The Town ‘N Kountry Kids Red Crew 4-H Club met on Sept. 16, 2018, at the Community Center in Woonsocket.

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Xavier Baysinger. The Flag Pledge was led by Tatiana Roberts, and the 4-H Pledge was led by Hope Baysinger. Roll call was led by Lane Burkel with the topic, “Project from the State Fair that I am most proud of,” which was answered by 11 members.  

The secretary’s report was read by Bailey Feistner and approved as presented.

Numerous reports on Achievement Days and State Fair exhibits were given as follows: Beef – Collin Schmiedt, Poultry – Bailey, Goat and Special Foods – Hope, Rock’in Bands project – Tatiana, Character project – Corey Roberts, Pool Noodle Horse project – Gigi Roberts, Public Speaking and Fashion Revue – Lane, Horticulture Judging – Hope, Beef and Goats – Sutton Senska, Sheep – Shiloh Senska.  Bailey also told the group about being chosen as 4-H Ambassador.  

For old business, the McCrossan Boys Ranch and Air Madness trip has been rescheduled to Sep. 22. The hope is to plan a community service project at the nursing home for November.  

For new business, the club talked about getting the record books and award applications done. They are due Oct. 1.  We made plans for activities for 4-H Week.  

Shooting Sports Recognition Event is Oct. 14 and 4-H Recognition Event is Nov. 10.  Members will be working on a barrel setting schedule for October 26-28. The club decided to do a “Chicken Drop” fundraiser at the homecoming football game. The next meeting is planned for Oct. 14.  

Following the meeting were three presentations. Tatiana Roberts gave a demonstration on her hobbies project of making Rock’in Bands. Gigi Roberts discussed making her Visual Arts pool noodle horse project. Corey Roberts presented information on the Redwood trees in California with his “Avenue of the Giants” talk.

…See a picture in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal.