Meetings

Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.

The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. on December 13, 2021 by President Josh Ryan at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

The pledges were lead by Logan Cumpston, Cassandra Snyder, Keegan Lusczakoski, Avery Kemper, Maddie Jessen, Bodhi Jessen, and Dylan Best.

Roll call was taken by Eden Copeland. This month’s question was “What are your plans for Christmas?”

Morgan Copeland moved to approve the secretary’s report from November as posted on the club website. The motion was seconded and APPROVED.

Clara Coats presented the treasurer report. In the checking account we have $350.51, in the savings account we have $5,586.60 and the CD has $2,063.11.

CharLee Davis was absent and we did not have a reporter’s report.

Kinzie Copeland volunteered to lead the sunshine report in Kathryn Cox’s absence. There were no members present with December birthdays.

Avery Kemper, junior leader, presented the Cloverbud report. In November they played Thanksgiving BINGO and made pumpkins crafts.

The remainder of the ribbons, certificates, and pins from 2021 were awarded.

Leader’s Report: 

Beekeeping Project – First workshop on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Shooting Sports – Annual Safety Meetings on Zoom are mandatory and here are four dates: January 19, February 9, March 23, and April 6. New members and members adding a discipline with need to go to an In-person Orientation next. Dates for In-Person Orientations are on January 29 and April 16.

Carcass Contest – We had club members in the top 10: Trinity Dunham for Goat, Brooke Carlson for Goat, and Catherine Donnelly for Beef.

4-H Carnival – 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 in January.

Foods Project – Foods project meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. in the McKee Building.

Exchange Club – The next meeting is on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

Sportfishing – Ice fishing trip is planned for Saturday, February 19 at Dowdy Reservoir in Red Feather.

There was no parliamentary procedure report.

Old Business:

SCHEELS Giving – We did not win a grant from SCHEELS.

4-H Carnival – Tickets will be distributed at the January meeting. Members must sell 25 or more to be in good standing for future scholarships and funding.

New Business:

Club Officer Elections – Elections were held. Our officers are as follows: President, Josh Ryan; Vice President, Nate Rogers; Secretary, Eden Copeland; Treasurer, Trinity Dunham, Reporter, Morgan Copeland; Historian, Marley Gebhardt; Sunshine, Kinzie Copeland, Victoria Freeland, and Avery Kemper.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m. to wrap presents for Foster and Adoptive Children of Larimer County’s Christmas party, and cookies were shared.

Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.

The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. on November 8, 2021 by President Josh Ryan at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

The pledges were lead by Morgan Copeland, Kinzie Copeland, and Nikolas Snyder.

Roll call was taken by Eden Copeland.

Tait Simpson moved to approve the secretary’s report from October as posted on the club website. The motion was seconded and APPROVED.

Clara Coats presented the treasurer report. In the checking account we have $350.51, in the savings account we have $5,586.60 and the CD has $2,063.11.

CharLee Davis was absent and therefore we did not have a reporter’s report.

Kathryn Cox led the sunshine report. We had nine birthdays. We sent a card to the family of Carl Maxey, who recently passed away; and a Veteran’s Day card to two Cloverbuds whose mom is in Iraq serving right now. Happy birthday, Cindy!

Cloverbud meetings will be held on the third Monday each month. The next meeting is on November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Construction Supply House.

Leader’s Report: 

Exchange Club and Junior Leader Club – Both clubs are welcoming members who are 13 years and older.

Email Address – Watch for news and updates coming from info@hch4h.org.

Hunter Education – Now is a good time for Shooting Sports members to complete the online portion, and be prepared for the in-person completion class on March 26–27 at the McKee Building and Front Range Gun Club.

Sportfishing – We’re planning an ice fishing trip for February at Dowdy Lake in Red Feather.

For the parliamentary procedure report, Josh Ryan asked each officer to explain their position and members received a handout with officer descriptions. Think about the offices and we’ll hold elections at the December meeting.

Old Business:

4-H Open House – Marley Gebhardt talked about the open house. Jenelle Kemper asked to have a club sign or banner and tablecloths for next year.

Turning Pens for the Troops – Carter Lambert talked about making pens for the troops as a community service.

Lon Hagler Painting Community Service – Jaden Bielenberg reported on the club’s community service painting benches at the Lon Hagler archery range.

