The regular monthly meeting of the Prairie Rose 4-H Club was called to order by President Mallory Heim on Sunday, April 3, at Moran United Methodist Church.
The meeting coincided with Prairie Rose’s supply drive to benefit the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF). Several members brought in items to donate.
The Cloverbuds led the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge. Roll call was “How much rain will we get in April?” and was answered by 16 members, five Cloverbuds, and one leader. There were no guests.
The secretary’s minutes were approved as read and the officer reports were all approved as given, including the treasurer’s, reporter’s and County Council reports.
The fundraiser committee reported the club profited $1,790.40.
Community leader Kelci Botts reminded the club of upcoming events, as well as to remember to log Walk Kansas information each week.
She reminded families to check the newsletter because it wasn’t printed by the meeting date. There were no project leaders’ reports and there was no old business.
For new business, members voted to continue to sponsor two fair awards in memory of former club members Mandy Cowen and Brandi Lynes.
Songleader, Kooper Welch, led the club in singing “Happy Birthday” to those with April birthdays.
The program included a talk by Payton Scharff and her guest kitten Luiza, on “How to adopt an animal from ACARF.”
Recreation leaders, Kaden McVey and Natalea Elmenhorst-Heinz led the club in a game of egg toss outside. Sophia Heim and Natalea were the winners.
The meeting concluded by reciting the 4-H motto. The Yoho and Mills families were hosts. The club also met Sunday at Moran United Methodist Church. The service project prior to the meeting was to make May Day cards and baskets.
— Kason Botts, reporter
