4-H NEWS
Olin 4-H Club
The Olin 4H Club held its monthly meeting March 3, 2019. The club had to cancel our trip to Ski Snowstar because of the weather. Discussion was held on what to do in place of it with members to bring ideas to our next meeting.
During our meeting reports were read, and committee group meetings took place with updates given from each group. We will be hosting a taco/potato bar on May 11th for our fundraiser with serving from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. It was voted on to help out at the Olin Fireman’s breakfast on April 14 as well as to host a bake sale. At our April meeting we will be collecting food and household items to donate to Ronald McDonald Family Room at St. Luke’s Hospital as part of our community service project.
Recognition was given to the members that played 4H basketball on March 2 as they won the Senior division. Reminders were given on the Shoe Box Tote, March 10; 4H clothing event, March 31; and 4H communication event, April 6. Presentations were given by Drew Uthoff on Abraham Lincoln and Rheagyn Uthoff on Seven Ways to Help Insomnia.
Our next meeting will be April 7 at 5 p.m. at the Olin Legion.
– Nick Lehrman, Reporter
Scotch Grove Challengers
The meeting of the Scotch Grove challengers was held Dec. 2, 2018 at the Monticello Renaissance Center in Monticello at 6 p.m.
President Kristen Roher called the meeting to order. Members answered the roll call topic: “What is an Important Thing You Learned (or would like to learn) in 4-H This Year?” The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Katie Roher. Tate Jesenovec gave the secretary’s report, Davin Wickman made the motion to approve the Secretary’s report and Royce Kiburz seconded. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report was provided by Kacie Rickels, Royce Kiburz made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, Cooper Wickman seconded. Motion carried.
Members were reminded to re-enroll in 4-H by Dec. 30.
Members were reminded to cash their Fair Premium checks ASAP.
New Business: Holiday party update and signup – Kim McQuillen/activity coordinators. The club received a thank-you from Jones County Volunteer Center Advisory Council for the 9/11 Day of Remembrance hygiene supply drive donation. Beef Weigh-In is Dec. 22 at Kirkwood and Dec. 29 in Cascade, see your emails or 4-H online for more details.
The club discussed the changes with the 4-H treasurer position and process. Davin Wickman made a motion to transfer the club checking account to the Extension Office as recommended by State Auditor, and Tate Jesenovec seconded. Motion carried.
Kristen Roher did a presentation on volleyball equipment. Lilly Stoll and Paige Rickels did a presentation on breeds of horses. Katie Roher did a presentation on how to throw a curveball and Will Wolken did a presentation on how to clean a saxophone.
Davin Wickman made the motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Royce Kiburz. Pledge to the 4-H Flag was led by Tom Dirks.
– Joseph Schrader, reporter