The Town ‘N Kountry Kids Red Crew 4-H Club met on Jan. 27, at the Community Center in Woonsocket. Prior to the meeting, supper was served by the Snedeker family, the Linke family and Jen Sandness.
The meeting was called to order by President Aaron Linke. The flag pledge was led by Bailey Feistner and the 4-H pledge was led by Henry Hunter. Roll call was led by Vice President Xavier Baysinger with the question, “What is your favorite winter activity?” which was answered by 15 members.
The secretary’s report was read by Secretary Spens Schlicht, and approved as read. The treasurer’s report was given by Megan Linke and approved.
Under reports, Nick Snedeker talked about the bowling party. Hope Baysinger reported on Oodles of Noodles. A report on decorating the Courthouse Christmas tree was given by Sarah and Lane Burkel. Megan told us about Shooting Sports. There were some changes made this year, and around 80 members are signed up.
Old business: New club shirts will be in this week. Ice-skating is planned for Feb. 25. Shaun Snedeker read a thank you from Nurse Leslie Ohlrogge for the cookie trays.
New business: The club will be doing fruit sales in February to fundraise for 4-H ground improvements. Money will be used for the horse arena crows nest, a sound system and aluminum bleachers, plus other improvements.
They discussed plans for the Paisley King fundraiser.
Community service ideas were discussed. A petting zoo at the nursing home was mentioned. It was decided that we would go to the nursing home for a fun day. A committee was set up to make more plans: Hope, Bailey, Xavier, Megan, Lane, Emily Ohlrogge and Dilyn Brooks.  We are looking at an April date.
The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Supper will be provided. Members need to plan for getting some talks and demonstrations done.  Leader Jen Sandness offered to help work with members to get their presentations ready.
Following the meeting, Valentines Day cards were signed for elderly friends and 4-H sponsor thank-you cards were signed.  Bailey presented a talk called “Big Lick” about the abuse of the Tennessee Walking Horse.
The night ended with a feather relay game led by Recreation Officers Hope Baysinger and Nathan Linke.

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