The monthly meeting of the Seekers-Not-Slackers 4-H club was called to order on Oct. 19, at the Lone Elm community room by President Hailey Gillespie.
Roll call was answered by 18 members and two leaders; answering what their favorite Halloween candy was; the most popular answer was chocolate. Pledges were led by McKenna Powell and Donovan Zimbelman. Last month’s minutes were approved as read.
In new business, officer selections for the 2020-2021 were approved; officers for the new year are as follows: President-Tyler Gillespie, Vice President- Logan Walter, Secretary- Josie Walter, Treasurer- Owen Thompson, Reporter- Blaine King, Parliamentarian- Kinley Edgerton, Historian-McKenna Powell.
The club also voted on a rental agreement for the community room for the upcoming year, as well as the reimbursement/refund of $5 for members who attend at least eight meetings throughout the year.
Club leader Karen Gillespie reminded members that December 1 is the deadline for re-enrollment, that the Achievement Program would not be in person this year, but held virtually on Nov. 7. Gillespie also prompted members to read their newsletters, as a new edition will be published around November 1, and to note dates and contests that members might be interested in competing in.
Leader Denise King reminded the club they need to be thinking about adopting a family for the holiday season. Members voted to bring a $5-$10 unwrapped gift to the next meeting, which Denise will deliver to EKAN before December 7.
For recreation, the members all brought decorated pumpkins and voted for their favorite. Winners received a Halloween bucket filled with treats. First place went to Hailey Gillespie for her cotton ball sheep pumpkin, second place to Natalee Ruppel for a cute display of doughnuts with sprinkles on top, and third place went to McKenna Powell for her unicorn pumpkin complete with a “real” horn.
The meeting was adjurned with members saying the 4-H motto. Members then enjoyed prepackaged refreshments provided by the King and Parks families. The next meeting will be Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 pm in the Lone Elm Community Room.
