KentCounty 4-H Leader’s Meetings

January 17, 2017

President Joanne Carter called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. The American pledge was led by Paula Wood and 4-H Pledge by Shannon Dixon.

The Secretary’s minutes were not in the packet. No Report

The Treasurer’s report was available to everyone in their packets. Christine Kanemade a motion to approve the treasurer’s report and Diana O’Haraseconded the motion. Motion approved.

CountyClub Updates:

  • Jr. Council Retreat: Feb 10-12 (8:30am and departing on 2/12)
  • Looking for one male and one female chaperone volunteer!!!! Contact Jenny if you can help out

Old Business:

  • County Trim A Tree Contest– Trees look good.
  • Holiday Fun Day–Good Turnout this year. The stockings were a big hit.
  • Teddy Bear Drive–We receive a Thank you note
  • Holiday Skating Party- Good Turnout. Everyone had a good time.
  • Diamond Clover Program Update- They interview 5 4-H members.
  • 4-H Conference Selection- 7 Youth had an interview. But will only be sending 4 Youth.
  • AgriScience Summit- No one will be attending this year.
  • Healthy Living Summit- Sending Kids
  • State Camp Scholarship Forums- Forms were due the 4-H Office tonight.
  • Day Camp Counselors- Forms were due to the 4-H Office tonight.

New Business:

  • Woodworking/Photography Judging Contest- The contest is on Jan. 23rd from 5 to 7pm. Arrive anytime during this time to do the contest.
  • State Teen Conference- This conference is on Jan. 28-29th. Deadline to register is Jan. 20th for ages 13 and up.
  • 4-H Enrollment Forms-March 1st is the Absolute Deadline.
  • Public Speaking Contest - This event is on Jan. 22nd at the Kent County Levy Court

Building starting at 1:00 pm for Junior and Seniors and 2pm for Both Beginner groups

and Cloverbuds. The Committee is to meet at noon to set up. Back up date is Jan. 29th.

  • Favorite Foods Contest Training - Training is on Jan. 26that the 4-H office at 6:30 p.m.
  • Honeybee Contest Essays are due to the State 4-H Office on Feb. 1st.
  • Livestock Overnighter - This event will be on Feb. 18-19th. Registrations are due by Feb. 1st to the 4-H office. This will be at the Delaware State Fairgrounds.
  • Favorite Foods Contest Entries forms are due to the 4-H Office by Feb. 17th.
  • County Photography Contest - Entries are due on Feb. 17th to the 4-H office.
  • State Leader Forum- The forum is on Feb. 4th atPolytech in Woodside. Registration starts at 8:30pm. All leaders are encouraged to attend.
  • State 4-H Horse Bowl - This event is on March 11th at Lake Forest North Elementarybeginning at 9:00 a.m.
  • Favorite Foods Contest/Foods Judging Contest- This contest will be at the Delaware State Fairgrounds on March 4th. Foods judging contest will be from 11-1:00pm.
  • Winter Fun Day - This event is on Mar 4th at the Delaware State Fairgrounds from 11-1pm. This event is sponsored by the Kent County 4-H Links. Please encourage your members to attend. This is conjunction with Favorite Foods Contest.
  • Horse Show Ads- Begin selling them on March 1st. Mary Brown made a motion for us to set up a committee to discuss this topic some more it was second by Christine Kane. Motion Carried. The committee will be Heather Crouse, Joanne Carter and Laurie Judd.
  • 4-H Exchange Group Quarter Auction- This auction will be March 3rd at 7pm at the Harrington Fire Hall.
  • Club Audits due to the Kent County Office by March 1st.
  • Younger Member Weekend- Mallard Lodge on March 25-26th
  • County Basket Auction- This event is on March 31stat the Felton Fire Hall. Please send

Basket theme to Caroline ASAP.

REMINDERS:

  • Zoom: Meeting room equipment only works intermittently; Kristen will be looking for

Another way to share leader meeting information for those who can’t get to the meetings.

  • Social Media Guide- Please share the work you do with 4-H through social media.
  • State Record Books- To attend National 4-H Congress are due May 1st.
  • Scholarship Awards will be announced late Feb and State Camp Registration starts

March 1st

  • Environmental Camp-Need a new location for this camp this year. Seeking Teen Counselors, letters will go out shortly, Mid-AprilCounselor meeting will be scheduled.
  • CWF (Citizen Washington Focus)-Inaugural Session Jan.17-21. 15 Youth and 5 adults

Volunteers with be attending. So a total of 20 from Delaware.

  • Club By-Laws
  • All Clubs are Required to have these
  • Copy should be on file with County Office
  • Shooting Sports Update
  • Dates will be forthcoming for approaching trainings.

A motion was made by Sandy Reynolds and seconded by Joelle Vincentto adjourn the meeting at 8:10pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Heather Crouse

Heather Crouse

Secretary