Bridgeville Mustangs – Mallary Cummings, Reporter
On Thursday November 17 the Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H meeting was out of this world. President Jenna Anger called the meeting to order. Carter Bradley led the 4-H pledge and Holly Calloway led the American pledge. CJ Carrol gave the secretary report. The treasurers report was given by Tanner Lecates.
Next we talked about old business and reports were given by members who attended. New business and upcoming events were discussed. Carter Bradley adjourned the meeting and Anikah Teagle second. We had refreshments provided by Paige Taylor and Walker and Ronin Mozingo.
We then had a guest speaker, Rachel Hovermale who talked to us about rockets and space. We also got to see a demonstration on how rocket fuel is burned. We had a lot of fun at the meeting and it was out of this world.
Clover Knights – Ashlyn Elliott, Reporter
The Clover Knights met November 15 at 6pm at the regular meeting location. Mrs. Noelle discussed upcoming events, and had a few members talk about the events that they had attended since the last meeting such as the Holiday Card Party, Science Saturday, and the Younger Members Overnight Retreat/Pumpkin Decorating Contest. We made cinnamon stick Christmas ornaments as our craft, which was led and guided by Autumn and Rebecca Lenhart. All members were reminded to bring cookies to the December meeting, as we will do our annual cookie exchange. Members were also asked to bring an unwrapped toy for our toy drive. The next meeting will take place Tuesday, December 13 at 6pm.
Sussex 4-H Dairy Club
There is always plenty to learn about Dairy Science! In September we learned about nutrition for dairy cows. October was our Embryo Transfer month. At our November meeting we read through dairy judging oral reasons from past Hoard’s Dairyman judging contest, received handouts with positive and negative dairy terms, and reviewed the Unified Dairy Judging Scorecard. Afterwards, we worked together to make plans (and posters) for our club skit for the talent show. We also discussed what it is to toast someone. At our next meeting, we will do a little public speaking practice— all members will come prepared to toast someone special during a milk toast. Members will all get a chance to sample different types of milk, too. If you’d like to join us—send an email to sc4hdairyclub@gmail.com and come prepared with a toast on December 21, 6:30 pm @ the Carvel building!
Hollymount 4-H Club
4-H’ers have had a busy start to the new 4-H year. We have participated in Coastal Clean-Up, painted nails for residents at Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe and made 150 tray favors for Meals on Wheels recipients. Clyde Mellin attended one of our meetings to teach some of our members about wood science judging. Ten of our club members participated in the International Dinner and performed a skit about a very clever teacher. So far we have 36 members enrolled and 10 are new to 4-H. Welcome to: Wyatt, Claire, Joel, Brandon, Amelia, Colin, Sydney, James, Thomas, and Nora!
Junio
r Council – Madison Rice, Reporter
The November meeting of Junior Council began with roll call and the pledges. President Colleen Anderson introduced guest speaker Ernie Lopez who spoke to the council about the importance of commitment and following through on one’s word. After that Colleen took over and went over old business such as the Pumpkin Contest, Younger Member Fall Retreat, and Card Part for Heroes. Then she announced new business such as the International Dinner at North Georgetown Elementary School and Rebecca Arpie’s trip to represent at the National 4-H Club Congress. The Council decided to hold a sock exchange at the December meeting, all attending members must bring a sock stuffed with gifts not exceeding $10 if they wish to leave with a sock. Next the club’s rough draft of by-laws was read to the Council and amended accordingly. Lastly, Gina Anger spoke a little bit about the 2017 exchange trip and the meeting came to an end.
Laverty Lane Afterschool 4-H Club – Nialah Gustin, Reporter
Everett said the pledge and Destiny is the president. MY brother was the VP. I am the secretary and I wrote this report. Rihanna was the treasurer. We talked about the Thanksgiving feast and we talked about going to see the Lights.
Seaford Blue Jays 4-H – Amelia Boyer, Reporter
Seaford Blue Jays 4-H club began our new year with Our new officers. They are President- Jill Koski, Secretary- Alexis Boyer, Treasurer- Seth Genshaw, and Reporter- Amelia Boyer. Seth, Alexis, and Amelia participated in our first archery shoot. Alyssa Thawley helped at the Geocaching Science Saturday. Seth & Ivy Genshaw entered pumpkins in the pumpkin contest. Seth, Ivy, Kaydance, and Embrey Means attended the Military Card Party. Our club had a display table at Seaford 1st Saturday with Vegetable judging and proper table setting. Hannah Henderson, Jill, Seth, Ivy, Kaydance, and Embrey helped. Rachel Bollinger organized a fall craft at our October meeting and Jake & Janet Shultie organized a pinecone turkey turkey craft in November. Our club is making plans for our annual Thanksgiving Meals, Christmas Caroling, and our club foods project.