Submitted by secretary, Lacey Adams.
The meeting of the High Country Handiworkers was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by President Brooke Carlson.
The pledges were led by Walker Cameron, River Matthews, and Amanda Martin.
Roll call was taken by secretary Lacey Adams by asking the question, “What is one project you are taking or thinking about taking this year?” Cael Claude moved to approve the minutes as posted on the club website. Seconded and APPROVED.
In the absence of treasurer Nate Rogers, the report was given by Bree Caffey: checking = $3,192.36 and savings = $2,324.
The reporter’s report was given by Walker Cameron. November’s meeting report was submitted to the Coloradoan and Reporter-Herald as well as our club’s social media and the club website.
Cael Claude gave the sunshine report. We had four December birthdays.
Cindy Buckardt gave the Cloverbud report. The Cloverbuds made placemats with recycled Christmas cards, played Christmas bingo, and decorated gingerbread cookies.
Leader’s Report:
Parliamentary Procedure – Rob Ryan will be serving as club parliamentarian. He gave a brief introduction about parliamentary procedure and why it’s important.
Foods Project – Trista Claude gave a report on the Foods project group and announced that the next meeting will be on Monday, January 7. Members should bring their favorite dishes. Trista is also working on setting up a tour of the Black Garlic shop.
Shooting Sports – Reminder that all those participating in shooting sports need to fill out a shooting sports waiver to turn in with their enrollment.
New Business:
4-H Carnival – The annual carnival is March 2, 2019. Discussion about booths will be held at the January club meeting. A discussion was held to determine the themes for our auction baskets this year. Themes were nominated. A motion was made to do only two baskets. Seconded and FAILED. The club decided to collect items for three baskets. The basket themes are: Colorado Sports, Dog Care, and Camping.
Officer Elections – Elections were held with the following officers being elected: President Brooke Carlson, Vice President Breelyn Caffey, Secretary Grace Gray, Treasurer Lizzy Fetzer, Sunshine Cael Claude and Eden Copeland, Historian Kathryn Cox, Reporter Walker Cameron.
Demonstrations:
- Cael Claude about the solar hat he designed and made for his Outdoor Skills project.
Cael Claude moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Seconded and APPROVED.
The club completed a community service project, wrapping Christmas presents for the Foster and Adoptive Families of Larimer County.
Cookies were shared by club families.