Geranium money was collected from 7:00 to 7:15 pm. at which time, our President, Kara R. called the Room 4-U 4-H business meeting to order.
The pledge to the American Flag was led by Hannah K. and the 4-H pledge was led by Brittany R. There were 52 Room 4-U 4-H members in attendance.
Rachel N. gave the Secretary’s Report.
Bethany R. gave the Treasurer’s report, stating that we currently have $98.11 in our savings account and $320.57 in our checking account. Two expenditures were made this month to pay for postcard stamps, cups and plates.
Julia T., Taya L., and Hannah T. led us in songs with “My Bonnie”, “This Old Man” and “Bringing Home a Baby Bumblebee” and we attempted to sing, “There Was a Tree.”
For our Health and Safety report, Sarah N. stressed the importance of taking calcium to grow and maintain strong, healthy bones. She showed us different kinds of vitamin choices and explained that a lack of calcium in our diet, can result in chipped teeth, weak bones, and osteoporosis.
Next, our Devotion Leader, Elizabeth A., retold the story of the Resurrection with the help of club volunteers. Using a dozen “Resurrection Eggs,” each volunteer opened an egg while Elizabeth read a Bible verse and explained the small symbol contained inside each egg which illustrated different aspects of the Easter story.
Old Business was presented by Mrs. Schaubert.
- She encouraged those who are very close to the 50 geranium mark to sell more and turn in the money to her by the end of the week. She also told us that if we sell $150 in Hacienda gift cards we will still be eligible to attend the pizza party to be held on June 5th, before our 4-H Meeting.
- We were instructed to bring in our old unused manuals or return them to the 4-H Extension office so they can be recycled.
- We then held a clapping competition to vote on who had the most 4-H spirit and who wore the most 4-H green. Six girls received awards of 4-H Rubber stamps and 4-H Key Chains. Those rewards went to: Katherine C., Kara R., Taya L., Leah T., Hannah T. and Leah R..
Next Mrs. Schaubert presented New Business.
- She informed us that 44 canned goods and boxed items were collected at our last meeting. Mrs. Cooper and her Katherine delivered them to the Jefferson Brethren Church Food Pantry.
- She also reminded the Mother-Daughter banquet committee that there would be a meeting on April 14th at Bethany R.’s house.
- We then held Fair Queen nominations. Lauren H., Rachel N., Jillian S., and Bethany R., who declined, were all nominated. The final club vote nominated Jillian S. to be our Fair Queen representative.
- Next we took our club group picture.
The program for the evening was "Project Show and Tell." Room 4 U members, Kara R., Taya L., Katherine C., Bethany G., and Jackie K., displayed items they had completed in 4-H on tables around the room. They offered helpful tips, to the other members in attendance, on various projects such as, Latch Hook, Needlepoint, Genealogy, Counted Cross-stitch, Gift Wrapping, and Photography.
Lastly, Jackie and Hannah K. led us in an energetic game of “Steal the Bacon.”
For refreshments, drinks were provided by Katie F. and Angie G. Snacks were provided by Haley F., Taya L., and Elizabeth and Abigail R. Our adult helper was Mrs. Foy.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Minutes from March 3 Meeting
Kara R. called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2009.
The pledge to the American flag was led by Jennifer S. and the pledge to the 4-H flag was led by Jessica S. There were 40 Room 4-U 4-H members in attendance.
Rachel N. gave the Secretary’s Report.
Bethany R. gave the Treasurer’s Report, stating that we currently have $393.39 in our checking account and $98.11 in savings.
Julia T. and Hannah T. led us in songs with “The 4-H Trail”, “3 Blind Mice”, and “On Top of Spaghetti.”
Our president, Kara R., noted that the themes for the March 3rd and 31st meetings had been exchanged. Our theme for the evening was, “The Wild Side of 4-H”.
Sarah N. gave a helpful and humorous Health and Safety Report on head lice. Using a creative story, she explained how quickly head lice spread and outlined important steps we can take to avoid getting them. She concluded with the importance of washing our hair right away, with lice shampoo, if we discover that we have head lice.
For our Devotional, Elizabeth A. read from “Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul.” It emphasized that life isn’t about winning; more importantly, it’s about being kind to those with whom we are playing the game of life. She also read I Corinthians 12:26-27.
Old Business was presented by Mrs. Schaubert.
- 96 Valentines were made at the February 3rd meeting. Those Valentines were delivered on Valentine’s Day to Greencroft Nursing Home residents.
- We had perfect attendance at Officers Training, which earned $15 dollars of merchandise for our club from the 4-H Catalog.
- We were encouraged to keep selling geraniums and Hacienda gift cards to provide for our various club activities and prizes.
- A reminder was given to pick up manuals if we had turned in Enrollment cards and also to fill out and turn in enrollment cards, if we hadn’t done so, as March 1st was the deadline given by the Extension Office for 4-H Enrollment.
- Everyone who brought a stuffed animal was rewarded with 5 points on their point sheet for participation.
Mrs. Schaubert also conducted New Business.
