SonRay's
SonRays 4-H Club
Meeting Minutes - 04/09/12
The SonRays held their April Meeting at the Extension Office on April 9, 2012. Members present: Jacob, Luke, and Anna L., Levi E., Abigail and Ruth C., Jonathan W., Anna and Austin H., and Hannah C. Two members joined at today's meeting: Chloe and Jacob U. Welcome!!!! Leaders present today were: Linda C., and Jan L. This was a full day meeting from 9:00 am till 3:00 pm. After the opening getting to know eachother games, we had the 'egg drop' activity, followed by robot building, a handwashing exercise, sack lunch, a business meeting, and then building a larger robot that could lift a 'rock'. During the business meeting the following 4-H'ers shared about the project meetings that they have recently attended: Ruth-dog project, Anna L.-rabbit project, Luke L.-Tech Club meeting, Jonathan W.-Tech Club meeting, Levi-dog project, and Jacob L.-aerospace/rocket building. Luke L. told us about his trip to Des Moines for Legislative Day. Through out the day, the 4-H'ers were put into smaller groups to work in teams. At the end of the day was a time for review of the favorite activities of the day. The day went very quickly and was a great success in critical thinking skills and team work in a very fun way. Next meeting will be held on Monday, May 21st, 2012. More information to follow. 4-H'ers will be giving educational presentations that have not yet done so. Reminder: the three parts of an educational presentation are: introduction, body, and conclusion. A goal given by the 4-H leaders is to have all members participate on Saturday, June 23rd at the Extension Office in one of the following event areas: Educational Presentation, Clothing Selection, Fashion Review, $15 Challenge, or Extemporaneous Speaking. We will be giving out the Fair Books and discussing these items at the next meeting as well.
Meeting Minutes - 03/20/12
We met at the Extension Office on Monday, March 20, 2012. The 4-H’ers in attendance were: Jonathan W., Matt S., Serine, Jacob, Luke, and Anna L., Alexis, Abigail, Austin, and Anna H., Ethan S, and Lena and Dinah Stubbs. We also had two visiting guests: Jacob and Chloe U. We started off with our business meeting, then the 4-H’ers gave their presentations. The following gave presentations: Alexis and Abi H.-making duct tape flowers to decorate flip flops, Anna L.-dachshunds, Lena and Dinah S.-Food presentation, making black bean brownies, Serine-Volunteering at the Almost Home Animal Shelter, Jonathan W . and Matt S-robots that they have built, Jacob and Luke L.-Civil Air Patrol, and Ethan S.-solar energy. The 4-H’ers reviewed the three parts of a presentation: introduction, body, and conclusion. Then we went to Studio Fusion to make glass projects. It was a fun and full afternoon! Next meeting will be on Monday, April 9th at the Extension Office doing an all day robotics project.
Meeting Minutes - 01/16/12
On Jan 16, 2012, we met at the county extension office. We had a game to remember names. We elected officers. President- Jacob Lewandoski; Vice President- Luke Lewandoski; Secretary - Abigail Chalstrom; Treasurer- Ethan Sees; Photo- Anna and Alexis Hermanson; Historian- everybody; & Rec Leaders- Matthew, Ruth, Anna L, Abigail H., and Jonathan W. Anna Hermanson made chocolate chip cookies and gave a presentation. We talked about how you bring 7 on a plate, 1 for the judge and 6 for the bake sale at the fair. You also have to write down goals and two copies of the recipe if you take cookies to the fair. New business is county interviews-- coming up-- Jan 29 and 30. We talked about bridges. Linda showed us 7 different bridges. Then we built bridges with knex. We had a mini presentation- company name to design bridge, cost of bridge and why we made it. Next meeting is Feb 20 making cookies at Jonathan Warner’s house and April 9 at the Extension Office Robotics, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for third grade and above.
Meeting Minutes - 12/18/11
The SonRays met at Bickford Village at 1pm for the December meeting. Members present were: Hannah C., Abigail C., Ruth C., Jeffery H., Anna H., Ethan S., Dina S., Lena S., Jonathan W., Jacob, Luke, and Anna L, and new member Serine H. for a total of 13 members and leaders Jan L. and Linda C., as well as many of the moms and siblings stayed. We started off with the business meeting with Ethan S. acting as president. Luke L. led the pledge to the American Flag. Hannah C. led the pledge to the 4H flag. Attendance was led by Hannah C. and answered by members to the question of “What will you be doing for Christmas?” Luke acted as reporter. No secretary report was given. Linda gave the treasurer report from the bank statement. No committee reports or old business needed to be discussed. For new business, we decided to hold officer elections at the next meeting. This motion was made by Luke L., and seconded by Anna H. We brainstormed for upcoming events for program planning for the upcoming year. Many good ideas were discussed. Payment for the five 4H boxes given to new members at the last meeting was addressed by Linda C. The motion was made by Jeffery H. to have these paid for, and seconded by Jonathan W. After the business meeting was adjourned, Hannah C. led a craft of construction paper ornaments that we made to give each of the residents for Bingo door prizes. The 4H’ers then had time to sit at tables with the residents of Bickford Village and get to meet them and then took turns introducing themselves and their new friend. Jacob L. led the Bingo game. Following Bingo, Linda provided a wreath craft that the 4H’ers made with their Bickford Village friend. The 4H’ers brought cookies and juice to share with the residents, while Anna L. played Christmas songs on the piano. Then we all sang Christmas Carols and ended the fun day at Bickford Village. Next meeting will be in January. More details to follow. Merry Christmas!
