Nineteen members, two guests and one Cloverbud answered roll call at the July 8 meeting of the Prairie Rose 4-H Club.
Patriotism was the theme for the evening.
Emily Smart, club president, led the business meeting. Officers and committee leaders reviewed dates, requirements and deadlines for the Allen County Fair.
Club members voted to tour the Allen County Historic museums for their 2018 education trip July 27. The event will be coordinated by Kim Yoho. Angelea Heim will coordinate the event for members Aug. 3.
The program began with a lively rendition of God Bless America, led by song leaders, Ty LaRue and Sophia Heim. Natalea Elmenhorst-Heins gave a demonstration on her sewing project for the Allen County Fair. Kaden McVey gave a project talk about his work with honey bees. Cooper Scharff demonstrated how to make homemade ice packs from household products.
The next meeting of the club will be Aug. 12 at the Moran Methodist Church. Members were reminded to send photos of project work to Jenni Armstrong, junior leader, who is compiling the yearly virtual tour. The American flag retirement ceremony will also be held that evening by club Junior Leaders. Ty Scharff, vice president
