Minutes

Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.

The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. on July 11, 2022 by President Josh Ryan at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

The pledges were led by all members who volunteered.

Members went outside to hear a demonstration from Abigail, Chloe, Grace, Hannah, and Jethro Jones about goats.

Roll call was taken by club leader Cindy Buckardt.

Josh Ryan asked for a motion to approve the secretary’s report as posted on the club website. Maddi Jessen pointed out a misspelling in her name under Demonstrations, and Gideon Rivera found an error in the parade date. Maddi Jessen moved to approve the secretary’s report from June with the revisions. The motion was seconded and APPROVED.

Treasurer Trinity Dunham presented the treasurer report. In the checking account, we have $1,478.24, in the savings account we have $5,589.62, and the CD has $2,064.38.

The club meeting report was submitted to the local papers by the club reporter, Morgan Copeland.

Nick Freeland and Walker Cameron went to the National Shooting Sports Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska. Nick competed in Air Rifle and Walker competed in .22 Rifle.

Cindy Buckardt presented the Cloverbud report. In June, they went on a field trip to Twin Silo Park. At the next meeting on July 18 at 6:30 p.m., Cloverbuds should bring hammers to the meeting to work on a project for county fair.

Leader’s Report: 

Dress Code – Reminder that the 4-H dress code is in effect anytime members are at 4-H events or at the county fair. The full 4-H dress code is here: https://co4h.colostate.edu/resources/ColoradoDressCode.pdf.

Shooting Sports – Ribbons for county shoots were passed out. There will be an email sent out containing the information about the fees for state shoots and state shoot shirts.

Livestock – Poultry will not be shown at the fair, but members still need to complete their record book to complete the project.

Fair Entry – Cindy read names of members who were NOT entered in the fair. They were asked to see her for help after the meeting.

Old Business:

Fair Parade – The theme is “Cowboy Boots and Country Roots.” Karley Rivera from the club’s float committee spoke about the plans for decorating the float with clovers and boots. We will meet to decorate the float on Friday, July 29 at 6:00 p.m. There will be pizza. The parade is at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 30. Members should meet at Fairgrounds Park at 9:00 to board the float. Please wear cowboy boots if you have them. We discussed what to hand out during the parade. Suggestions were candy, pennies, plant seeds. Levi Shrout moved to hand out candy. Seconded and APPROVED.

Discounted Rodeo Tickets and Carnival Wristbands – 4-H Night at the rodeo is on August 8. If you go to 4-H night, please wear your 4-H shirts. The order form is available now and is posted on the website. The due date is July 26. You can pick up your tickets on August 2, 2022 while you are doing your interviews.

New Business:

FAFLC Fireworks Stand – Thank you to those who volunteered to work at the fireworks stand.

Dairy Bar – The Junior Leadership Club is asking for clubs to volunteer at the dairy bar. We discussed the preferred times for our club to take shifts. There will be a SIgnUpGenius posted.

Record Books – All record books must be signed by the Club Leader: Cindy Buckardt. She will be available to review and sign on July 29 when we decorate the float. Record books must be complete before she’ll give them her signature.

September Meeting – Our next club meeting will be a potluck at Fairgrounds Park on Monday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m.

Demonstrations:

• Piper Elder: fishing equipment,
• Nolan and Ethan Osusky: making homemade ravioli,
• Cooper Hastings: anatomy of an ammunition round,
• Abby McNear: equipment for archery,
• Charlie Gilmore: welding a chicken tractor,
• Liberty Bradbury: increasing accuracy for .22 rifle,
• Lyza Bradbury: the four positions for .22 rifle,
• Madelyn Leppert: how to make frosting,
• Jessie McCrimmon: making a staggered mosaic for scrapbooking,
• Carter Lambert: cleaning a .22 rifle,
• Hudsenn Schuelke: the parts of the recurve bow,
• Ashlenn Baca: types of arrows,
• Kai Harris: construction of horizontal hives,
• Lesley Irvine: a compound bow,
• Kate Irvine: safety rules for air rifle,
• Daniel Woodmansee: making a bow rack.