Meeting Minutes - 11/21/11
The SonRay's held their monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 21st, 2011 at the E Free Church at 6:30 pm. The meeting started with a soup/chili potluck meal. A welcome and opening prayer were led by Ethan S. All 4-H Members were installed and County Council Member Jenna S. gave information about 4-H and membership. Individual personalized certificates were handed out to last years 4-H Members by Linda C. Record Books were returned and Webster County Fair premium checks were given. SonRays had a total of eleven members last year. There are already six new members for this year: Jeff H., Jonathan W., Dinah S., Lena S., Matt S., and Bryce E. (absent tonight). Several members shared with the group on a variety of subjects: Ethan S.-club officer skills gained, Abigail H.-treasurer information, Austin H.-archery project, Alexis H.-Share-the-Fun, Ruth C.-dog project, Abigail C.-Almost Home Humane Society, Anna L.-three parts of a goal, Luke L.-record keeping, and Jacob L.-county interviews. Jan L. read the 4-H Club Member's Responsibilities/tips to help make you and your club successful and gave a brief review of last years activities. The next meeting will be held on December 19th.
Meeting Minutes - 10/17/11
The SonRays 4-H club met on Monday, October 17 at Community Apple Orchards. A tour was given of the apple orchard and how they process the apples and make apple cider. After a taste of apple cider and an apple, the club had a meeting. It was decided to have a potluck at the next meeting.
Meeting Minutes - 09/19/11
SonRays 4-H Meeting on Monday, September 19, 2011 1:00-3:00 pm at the Extension Office. The SonRays 4-H Club held their meeting on Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Webster County Extension Office. Current mebers in attendance were: Jacob, Luke, and Anna Lewandowski, Ruth and Abigail Chalstrom, Abbi, Alexis, and Austin Hermanson, and Aaron and Hannah Campbell. Anna Hermanson is now old enough to become a member and was present as well. Visiting members today were: Jonathan Warner, Bryce Erickson, Christian Clark, and Jeffery Hanson. Total of youth present for the meeting: 15. Parents present: Jan Lewandowski, Elaine Chalstrom, Kari Hermanson, Molly Campbell, Carla Warner, and Kim Erickson. Linda Cline started the meeting with a ‘get to know each other’ mixer game using a deck of cards. Then the past 4-H’ers told of what they did in 4-H last year and what they took to the county fair. Then they all were split into groups to create a contraption with supplies provided to protect a dropped egg from breaking. They really enjoyed the process from start to egg drop, then shared what they each learned. Following that activity, the business meeting was held. Jacob L. acted as Club President, no Vice president today, secretary Alexis H., attendance secretary Luke L. (what do you like on your hamburger?), and treasurer Abbi H. We discussed the deposit from New Coop of $15 per member based on membership last year. Luke L. moved to spend $15 per each existing and new member toward the membership fee this year-this was seconded by Austin H. Therefore, club dues per 4-H’er past and new will be $15/each. Also, if a family has more than two children enrolling, there will be financial assistance. The enrollment forms were handed out-decided to have them turned into the office by November 1st. They are to be completed on-line, and turn the money into the office; but can do a hard copy if you wish to. We also talked about the different project areas/meetings available in each area. Next meeting to be held on Monday, October 17, 2011-Ruth C. will get information on holding meeting at Community Orchards. The election of officers was postponed and we will hold in November when meeting back at the Extension Office. We also mentioned that we usually have a snack at meetings; but with going to the Orchard in October, would not be appropriate to bring one there. Austin H. moved to adjourn the meeting, with Jonathan W. seconding it. Linda explained that following the business meeting, educational presentations are usually given. Today, Linda talked about them, and then Anna L. gave an example of a ‘bad’ educational presentation, and then Luke L. gave an example of a ‘good’ educational presentation’. We discussed the differences. For the next meeting the following people signed up to give educational presentations: Jacob L. and Jonathan W., Anna H., Anna L., and Hannah C. will do a food presentation, Christian C. , Austin H., and a team of Alexis H. and Ruth C. As a note, it is amazing to see the improvement in the 4-H’ers from the beginning of the SonRays last fall to the progress/interaction/public speaking skills that they all have shown improvement in today! Even the moms mentioned that when we were discussing the year in review.
