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.