New Business:

Club Officer Elections – Elections will be held at the December club meeting.

Wrapping Presents Community Service – We’ll wrap Christmas presents for Foster and Adoptive Families of Larimer County at our December meeting.

SCHEELS Giving – Beginning on November 15, SCHEELS takes nominations for non-profits to receive funds. We need everyone to vote and help us try to receive a grant.

4-H Carnival – We voted on themes for our club baskets: Hunting/Outdoor Skills, Colorado/Sports, and Sweets.

Demonstrations:

• Eden Copeland: drawing project,
• Morgan Copeland: fitting goats for fair,
• Kinzie Copeland: proper handwashing,
• Josh Ryan: giving vaccinations to goats.

Trinity Dunham moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. Meeting ended at 8:21 p.m.

Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.

The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. on October 11, 2021 by President Josh Ryan at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

The pledges were lead by Victoria Freeland and Jaden Bielenberg.

For roll call members introduced themselves and how many years they have been in 4-H. The leaders also introduced themselves.

Trinity Dunham moved to approve the secretary’s report from July as posted on the club website. The motion was seconded and APPROVED.

Clara Coats, the treasurer, was not present. The treasurer report was In the checking account we have $595.67, in the savings account we have $5,586.60 and the CD has $2,063.11. The club budget was presented and approved.

We did not have a reporter’s report.

Kathryn Cox led the sunshine report. We had several birthdays during August, September. and October. We sang “Happy Birthday.” We made a we’re-sad-you’re-leaving card for the Grundys.

The next Cloverbuds meeting will be November 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Leader’s Report: 

Exchange Club – This is a two-year program for 4-H members ages 13 and older. Members host one year, and then travel to stay with the family in another state the next year. (Members must be age 14 by June 1 of the year of travel.)

Junior Leader Club – Members who are 13-years and older are invited to join the junior leader club. Members help the community and learn about leadership.

For the parliamentary procedure report, we talked about why we vote and what to think about when electing officers.

Old Business:

Fair Recap – Remember to send thank you notes if you received a special award. We had an amazing number of members who placed in the top ten at the state fair. We have three members who are national qualifiers for the national shooting sports competition.

Club Completion – 80% of our club members completed their projects. For the upcoming year, let’s do better.

New Business:

New Projects – This year the county is adding two new projects: beekeeping and metalworking (welding).

Lon Hagler Painting Community Service – Jaden Bielenberg moved to paint the benches at the Lon Hagler Archery Range on Saturday, October 23 at 9:00 a.m. Seconded and APPROVED.

There were no demonstrations.

Gideon Rivera moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED.

Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.

The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. on July 12, 2021 by President Josh Ryan at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

The pledges were lead by Victoria Freeland, Troy Davis, CharLee Davis, Quinn Norris, Jacee Bielenberg, and Emma Lynch.

Roll call was taken by Cindy Buckardt.

Walker Cameron moved to approve the secretary’s report from June as posted on the club website. The motion was seconded and APPROVED.

Clara Coats, the treasurer, was not present. Cindy gave the treasurer report. In the checking account we have $2,723.77, in the savings account we have $6,304.30. The CD has $2,062.35.

CharLee Davis gave a reporter’s report. She sent the meeting report for June to the Reporter-Herald, Greeley Tribune, and Coloradoan.

Wyatt Grundy led the sunshine report, we had three birthdays and we sang “Happy Birthday.” The Thompson Valley High School girls who were injured in a car accident in the Spring sent the club a thank you card.

The Cloverbuds played Fourth of July BINGO and made snow globes with water bottles.

Leader’s Report: 

Club T-shirts – The second order of t-shirts and hoodies will be delivered on July 13, 2021.

Fashion Revue – The fashion revue will be held on July 28, 2021.

Livestock Penny War – Junior members are having a penny war. Support them during the fair.

There was no parliamentary procedure report.

Old Business:

Fair Parade – Decorate the float at Cindy’s shop in Berthoud on July 30 at 6:00 p.m. The theme is “Better Together.” Stephanie Lynch reported about plans for two floats: one for the members and one for the Cloverbuds. Josh Ryan is supplying straw bales.