Trinity Dunham moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. Josh Ryan adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.

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The following demonstrations were presented at Demonstration Night on June 24, 2022:

• Caden Powell: model rockets,
• Rowan Hummel: baseball equipment,
• Aspen Hummel: cake decorating,
• Salem DeLeau: caring for a companion rabbit,
• Lillian Stewart: making M&M/Chocolate cookies,
• Reagan Stewart: baking utensils,
• Scarlet Stotts: cake decorating unit 1,
• Courtney Kane: archery safety equipment,
• Doug Porter: making a pipe lamp Electrics,
• Tait Simpson: making a duck nest box,
• Bohdan Leppert: air pistol,
• Colton Shilling: metalworking.

Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.

The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. on June 13, 2022 by President Josh Ryan at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

The pledges were led by Salem DeLeau, Levi Shrout, and Liberty and Liza Bradbury.

Roll call was taken by club leader Cindy Buckardt.

Gideon Rivera moved to approve the secretary’s report from May 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 $2,912.81, in the savings account we have $5,588.93, and the CD has $2,064.13.

The club meeting report was submitted to the local papers by the club reporter, Morgan Copeland.

Avery Kemper and Victoria Freeland led the sunshine report for the June birthdays. We signed a sympathy card for a 4-H community member’s family. This year’s club members who graduated from high school were recognized: Trinity Dunham, Kassie Lines, Doug Porter, and Haley Erickson. Our club has two members who are competing at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska at the end of June: Walker Cameron for .22 Rifle and Nick Freeland for Air Rifle.

Cindy Buckardt presented the Cloverbud report. In May, the Cloverbuds planted seeds and played gardening Bingo.

Leader’s Report: 

Dress Code – There is a dress code for 4-H and you will get sent home if you do not abide by it. Shorts must be at least mid-thigh. For shooting sports, shoes must be closed-toed and no tank tops are allowed. The full 4-H dress code is here: https://co4h.colostate.edu/resources/ColoradoDressCode.pdf.

Shooting Sports – Hunter education class will be on June 25 and June 26. There are a few spots open. The online course is required to be completed before attending the in-person.

Photography – The next meeting is on Wednesday, June 22nd at 6:00 p.m.

Old Business:

Fair Parade – The theme is “Country Roots and Cowboy Boots.” The committee working on the float design will meet right after the club meeting. The club will create the float on Friday, July 29 for the parade on July 30.

Club Shirts – Our shirt order will be delivered next week.

New Business:

County Fair – Online Fair Entry and scheduling for interview judging will be available soon. There will be a Fair Entry In-Person Assistance event on June 29 from 4:00–8:00 p.m. to help members with the process.

Shooting Sports County Shoots – County shoot registrations will be on SignUpGenius. Watch for an email with the link for each discipline.

Discounted Rodeo Tickets and Carnival Wristbands – 4-H Night at the rodeo is on August 8. Our club places one order for tickets so we can sit together as a club. An email will be sent out with an order for the discounted rodeo tickets as well as discounted wristbands for the carnival for one day or the whole week.

Demonstrations:

• Grey Rankin: Equipment for .22 Rifle,
• Austin Kirk: Poultry,
• Maddi Jessen: Equipment to bring for showing Poultry at the fair,
• Nate Rogers: 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador program,
• Glorianna Shrout: Making yarn dolls,
• Analisa Shrout: Making paper helicopters,
• Elizabeth Shrout: Making bubble solution,
• Levi Shrout: Remote control car,
• Lucy Shrout: Flouring a cake pan,
• Preston Bajema: Visual arts project and what he likes to draw.

Trinity Dunham moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. Josh Ryan adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.

Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.

