Meeting Minutes
January Meeting
The January meeting of the Hooves Paws and Claws 4H club was called to order at 6:08pm. Monique Garret led the pledge and Kaitlyn Miller lead the 4H pledge.
Monique brought a guest speaker, Kayla, to tell the club about her job as a culinary artist. Kayla works at Bush Stadium and got her training through L'Ecole Culinary School in St. Louis. She highly recommends the school to anyone interested in foods. Kayla explained some of the courses she completed to become a chef. Not only did she get to go to Italy through the school, she also learned how to make a lot of different authentic dishes from different countries. While teaching us how to take a plain cheesecake to a fun creation (using chocolate and caramel), it was apparent that she loved her job.
After the demonstration, Felicity and her mom talked about T-shirt sales and club members turned in their order forms. Next, Katie Zelechowski read the minutes from December’s meeting and Kelly Bonk accepted them, followed by a second from Shelby Warren. Kelly Bonk read the treasurer report. Morgan Marshall accepted the report.
The Fundraising Committee chair, Katie Zelechowski then reported that she would look into Pantera’s Pizza for the next fundraiser. If that did not work, she was going to look into other options. Rhiannon Hall and her mother then spoke to the club about possible community service projects for the group to do. After much debate, the club decided to service God’s Little Acre, a horse rescue. February 5th, 2012 was the decided date to check out God’s Little Acre. A group that signed up would go to that, and more members could check it out at a later date. If the club decides to do another community service project, club leaders Kathy and Marcy, proposed that it should be servicing people. Mrs. Bonk suggested a woman she knew that has lost her home in a fire. The club will decide on that at a later meeting.
Lindsey Bonk then reminded the 4Hers about our club’s YMCA lock in. It is scheduled for Saturday February 25, at the Edwardsville YMCA. It is from 8pm-12pm. Lindsey also reminded us to bring signed permission slips to climb on the rock wall at the time of the event.
Kevin Duncan had nothing to report on the recreation committee.
Our club reporter, Rebecca Keasey, reported that she is trying to get our club activities reported in the newspaper. If anyone has pictures of the club they were asked to bring them to the next meeting. At the next meeting, the recreation activity (activity during the meeting) could be scrap booking so that all of the members can participate in making a fantastic scrapbook.
Trevor Neumeister reported that the website is up to date and has new pictures.
Old business
The club raised $1295 in sponsorships this year. A new member, Kairlyn Miller brought in the most sponsorships!
Desert of the months are coming up and Morgan Marshall is scheduled for next month’s dessert. Delaney Phillips is next followed by Trevor Neumeister, Felicity Guttmann, and Cody Custer.
New Business/ Leader’s Report
Project Books were in and each club member should have picked up their books. Project goal sheets were also there to pick up. Each project you are enrolled in should have one of these goal sheets filled out for it. They are due at the next meeting.
Marcy showed the club that last year’s scrapbook had been submitted to a county competition and won. She and Kathy had also earned their Silver Clover awards for being leaders for 5 years! Members were then given receipts to get checks from the county fair for last year’s projects. Then, the members were asked to write a letter to the state, thanking them for 4H so that money can be put into the state’s budget to give us the money for those checks. Also, Marcy told us that we had sold the most paper clovers in the county along with another group. Cody Custer and Trevor Neumeister had participated in that.
Along with this news, Marcy also informed the club that the extension office wants each club to send in information on a club activity for the news articles they send out once a month . In this news paper, there are interesting articles that can be brought up by club members during meetings. Finally, she welcomed anyone to join Horsebowl and Hippology contests every Tuesday, at her house, if they were interested.
The meeting adjourned at 7:46pm. Trevor Neumeister moved for the adjournment, followed by a second by Kevin Duncan.
Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2012. Makenzie Warren is to bring 
snacks and Alannah Nelson is to bring drinks.
