Southern Pride 4-H Club

The Southern Pride 4-H Club held their regular monthly meeting on January 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the community room at Community State Bank of Orbisonia. President Libby Sarra called the meeting to order. The pledges were led by Keith and Katie Anderson. Secretary Liz Scott took roll call and read the secretary's report the December meeting. Keith Anderson read the treasures report. Motions were made by: Curtis Starr and Michaela Gartland to approve the reports. New members were introduced by Vice President Camden Woodward. The new members are Kalee and Mikara Anderson, Raven Booher, Nick Fogal, Isaac Kauffman, Morgan & Tyalor Maslanik, Mason Parks, and Jocelynn Whitsel. The club welcomed new members with a round of applause.

Under old business: The club's fleece blanket project went well and was able to make 13 blanets and give to Children's Ward at J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Also, the new 2010 Club officers were elected during last month's meeting.

Under new business: The club talked about the future plans of 2010 and activities for theclub. We are planning on meeting in Shade Gap on January 9th for the Farm Show in Harrisburg. Kevin Detwiler of Detwiler Transportation will be driving a bus for the club. The club will provide ham and cheese sandwich bagged lunches and the cost of transportion. Camden and Dane Woodward and Katie Anderson did a presentation on raising/showing a dairy beef. Christine Corl will be guest speaking about membership enrollment, project books and the 4-H endowment fund during the February meeting. After the business meeting, the club enjoyed a Market Steer Meat Cuts/Parts game led by Derrick Cramer, the winners were Kalee Anderson and Tylor Maslanik. Snack was provided by the Anderson and Woodward families. Motions to adjourn the meeting were made by Keith Anderson and Curtis Starr. The next meeting will be held on February 2, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the community room of Community State Bank of Orbisonia.

Respectfully submitted by Elizabeth Scott