By Isabella Reeser, Club Reporter
At 5:02 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, the October 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 Halloween candy. There were five members and three adults present. Bella then read the minutes from the previous meeting, which were approved as read. There was no correspondence.
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. There was no council report.
In the leader’s report, Lisa Reeser reminded club members of the following important points:
- Oct. 1 – new 4-H Year.
- Nov. 12 – 4-H Achievement Night at Lyndon Community Center; taco bar dinner at 6 p.m.; awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
There was no old business. In new business, a motion was made and seconded to have a truck at Melvern’s Trunk or Treat 4-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. A motion was made and seconded to have our November MJH club meeting following the CWF flag retirement ceremony, 3 p.m. Nov. 2, at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. For program/activity, the club enjoyed competing in a Marshmallow Yell – ”I love 4-H.” In songs, the club sang ”Happy Birthday” to Janae.
At 5:26 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 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at the Franklin County Fairgrounds.
Members enjoyed snacks provided by the Reeser family, and for recreation, members enjoyed playing at the park.
