January 30, 2007 Meeting Minutes

IU COLLEGIATE 4-H MEETING MINUTES:

January 30, 2007
8:15-9:15pm
School of Education Rm. 1004

The January 30, 2007 IU Collegiate 4-H meeting was called to order by Jessica Falkenthal. A total of eighteen members were present at the meeting.

Jessica opened the meeting by welcoming everyone. Kara led an icebreaker and provided snacks. Jessica outlined what Collegiate 4-H is by showing a powerpoint. She also discussed club logistics. Ellen promoted the committees to those present.

Upcoming events were outlined by Jessica, those included were:
Boys and Girls Club- Friday, February 2, March 2, April 6 from 4-5pm
Chocolate Fest- Saturday, February 3-1:30-4pm, Bloomington Convention Center: NOTE: please arrive 30 minutes early.
Junior Leaders Meeting- Monday, February 5-5pm-7:30pm, Monroe County Fairgrounds; we need 2-3 volunteers to go and explain what Collegiate 4-H and promote the club, Kara, Mary, and Jess volunteered.
Find Out Night-As of February 6, 2007 this event has been cancelled.
VolunteerIN-February 15, 7-9pm, Extension Office—Please RSVP to Jessica by February 7rh if you plan to attend.
National Collegiate 4-H Conference-Sabrina and Jessica are attending.
Officer Training “Training”-It is recommended that you attend this training, even if you cannot attend the training we are sponsoring for local 4-Her’s. Please RSVP to Jessica if you plan to attend.
Monroe County/Area 4-H Officer Training-Tuesday, February 21, 6:30-8:30pm
4-H Poultry Club Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction-Friday, February 23, 6-8pm—volunteers are needed to assist with crafts and organizers have volunteered to pick up those who can come.
Monroe County 4-H Family Night at the YMCA- Saturday, February 24, 10pm-1am

Jessica discussed additional opportunities:
Rabbit Club Speaking-4th Thursday of every month.
Heart and Hand Volunteer Awards- the deadline for applications is February 19-If anyone is interested please contact Jessica.

Jessica discussed upcoming events in March and April:
Public Speaking Workshop-March 3rd
Share-the-Fun Judging-the club receives $20 for every club member sent to the event in Indianapolis
Relay for Life-a weblink is located on the club webstie
Workshop Day-April 14th; we will be offering activities/workshops for participants

If you would like to register as a 4-H volunteer, fill out a Boys & Girls Club volunteer application, or sign up for committees or events please contact Katie.

Our next meeting will be February 13.