Meetings

Submitted by Secretary Grace Gray.

The meeting of High County Handiworkers was called to order at 7:16 p.m. on July 8, 2019 by President Brooke Carlson. 

The pledges were led by Morgan Copeland, Joshua Ryan, Clara Coats, Anna VanderWahl, and Wyatt Grundy. 

Roll call was taken by Secretary Grace Gray, and the question asked was, “How many of your projects are done?” 

Ava Lewis moved to approve the minutes as posted on the club’s website. Seconded and APPROVED. 

The treasurer’s report was given by Lizzy Fetzer: checking = $1,722.93, savings = $2,158.93. 

The reporter’s report was given by Walker Cameron. June’s meeting report was submitted to the Coloradoan and Reporter-Herald, as well as social media and the club’s website. 

The sunshine report was led by Eden Copeland. We have four July birthdays and there will be five August birthdays.  

Lacey Adams gave the Cloverbud report. The group made scrapbook pages with their favorite picture for their entries for fair. 

Leader’s Report: 

Entry forms are due July 15, and can be turned in today to Cindy.

We have a new State Shooting Sport Shirt design. Cindy is looking for feedback from club members.

Old Business: 

Demonstration Night – 11 club members participated on demonstration night and all did very well. Pizza was furnished by the club.

Parade Float – Assembling the float for the parade and getting record books signed will be on July 26 at 6:00 p.m. 

New Business: 

Truck Raffle Ticket Sales – A SignUpGenius is on the club website to sell truck raffle tickets at the fair. This is our club’s main fundraiser and we need all member families including parents to help.

Club Picnic – Our club picnic will be September 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Fairgrounds Park. Livestock record books can be signed as well. 

Demonstrations:  

• Samantha McCrimmon, Tools used for drawing.
• Justin Grundy, Aiming a bow without sights.
• Abbigail Vontsolos, What you need to fit a lamb.
• Ava and Elsie Lewis, Felting. 
• Victoria Freeland, Steps for glazing ceramics.
• Wyatt Grundy, Tools to make a cornhole board.

Lizzy Fetzer moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Seconded and APPROVED.

Submitted by Secretary Grace Gray.

The meeting of the High Country Handiworkers was called to order at 7:05 p.m. on June 10, 2019 by President Brooke Carlson.

The pledges were led by Morgan Copeland and Bella Kendrot.

Roll call was taken by Secretary Grace Gray and the question asked was, “What project are you most excited about for fair?”

Lizzy Fetzer moved to approve the minutes as posted on the club’s website. Seconded and APPROVED.

The treasurer’s report was given by Lizzy Fetzer: checking = $5,943.42, savings = $3,955.51.

The reporter’s report was given by Walker Cameron. May’s meeting report was submitted to the Coloradoan and Reporter-Herald as well as social media and the club’s website.

The sunshine report was presented by Eden Copeland. We had two June birthdays. It was also announced that JD Becker recently graduated from Thompson Valley High School, and former club members Nathan Meiners and Hannah Brunswick also graduated high school. The club got to meet our newest future members, Mackinzie Hummel and Tucker Copeland born in February and March.

Leaders Report:

County shoots are coming up.

The Premium Book for fair is now available online.

Entry forms for fair are due by July 15.

Record Book and Project Workshops for Shooting Sports are June 19 and July 17 at 6:00 p.m. Cindy will attend and all club members are welcome to attend for assistance, not just shooting sports.

Livestock Record Book Workshop is July 10th at 6:30 p.m.

Old Business:

McKee Building Painting Community Service – The McKee Building painting is going to be rescheduled.

Demonstration Night – Signups for Demonstration Night on June 21 are on the club website.

Fair Parade Theme – July 27 is the Larimer County Parade. The float will be created at Cindy’s shop on July 26. The following parents offered their services in coming up with float ideas: Karley Rivera, Amanda Kendrot, Tracie Porter, and Phylicia Mann.

New Business:

Discounted Rodeo Tickets and Wristbands – An order form is under Signups on the club website. The deadline is July 22.

Demonstrations:

• Lexie Grundy, Her horse project with her horse Dixie.
• Genesis Rivera, How to assemble a recurve bow.
• Gideon Rivera, Archery accessories to keep in your quiver.
• Sydney Gray, Dog rally with her Aussie Buster.
• Riley Breshears, PVC gun rest for shooting sports.
• Josh Ryan, How to fit a goat for fair.
• Keira Cornett, Performing her dance solo from the Performing Arts Contest.
• Hailey McCrimmon,  Soil acidity and how she qualified for National Congress with her Gardening project.
• Jessie McCrimmon, How to make your garden bee friendly.
• Bella Kendrot, Agility with her dog Lucy.

Sydney Gray moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

Submitted by Secretary, Grace Gray.

The meeting of the High Country Handiworkers was called to order at 7:05 p.m. on May 13, 2019 by President Brooke Carlson. 

The pledges were led by Stanley and Sullivan Rhoades.

Roll call was taken by Secretary Grace Gray and the question asked was, “What are your summer plans?” 

Andrea Newby moved to approve the minutes as posted on the club website. Seconded and APPROVED. 

The treasurer’s report was given by Lizzy Fetzer: checking = $5,943.42, savings = $3,955.51.

The reporter’s report was given by Walker Cameron. April’s meeting report was submitted to the Coloradoan and Reporter-Herald as well as social media and the club’s website. 

The sunshine report was led by Eden Copeland. We had two May birthdays. 

Lacey Adams gave the Cloverbud report. Jackie Easthouse, Outdoor Skills Leader, visited the Cloverbuds and talked to them about different animal tracks and scat. They also played animal bingo and had trail mix as a snack.

Leaders Report: 

We discussed the importance of 4-H dress code. Items to be aware of in particular: guys can’t wear hats in meetings, watch the slogans on t-shirts, girls be aware of their tops and shorts now that the weather is warm.

Rob Ryan discussed more parliamentary procedure and discussed the different types of voting. 

Trinity Dunham received a $300 award from the Carmen Johnson Memorial for her goat project and Walter Buckardt received $200 for his woodworking project.

Old Business: 

Bowling Field Trip – Members had fun. It was a success.

McKee Building Painting Community Service – We need more signups for the McKee Building painting on June 1 from 9 a.m–1 p.m. This community service is for members in 7th grade or older and their parents.

Cake Decorating Contest – Participants in the Cake Decorating Contest told about their cakes. Eden Copeland was given a special sportsmanship award for helping another participant.

New Business: 

Club T-shirts – Club t-shirts are in and available to pick up.

Project Manuals – Manuals are in and ready to be picked up.

Fair Parade Theme – The theme for the Larimer County parade is “From Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels.” We will need a float committee at the June meeting.

Performing Arts Contest – Everyone is invited to participate. Registration is due on May 22, 2019.

Demonstrations:

• Taylor Trull, Dog tricks with her dog Boomer.
•  Ashley Johnson, What you need to shear sheep.
• Doug Porter, How to stencil and carve wood.
• Lizzy Fetzer, How to show dogs.
• Sullivan and Stanley Rhoades, Essentials for bottle lambs.
• Lylah Becker, Importance of spending time with your market hog.

Doug Porter moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Seconded and APPROVED.