By Allison Reeser, Club Reporter
At 5:02 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, the February meeting of the Melvern Jr. Highline 4-H Club was called to order by President Gradey McNally at the Melvern Community Center. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge, led by Gradey.
Secretary Bella Reeser called the roll, asking members and parents to respond with their favorite way to show someone they love them. There were nine members and five adults present. Bella then read the minutes from the previous meeting, which were approved as read. There was no correspondence to report.
Treasurer Braelyn McNally presented the treasurer’s report, which was also approved. Reporter Allie Reeser stated that she had submitted one article to the newspaper. There was no historian’s report and no council report to discuss.
In the leader’s report, Lisa Reeser reminded club members of the following important points: Have you enrolled yet?; Blue and Gold Fundraiser has begun; orders are due back to the Extension office by March 3, and deliveries will occur during the week of March 17; District Club Days will take place Feb. 22 at Central Heights High School, please register by Feb. 7.
There was no old business to discuss. In new business, members were informed that the March meeting will be held at the bowling alley, Fusion Alley, in Ottawa. During the activity portion of the meeting, club members created Valentine’s Day cards for the Mayes House, in Melvern. The club also enjoyed singing “Dance Monkey.”
At 5:27 p.m., a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The next club meeting of the Melvern Jr. Highline 4-H Club will take place Sunday, March 2, at Fusion Alley, Ottawa, Kan., with the time to be determined.
Members enjoyed snacks provided by the Reeser Family, and for recreation, MJH members played tag at the park.
Melvern Jr. Highline 4-H Club January 4-H meeting
By Allie Reeser, Club Reporter
At 5:04 p.m. Sunday, Jan.12, 2025, at the Melvern Community Center, the December Melvern Jr. Highline 4-H Club meeting was called to order by President Gradey McNally. The club began the meeting with The Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Pledge, led by Gradey. Secretary Bella Reeser called the roll; members and parents were to answer with, “What is your favorite thing to do when it snows?” There were eight members and five adults present.
Bella read the minutes from the previous meeting; they were approved as read. In correspondence, the club received a Christmas cards from the 4-H Extension staff and the 4-H Ambassadors. Treasurer Braelyn McNally read the treasurer’s report; it was approved as read. Reporter Allie Reeser stated that she had submitted three articles to the newspaper. There was no historian’s report. There was no council report.
In the leader’s report, Leader Lisa Reeser reminded club members: Have you enrolled yet?; Blue and Gold Fundraiser has begun and orders are due back to the Extension office by March 3 and will be delivered the week of March 17.
There was no old business. In new business, it was moved and seconded to go bowling for the March meeting at Ottawa Fusion Alley. In program, Bella Reeser performed her solo dance for District Club Days. In activity, the members of the club solved the Break Out Box from the Extension office. In songs, the club sang “Happy Birthday” to Gentry and Padon McNally. At 5:37 p.m., it was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The Melvern Jr. Highline’s next club meeting will be 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Melvern Community Center. Members enjoyed snacks provided by the Reeser Family. For recreation, members played Duck, Duck, Goose.
