Submitted by Secretary Grace Gray.

The meeting of the High Country Handiworkers was called to order at 7:07 p.m. on December 9, 2019 by President Brooke Carlson in the exhibit hall at the McKee Building.

The pledges were led by Ethan and Nolan Osusky.

Roll call was taken by Secretary Grace Gray, and the question asked was, “What is your favorite Christmas tradition?” 

Josh Ryan moved to approve the minutes as posted on the club website. Seconded and APPROVED. 

The treasurer’s report was given by Cindy: checking = $492.18, savings = $3,956.30.

The reporter’s report was given by Cindy.

The sunshine report was led by Eden Copeland and we had three December birthdays. Cards were passed around for members to sign for Megan Blaser, Brittani Kirkland, and Pam Heeney.

Leader Lacey Adams and Kinzie Copeland gave the Cloverbud report. They made turkeys and played Thanksgiving bingo. 

Rob Ryan presented parliamentary procedure highlights on how elections are handled and the importance of running for an officer to take advantage of the leadership opportunities.  Each office and the responsibilities were described.

Leader’s Report: 

Cake Decorating Manuals – New project manuals are available for all Cake Decorating units and items have been added to units.

Shooting Sports Orientation – Returning members on January 23 and new members or those shooting a new discipline on January 25. The orientations will now be for all disciplines at one time.

Outdoor Skills and Western Heritage – Leader Jackie Easthouse informed members that the first meeting for Outdoor Skills is February 13 in the McKee building. A schedule for Western Heritage meeting is also available.

Old Business: 

McKee Building Painting – Devon and Hayley McNear were the only 4-H youth to participate in the project.

Enrollment – Enrollment is due for all returning members on February 3. The sooner enrollment is complete, the better.

New Business: 

Officer Elections – Elections were held with the following officers being elected: President Josh Ryan, Vice President Nate Rogers, Secretary Andrea Newby, Treasurer Clara Coats, Sunshine Kathryn Cox and Wyatt Grundy, Historian Morgan Copeland, Reporter CharLee Davis. 

Carnival Baskets –  Members nominated themes for this year’s Carnival baskets. The club decided on 1) Outdoor/Fishing/Hunting and 2) Dogs.

Demonstrations:

• Brooke Carlson, Passports to Foreign Cookery project from last year.
  She talked about being awarded the Grand Champion at the state fair and receiving a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA.  She went right after Thanksgiving and found it to be a great trip. There were 18 delegates from Colorado, three from Larimer County.
• Walter Buckardt, The difference between largemouth and smallmouth bass. 

Morgan Copeland moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Seconded and APPROVED.

The club then wrapped Christmas gifts for the Foster and Adoptive Families of Larimer County and enjoyed a variety of cookies brought by club members to share.