Dresden 4-H Club held their meeting, Sunday, Oct. 8 at La Monte United Methodist Church. The meeting was called to order by Rhett Sneed, president, at 5:05 p.m. with 14 members, fourteen guests, and two leaders were present.
American and 4-H pledges were led by Damion Close and Samuel Dehan.
Membership Roll Call: “What is your Favorite Exercise to do?”
Sept. 8 minutes were read by Reagan Sneed, secretary. Minutes were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was given by Kinze Wilbanks, treasurer, approved as presented.
Under Old Business:
4-H’ers gave reports on 4-H events and activities they had attended. Club members added collect Kleenexes for teachers/student, collect blankets and gently used jackets for the Salvation Army, and collect books for nursing homes, schools, and children’s homes. A Thank You card was sent around for everyone to sign to send to Jeff Tucker at Crown Power for allowing Dresden 4-H to put their Window Display up in their business during 4-H week. Members were reminded to sign up for the new 4-H Year Online.
Under New Business:
Sharon Bruner gave a report to the club on the Pettis County 4-H Council meeting on Sept. 25. Judges’ comment sheets were handed out to those who entered events at Achievement Days. Information was given about the 4-H Showcase held in Warrensburg on Oct. 29. Club members were given the website to do the Common Measurers Survey.
Kay Sparks did a demonstration on “What goes into putting up the Dresden 4-H Window Display.” Additional information was given to members on how to do Demonstrations.
The next meeting is at 5 p.m. Nov. 12 at La Monte United Methodist Church. The Sneed Family will bring healthy snacks and drinks and Reagan and Rhett Sneed are doing Demonstrations.
Eli Dehan did a demonstration on “Tips & Tricks for Cattle Photography.” Samuel Dehan did a demonstration on “How to Make a Tin Can Silhouette.”
Samuel Dehan made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Austin Wood. Motion carried.
The minutes were Respectfully submitted by Club Reporter Samuel Dehan.
On Oct. 11 the Heard Memorial Club House hosted the Helen G. Steele Music Club celebrating the Club’s musical journey over the past 130 years. The Music Club is one of the oldest clubs in the State of Missouri still active today.
The meeting was opened by President Cindy Decker with announcements and updates. Treasurer Stacey Beard presented the financial report and Dr. Rhonda Chalfant, read the minutes of the last meeting.
Bread built an impressive display of Music Club scrapbooks and memorabilia dating from the Club’s early days to the present at the south end of the meeting room which ran through the doorway and into the reception room. She also presented a slide show that took everyone down memory lane through the history of the Club and its members. The members learned so much about the activities and achievements of the Music Club and its members from the many newspaper articles, photographs, yearbooks, and program details. Past presidents’ reflections by Pam Lindstrom, Chris Bond, Rhonda Chalfant and Cindy Decker were shared.
Members present participated in singing “America” (My Country Tis of Thee) and “Auld Lang Syne” accompanied by pianist Cindy Decker and Mary Jo Antibus.
Approximately 21 members and guests attended. Refreshments of birthday cake, chocolate ice cream, fruit, nuts, crackers, cheeses, and meats were provided and served by Cindy Decker, Stacey Beard.
The Helen G. Steele Music Club meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Visitors are always welcome; if one decides to join dues are $40 per year. Heard Memorial Club House is located at , 200 W. Broadway Blvd. in Sedalia. For more information visit, Sorosis.TheHeardHouse@gmail.com
