April 19th Federation Minutes

The April meeting of the Le Sueur County 4-H Federation was held on April 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the 4-H Family Center. The meeting was called to order by President Thomas Liepold. Pledges were recited. Roll call took place; 8 clubs were represented. The secretary’s report was read and approved. The treasurer’s report showed a balance of $43,511.13 and was filed and subject to audit.
Old Business: Brittney Riebel gave a report on the Pancake Breakfast.
New Business: Evan King discussed several upcoming events: Livestock Exhibitor Information night will be on April 26; there will be a Horse/Horseless Horse Meeting on May 12 at 7:00; New Member Night will be held on May 24; 4-H Camp dates are June 22-24 for youth camp and June 15-17 for teen camp, and registration forms are available on the 4-H website; YELLO will be on June 6-9, and partial scholarships may be available; animal ID information and forms are on the 4-H website and are due on May 16. Brittney Riebel announced the 4-H County Fair Scarecrow Contest; information and registration forms are located on the 4-H website. Cassie Schwartz spoke about the 2011 County Fair. Premium books will be mailed to each family; these contain guidelines, schedules, and other valuable information pertaining to the County Fair. Eve LeBrun presented the 4-H quilt for 2011 and gave an update on the quilting project in Le Sueur County. Cassie Schwartz discussed the opportunity for a 4-H club to serve food on Wednesday, August 17, during the livestock stalling for a fundraiser. Interested clubs should talk to Pam. Dianne LeBrun gave a report from the dog PDC. Thomas Liepold gave a reminder for clubs to begin working on their scarecrows for the County Fair; he also reminded clubs interested in bringing a banner to the fair that the form is on the 4-H website. Everyone was also reminded about the county T-shirt/sweatshirt order form on the 4-H website (the due date is April 25) and the newsletter, also on the 4-H website. Pam gave an update on the new chairs for the Family Center and announced that the Federation has 4 ceiling fans for sale since new ones were installed in the Family Center. Pam also announced that the Federation Advisory Board made a new policy regarding renting the Family Center for graduations and other events: the back room of the building will no longer be available for rental.
Paula Liepold moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded and the meeting was adjourned.

2011 LIVESTOCK ID FORMS

ATTENION ALL 4-H MEMBERS: To be eligible for the 2011 Minnesota State Fair, 2011 Le Sueur County Ribbon Auction, and any ribbon higher than a blue you must get all animal ID forms to the Extension Office by Monday, May 16th no later than 4:30pm or postmarked by Monday, May 16th. Remember also ID forms must be completed prior to assigning MN State tags. Thank you-hope to see you soon!!