Hooves, Paws, and Claws
Third Meeting Date: November 29th 2011 Place: Fort Russell Township Hall
Members: 17 Leaders Present: 2 Guests: 1
At 6:14 at Fort Russell Township hall Cody Custer started the monthly Hooves, Paws, and Claws meeting. Monique led the 4-H pledge, and Zachary led the Pledge of Allegiance. Lydia, the secretary, took attendance. Then the secretary read the minutes from the previous meeting. Kelly motioned to accept the minutes and Trevor 2nd that motion. Kelly, the treasurer, read the Treasures report the ending balance was $3,099.42. Monique accepted the treasures report and Kaitlyn 2nd it. Kelly collected the Candle fundraising. Katie Z. had sold the most candles, which was 31. Congratulations Katie! The Community Service committee had no report. Lindsey the leader of the Programs committee invited a chef to come in to talk to our group. Unfortunately the Chef couldn’t make it. Lindsey talked about the YMCA lock in, in February. She explained that if we stayed on a Saturday we could get an extra hour for no extra cost. We would stay form 8P.M to midnight. We couldn’t decide were to get the money from so we put it “on the table”. After it came “off the table” we decided on the date February 25th. Kelly accepted it and Rhiannon seconded it. The recreation committee had no report. The leader of the Reporter committee, Rebecca, asked if we could all stay after to get a picture for the sponsorship thank you letters. Delany and Becky explained for the hoodies for our group would be around $20.45. Trevor, the leader of the website committee, said he had meet up with Kathy to see how to put information on the website.
*Old Business*
Under old business we passed out the hoodies.
*New Business* Cody read a thank you card the Equestrian Club had sent Kevin, Cody, and Rhiannon for helping out on the trail ride. Cody explained the brag sheets. He said that he had meet with Kathy and decided to change the name because the extension office is not planning to do the award ceremonies any more. Everything that is on the brag sheets will go towards the awards at the end of the year. WE CHANGED THE DATE OF THE CHRISTMAS PARTY TO DECEMBER 20TH. Marcy talked about horse bowl and hipology and how it is coming up soon. If you are thinking about joining or signing up please talk to her. Her numbers is (618) 559-7746. If you would like to help out kids in need come to the VFW in Wood River. You will be able to help with the Toys for Tots. Meet in the parking lot wearing your green shirts. Meet at nine sharp so we can all walk together if you are late tell them you are 4-H and you are there to help. You can leave anytime between 9-11 A.M. WE WILL STILL ACCEPT SPONSORSHIPS NEXT MEETING. *Next Meeting*Date: December 20th, 2011
Time: 5-8
Place: Marcy’s House
Talks: None
Demos: None
Snacks: Pizza
Drinks: Soda
Kevin massed the motion to end the meeting and was 2nd by Andrew the motion was accepted and the meeting was adjourned at 7:35. We had delicious cookies made by Kelly and amazing drinks brought in by Kaitlyn. After Kevin led us in a fun recreation game
Hooves, Paws, and Claws 4H Club Minutes
Tenth Meeting Date: June 14, 2011 Place: Kathy Strickfaden's Residence
Members Present: 11 Leaders Present: 2 Guests present: 1
The regular monthly meeting of Hooves, Paws, and Claws 4H Club was held June 14, 2011 at Kathy Strickfaden's Residence. Before the meeting, a few committees gave their reports because the a few members had to leave early.
Monique G., the Community Service Committee Chair, talked about another event. She proposed that the club start a bank fund of money for disasters such as the Joplin tragedy. One way to make money for that account is to have lemonade stands. Members collected lemonade mix, cups, and poster boards and brought them to the meeting. Some members will be participating in a lemonade stand at the Goshen Market.
The Fundraising Committee didn't have a report.
The Programs Committee is looking for any suggestions for programs from members.
The meeting was called to order by Shelby W., Vice President at 6:15 pm. Katie Z. led the Pledge of Allegiance and Trevor N. led the 4H Pledge. Roll call was taken by the secretary, Kelly B. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary. Trevor N. moved to accept the minutes. Katie Z. seconded that motion. A vote was taken, and the minutes were accepted.
The treasurer Lydia K. read and presented her report. The balance was $3,931.71. Monique G. made a motion to accept the report. Cody C. seconded that motion. A vote was taken, and the report passed.
Committee Reports
The Recreation Committee had no report.
Lindsey B., the Reporter, reported that the pictures of the May meeting are on Shutterfly. If any member has a contact to their local paper, they could give that to her to get pictures in their paper also. She would like to have at least one picture of each 4Her working on their project.
