Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.
The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. on November 14, 2022 by President Josh Ryan at the McKee Building at The Ranch.
The pledges were led by Mason McNear, Nolan and Ethan Osusky, Liam Babcock, Willow Cameron, Avery and Lacey Kemper, Gideon and Genesis Rivera, Paisley Dennis, and Charlie Gilmore.
New roll call procedure: Please take your nametag from the alphabetized file box at the start of the meeting, when you grab your agenda and Parli Pro book. Then at the end of the meeting, drop the name tags in the buckets at the exits of the room. This will be more effective for roll calls, saving time going through the entire list of members.
Hailey McNear moved to approve the minutes from October as posted on the club website. The motion was seconded and APPROVED.
Treasurer Trinity Dunham presented the treasurer report. In the checking account we have $1,074.16, in the savings account we have $5,590.33, and the CD has $2,064.64.
The club meeting report was submitted to the local papers by the club reporter, Morgan Copeland.
Avery Kemper, Kinzie Copeland, and Victoria Freeland led the sunshine report for the November birthdays. Happy birthday to Cindy and other members and leaders!
The Cloverbuds have not met this year. Their next meeting will be November 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the McKee Building.
Leader’s Report:
Clover Connection – The Clover Connection is the monthly newsletter. Once families have enrolled they are added to the email list. The newsletter includes important dates, workshop info, and general info.
Calendar – Make note of dates from the calendar so you can plan around your project’s important events.
Club Website (hch4h.org) – Our club website is a great place to find information and the calendar.
Junior Leadership Club – Gideon Rivera and Karley Rivera spoke about the Junior Leadership Club. It is open to 13-year-olds and older. Members learn about leadership, parliamentary procedure, and community service. Also, the club offers project scholarships to any members who need funds for their projects. If you are in the Junior Leadership Club for 2+ years and work at the dairy bar, you could get scholarships for college.
Visual Arts – Karley Rivera will be hosting meetings on the second Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. before the club meetings starting in January.
Beekeeping – Jenelle Kemper is the leader and has a flyer available for anyone interested in learning more about the project.
Photography – Jenelle Kemper also has a flyer available about the photography project.
Gingerbread House Contest – The extension office is holding a contest and the winner will receive two 4-H dues paid for 2023. Jenelle Kemper has more information available.
Foods – Project meetings will be held at the McKee Building on the first Monday of each month beginning in December. The leader is Amy Gebhardt.
There was no Parli Pro report, but grab the books at the front table at future meetings.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Enrollment – Enrollment is open and closes on February 1, 2023 for returning members and on March 1, 2023 for new members. More information about enrolling is on the club website.
SCHEELS Community Giving – Nominate Larimer County 4-H Youth Foundation to receive a $5,000 donation. The link to fill out the form is available on our club’s Facebook and website. One nomination per person.
Elections – At the December meeting, we will hold officer elections. Officers are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Historian, and Sunshine. Each officer spoke about their role and responsibilities. If you are interested in any of these roles, come to the next meeting with a speech for elections.
December Community Service – In the past we have wrapped presents for the Foster and Adoptive Families of Larimer County’s Christmas party. Walker Cameron moved to do this service project again. Seconded and APPROVED.
4-H Carnival – The 4-H Carnival will be on March 4, 2023. Each member is required to sell 25 tickets.
4-H Carnival Baskets – Charlie Gilmore moved for our club to make 4 baskets for the carnival. Seconded and APPROVED. Then by voting by raising hands, we decided on a Hunting/Camping/Fishing basket, a Sports basket, a USA basket, and a Nerf basket. Bring items for the baskets to upcoming meetings.
Exchange Club Basket – Nate Rogers moved to NOT donate a basket to Exchange Club. Seconded and APPROVED.
Club Achievement Night – Cindy distributed completion certificates and pins to members and leaders for the 2022 year. She also awarded special awards from the county achievement night. Congratulations to everyone!
Demonstrations:
- Eden Copeland: creating her home decor project,
- Morgan Copeland: equipment needed for sewing,
- Kinzie Copeland: last year’s party planning project.
Walker Cameron moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. Josh Ryan adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.