Discounted Rodeo Tickets and Carnival Wristbands – The order form is on the website under Signups. The deadline for orders is Tuesday, July 27. They will be available from Cindy on August 3.

New Business:

Fair Entry Feedback – Cindy is interested in gathering feedback about the process used for fair entry this year. There will be a survey on the website.

Community Service Projects –
Dairy Bar: The Junior Leader Club is asking for clubs to volunteer to work in the dairy bar in the McKee Building during the fair. There is no truck raffle for our club to sell tickets this year. Brooke Carlson moved to work at the dairy bar as a club on Saturday, August 7. Seconded and APPROVED. A SignUpGenius will be posted for those who want to help at the dairy bar. Requirement: Members must be at least 10 years old. Each time slot allows for 6 members (ages 10+) and 2 parents.
Lon Hagler Painting: Planning to paint picnic benches in September. Nate Rogers will look to see what supplies are needed to fix the benches.
FAFLC Fireworks Stand: Thank you to members who volunteered to help.

NRA Foundation Banquet: Tait Simpson moved to increase our budget by $100 to fund the remainder of the Shooting Sports leaders to attend. Seconded and APPROVED.

Demonstrations:

• Soren Donnelly: Safety with cattle,
• Quinn Norris: What you need to hunt elk,
• Justin Grundy: The difference between dry flies and wet flies,
• Wyatt Grundy: Torch finishing in woodworking,
• Lexi Grundy: Laminitis,
• Lylah Becker: Market steer Rico,
• Tait Simpson: Western Heritage,
• Martha Simpson: The clothing worn in 3P Rifle,
• Jacob Simpson: Muzzleloading and the tools it needs.

Wyatt Grundy moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. Adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.

The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. on June 14, 2021 by Vice President Nate Rogers at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

The pledges were lead by Liam Babcock, Willow Cameron, Georgia Lynch, Jayden Bielenberg, Kiera Cornett, Aiden Cornett, Kinzie Copeland, CharLee Davis, Troy Davis, and Carter Lambert.

Roll call was taken by Cindy Buckardt. The question was, “Have you started your e-Records?”

Walker Cameron moved to approve the secretary’s report for May as posted on the club website. The motion was seconded and APPROVED.

The treasurer, Clara Coats, was not present. Cindy gave the treasurer report. In the checking account we have $3,549.33, in the savings account we have $6,331.93. The CD has $2,062.35 (interest earned in the second quarter was $0.76).

CharLee Davis had no reporter’s report.

For the sunshine report, we had four birthdays and we sang “Happy Birthday.” Nick Freeland, Justin Grundy, and Lylah Becker all recently graduated high school. We have three members traveling to Grand Island, Nebraska for the National Shooting Sports competition: Nate Rogers, Nick Freeland, and Walker Cameron. Also, Stephanie Morrison’s brother, David Smith, lost his home in the tornado on June 8. Gavin Johnson moved to donate $100 to the family. Seconded and APPROVED.

The Cloverbuds made flower pots, played BINGO, and practiced the pledge at the meeting in May.

Leader’s Report: 

Important Dates – (Please see our website hch4h.org for additional calendar dates and information.)

• 6/29 – Shotgun County Shoot (Skeet & 5 Stand)
• 6/30 – Horse Level Testing Deadline
• 7/1 – Poultry / Rabbit IDs Due
• 7/6 – Shotgun County Shoot (Trap)
• 7/9 – Fair Entries Due
• 7/10 – Archery County Shoot
• 7/12 – Club Meeting
• 7/13 – .22 Pistol County Shoot
• 7/14 – Shooting Sports Project Workshop
• 7/17 -.22 Rifle and Muzzleloading County Shoots
• 7/18 – Air Rifle and Air Pistol County Shoot
• 7/25 – Dog Show
• 7/28 – Fashion Revue
• 7/31 – Model Rocket Fly Day
• 7/31 – Fair Parade
• 8/3 – Interview Judging
• 8/6 – Fair Opens
• 8/11 – Pick Up Projects by 10:00 a.m.
• 8/11 – Livestock Sale

Fashion Revue – The Fashion Revue will be on July 28. Cloverbuds can participate.

Dress Code – Remember that the 4-H dress code applies when going to any 4-H event. The dress code is posted on the Resources page on hch4h.org.

