SonRay's
SonRays 4-H Club
Meeting Minutes - May 8, 2013
The regular meeting of the SonRays 4-H Cub took place at the Pickett Fence Creamery on Monday, May 6, 2013. We began with a tour at 1pm of the Creamery that is owned by Jeff and Jill Burkhart in Woodward, Iowa. The tour included viewing the shop, looking at the original home that was moved to property by the Creamery, discussion of the bottling process, and samples of chocolate or strawberry milk and vanilla ice cream. The tour guide gave each child a color book and crayons and a sticker that said “I met a dairy farmer!” Thank you to the Chalstrom’s for making arrangements for the tour. After the tour we gathered outside to hold the club meeting. The meeting was called to order by Club President Jacob Lewandowski at 1:45 P.M. Roll call was answered by 16 members. 12 visitors were present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Club Secretary Luke Lewandowski and approved. The treasurer’s report was given by Club Treasurer Austin Hermanson. Balance on hand is $149.70. Fair books were given out at the meeting by Club Leader Jan Lewandowski, with important upcoming dates highlighted.
Next meeting: Monday, June 10th at 1pm at Oleson Park. Please arrive a few minutes early as the tour is booked to start at 1pm. Roll call will be answered to the question: “What will you be taking to the Fair?” After the tour, we will have our regular meeting. Gabriel Fisher will need to give a presentation as well. Refreshments will be by the Lewandowski Family. *Need to get a Fair Booth Committee and plans made, too! Luke Lewandowski, Club Secretary/Reporter
Meeting Minutes - April 16, 2013
The regular meeting of the Son Rays 4-H group was held at the Iowa State University Extension Office in Fort Dodge, Iowa on April 16, 2013. The meeting was called to order by Jacob L. at one o’clock. Roll call was answered by 10 members. Seven visitors were present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was given. Balance on hand is $149.70. The 4-H Pledge was led by Anna L. and Abby H. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Charles C. and Luke L.New business, the dog, poultry, tech club ,and archery project meetings were discussed as well as the Omaha Zoo Trip and Legislative Day.Old business, we discussed the Studio Fusion Trip and the Food stand. After the meeting, members were led by Linda Cline through the Bridges activity.
Meeting Minutes - February 18th, 2013
The regular meeting of the Son Rays 4-H club was held at the Webster County Extension Office on February 18, 2013. The meeting was called to order by Club President Jacob L. at 1:15 PM. Roll call was answered by 15 members. 6 visitors were present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Club Secretary Luke L. and approved. The 4-H Pledge was led by Ruth C. and Jacob U. and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Abby H. and Anna L. Roll call was called by Luke L.to the question of “What is your favorite hot dog condiment?” The secretary’s report was given by Luke L. Club treasurer Austin H. gave the treasurer’s report. The balance on hand is $310.37. Membership dues of $330 are due. The Motion was made by Anna H. and seconded by Anna L. to pay $200 now and the remaining balance after the club has earned money working in the 4-H Food Stand.
