Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.
The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. on June 12, 2023 by President Josh Ryan at the McKee Building at The Ranch.
The pledges were led by Cameron Keehn, Abigail Jones, Chloe Jones, Hannah Jones, Grace Jones, Jethro Jones, Madelyn Leppert, Kailen Kettle-Luther, Devon McNear, Victoria Freeland, Diego Pena, and Basil Price.
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.
Hannah Jones moved to approve the minutes from May as submitted by Eden Copeland and posted on the club website. The motion was seconded and APPROVED.
In the absence of treasurer Gideon Rivera, club leader Cindy Buckardt presented the treasurer’s report. In the checking account, we have $1,296.72, in the savings account we have $5,591.72 and the CD has $2,102.64.
Avery Kemper gave the reporter’s report. The meeting report was submitted to the local papers and posted to our club website and social media.
Willow Cameron led the sunshine report for the June birthdays. Cindy read thank you cards that we had received. Sympathy cards were passed around and signed for Jim and Jackie Easthouse. Sympathy cards for Kate Ulam and get-well cards for David McConnell were also signed.
The Cloverbuds met at the park at the Berthoud Rec Center and built birdhouses out of toilet paper rolls and bird seed.
Leader’s Report:
Clover Connection – Be sure to read the Clover Connection newsletter to learn about upcoming workshops, events, and news for your projects.
Calendar – Look at the calendar on the website so you won’t miss any important dates.
Project Workshops – Please attend the workshops specific to your project. There will be important information presented at these workshops.
Construction at The Ranch – The new Arena Circle is open, and the traffic pattern changes are permanent.
Dress Code – Remember to follow the dress code for all 4-H events.
Club Shirts – Our order of club t-shirts and hoodies arrived and were sorted by volunteers Hanna Copeland and Suzanne Leypoldt.
Fair Entry – Fairy Entry is open. Members log in using the same info as their 4HOnline family account. This year, entries for projects that offer an interview should ask if members want to schedule an interview when entering each project. The fair entry deadline is July 7.
e-Record Requirements – Both a demonstration and community service are required in the e-Record and to complete the project year.
Visual Arts – There was no meeting for June. The next meeting is Monday, July 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Beekeeping – There will be a hive inspection on Wednesday, June 14. There will also be a workshop on June 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Photography – There is no meeting in June.
Scrapbooking – There is a meeting on Friday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m. at leader Barb Hummel’s home.
Foods – The meeting for July will be on Monday, July 3 at 6:00 p.m. We’ll celebrate with foods that are red, white, and blue.
Clothing – There are no further workshops scheduled. If you need help with your project, reach out to Hanna Copeland.
Fashion Revue – A workshop will be on Monday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m. The Fashion Revue is on July 26 from 7:00 p.m.
Junior Leadership Club – Karley and Gideon Rivera were not present at the meeting. No report was given.
Dog – There will be a dog fun match on June 25. Bring your dog.
The parli pro report by Rob Ryan covered why we have an agenda and how it helps our meetings run smoothly.
Old Business:
Community Service at Courtyard Assisted Living – Sarah Rodden spoke about the community and options for upcoming service projects.
Fair Parade Committee – The committee is made up of Hanna Copeland, Karley Fitzgerald-Rivera, Felicia Snyder, and Lorinda DeLeau. The theme is “Through the Decades.” We will construct the float on July 28, and the parade is on July 29. Make sure you sign the liability waiver so you can participate in the parade.
Demonstration Nights – Every member is required to present a demonstration. There were five demonstrations presented at the Demonstration Nights on June 2. There is n Night scheduled for June 30 at 5:30 p.m.
New Business:
Lon Hagler Community Service – This community service did not happen due to rain. We will schedule a date after fair, so watch for more information.
July 4 Community Service – There is an opportunity on July 4, parking for the Fourth of July at Lake Loveland. We took a hand vote to gauge interest. The club is interested, and a signup will be posted soon.
Foster and Adoptive Families Community Service – From June 28–July 4, there will be community service for Foster and Adoptive Families. Watch for the SignUpGenius to come.
Contests – For upcoming contests, you do not have to be enrolled in the project to compete. For the Fashion Revue, members must be enrolled in a project and make something they can wear. Cloverbuds are invited to participate in the Fashion Revue as well.
Mandatory Meeting for Livestock Sale – There are two opportunities to attend the mandatory meeting for members participating in the livestock sale. The dates are June 25 and July 9 at 4:00 p.m.
Discounted Rodeo Tickets and Carnival Wristbands – Tickets for 4-H Night at the rodeo are $14. Our club sits together and we wear our club shirts. There are also discounts on the other nights of the rodeo and carnival wristbands for unlimited rides on one day or the entire fair.
Demonstrations:
- Cameron Keehn: wildflowers and bee habitats,
- Kailen Kettle-Luther: making resin bookmarks
- Abigail Jones: what chickens should eat,
- Grace Jones: chicken eggs and the reproductive system,
- Hannah Jones: steps to raising chickens,
- Chloe Jones: reasons to keep chickens,
- Jethro Jones: differences between model rockets and real rockets,
- Isaac DeLorme, Jack Moore, and Rosalee Moore: firearm safety,
- Madelyn Leppert: equipment for cake decorating, unit 2.
Tigran Sargsyan moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. The meeting was adjourned by Josh Ryan at 8:38 p.m.
Demonstration Night / June 2
- Rowan Hummel: How to tell if an egg is good or bad by submerging it in water,
- Aspen Hummel: Scrapbooking – Making a single page,
- Elizabeth Shrout: Why and how to serge fabric,
- Annalisa Shrout: Working obedience with your dog,
- Glorianna Shrout: How to load an inline muzzleloader.
Demonstration Night / June 30
- Zoe Smith: How to make an arrow,
- Caia Smith: Model rockets,
- Ava Hoglin: Raising rabbits,
- Caden Powell: Parts of a lawnmower engine,
- Austyn Fritzler: How to groom a goat,
- Abby McNear: Targets used in Muzzleloading and how to score them,
- Ava Carlson: Decorating using a pastry bag and tips,
- Carter Lambert: How to clean a .22 rifle,
- Nikolas Snyder: What is needed for leatherwork,
- Cassandra Snyder: How to take measurements to size an outfit,
- Lillian Stewart: How to make cinnamon bread,
- Reagan Stewart: 4 stages of plant growth in the garden,
- William Hayward: Tools used when working on a small engine,
- Colton Shilling: Rocket stove made in metalworking,
- Cooper Dunworth: Differences between the setup for an archery bow for hunting and target,
- Sofia Dunworth: Traits of the Rhodesian Ridgeback dog breed.