The November meeting of the Jesse James 4-H Club was held on November 9th at Split Rock Park. Jenna VanHolland called the meeting to order and Ty VanHolland led the flag pledges.
Secretary Allison Ebbing took roll call by response to “what are you thankful for”, and read the October minutes. A motion was made by Ty VanHolland and seconded by Lane Ellefson to approve the October minutes.
Treasurer Lane Ellefson read the treasurer’s report; there were no outstanding bills presented.
Committee Reports and Old Business:
Members completed the “Light the Park” Community Service project before the meeting by decorating a campsite. The fundraiser will benefit the new picnic shelter planned at Split Rock Park.
Members were reminded that the 2019-2020 online 4-H re-enrollment has opened and members can re-enroll at any time.
The County Recognition Event is November 17 at 2pm at the Flandreau Community Center. The Ebbing and VanHolland families will each bring a pan of bars.
Members made Veteran’s Day cards that were gathered at the meeting and will be delivered to the Legion on Monday.
YQCA Training at Moody County Extension Office will be held December 30 at 10 am. Members can register online.
New Business:
The Club will be adopting a family for the Angel Tree project. A motion was made by Lane Ellefson and seconded by Allison Ebbing to have the club pay for the Angel Tree gifts. It was also decided that we would like to get together as a club and purchase gifts for the family. This will be done before our Christmas Party activity.
Discussion was held regarding what to do for our Club Christmas Party. It was decided to go to AirMadness on Sunday, December 8. Host will be the Ebbing’s.
Junior Leaders Report: Allison and Jenna reported on doing an escape room activity. They also discussed community service activities. It has been decided that the junior leaders meetings will be held every month on the 3rd Sunday. The next meeting will be held Sunday, November 24th at the Moody County extension office.
The next club meeting will be hosted by Ellefson’s at Bly’s house on January 12th at 2pm to make bat houses.
Blair Ellefson motioned to adjourn the meeting and Cooper Danforth seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Secretary Allison Ebbing
