Jesse James 4-H Club February Minutes
The February meeting of the Jesse James 4-H Club was held on February 13 at the Zion Lutheran Church. President Allison Ebbing called the meeting to order and Drew Ellefson led the flag pledges. There were 10 members present.
Secretary Blair Ellefson took roll to the question, “What project area do you plan to show in?” and read the January minutes. A motion was made by Anna Ebbing to approve the minutes, seconded by Lane Ellefson.
The Treasurer’s Report was given. The balance was $791.24. New officers need to go to bank and give information to update the account.
Committee Reports and Correspondence:
-Lots of info in the County newsletter.
Unfinished/Old Business:
-The Bly family brought the donated puzzles and books to the daycare as reported by Angela Bly.
-4-H fruit sales are underway. Bring your orders and money to Melissa Ebbing by February 25 to be totaled. Fruit delivery is March 26.
New Business:
-Members will bring items to donate to the Food Pantry to the next meeting. The Van Holland family will check into Pantry needs and if we can help stock shelves for next month community service.
-Project ideas were discussed. Still looking into Dakota Stained Glass. This will be decided upon until next month.
-Blair Ellefson reported on the Hippology Workshop that was held in Madison. They learned about tack identification, breed and care of horses and anatomy.
-Wyatt Potter hosted the meeting and gave an informational presentation about venomous snakes.
-The 4-H members worked together before the meeting to make Valentines Cards for local Veterans. They will be handed out by the Legion Auxillary.
-After the meeting, the 4-H members practiced Consumer Judging.
-All members brought items for School Employee Care Packages. Together we assembled 80 gift bags. Jill Ellefson will bring them to school on the following day.
Jr. Leader’s Report: No report
Leader’s Meeting Announcements:
-Upcoming dates were listed about future events beginning in June.
The next meeting will be on March 13, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church at 1pm. Cooper Danforth will be the host for this meeting.
Ty Van Holland motioned to adjourn the meeting and Anna Ebbing seconded it.
-Respectfully submitted by Blair Ellefson, Secretary.
Jesse James 4-H Club January Minutes
The January meeting of the Jesse James 4-H Club was held on January 23rd at the Bly Family Farm. President Allison Ebbing called the meeting to order and Jenna Van Holland led the flag pledges. There were 10 members present.
Secretary Blair Ellefson took roll to the question, “What is your favorite movie?” and read the November minutes. A motion was made by Anna Ebbing to approve the minutes, seconded by Logan Bly.
The Treasurer’s Report was given. Receipts were turned in for the Angel Tree project and the Air Madness Christmas activity. The balance was $791.24.
Committee Reports and Correspondence:
-Leader, Melissa Ebbing shared a Thank you card that was received from the Garretson Park Committee.
Unfinished/Old Business:
-Reminder to complete re-enrollment online to officially rejoin 4H.
-The Christmas Lights were taken down from the park and members could take their contributions home.
New Business:
-Members brought picture books and puzzles to donate to the local daycare. Logan Bly offered to deliver the boxes of fun.
-Fruit Sales have begun and will continue until March 1st. Fruit pickup will be March 26. Copies of the form were distributed by Leader Jill Ellefson. Club goal is that each family sells $275 worth.
-Future activity and meeting ideas were discussed. Visiting Glean for Good, creating a project at Dakota Stained Glass and putting together appreciation packages for School employees were discussed. Cooper Danforth volunteered to look into Dakota Stained Glass for next meeting. Glean for Good is an option for warmer weather. Ty motioned to make appreciation packages for the school employees at the next meeting. Seconded by Lane Ellefson. Each family volunteered to bring items for next meeting. We will make 80 gift bags.
Jr. Leader’s Report: No report
Leader’s Meeting
Announcements:
-Moody County Achievement Days dates have been moved to July 18-23, 2022.
-Share the Warmth-57 hats and gloves were collected by Moody County.
-The Golden Pheasants 4-H club of Flandreau has disbanded.
-Banners will be awarded for Grand Champion animal and horse classes.
-YQCA Training will take place on June 6 at the Moody County extension office 9-10 am
The next meeting will be on February 13, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church at 1pm. Wyatt Potter will be the host for this meeting. We will assemble the school care packages and practice judging.
Wyatt Potter motioned to adjourn the meeting and Ty Van Holland seconded it.
-Respectfully submitted by Blair Ellefson, Secretary.
