Jesse James 4-H Club October Minutes
The October meeting of the Jesse James 4-H Club was held on October 18th at Zion Lutheran Church in Garretson. President Jenna VanHolland called the meeting to order and Anna Ebbing led the flag pledges. Jenna welcomed visitors to the meeting - there were 8 members and 6 visitors present.
Secretary Allison Ebbing took roll call by responding to “What you wish your first name could be?” and read the September meeting minutes. A motion was made by James Nussbaum and seconded by Evan Bly to approve the minutes.
The treasurer’s report was given by Jenna and outstanding bills were presented for payment.
Committee Reports and Correspondence:
-Evan, with the help of Lisa Danforth, reported on National 4-H Week sharing how Evan visited with the 3rd-5th grade classes, presented the powerpoint and answered student questions about 4-H. Many of the club members wore their 4-H shirts during the week to promote 4-H.
-James reported on the Proclamation of National 4-H Week signed by Garretson’s Mayor during National 4-H Week and handed out copies for members to include in their record books.
Old/Unfinished Business:
-Leader Paula Nussbaum reported that 5 members handed in record books and all received purples
-Angela VanHolland gave a brief update on the park bench project with the other local 4-H Clubs; the topic was tabled until further information about the availability of the park benches could be determined.
-Ty VanHolland reported on the Light the Park project and a motion was made by James and seconded by Cooper to move forward with purchasing a campsite to decorate for this year’s event.
-Due to many reasons, it was decided by club members to not participate in any of the local Halloween haunted houses this year.
New Business:
-Visitors and potential new members were introduced and will meet with Paula after the meeting for more information.
-Election of officers for the 2020-2021 year was next and the following were elected: Vice President-Allison Ebbing, Secretary-Ty VanHolland, and Treasurer-James Nussbaum. Evan Bly moved from Vice President to President.
-New club goals were discussed and will be 1) the club will have a project meeting, 2) each family will sell $250 of product for county fruit sales, and 3) the club will complete a monthly service project.
-With Meals on Wheels being back in Garretson, the club discussed making cards or writing letters to meal recipients as an upcoming service project option. The VanHolland family will get more information and report at the next meeting.
Jr. Leaders Report:
-Evan reported on the upcoming Jr. Leader’s meeting which is to be held on October 25th at 1:30pm at the Corn Maze in Harrisburg or at the Extension Office in case of poor weather conditions.
Leaders Meeting Announcements:
-The 2021 Moody County Fair is scheduled for July 26th-31st.
-Online registration will start after November 2nd due to an update to 4-H Online.
The next club meeting will be November 8th at 1pm with the VanHolland family hosting. After the meeting, members will decorate the Light the Park campsite and members are to bring Christmas decorations to display.
Jenna VanHolland motioned to adjourn the meeting and Logan Bly seconded the motion.
Jenna gave a brief demonstration on how to make a decorative pumpkin craft.
Respectfully submitted by Secretary Ty VanHolland
Jesse James 4-H Club November Minutes
The November meeting of the Jesse James 4-H Club was held on November 8th at Zion Lutheran Church in Garretson. President Evan Bly called the meeting to order and Cooper Danforth led the flag pledges. There were 8 members present.
Secretary Ty VanHolland took roll call by responding to “What’s you favorite Halloween candy?” and read the October meeting minutes. A motion was made by Cooper and seconded by Jenna VanHolland to approve the minutes.
The treasurer’s report was given by James Nussbaum. There were no outstanding bills.
Committee Reports and Correspondence:
- Angela VanHolland reported that the Grow Garretson park benches had all been purchased so the local 4-H clubs would not be able to purchase one as hoped; however, the club may consider other opportunities in the future.
Old/Unfinished Business:
- Members signed Thanksgiving cards that will be given to the the local Meals-on-Wheels recipients the week of Thanksgiving.
- The club will decorate a campsite at Split Rock Park today for the Light the Park event that will start November 26th through Jan 3rd.
- A picture was taken of the 2020-21 officers.
New Business:
- Club members discussed whether or not to pay club dues this year, and James made a motion and Evan seconded it to for-go dues for the 2020-21 year.
- Instead, member will donate a pair of mittens and a stocking hat to the “Share the Warmth” project in Moody County. The mittens and hats need to be collected by Dec. 4th and James and Evan will deliver them to the Extension Office by Dec. 9th.
- Members were reminded that the new 4-H Online website was open and that each member needed to re-enroll for the new 4-H year.
- Angela Bly reported on the local Angel Tree gift donation. Allison made a motion and Ty seconded it to sponsor a local family of 3-4 this year. The Bly family will get further information about the family so that the club can make plans for purchasing gifts or gift cards.
- James plans to write and deliver a letter of thanks on behalf of the 4-H club for Veteran’s Day.
- Allison Ebbing made a motion and Ty seconded it to purchase puzzles, coloring books and play dough for Palisades Nursing Home Residents to help replenish their supply room. The Danforth family volunteered to get these items and deliver them to the Treasure Chest drop box.
Jr. Leaders Report:
- Evan and James reported on the last Jr. Leader’s meeting where the kids discussed the group’s projects for the coming year. The next meeting is November 22nd at 4pm at the Extension Office in Flandreau.
Leaders Meeting Announcements:
- The 2021 Moody County Fair is scheduled for July 26th-31st.
- Livestock exhibitors were reminded to register online for the YQCA training either in Lake County on November 25th or in Moody County on February 12th.
The next club meeting will in January 2021 with a date and time to be determined. The Ebbing family will host. After the meeting, members decorated the Light the Park campsite.
Jenna VanHolland motioned to adjourn the meeting and Anna Ebbing seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Secretary Ty VanHolland
