2009.