Southern Pride 4-H Club

The Southern Pride 4-H Club held their annual recognition and awards banquet October 18th at 6:30 in the evening. Organizational Leader Carrie Anderson welcomed each member and their families. Special guests such as 2009 Livestock Buyers, 4-H Sponsors and Grandparents were welcomed with a round of applause. The Prayer and Blessing was given by Matthew Kauffman. The 4-H Pledge and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Malachi Kauffman and DeShane Goshorn. The members enjoyed a pot luck dinner with pork roast as the main dish. The pork was donated by Shannon and Lori Cramer and roasted and prepared by Kevin Goshorn, Shannon Cramer and Wayne Anderson.

After the dinner, Carrie spoke briefly to the guests about the 2009 club activities and accomplishments. Carrie then presented each member with a participation certificate and a small gift; the club leaders were also recognized with a certificate. Other awards given were perfect attendance, club office awarrds, teen leadership and new member Scotty and Chance Goshorn and Mya Hart were welcomed with a club tee shirt and small gift. Special recognition was given to Volunteer Shirley Harnish for her leadership in the clothing and textile projects, while Shannon and Lori Cramer were awarded the parent of the year award for their leadership and dedication to the club. Southern Pride Friend of 4-H Award went to Dennie and Deb Cramer of Cramer Farms. they were presented with a certificate and a gift for their contributions and interest in the club and 4-H program.

Club livestock leader Kevin Goshorn presented the Golden Club Awards to 4 of the members. Kevin explained to the guests that this was new for our club. This award is given to honor the members that show exceptional interest in their club, other members, and an over all good attitude toward fellow members. The awards went to derrick Cramer, Anna Goshorn, Amanda Granlun, and Camden Woodward. Each member received a small trophy and a gift card for Laney's Feed Mill of Huntingdon. Leader Carrier Anderson then announced the 2009 Outstanding 4-H Nominees. Six members were chosen and will go to the Extension Office October 26th for interviews. The following members were awarded. Little Clover Girl - Rebecca Parsons, Little Clover Boy - Bower Sarra, Junior Girl - Katie Anderson, Junior Boy - Camden Woodward, Senior Girl - Tate Robinson and Senior Boy - Curtis Starr. Each of the nominees received a blue ribbon, certificate and a small wooden plaque. On behalf of the Southern Pride 4-H Club members Anna Goshorn, Amanda Granlun, and Chase Greene presented Carrie Anderson with a gift and a card in appreciation of her work and dedication the past year. To conclude, Carrie thanked everyone for attending and supporting the 4-H program and the Southern Pride 4-H Club.

The club will gather October 29th to participate in the Mount Union Halloween Parade. The next meeting will be held November 3rd at 4:30, St. Mary's Church to prepare and make Ham sandwiches for the club fundraiser.

Respectfully submitted by Katie Anderson, Secretary/News Reporter