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August 2021 Minutes – Eau Claire Clovers 4-H Club
The Eau Claire Clovers 4-H Club July meeting was held at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, on August 22
at 4:00 P.M.
The energizer was led by Beth and was a game called “Never have I ever”.
Beth then called the meeting to order and pledges were said. There were no birthdays this month.
Members were sent the secretary's report from July before meeting to review. The secretary’s report was
motioned by Miles and seconded by Marshall. The treasurer’s report was read by Josie and was motioned by
Maddie and seconded by Kaitlyn.
The spirit cup was given this month to Julia and Hannah for helping our with the setup for the meeting.
In old business, everyone was thanked for making record book pages for the Club record book. Patricia will check
the record book and let anyone know if there are any missing that still need to be done. We discussed the fair.
Marshall shared that he loved the Fair Olympics and Beth spoke about working at the OYC food stand and
enjoying having face to face judging again. Old business was motioned by Marshall and Seconded by Miles.
In New Business, the parents were reviewing record books. It was announced that if you didn’t bring your record
book in, you need to return yours by Friday. You can drop it at Cindi or Kayla’s house. Kayla and Cindi will work
with Francine to formally review the record books to be sent on to the 4-H leaders for nomination for scholarships
etc.
Sign ups for monthly meetings, demonstrations were passed around. Beth mentioned that there is an OYC
meeting scheduled for August 31 and is open to all members 7
th
grade and up.
The Club will have a fundraising opportunity at Culver’s on Golf Road on September 27. We need to have 250
people come and say they are present for our club to be counted for 250. Beth will check to confirm this. A sign
up sheet for this was also passed around.
Fall Forum is on November 6 at Green Lake Conference Center. Cindi, Kendall and Beth encouraged everyone to
go to the conference as it’s a really great time and you learn a lot and about other 4-H members across the state.
County Awards Banquet is on November 13 at the Pleasant Valley Community Center.
We talked about Fundraising. We need to find some kind of fundraising opportunity that will help fund the club.
Sarah will investigate how the fundraising program through Saver’s works and Kayla will investigate fundraising by
selling Kringles.
Members that were interested in serving as an officer came up and told everyone the position they were interested
in and a little about themselves. In a couple of days, ballots in the form of google form will be sent out to the
membership. The votes will be tallied and everyone will be notified of the new executive.
The new business was motioned by Maddie and seconded by Miles.
The leader’s report was sent out through Facebook. Francine reiterated that she will need some more parental
help this year, due to the need for helping with her father in Jamaica. The Leader’s report was motioned by
Marshall and seconded by Miles.
The meeting was adjourned and after, we made fleece blankets for cats to be delivered to Eau Claire County
Humane Association. Thanks to Sara for taking the blankets.
Thank you for members that signed up for volunteer work at fair and Farm Tech Days, but more are still needed. A
reminder that plat books are for sale. And Beth talked about her experience geocaching at the last meeting. The
old business was motioned by Maddie and seconded by Neveya. In the new business, members should start their
record books. The silent auction basket has been completed. Members have a chance to win a basket or other
prizes during the fair. Fair tags were sent out to members. And the reminder to all competing members we wish
you luck at this year‘s fair. Are you interested in becoming an officer? Please send an officer‘s letter of interest to
Francine to be considered for next year‘s officers. reminder to please complete your demo if you haven't completed
one yet. The new business was motioned by Neveya and seconded by Kendell. Kendell motioned the adjournment
of the meeting and Neveya seconded it. Beth then adjourned the meeting. Cupcakes were given to members at the
end of the meeting to celebrate graduates. (Thanks btw ;))