Submitted by secretary, Lacey Adams.
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by President Brooke Carlson.
Pledges were led by Bella Kendrot and Elizabeth Martin.
Roll call was taken by secretary, Lacey Adams with the question, “What is your favorite holiday?”
Cael Claude moved to accept the minutes of the October club meeting as published on the club website. Seconded and APPROVED.
The treasurer’s report was given by Nate Rogers: savings = $2,183.69, checking = $1,988.87.
The reporter’s report by Walker Cameron: reports were submitted to The Coloradoan and Reporter-Herald, and our club website and Facebook.
There were three November birthdays celebrated by Sunshine person Cael Claude.
The Cloverbud report was presented by Lacey Adams. The Cloverbuds learned about why the leaves change color and made leaf buddies, then had snack.
Leader’s Report:
Leader Refresher Training – There will be two leader training workshops offered in lieu of the online training. They will be held on December 5 and December 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the McKee Building. If leaders do not attend, they need to complete the online training before enrolling for 2019.
Activity Leaders – To get the activity leaders more involved, Cindy would like each leader to take one month and prepare some type of activity for the club. A SignUpGenius will be made to sign up for the month of your activity.
Enrollment – New member packets and sign-up pages for the year are available.
Members Keira Cornett and Hailey McNear requested that fellow club members consider attending a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, November 17 from 7:30–9:30 a.m. at the Applebees in Loveland to support their Girl Scout troop.
Old Business:
Achievement Night – A brief recap of the county Achievement Night was given. Our club won many awards and was prominent in the slideshow.
Turning Pens Community Service – Recap on the turning pens for the troops at Woodcraft. Cael Claude moved to spend $153 for the 100 pen kits for the project. The funds had already been spent as approved by the club officers since a meeting was not held in a timely manner. The motion made to keep the club informed. Seconded and APPROVED.
New Business:
National 4-H Congress – Hailey McCrimmon qualified to attend because of her Overall Grand Champion award on her Gardening project at the State Fair. Walter Buckardt moved for the club to give her $150 for her trip to help with the expenses. Seconded and APPROVED.
Foster and Adoptive Families of Larimer County – Bella Kendrot moved to wrap Christmas presents for the Foster and Adoptive Families of Larimer County at our December Club meeting as a community service project. Seconded and APPROVED.
Club Elections – Each of the club’s officers described the club of their roles in preparation for the officer elections to be held in December.
Club Achievement Night – End of the year awards and completion certificates were presented to club members, along with the club achievement program of all of the club members’ accomplishments.
Demonstrations:
- Andrea Newby about the stages of a goat’s gestational development.
- Delaney Newby about what to look for when buying a rabbit.
- Haley Erickson about her Captain America shield she made for Woodworking for the county fair.
- Janaya Erickson about a bucket seat that she made for Home Environment for the county fair.
- Brooke Carlson presented her speech about proper vaccinating for livestock in preparation for her FFA competition.
- Lizzy Fetzer talked about her Portuguese Water Dog and about the breed.
Cael Claude moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Seconded and APPROVED.