In old business the project meetings were discussed, along with County Interviews. In new business the food stand is coming up on March 9. Workers are needed! Also, Ruth C. was assigned to call Picket Fences in Woodward and schedule a tour for May. The newsletter was reviewed by Club Vice President Ethan S. Mrs. Cline gave the leader’s report. The meeting was motioned to adjourn by Alexis H. and seconded by Anna H. Brandon F. gave a presentation on making homemade chocolate chip cookies-then we had them for a snack, along with refreshments brought by the Chichester family. During snack time Mrs. Cline led us through the goal setting process (“ART”-Action ,Result, Timetable. After the meeting, the club was given a tour of the Fire Station that Luke L. had arranged. Firefighter Josh gave our group a great tour of the Fire Station, then took extra time to answer questions. Next meeting will be on Monday, March 18-start with regular business mtg. at the Extension Office at 1:00 pm and then to Studio Fusion to make sun catchers @ $5/each or can chose something else that may cost more. Luke Lewandowski/ SonRays Secretary/Reporter
Meeting Minutes - January 21st, 2013
The regular meeting of the SonRays 4-H Club was held at the Webster County Extension Office on Monday, January 21, 2013. The meeting was called to order by Club President Jacob L. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag led by Abi C. and Joseph L. 4-H Pledge led by Abi H. and Anna L. Roll call was answered by 16 members sharing their favorite color. Two leaders and six visitors were also present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Club Secretary Luke L, and approved. The Treasurer’s report was given by Club Treasurer Austin H. Balance on hand is $314.08. Old business included discussion of 4-H project meetings attended and county opportunities. For New business, Jacob L. and Ruth C. shared about the upcoming County Interviews. At the meeting the new 2013 4-H Program Guides were handed out. The 4-H Family Monthly newsletter was reviewed by Club Vice-President Ethan S. Linda L gave the leader’s report-discussed the upcoming County Interviews. Luke L presented a community service opportunity, the Back to School Bash. We discussed helping with the event in either time volunteered and/or monetary donation. Linda gave us a quick overview of our clubs budget and so we decided to table the donation dollar amount until we know more about how much money the club will need for upcoming expenses (ex. Fair Booth and 4-H’ers for 4-H possible contribution). The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Anna L and seconded by Ethan S. Host families were the Campbell’s and Chalstrom’s.
After the meeting, several presentations were given: Ethan S.- Mark Twain (free audio books: http://librivox.org/ ), Abi H.- sugar and gluten free lemon crumble muffins, Chloe U.- saber toothed cats, Luke L. and Jacob U.- Civil Air Patrol, Eriana H.-sewing, Austin H.- military uniforms, Jacob L.-napalm, Alexis H.- home canning, Anna H-making Chex “Muddy Buddies”, Hannah C.-coppper bracelet health benefits, Anna L.- leopards, Abigail C.- no bake cookies, Joseph L.-School of Choice Week, and Ruth C. talked about” Rachel’s Challenge” (http://www.rachelschallenge.org/) . The 4-H’ers did a wonderful job! Reminder that presentations have three parts: 1. Introduction 2. Body (usually 3 points) 3. Conclusion (restate what you taught in a sentence). It has been studied that the human brain has to hear something at least seven times to retain it, so a conclusion is very important.
Respectfully submitted, Luke L.
Meeting Minutes - December 10th, 2012
The SonRays 4-H Club held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 10, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Bickford Assisted Living Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Seventeen 4-H Club members answered roll call about their favorite part of Christmas, plus club leaders Linda C. and Jan L., and several family members were also in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Ethan S. (Jacob L. and Luke L. joined later after orthodontic appointment). Pledges to the American Flag and the 4-H Flag were led by Ruth C. and Anna L. The Secretary report was not read as Secretary (Luke L.) arrived later in the meeting. Linda gave the Treasurer report as she has just reviewed all of the club’s books. We have approximately $350 in the account. A motion was made by Anna L. and seconded by Anna H. to pay the remaining $40 from membership dues for last year and also $60 for the memberships of two 4-H’ers from last year for a total of $100 to be paid to the Webster County Extension. This information will be give to this year’s Treasurer, Austin H. Membership fees are due now. The cost is $30 for new members and $15 for renewing members. The money collected so far ($90) will be deposited tomorrow and the information will be given to the Treasurer. New business: County Interviews will be held on Sunday/Monday January 27 &28. Ruth C. shared about the process and highly encouraged 4-H’ers in sixth grade and above to participate. Also, remember to read/review your 4-H monthly county newsletter for upcoming opportunities. There are a number of activities to participate in over the Christmas break. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Anna L. and seconded by Chloe U.