Goat Workshop – Morgan Copeland and Lexi Grundy talked about the goat workshop. They learned how to clip their goats and about showmanship.

For parliamentary procedure, we talked about the process of coming to a vote. You need to have someone make a motion, have another person second it, have a discussion, and finally vote.

Old Business:

Fair Parade – We need a gooseneck to pull the trailer and Grundys volunteered. We will decorate the night before, July 30.

New Business:

Fair Awards Budget – Brooke Carlson moved to go above our budget by $200, bringing our total on Fair awards to $1,200. Seconded and APPROVED.

Discounted Rodeo and Carnival Tickets – 4-H families can order discounted rodeo tickets for August 9 for $10, and discounted and carnival wristbands. The order form is on the website.

Lon Hagler Community Service – We will be painting picnic benches at Lon Hagler. We can set the date, so we talked about waiting until Fall.

FAFLC Fireworks Stand: Members can volunteer to work at the stand as a community service project between June 26 and July 4. A SignUpGenius will be available on Signups on the website.

Demonstrations:

• Liam Babcock: Archery arrow points,
• Marley Gebhardt: Global Citizenship about Ireland,
• Josh Ryan: Preparing goats for the show ring,
• Ethan and Nolan Osusky: Leathercraft tools.

Walker Cameron moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. Adjourned at 8:49 p.m.

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Demonstration Night

The following members presented their demonstrations on Friday, June 11.

• Ashley and Gavin Johnson: What you need to shear a sheep and get them ready to show,
• Tristan Cox: Archery bow classifications,
• Nate Rogers: Course of fire for .22 Pistol,
• Maddi Jessen: How to halter break a baby reindeer,
• Clara and Kendrick Coats: How to process a chicken,
• Dawson Leypoldt: Parts of a muzzleloader stand,
• Londyn Best: Making a good buttercream frosting,
• Raylynn Best – Tools needed for whittling.

Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.

The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. on May 10, 2021 by President Josh Ryan at the First National Bank of Omaha Building at The Ranch.

The pledges were lead by Morgan Copeland and Soren Donnelly.

Roll call was taken by Cindy Buckardt with the question “What are you doing this summer?”

The secretary’s report was posted on the club website. Walker Cameron moved to approve the minutes for April. The motion was seconded and APPROVED.

The treasurer, Clara Coats, was not present. Cindy gave the treasurer report: checking = $3,549.33, savings account = $6,331.93, CD = $2,061.59.

CharLee Davis was absent and we didn’t have a reporter’s report.

Morgan Copeland volunteered to lead the sunshine report. We had four 10-year-old birthdays and we sang “Happy Birthday” to them.

There was no Cloverbuds report.

Leader’s Report: 

McKee Building Status – Opened up but there are restrictions because of our club’s size.

Project Manuals – Manuals were available at tonight’s meeting, or members can get them from Cindy.

Animal IDs – IDs were due on May 1 on 4HOnline. If you have questions, see Cindy right away.

Meat Quality Assurance (MQA) – Will be on Friday, May 14 from 2:00–7:00 p.m.

Club Emails – Watch for club emails with news and events to come from info@hch4h.org.

For the parliamentary procedure report we talked about the importance of Parliamentary Procedure and that members have the power at meetings.

Old Business:

4-H Carnival – The Foundation is discussing at the May meeting about holding it on October 9, 2021. Our club sold tickets worth $3,000. The first-place seller was Lexi Grundy with $1,231, second place was Liam Babcock with $600, fourth place was Dawson Leypolt with $250, and Walker and Willow Cameron were in fifth place with $200 each.

Club T-Shirts – An online order form for t-shirts will be posted and orders are due in two weeks. The club pays $13 for a free t-shirt or a discounted hoodie for members, Cloverbuds, and leaders.

New Business:

Fair Parade – The theme is “Better Together.” The parade is July 31st at 9:30 a.m. Wesley Anzaldua moved to participate in the parade. Seconded and APPROVED. We’re going to decorate our club float the n8ght before, July 30th.

Demonstrations:

• Walker Cameron – Archery stabilizers,
• Eden Copeland – Main tools used for leathercraft,
• Morgan Copeland – Goat breeds,
• Kinzie Copeland – Cleaning food.

Walker Cameron moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. Adjourned at 8:13 p.m.