The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. on May 9, 2022 by President Josh Ryan at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

The pledges were led by Abigail, Chloe, Grace, Hannah, and Jethro Jones, as well as Terrin Cook, and Emmitt Closz.

Roll call was taken by club leader Cindy Buckardt and secretary Eden Copeland. This month’s question was “What is your favorite animal?”

Gideon Rivera moved to approve the secretary’s report from April 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 $2,557.93, in the savings account we have $5,588.93, and the CD has $2,064.13.

The club meeting report was submitted to the local papers by the club reporter, Morgan Copeland.

Avery Kemper and Kinzie Copeland led the sunshine report for the May birthdays. We also signed a card for a club member who is sick.

Lacey Adams, the Cloverbud leader, presented the Cloverbud report. In April, the Cloverbuds visited SCHEELS and had a scavenger hunt.

Leader’s Report: 

Shooting Sports – Larimer County is not providing manuals. There is a dress code for 4-H and you will be sent home if you do not abide by it. Shorts must be at least mid-thigh. Shoes must be closed-toed and no tank tops. Practices have started. Make sure you are eligible and check the calendar for upcoming practices. Another hunter education will be held on June 25 and June 26. Start the online classes and watch for email to register.

Club Archery Practices – Archery Practice at the Lon Hagler range start on May 17, 2022.

Beekeeping – The next meeting will be on May 15th at 3:30 p.m. at Jenelle Kemper’s house.

Foods – The last meeting will be on the first Monday of June at 6:00 p.m. and will cover record books.

Photography – The next meeting is on Wednesday, May 18th at 6:00 p.m.

For the parliamentary procedure report, we talked about how to make a motion, what goes on after a motion, and the types of votes.

Old Business:

4-H Carnival – As a club we sold 4,981 tickets.

Club Shirts – There is an order form on the club website and the deadline to order is Friday, May 13. The club will cover the cost of shirts for new members, new Cloverbuds, and new leaders, or the cost of a shirt towards a hoodie.

New Business:

Fair Parade – The parade is on July 30th and the theme is “Country Roots and Cowboy Boots.” The float design committee is Erin Jones, Felicia Snyder, Hanna Copeland, Karley Rivera, and Lorinda DeLeau. We will create the floats on July 29th.

Demonstrations:

• Jaden Bielenburg: Safety materials for metalworking.

Morgan Copeland moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. Josh Ryan adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.

The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. on April 11, 2022 by President Josh Ryan at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

The pledges were led by Chloe and Abigail Jones, Austin Kirk, Kinzie Copeland, Salem DeLeau, Madeline Leppert, and Leslie Irvine.

Roll call was taken by secretary Eden Copeland. This month’s question was “What is your favorite things about 4-H?”

Morgan Copeland moved to approve the secretary’s report from March 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 $858.33, in the savings account we have $5,588.93, and the CD has $2,064.13.

The reporter, Morgan Copeland, submitted the club report to the local newspapers.

Avery Kemper, Kinzie Copeland, and Victoria Freeland led the sunshine report for the April birthdays.

Lacey Adams, the Cloverbud leader, presented the Cloverbud report. In March, the Cloverbuds played carnival games and learned how to fill out their own record books.

Leader’s Report: 

Manuals – There is no shooting sports manual this year. The Shooting Sports Leadership team made the decision to not purchase the manuals produced by Ohio State due to some conflicts with what Larimer County Shooting Sports Leaders instruct.

Beekeeping – The next meeting will be on April 20th at 6 p.m. A speaker will be there from the Butterfly Pavilion. Cloverbuds are welcome to attend.

Foods Project – Leader Amy Gebhardt is conducting meetings on the first Mondays of every month at 6:00 pm.

Shooting Sports – Practices have started for some disciplines. Make sure you are eligible and check the calendar for upcoming practices. The In-person Orientation is on April 16. The Zoom meeting was required first.

Cake Decorating – Watch for emails about the Cake Decorating Contest.

