August 2, 2009 Meeting

First meeting of the 2009 – 2010 clubs year was held August 2, 2009 at the Casa Real. The meeting was called to order by President Meagan Saenz. Lauren Bowman led the club in the Pledge, 4H Motto, Pledge and Prayer. Minutes from the previous meeting were read by Secretary Thomas Bowman. Travis Brown made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Trevor Martinez. Travis Brown read the Treasurer's report. The July bank balance is $400.82. A motion by Aaron Lee seconded by Lauren Bowman was made and the report was approved.

Old Business: Record book winners were recognized: Laynie Bowman, Pre 4-H; District awards: Lauren Bowman (Foods & Nutrition); AJ Palacios (Swine) blue ribbons in the Junior Division. In the Intermediate Division: Thomas Bowman (Beef); Brianna Saenz (Citizenship) blue ribbons. In the Senior Division: Maegan Saenz (Citizenship) 2^nd Place and Meghan Martinez (Poultry) 1^st Place. Meghan Martinez advanced to State competition.

New Business: Club voted and chose a design for the new club t-shirt. A grey shirt with a "Green since…" design was chosen. The club voted to pay for club member t-shirts in full. An officer training will be held Monday, August 17^th in Kingsville. Anyone interested in attending should RSVP by August 12^th. Fair paperwork is due August 28^th. All money is required in the form of cash or money order by this date. Paperwork can be turned into Tammy Martinez at Premont Automotive and Cathy Lee will take it to Alice for the club. Homemaking entry forms are due September 11^th in the Extension office.

August 15^th is Annual Awards Banquet to be held at the Merchant's building at the fairgrounds in Alice. The theme is "4-H Green Out" and everyone attending is asked to bring a main dish and a vegetable or dessert.

The South Texas Cattleman's Round-up will be held on August 4^th. 4-Her's are asked to donate baked goods or craft items to be auctioned. Proceeds are benefitting Driscoll Children's Hospital. Tessa Bowman offered to take any items to the sale barn on Tuesday.

Annual 4-H Enrollment for 2009-2010: This year, all 4-H families must complete their 4-H enrollment on-line on 4-H Connect. The website address is: http://texas4-H.tamu.edu Click on the 4-H Connect Link on the left hand side. There will no longer be the 4-H green enrollment forms, all enrollments must be completed on-line. All enrollments must be completed by September 15. If a 4-Her has a fair project and does not complete their 4-H enrollment by September 15, the youth will not be allowed to participate in the fair because they are not a current 4-H member.

Announcement of the Diez y seiz parade is coming up!

Creative/fun time: Creating a clothespin reminder notes for upcoming meetings and activities. These can be entered in the fair as a craft item.

Gretchen Saenz has agreed to become the new club leader as Mrs. Kalinec is unable to at this time. We welcome Gretchen and will support her in every way!

The September meeting falls during the Labor Day weekend. The club voted and the date is being changed to September 13^th. Mark your calendars!!!!!!

A motion was made by Justin Barrera and seconded by Trevor Martinez to adjourn the meeting.