The Town ‘N Kountry Kids Red Crew 4-H Club met on May 22 at the 4-H Building.

Prior to the meeting, club members prepared Memorial Day cards to send to their elderly friends and completed a baby animal name matching activity.

The meeting was called to order by Co-President Xavier Baysinger.  The Flag Pledge was led by Trevor Johnson, and the 4-H Pledge was led by Corbyn Broer. 

Roll call was led by Co-Secretary Acaiya Schultz with the topic, “Name a Flower” which was answered by 23 members.  

The secretary’s report was read by Co-Secretary Bailey Feistner and approved as read. 

The treasurer’s report was given by Co-Treasurer Lane Burkel and approved as presented.  

Co-Health and Safety Officer Ty Burkel presented safety tips on protecting yourself from sunburn.

A report was given by Hope Baysinger on the Flag Burning Ceremony that the club did with the American Legion and the entire Woonsocket School student body.  Members talked about the reasons for honoring the flag and how it shows respect to Veterans and the military service that defends our rights and freedoms in the U.S.  

Reports were given by Isaiah Schultz on Barrel Setting, George Broer on Shooting Sports, and Bailey Feistner on Small Animal Weigh-in and the SD 4-H Legislative Program.  

The club discussed setting a Project Day date, getting the YQCA training completed, and that club t-shirts have been ordered.

The Sanborn County Farmers Union camp is scheduled for May 25. Plans were discussed for the 4-H members who will be presenting round-table sessions on various project areas during the camp.  

Plans were set for 4-H Club members who will be distributing poppies and accepting donations for Veterans. This is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. in Woonsocket.

Discussion was held for plans for the American Legion Post 29 Memorial Day program on May 31. Committee members appointed are Trevor and Kahle Johnson, Shiloh Senska, Hope and Xavier Baysinger, Megan Linke and Emily Ohlrogge. The committee will meet again after Poppies to finalize plans.

4-H Events for the summer have been scheduled as follows: July 7 – Special Foods, July 13 – Public Speaking, and July 28 – Fashion Revue.

The theme for the summer library program is Tales and Tails, and Librarian Bev Dunn has asked the group to help with an animal nursery on June 7 to kick off the summer program.  The club members talked about plans to bring animals for that event.

Following the meeting, Co-Recreation Officer Trevor Johnson led club members in a game called “Look Down, Look Up.”

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The 4-H judging season has started, and the first horse judging of the series is done. There were almost 25 members who participated in the first competition, which was hosted by Eric Kobernusz on his place just north of Mt. Vernon. There were members judging at all levels, beginners, juniors and seniors. In the seniors division, Town and Country Blue Group 4-H Club member Delaney Zoss brought home first place, and Town and Country Red Group 4-H Club member Bailey Feistner earned second.

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The Town and Kountry Kids Blue Group met on April 30 at the Letcher Community Center. Twenty-six members were present for the meeting. A horticulture skill-a-thon was held at the beginning of the meeting for members. The meeting was called to order by President Brady Larson. The pledges were led by Cain Zoss and Ramsey Fouberg. Roll call was completed by Hudson Fouberg. The secretary’s report was approved. Bryce Larson, health officer, provided the club members with sun safety tips. No safety officer report was available. Janet provided a brief review of parliamentary procedure for members. 

Old Business: 

Memphis Moody and Ramsey Fouberg reported on State Shooting Sports.  

Delaney Zoss provided an update on Teen Leadership Academy. 

Cole Wilson and Miley Adams reported on how the eye glass collection boxes are doing at the Letcher Community Church, Sanborn Central school and local bank. Leaders will check on the date to have these boxes collected by.  

The Executive Committee provided a report on their meeting. Club goals were discussed and are as follows: 

• 1) Every member completes a record book (help will be offered by club officers and leaders)

• 2) Every member completes a demonstration at the club level or county level 

• 3) Every member completes at least one project for Achievement Days.

New Business:

Stacy provided an update on the park and will contact the family that originally purchased the tree to determine if they will be donating another tree.  

The group discussed the need for more rock to be added to the park and a motion was made to order rock.  Steve and Stacy were going to talk to Bill Zoss about trucking.  

Stacy also reported that the basketball hoops were purchased and have arrived but still need to be installed.  Matt and Angie Meier will be in charge of this. The club will need some additional help to get these installed. 

Steve Zoss reported that his contact about the Buzzer board was out of the office but should be returning his call soon, so he can get this ordered. 

The club field trip will be on June 7 for those who can make it. The group will be traveling to SDSU and touring the Dairy Farm and Ice Cream making facility (Davis Dairy Plant) and the Wellness facility on campus. Club members need to contact a leader if they are in need of a ride. A sign up sheet was passed around for interested members.

Letcher Fun Days/All school reunion is scheduled for June 12.  

• Deb will be organizing a soup tasting contest again.  Morgan Hoffman volunteered to be part of the planning committee. Club members and families were encouraged to think about providing a soup for the contest. 

• A bake sale will also take place at the Letcher Fun Days. Kelly Wilson and Brooklyn Larson volunteered to help with this committee. Members were encouraged to bring an item, wrapped individually, for the bake sale.

• Scott and Stacy Zoss families will be hosting the 5K Walk/Run on June 12 as well.  Members may be asked to help with the sign up of walkers/runners before the race, handing out T-shirts, handing out water, etc.  Committee members who volunteered are:  Bryce Larson, Caleb Kneen, Cole Wilson and Ramsey Fouberg.

Jen Fouberg brought up the new exhibit form that will be required for static exhibits going to the State Fair. There will be a four entry limit at the State Fair on static exhibits. The new form can be found online. 

Upcoming dates/events: 

Stacy reminded everyone to check the “S’more” that Audra sends out. This can be found on the Facebook page as well.  June 1 is the Horse Safety deadline, and July 1 is the YQCA deadline.

Clean up dates will be planned for May 8, depending on soccer schedules, etc. Members are asked to come when they can. The plan is to pick up the 4-H grounds and at the park in Letcher. 

Central Electric Co-Op Appreciation Supper is scheduled for June 22. Volunteers may be needed for help. Club members should contact Velma if they are available.

June 30  is the Sanborn/Aurora/Jerauld/Buffalo County Horse Show. It will be held in Forestburg. Volunteers may be needed for this event to help in the lunch stand.

The meeting was adjourned. 

Talks/Demonstrations included: 

• Miley Adams, “How to show a pig;”

• Kaylee Adams, “How to make edible cookie dough;”

• Whitney Adams, “How to make a homemade birdfeeder;”

• Cannon Zoss, “How to select and plant a tree;”

• Sophie Kelly, “How to make a tie dye shirt;”

• Tim Kelly, “How to make a space painting.” 

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