- A more detailed explanation was given concerning our change of scheduled events for our March meetings. Mrs. Schaubert explained that the change was made so that our Elkhart County Extension Educator would be available to do our program for the evening.
- We were encouraged to dress in 4-H colors, for our next meeting and to bring a 4-h project that we would like to “show and tell”, so that others could receive helpful tips and learn from our 4-H experience. A sign-up sheet for this meeting was passed around the room.
- Reminder was given to collect and bring in aluminum cans for Habitat for Humanity for our March 31st Community Service Project.
- We were also reminded that our Geranium sales are due at the March 31st meeting and Hacienda gift card money is due at the May 5th Mother-Daughter banquet.
- We were informed that we would be nominating and voting for our 2009 Fair Queen Representative at the March 31st meeting.
- And that 2009 4-H Handbooks were available for those who have already received their 4-H manuals and 4-H Ensembles were available for newly enrolled 4-H’ers.
Our program for the evening, entitled, “That Animal You,” was presented and facilitated by our guest speaker, 4-H Extension Educator, Pam Brock.
- We analyzed our personality types and were then placed in various groups, labeled, raccoon, dog, owl and rooster. Our group activity provided worksheets that opened up creative ways we could use to appreciate, and be compatible with, diverse personalities.
Recreation was led by our Recreation Leaders, Jackie and Hannah Kemper. They led us in a fun and exciting game of "Upset the Fruit Basket!”
Finally, refreshments were provided by Katherine C. & Leah R. who brought drinks. Sarah B., Joanna H., Leah T., and Julia T. brought snacks. And our Adult Helper was Mrs. Kemper.
The pledge to the American flag was led by Jennifer S. and the pledge to the 4-H flag was led by Jessica S. There were 40 Room 4-U 4-H members in attendance.
Rachel N. gave the Secretary’s Report.
Bethany R. gave the Treasurer’s Report, stating that we currently have $393.39 in our checking account and $98.11 in savings.
Julia T. and Hannah T. led us in songs with “The 4-H Trail”, “3 Blind Mice”, and “On Top of Spaghetti.”
Our president, Kara R., noted that the themes for the March 3rd and 31st meetings had been exchanged. Our theme for the evening was, “The Wild Side of 4-H”.
Sarah N. gave a helpful and humorous Health and Safety Report on head lice. Using a creative story, she explained how quickly head lice spread and outlined important steps we can take to avoid getting them. She concluded with the importance of washing our hair right away, with lice shampoo, if we discover that we have head lice.
For our Devotional, Elizabeth A. read from “Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul.” It emphasized that life isn’t about winning; more importantly, it’s about being kind to those with whom we are playing the game of life. She also read I Corinthians 12:26-27.
Old Business was presented by Mrs. Schaubert.
- 96 Valentines were made at the February 3rd meeting. Those Valentines were delivered on Valentine’s Day to Greencroft Nursing Home residents.
- We had perfect attendance at Officers Training, which earned $15 dollars of merchandise for our club from the 4-H Catalog.
- We were encouraged to keep selling geraniums and Hacienda gift cards to provide for our various club activities and prizes.
- A reminder was given to pick up manuals if we had turned in Enrollment cards and also to fill out and turn in enrollment cards, if we hadn’t done so, as March 1st was the deadline given by the Extension Office for 4-H Enrollment.
- Everyone who brought a stuffed animal was rewarded with 5 points on their point sheet for participation.
Mrs. Schaubert also conducted New Business.
- A more detailed explanation was given concerning our change of scheduled events for our March meetings. Mrs. Schaubert explained that the change was made so that our Elkhart County Extension Educator would be available to do our program for the evening.
- We were encouraged to dress in 4-H colors, for our next meeting and to bring a 4-h project that we would like to “show and tell”, so that others could receive helpful tips and learn from our 4-H experience. A sign-up sheet for this meeting was passed around the room.
- Reminder was given to collect and bring in aluminum cans for Habitat for Humanity for our March 31st Community Service Project.
- We were also reminded that our Geranium sales are due at the March 31st meeting and Hacienda gift card money is due at the May 5th Mother-Daughter banquet.
- We were informed that we would be nominating and voting for our 2009 Fair Queen Representative at the March 31st meeting.
- And that 2009 4-H Handbooks were available for those who have already received their 4-H manuals and 4-H Ensembles were available for newly enrolled 4-H’ers.
Our program for the evening, entitled, “That Animal You,” was presented and facilitated by our guest speaker, 4-H Extension Educator, Pam Brock.
- We analyzed our personality types and were then placed in various groups, labeled, raccoon, dog, owl and rooster. Our group activity provided worksheets that opened up creative ways we could use to appreciate, and be compatible with, diverse personalities.
Recreation was led by our Recreation Leaders, Jackie and Hannah Kemper. They led us in a fun and exciting game of "Upset the Fruit Basket!”
Finally, refreshments were provided by Katherine C. & Leah R. who brought drinks. Sarah B., Joanna H., Leah T., and Julia T. brought snacks. And our Adult Helper was Mrs. Kemper.
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