Old Business
Kathy S. will be ordering the Clydesdale Breeding Farm tickets tonight. It will be August 27th. They will leave around 8:30 or 9am and the tour starts at 2pm.
Katie Z. and Kelly B. talked about the website.
Kevin D. will have more information about the Fairmont Horse Race Sponsorship at the August meeting.
Trevor N., Kevin D., and Cody C. will meet to decorate the 4H bulletin board at Triangle H. Farm.
Kathy S. will be collecting the Bucks Sheets by August 1st.
New Business
There is no New Business.
Leaders' Report
Project Work day will be June 30th from 4:30 to 6:30 at Marcy's house.
The August meeting will be at the Bonk's house on August 14th from 12-4pm. Bring jackets to update and Kathy S. will have jackets for the new members.
The club discussed the hospitality tent at the fairgrounds for the county fair horse show.
There is no July meeting.
The haunted hay ride on October 22nd the club decided to go but not have a booth.
Next Meeting
Date: August 14th 12-4pm Talk: none
Where: Bonk's House
Snacks: none Demo: none
Drinks: none
Lindsey B. made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Kevin D. seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed.
Hooves, Paws, and Claws 4H Club Minutes
Ninth Meeting Date: May 31, 2011 Place: Ft. Russel Township Hall
Members Present: 13 Leaders Present: 1 Guests present: 0
The regular monthly meeting of Hooves, Paws, and Claws 4H Club was held April 26, 2011 at Ft. Russel Township Hall. The meeting was called to order by J.T. K., president at 6:15 pm.
The club played a game similar to Taboo where they split into groups and had to guess what a person was trying to explain without saying certain words.
Lindsey B. lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and Trevor N. lead the 4H Pledge. Roll call was taken by the secretary, Kelly B. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary. Lindsey B. moved to accept the minutes. Kevin D. seconded that motion. A vote was taken, and the minutes were accepted.
The treasurer Lydia K. read and presented her report. The balance was $3,811.71. Trevor N. made a motion to accept the report. Lindsey B. seconded that motion. A vote was taken, and the report passed.
Committee Reports
Trevor N., the chair of the Fundraising Committee, reported that the Thirty-One fundraiser had ended and the items are in tonight. The co-chair Katie G. handed out a report on the Thirty-One fundraiser, including that we made $461.
Monique G., the chair of the Community Service Committee reported that the club could vote to see which activity they should do. The club voted and decided to donate supplies and donations for the tornado victims in Joplin, Missouri.
The Programs committee reported that if any members had any ideas for programs this year, please let them know.
The recreation committee did not have a report.
Lindsey B., the Reporter, reported that our club has five articles in the newspaper this year so far, and she reminded the club that she would like to get at least one picture of every 4Her working on their project.
Old Business
There is one more horse form that needs to be turned in by June 1st, that is the classes.
Kathy S. sent out an email about the Clydesdale Breeding Farm trip.
There will be a Mock Judging meeting at Kathy S's house. The club will swim from 3-5pm, have a meeting from 5-5:30pm, and then Mock Judge projects until 7pm.
Buck Sheet Update/Snack Break
The club enjoyed the snacks that Rebecca K. brought the drinks that Kenzie W. brought.
New Business
Kevin told the club that it was $25 to sponsor a Fairmont Horse Race, and he will get more information. The club would get to present the winner's trophy, get their picture with the winner, and their name on the program. Kevin D. made a motion to sponsor a race, and Kelly B. seconded that motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed.
Leaders' Report
Project registration papers were passed out.
Cody C., Trevor N., and Kevin D. will be in charge of decorating the cabinet at Triangle H. Farm with 4H stuff.
The 4H Show Prep lessons start on June 2nd from 2-4, and go on every Thursday through July 21st.
The End of the Year party at the Bonk's house is August 14th from 12-4pm.
Next Meeting
Date: May 14 Talk: none
Where: Kathy S's house
Snacks: none Demo: none
Drinks: none
Katie G. made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Cody C. seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed.
Trevor N. wrote an essay about a barn fire, and he won a competition. He won $100 and then donated to the place that he wrote about!
Andrew M. demonstrated to the club how to set up an aquarium.
Monique told a heartwarming story about her dog LucyLu, a rat terrier.
