Minutes of the March 13, 2007 Cumberland County 4-H Council/Leaders Association Monthly Meeting The meeting was called to order by Kenny Starling. The meeting was opened with the Pledges to the United States and to 4-H. There were no new members or visitors present. Minutes were not read since the Council Secretary was not present. Deborah Bruton volunteered to take the minutes of the evening’s meeting in her absence. The old business included the following: a. Scrapbooks for County Activity Day-Photos should be turned in to the youth council if you do not wish to make a page for your club before MAY 8 to allow enough time for them to make the pages before District Day. Each club needs to provide a page so that Cumberland County will be represented well. b. Charter and Enrollment forms-need to be turned in to the 4-H office. c. The Hotdog Sale at the Tractor Supply was held on 3/10. A financial report was not provided however, Precious indicated that enough funds were raised to cover the funds still needed for some teens to attend the Teen Retreat. d. The BBQ sale was discussed. The following is needed: drivers for delivery, kids to work curbside, desserts for the “dine-in” customers, and tea. Sign-up sheets were passed. Volunteers who were not at the meeting can call the 4-H office to sign up for those tasks. A DAILY HEADCOUNT NEEDS TO BE CALLED IN TO THE 4-H OFFICE SO THE CATERER WILL KNOW HOW MANY HE IS SERVING. e. Emma Brown from the Sharpshooter Club has offered to work on a new County 4-H Flag. She indicated that she would welcome suggestions. New Business: a. Achievement Night, March 19 at 6:30. Kelly Rogers volunteered to provide decorations. THE YOUTH ARE NEEDED TO HELP WITH THE DECORATIONS AT 5:00 ON THAT EVENING. Kenny Starling will bring 10 turkey breast roasts and will oversee their preparation. Tara Smith is bringing tablecloths for special tables. Precious suggested emailing pictures of your clubs to the 4-H office (donna_foster@ncsu.edu) for a power point presentation. Forms were provided to recognize Clover Buds, Juniors, Seniors, Leaders, etc. They must be submitted by Wednesday. If you have not talked to Deborah Bruton about what to bring to Achievement Night, she can be reached at 485-3309. b. District Teen Retreat- Registration has been extended but submit it as soon as possible. The Retreat is Mar. 31-April 1.
c. Rock Eagle Proposals are due. The deadline has been extended. The proposals are for people who wish to teach at Rock Eagle. d. 2006 Cumulative Record Judging Mar. 27-29 in Raleigh. If you wish to learn how it’s done you may attend. e. 2006 Project Record Judging is March 31-April 1 in Raleigh. Anyone can attend. f. WHEP contest registration due March 30. The contest will be in Johnston County, April 28. g. Registration for the Spring Workshop for Target Shooting Sports is closed. h. Jr. Camp, June 25-29 Camp Millstone Deadline for non-refundable dep. ($75)-April 2. i. Fashion/Talent Show is April 13 7:00-9:00. Submissions need to be in for the construction judging no later than April 10 because judging is that day at 3:30. j. URGENT: Purchase your NC 4-H License Plate no later than April 1. Place the words “Volunteer Leader” in the corner of the application. This is a one time opportunity for 4-H to have such a license plate made. Statewide, we must reach 300 orders in order for this project to be a “go” and receive proceeds from the purchase. Everyone interested is encouraged to at least purchase one the first year to get the project going. Renewal for subsequent years is an individual’s decision and not quite as important as it is NOW. k. County Activity Day/Presentations are scheduled for May 8. Please sign up for your presentation and contact your leader or a staff member for assistance on your presentation. Mable Murray and Eleanor Goetz are willing share their expertise and are willing to hold an instructional meeting for you. l. South Central Dist. Vol. Leaders Scholarship (for graduating seniors)-Applications are due May 18. m. Camp Millstone Open House and Family Fun Day is June 9. Free and fun for everyone (includes crafts, archery, rifle, hotdog and marshmallow roast. Call to sign up to ride the 4-H bus. n. District Activity Day is June 18. Sign up to ride the 4-H bus and buy your meal tickets. The 4-H office needs to know numbers. o. Take the Bait Camp June 11-June 22. p. 4-H Congress July 16-20 (scholarships can be used for this event). This is for kids age 13 and above and for presentation winners.
q. County Fair-Sept. 13-23. Clubs should start planning their educational booth, enter fair exhibits, provide volunteers for different events during the fair such as Kindergarten Days. The Sharpshooters won money last year for their exhibit ($100, I believe). r. District Leader’s Assoc. Fall Day 9:00-3:00, Oct. 27. Cumberland Co. is hosting this year and needs workshop instructors. The workshops are for leadership training. s. CHECK THE CALENDAR ONLINE WEEKLY FOR UPDATES AND LINKS TO FORMS THAT YOU MAY NEED. t. The Sharpshooters announced their upcoming turkey shoot, open to the public. This is a fundraiser. Please come support it. It is very “kid friendly”. Gun and ammo are provided as well as eye and ear protection. $3.00 per shot. Mar. 23 6:00-9:00 and March 24-3:00-9:00. The Sharpshooters have challenged the Stumpjumpers “Who will win the most turkeys?” A motion was made and seconded to adjourn.