There was no parliamentary procedure report, but if you see that Cindy ever has the wrong date on the agendas, please tell her.

Old Business:

No Old Business.

New Business:

Club T-shirts – There will be an order form on our website. The club will cover the cost of shirts for new members, new Cloverbuds, and new leaders, or the cost of a shirt towards a hoodie.

Lon Hagler Archery Range – There is a cleanup day on May 7.

All of the club members present at the meeting did a getting-to-know-everyone worksheet. Members talked and learned about fellow club members.

Demonstrations:

• Katy Reeves: Archery safety equipment,
• Logan Cumpsten: Miter box,
• Tigran Sargsyan: What to bring to the fair for a pig,
• Josh Ryan: Parts of a carburetor,
• Paisley Dennis: Making a backer for air rifle,
• Ari Sargsyan: Blocking a knitted garment. (Ari’s demonstration was through video, and can be found on the Members page on hch4h.org.

Annalisa Shrout moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. Josh Ryan adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.

Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.

The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. on March 14, 2022 by President Josh Ryan at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

The pledges were led by Hannah Jones, Keegan Lusczakoski, Emmit Closz, Alexis Hickey, and Charlie Gilmore.

Roll call was taken by club leader Cindy Buckardt due to secretary Eden Copeland absence. This month’s question was “What projects are you enrolled in?”

Gideon Rivera moved to approve the secretary’s report from February as posted on the club website but there was no second. Trinity Dunham moved to change “same as last year” to “same as 2020” under the 4-H Carnival. The motion was seconded and APPROVED with the change.

Treasurer Trinity Dunham presented the treasurer report. In the checking account, we have $4,073.32, in the savings account we have $5,588.24, and the CD has $2,064.13. Trinity explained the increase in the checking account from last month was due to the carnival ticket sales.

Club reporter Morgan Copeland was absent but the reports were submitted to the local papers.

Avery Kemper led the sunshine report for the March birthdays.

Avery Kemper, the junior leader, presented the Cloverbud report. In February, they made fish with paper plates, read a story, and ate snacks.

Leader’s Report: 

Beekeeping Project – The next meeting will be on April 20 at 6:00 p.m. A speaker will be there from the Butterfly Pavilion. Cloverbuds are welcome to come.

Enrollment – Enrollment closes on March 15. Get fees paid and finalize enrollment now.

Foods Project – Leader Amy Gebhardt is leading the meeting on the first Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. At the last meeting they brought Irish food to share: corned beef and cabbage, potato candy, and soda bread.

Sportfishing – There was an ice fishing trip on Saturday, February 19 at Dowdy Reservoir in Red Feather. Logan Dunham caught the first fish.

Shooting Sports – Practices have started for some disciplines. The Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom is on March 23 or April 6 and the In-Person Orientation is on April 16.

Photography – The next meeting is on March 31 at 6:00 p.m.

Rob Ryan spoke about parliamentary procedure.

Old Business:

4-H Carnival Baskets – Our baskets for the 4-H Carnival brought in the following winning bids:

• Colorado/Sports in wagon = $175
• Hunting/Camping in wagon = $390
• Sweets Basket = $130
• Colorado Rockies firebox made by Dawson Leypoldt = $125
• Metal Flag made by Nate Rogers = $190                                                                                                      

4-H Carnival Volunteers – We need volunteers to haul supplies for the booths from Berthoud to the Ranch on Friday night and get things set up. We’ll also need help to haul everything back to Berthoud at the end of the carnival.

4-H Carnival Booth Ticket Prices – There was a discussion about whether our ticket prices were too high, low, or perfect. Some members thought they were too low, but others don’t want to make them too high so that families can’t come to the carnival.

4-H Carnival Prizes – We ran out of prizes so bring prizes to donate next year. Maybe we should do different and smaller prizes for the lollipop pull.

Thank you to Suzanne Leypoldt for keeping things running for our booths all day!

