Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.
The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. on January 10, 2022 by Vice President Nate Rogers at the McKee Building at The Ranch.
The pledges were led by Liam Babcock, Judah Smith, Bodhi Jessen, Carter Lambert, and Terran Cook.
Roll call was taken by club leader Cindy Buckardt because Eden Copeland was absent. This month’s question was “What projects are you taking?”
Walker Cameron moved to approve the secretary’s report from December as posted on the club website. The motion was seconded and APPROVED.
Treasurer Trinity Dunham was absent so former treasurer Clara Coats presented the treasurer report. In the checking account we have $350.51, in the savings account we have $5,586.24 and the CD has $2,063.87.
Morgan Copeland was absent and we did not have a reporter’s report.
Cindy led the sunshine report in Kinzie Copeland and Victoria Freeland’s absence. There was one member present with a January birthday.
Carter Lambert, junior leader, presented the Cloverbud report. In December they played BINGO and made Santas.
The remainder of the ribbons, certificates, and pins from 2021 were awarded.
Leader’s Report:
Foods Project – Leader Amy Gebhardt is holding the meeting on the first Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.. Bring food for the potluck at the next meeting.
Leadership Development Conference – The leadership conference will be from January 29–31.
Gingerbread Decorating Contest – We have not seen results from the contest yet.
Enrollment – Enroll soon so you can get started on activities.
Hunter Education – Start the online course and then the conclusion course will be March 26–27.
Shooting Sports Orientations – The annual safety meeting on Zoom is required for all members. The in-person orientation is for new members and any members adding disciplines.
Sportfishing – An ice fishing trip is planned for Saturday, February 19 at Dowdy Lake in Red Feather. The event is full.
Photography – The first meeting is in March, so look for emails. There is a winter scavenger hunt on hch4h.org. Send your photos to Jenelle Kemper.
Beekeeping – The next meeting will be on January 25 at 6:00 p.m. at The Ranch.
There was no parliamentary procedure report. Cindy explained the book and the point of learning about parliamentary procedure.
Old Business:
4-H Carnival – Walker Cameron and Bailey Schilling explained what the 4-H Foundation does in the county. The money raised at this 63rd carnival goes to the Foundation to fund 4-H programs. The goal is to raise $50,000 this year. Tickets were distributed. Members must sell 25 or more to be in good standing for future scholarships and funding. The tickets are $1 each. The club that sells the most on average receives $100.
4-H Carnival Auction – Our club will have three baskets to auction at the 4-H Carnival in March. Members should bring items to fit one of the themes: Hunting/Outdoor Skills, Colorado/Sports, and Sweets. Please bring items to the next meeting. The club gets 50% of the money and the Foundation gets 50%.
New Business:
Carnival Booths – We voted to choose the club’s carnival booths. The four booths we are doing are rubberband guns, toilet paper toss, iron man, and lollipop pull.
Carnival Food – There will be no concessions this year so bring your own lunch. Some clubs will have booths selling carnival food as well.
Carnival Volunteers – The SignUpGenius is on the Signups page on hch4h.org for members to choose a timeslot to work. We also need a few parent volunteers to spend the day coordinating booths, workers, and prizes.
Demonstrations:
- Liam Babcock: Civil War Firearms.
Clara Coats made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. Nate Rogers adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.