The Town ‘N Kountry Kids 4-H Club Blue Group met on Sunday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Letcher Community Center. The meeting was called to order by president, Ellie Evans. Pledges were led by Kelly Wilson and Brooklyn Larson. Roll call question was “What is your favorite color of jelly bean?” Twenty-three members and six clover buds answered the roll call question. Payton Uecker read the secretary’s report; no changes were made. Bryce Larson gave the treasurer’s report. Teagen Moody made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report, and Cole Wilson seconded the motion. 

Old Business: Roxann has poster paper for anyone who wants to make a poster for Achievement Days. The first drawing for the early project completion incentive will be on April 29. If you have a project completed, take a picture and send it to Sherryl or one of the club leaders. Velma reported the club made about $4,000 on fruit sales this year; that money will be used to add on to the 4-H building. 

New Business: Jeremy Uecker will be doing a computer coding workshop on Sunday, April 14, following the next 4-H meeting at approximately 6:30 p.m. If you are interested let Janet know so she can give Jeremy a number of participants. Letcher Fun Days will be held on June 7-8. Letcher Fun Day committee members are: Ellie Evans, Delaney Zoss, Brady Larson, Bryce Larson, Payton Uecker and Caleb Kneen. This committee will need to be in contact with Deb Jacobsen and figure out a plan for the Fun Days. Sanborn County 4-H is participating in the 10,000 shoe drive (Soles4Souls). Each club member’s family is asked to donate a slightly used pair of shoes for the shoe drive at the April 14 meeting.

There are many upcoming events: Livestock Workshop – April 13, Horse Safety – April 15, Barn Quilt registration deadline- May 10, YQCA training – May 20 in Plankinton and May 22 in Forestburg, Market Animal Weigh-in – May 22, Special Foods Contest – May 29, Deadline for entering animals online – June 1, TLC in Brookings – June 3-7, Performing Arts Camp – June 9-15, 4-H Camp – June 10-12, Fashion Revue – July 9, Public Presentation Contest – July 11. 

The following talks/demonstrations were given: Cain Zoss – BB Gun Safety and Parts of a BB Gun, Delaney Zoss- Horse Discipline, Caleb Kneen – Great Sportsmanship, Payton Uecker – How to make Chocolate Chip Cookies, Westen White – Wood Carving, Miley Adams – Derby Car, Teagen and Memphis Moody – Flag Folding, Kenzie Uecker – Sensory Bottles.

The next meeting is April 14 at 4 p.m. at the Letcher Community Center. 

…See a photo in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

The Town ‘N Kountry Kids Red Crew 4-H Club met on April 5 at the Community Center in Woonsocket.

The meeting was called to order by President Xavier Baysinger. The Flag Pledge was led by Luke Larson, and the 4-H Pledge was led by Tyson Eddy. 

Roll call was led by Vice President Bailey Feistner with the topic, “What is Your Favorite Baby Animal?” which was answered by 31 members.  

The secretary’s report was read by Spens Schlicht and approved as presented.

The treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer Evan Ohlrogge and approved as presented.

Devyn Brooks and Sutton Senska reported on Shooting Sports. 

For old business, the members discussed needing to find a date to visit the nursing home in Wessington Springs and maybe do a line dancing activity, plans to participate in the Soles4Souls Statewide Community Service Project (committee Tati Roberts, Lane Burkel and Avery Miller), and the barrel setting fundraiser on Memorial Day weekend. 

Members were reminded about the Project Incentive Program. They need to get a 4-H project completed, take a picture and send it to their 4-H leader or to Sherryl at the 4-H office by April 29 to get entered into a drawing for movie tickets.

Horse Safety is April 15.  Coming up on May 21 is the combined 4-H/Farmers Union Day activities at the 4-H Building.  In the morning, there will be four options to choose from: a beef fitting workshop, a sheep fitting workshop, a CDM Judging workshop and contest, and a Cloverbud activity. In the afternoon will be Farmers Union activities.  Members may choose to attend the whole day, only the morning or only the afternoon activities. Watch for registration information that will be coming.

Members were encouraged to plan to attend 4-H Camp at Lake Poinsett June 10-12 or TLC in Brookings June 3-7.

The new State Fair book is available online from the state website. Check it out for updated project area information. 

The next meeting is April 13 at 9:30 a.m. at the Woonsocket Community Center.

Following the meeting, Alex Anderson presented an illustrated talk on a skid-steer.  Members worked on a leather project, with a choice of a key fob, a knife pouch, a wallet or a dog collar.

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