Parade Theme – The parade board is asking for parade theme ideas. If you have one, send the idea to Cindy and it will get submitted. Winners get the float entry fee paid for. It has not been voted for yet.

New Business:

Club Shirts – There will be an order form on our website. The club will cover the cost of shirts for new members, Cloverbuds, and leaders, or the cost of a shirt towards a hoodie.

Demonstrations:

• Avery Kemper: Caring for a bum lamb,
• Walker and Willow Cameron: Identifying ducks in the wild.

Walker Cameron made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. Josh Ryan adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.

Submitted by secretary, Eden Copeland.

The High Country Handiworkers meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. on February 14, 2022 by President Josh Ryan at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

The pledges were led by Liam Babcock, Judah Smith, Avery Kemper, Kathryn Cox, Cora Cox, Tigran Sargsyan, Cooper Hastings, Sky Ruehlen, and Terrin Cook.

Roll call was taken by club leader Cindy Buckardt due to secretary Eden Copeland absence. This month’s question was “Have you started your project yet?”

Cora Cox moved to approve the secretary’s report from January 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 $350.51, in the savings account we have $5,588.24 and the CD has $2,063.87.

Club reporter Morgan Copeland was absent but the reports were submitted to the local papers.

Avery Kemper and Victoria Freeland led the sunshine report for the February birthdays.

Carter Lambert, the junior leader, presented the Cloverbud report. In January, they learned about 4-H projects,  played Bingo, and made ants for Entomology.

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

Leader’s Report: 

Beekeeping Project – The next meeting will be on February 23 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.

Enrollment – Enroll soon so you can get started on your projects. Cindy has a list of families who haven’t completed the process. Financial assistance is available if needed.

Hunter Education – Our course is now full. It is not required for practices but you need it for state shoot. Look at other available courses.

Foods Project – Leader Amy Gebhardt is leading the meetings on the first Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Bring Irish food to share at the next meeting.

Sportfishing – The ice fishing trip is planned for Saturday, February 19 at Dowdy Reservoir in Red Feather. The event is full.

Shooting Sports – Practices have started for some disciplines. .22 Rifle and .22 Pistol have a revised date and location.

Photography – The next meeting is on March 31. A winter scavenger hunt was emailed and there is a prize.

Beekeeping – The next meeting will be on April 20 at 6:00 p.m. at The Ranch

In the parliamentary procedure report, we learned that parliamentary procedure is for our members. It makes our meetings flow smoothly, and it’s useful in school and meetings when members become adults.

Old Business:

4-H Carnival Ticket Sales at King Soopers – Member sold 424 tickets and received many donations to 4-H.

4-H Carnival Volunteers – We need volunteers to haul supplies for the booths from Berthoud to the Ranch on Friday night and get things set up. We’ll also need help to haul everything back to Berthoud at the end of the carnival.

4-H Carnival Booth Ticket Prices – There was a discussion about the number of tickets to charge for each booth. Avery Kemper moved to change the price of the Iron Man to 4 tickets. Seconded and APPROVED. Hailey McNear moved to keep the rest of the booth prices the same as last year 2020 (corrected via motion at March meeting). Seconded and APPROVED.

4-H Carnival Sign up – There is a SignUpGenius on the website to volunteer for shifts. We are in need of parents to count tickets and monitor prize tables. Parents, please contact Cindy to volunteer.

New Business:

Parade Theme – The fair board is asking for parade theme ideas. If you have a suggestion, send the idea to Cindy and she will submit them on behalf of our club. The winner will receive free entry into the parade.

Club Anniversary – How old is our club? It’s our club’s anniversary and Cindy had a stuffed tiger as a prize for the member who guessed the age of our club. Charles Gilmore won with a guess of 42 years.

Demonstrations:

• Judah Smith: What you see when you aim while shooting archery,
• Dawson Leypoldt: Welding,
• Hailey McNear: dog health issues.

Trinity Dunham made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded and APPROVED. Josh Ryan adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.

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.

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.