Marklesburg 4-H Club

The Marklesburg 4-H club had a meeting on February 1, 2010. The meeting was called to to order at 7:00 by President Dani Riley. Emilie Brumbaugh and Lloyd Brumbaugh led the pledges. Both the secretary and treasurer's reports were read and approved by Taylor Cooepr and Ian Steward respectively. Under old business, members that showed or attended the PA Farm Show said waht they enjoyed about it. All fundraisers will be due at the next March 1st meeting with the money. Anyone who has not yet enrolled online needs to do so by April 1st. Dairy Beef can still be purchased until March 15. under new business the goat rule has changed, members can now choose to show a wether or a doe goat. No other rules were changed at this time. There will be a 2010 Club Officer and Leader Training at Juniata College on February 27th. Registration will be due the 17th of February. Lunch will be available for $8.00 in the dining hall. The Central Region 4-H Teen Retreat will be from March 19-21 at Seven Mountains Boy Scout Camp. The cost will be $65 if you register by February 19th and the Development Fund Committee will pay $20 per participant. 4-H Day with the Lady Lions will be February 7th at the Bryce Jordan Center. 4-H Camp's theme this year is "meet the future" Mini camp will be June 20-21 for members ages 8-10 and traditional camp will be June 21-24 for members ages 9 and up. It will be at camp Kanesatake in Spruce Creek. For more information on any of the events, members should check the newsletter or contact the extension office. Song and game leaders Levi Riley and Landen Morningstar led a competitive crossword puzzle game. Winners were for the different age groups - oldest - Emilie Brumbaugh; middle age - McKenzie Troutman and youngest - Hunter Troutman. Levi and Landen then led Happy Birthday to the February birthdays. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. first by Jake Bickel and seconded by Josh Russell. The next meeting will be March 1, 2010.

Respectfully submitted by Haylee Riley