By Bella Reeser
Club Reporter

On Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, the Melvern Jr. Highline 4-H Club held their monthly club meeting at the Melvern Community Center. At 5:12 p.m., the meeting was called to order by President Gradey McNally. The club began their meeting with The Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge, led by Gradey. Secretary Allie Reeser called the roll; both club members and parents were to answer with, “Would you rather have a personal maid or a personal chef?” There were five members and two adults present.

Melvern Jr. Highline 4-H Club members create Grandparents’ Day cards at their recent meeting. Courtesy photo.

Allie read the minutes from the last meeting; they were approved as read. Reporter Bella Reeser read the treasurer’s report; it was approved as read. Bella stated she submitted two articles to the newspaper. There was no historian report.

In council report, Vice-President Braelyn McNally shared with the club to not forget to send thank you notes from the fairs. Kansas State Fair is Sept. 8-17. The new 4-H year will begin Oct. 1. Record books, officer books, and club reports are due to the Lyndon Extension Office by Sept. 18. Ambassador applications are due Sept. 11. National 4-H week is Oct. 1-7. 48 Hour of 4-H is Oct. 7-8, 4-H Achievement Night will be Nov. 7 at LHS, with dinner beginning at 6 p.m. and awards at 7 p.m.

In the leader’s report, Leader Lisa Reeser reminded members that 4-H week articles must be submitted to the newspaper by Sept. 22.

There was no old business. There was no new business. In the program, club members created Grandparents’ Day cards.

In songs, Secretary Allie Reeser led everyone in singing, “Staying Alive.” At 5:24 pm, it was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

The Melvern Jr. Highline’s next club meeting will be 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Melvern Community Center. Members enjoyed snacks provided by Pat Litch and played at the park for recreation.