Hopewell 4-H Club

The Hopewell 4-H Club met on Oct. 24 at the Mt. Tabor Church of God.  Vice President Libby Suhr called the meeting to order.  Cloverbud Derrick Wagner led the club in saying “The Pledge of Allegiance” while he and his mom held the American flag.  Kaylin Avers led the club in reciting the 4-H Pledge.

The treasurer’s report was given.  The report was approved.

Under old business, the club discussed their fall party.  Camp Clay was a possibility but the members did not feel they could cover the cost at this time and thought it best to look at Camp Clay for a summer party.  Heiston Woods, in Van Wert, offered club members a special price of $4 plus a canned-food item.  Members were to see Tracy if interested.

Under new business, officer elections were held.  Each member currently holding an office was asked to stand and inform members of their duties.  The following members were elected to office for the 2013-2014 school year:

President – Katie Hoenie

Vice President – Shelbe Eddington

Treasurer – Libby Suhr

Secretary – Maggie Houts

The following members volunteered to be reporters/historians for the 2013-2014 year:  Caleb Suhr, Drew Wagner, Laura Barret, Jack Wagner, Malcom Head, Sidney Michael, Madina, Kaylin Avers.

As ballots were being tabulated, leftover membership awards and fair premiums were handed out.

Members signed up for demonstration presentations.

It was announced there would be no meeting in December.  The next meeting will be the Christmas Party in January.  This decision was passed after a motion by Rose and a second by Bree.

Hopewell welcomed a new member, Madina, after a motion by Rose and a second by Shelbe.

Heather, from Pampered Chef, attended the meeting to discuss with the members their fundraiser.  All orders and money will be due at the November 26 meeting.

Drew Wagner gave a demonstration on Tornado Safety.  Jack Wagner gave a demonstration on Kitchen Safety.  Malcom Head gave his demonstration on Remote Control Cars, a project which earned him a State Fair invitation!  Great job, boys!

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. at Mt. Tabor Church of God.

The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Bree and a second by Caleb.