Following the meeting the 4-H’ers brainstormed regarding the next years program planning of activities that we would like to do as a club. Linda will be putting together a template of these ideas. Committee’s will be set up to work on the different events. The SonRays meet the third Monday of each month from 1-3 pm. Next meeting will be on Monday, January 13, 2013. More information will follow. It was a full day! After all of the business was taken care of, Linda led a Christmas gift exchange called “The Right Family’s Christmas” and did a craft. Then we joined the residents at tables in the commons area to get to make new friends, whom the 4-H’ers introduced to everyone. We made a craft with them, played Christmas words Bingo, gave each resident a Christmas card, and enjoyed cookies and juice together. Jacob L., Luke L, Anna L., and Hannah C. played piano and Ruth C. and Abigail C. played violin. We then sang a couple of songs and left from a very activity-filled and fun time at Bickford. Merry Christmas!!!!
Meeting Minutes - November 5th, 2012
The Son Rays 4-H club had their November monthly meeting/ annual family potluck supper and awards night on Monday, November 5, 2012 at the Evangelical Free Church in Fort Dodge at 6:30 p.m. During the course of the evening 2012-2013 Club officers were installed and new members were welcomed into the 4-H program. The following SonRays 4-H Club members were present: Jacob L, Luke L, Anna L, Ethan S, Abigail C, Ruth C, Jonathan W, Chloe U, Alexis H., Abigail H., Austin H., Anna H. New members initiated were Joseph L. and Charles C. Eriana H. will also be joining; but was unable to attend. County Council members present to assist were Hank L. and Ashely E. This evening was also in attendance by family members-a full house J. President: Jacob L., Vice-President: Ethan S., Secretary/Reporter: Luke L., Treasurer: Austin H., Photographers: Abigail H., Ruth C., Eriana H., Recreational Leaders: Anna L., Anna H., Chloe U., Abigail C. Awards were given to 4-H members and record books/premium checks were also distributed. The next meeting will be held on Monday, December 10th at 1pm, with more information to follow.
Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2012
The meeting started at The Beacon of Hope Men's Shelter with a tour of the facility given by Annette Howard. After the tour, we went to St. Olaf Church for the business meeting. The 4-H meeting was called to order by President Jacob L. Pledges were led by Eriana H. and Anna L. to the Amercan Flag, and the pleddge to the 4-H flag led by Ethan S. and Luke L. Roll call was answered to the question: "what is your favorite color?" Attendance: Jacob, Luke, and Anna L., Alexis, Abi, Austin, and Anna H., Chloe U., Ethan S., and leaders Linda C. and Jan L.-guests: Eriana H., Joseph L., Annette H., Kari H. and Alan H. (members present: 9,guests: 5, leaders: 2=15). Secretary report read by Abi H. Treasurer report read by Ethan S. (Balance $285.65). Old business: review the monthly 4-H newsletter and discuss re-enrollment forms/on-line process. New business: today's activities the The Beacon and election of officers. Following the election, a move was made by Anna H. to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Austin H. We then made the meal to serve for the residents of The Beacon: sloppy joes, green bean casserole, potatoe chips, chocolate cake with frosting, milk and kool-aid. The 4-H'ers and adults worked to fry the ground beef for the sloppy joes and prepare all the food for the meal-even a homemade chocolate cake was made under the direction of Linda C. Basic kitchen hygiene was discussed before anyone worked in the kitchen. The 4-H'ers worked in groups to prepare their part toward the meal. All of the food was ready in time for the 5:30 pm meal serving time. The 4-H'ers sat at tables and visited with the men until it was time to serve the meal, and Jacob L. played piano for some dinner time listening enjoyment. The men of The Beacon were responsible for the clean-up, so after the 4-H'ers served the men, they were also invited to try the food from their hard work. It was a great day of learning and serving people in the community.
Next SonRays 4-H Club meeting will be the November 5th Potluck/Meeting to be held at the E Free Church at 6:30 pm. A separate invitation will be sent. Please re-enroll on-line as soon as possible.
Respectfully submitted by Jan Lewandowski, SonRays 4-H Club leader
