The Breeders and Feeders 4-H Club held a meeting Jan. 21 at the Munson Town Hall.
Breeders & Feeders
The Breeders and Feeders 4-H Club held a meeting Jan. 21 at the Munson Town Hall. Aiden Sayre led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. The president of the club, Shayne Delbo, called the meeting to order at 3:16 p.m. Brooke Taylor called out the role call for attendance.
The beef adviser, Courtney Munn, read the rules for the club and welcomed new club members. Leigha Fine read the minutes from the last meeting and Garrett Hastings approved the minutes. Jacob Grinstead read the treasury report, and Zach Vandevander read his health report on keeping animals safe and warm during the winter months.
The Breeders and Feeders 4-H Club also received an award for Honor Club for the numerous community service acts it did in 2017. Service projects included blankets for veterans, Geauga County food drive, Geauga County Dog Warden donations, collecting plastic caps and coupons for troops, and volunteering for the Geauga County Department of Aging.
Enrollment forms were passed out for the 2018 4-H year and the club reviewed the 2018 4-H calendar. Aiden closed the meeting with the 4-H pledge. (Submitted by Isaac Hutchinson, news reporter)
Pygmy Connection
To celebrate another successful year, the Pygmy Connection 4-H Club held its annual bowling party in January at SkyLane Bowling in Garrettsville. The party was an action packed night filled with many fun events. The club members bowled, ate pizza and participated in the holiday gift exchange.
Recently, the club elected new officers for the upcoming year. The club will be run by president Ali Lesner and vice president Sydney Henry. Other officers include: Mathew Montazzoli, treasurer; Paige Miller, secretary; Audrey, health and safety officer; Sydney Louden, recreational officer; Alan Wood, news reporter; Jena and Olivia, birthday officers; Juliana and Jaeda, photographers; and Sawyer Scharver, junior photographer.
The Pygmy Connection continues to expand each year with more than 50 members for the upcoming year. The club is centered around pygmy goats, however, one can participate in any 4-H project through the club. Club members participate in poultry, swine, sheep, dairy goats, market goats, horses and more.
If anyone is interested in joining The Pygmy Connection or any 4-H club, contact the Ohio State University Extension Office at 440-834-4656. The deadline to enroll in 4-H is April 15. (Submitted by Alan R. Wood, news reporter)
