As reported by, Aiden Lynch

March 1, 2023

Millstream Farmers 4-H Club held their 3rd meeting on March 1st, 2023 @ 6:30 pm at the Van Buren Elementary School Cafeteria. The meeting was called to order by President Erica Patterson. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lily Grady and the 4-H Pledge was led by Kolton Preble. The Cloverbuds were dismissed for their activity.

 

Secretary Ella Patterson then completed Roll Call by having all members respond with their favorite 4-H project. We had 27 members, 7 advisors and 5 parents/guests present.  She then read the minutes with Zeke Patterson moving to accept, Aiden Lynch seconded, motion passed. 

 

Treasurer's Report was given by Peter Harrington as follows:

Beginning Balance was: $526.44 Income Received $0 Expense $104.37 Ending: $ 422.07 

  

  Other Officer’s Reports were given by 

Community Service Officers Lily Grady, Kolton Preble who reported on service projects completed so far for the 2023 year, The Jasmine Dietelbach Benefit Auction/Dinner and Lifeline project where we packaged 3,000 breakfast meals to send to Haiti. 

Health Officers Caroline Bennett, Brianne Curry told us to get at least 60 minutes of activity everyday and to watch our hands so we don’t spread germs.

Safety Officers: Luke Grady, Jacob Harrington told us to wear our seat belts.

Energy Officers: Zeke Patterson, Eli Patterson advised us to save energy by turning off electrical appliances and lights in our homes when we weren’t using them. 

Recycle Agents: Taylor Smith, Grace Harrington presented a project for us to save bottle caps to have recycled into a plastic bench to donate to the fairgrounds.

Recreation Officers: Rebecca Betts, Emilio Nunez, Ben Ewing, Aria Tussing chose Pac Man Tag

 

Next came the Committee Reports and Peter Harrington presented the budget for the Finance Committee and proposed that we set dues for $5 per member. Kolton Preble made a motion to for dues and it was second by Lucas Harrington and voted in. 

 

4-H Week Committee advisor Jerry Betts announced that the 4-H Kick Off and Flyers have been canceled for 2023 and he asked everyone to wear their 4-H shirts to school or work and to go to Pieology on Monday March 6th to support the County Fundraiser Kickoff. 

 

Michele Smith stood in for Ryleigh to report on the Endowment Auction items. The club is donating a Mother’s Day tote with a Yoga matt, certificate for Yoga classes, lotions, and other goodies especially for a mom. Also, members were asked to bring things in to put together a dessert charcuterie board. 

 

New Business included the following items, 

Enrollment: Everyone needs to be enrolled with at least one project by Friday March 17th 

Projects—Judging Dates: July 6th is Judging Day # 1. July 12th is Judging Day # 2. Both dates will be held at the fairgrounds in the Old Millstream Centre. Livestock Project Evaluations are 

Quality Assurance: Everyone taking an animal to the fair must attend one Quality Assurance session. Quality Assurance March 29th 7:00 pm Liberty Benton,June 4th 9-Noon Fairground.

Members were reminded about the L.E.A.D. Conference: Tuesday March 14th at 7:00p.m. at McComb High School. The Little Caesars fundraiser packets will be available. Shooting sports is run like a separate club and they will start their first meeting Sunday March 5th at 5:30p.m. at the Extension Office. If anyone is taking a sewing project there will be sewing clinics held at the 

Extension Office at 7868 County Road 140, Findlay. Be sure to bring your adult sewing partner and RSVP to 419-422-3851.

 

We then had Reports given on the following events:

 Camp Counselor Retreat was attended by Erica Patterson, Myka Adams, Rebecca Betts and Jerry Betts and they said they had a good time. The camp theme this year will be Retro-Disco.

Zoom Officers Training meeting was attended by Luke Grady, Lily Grady and Caroline Bennett and they each said they learned ideas and what to do for their 4-H office. 

 

Kathy McGrain gave the advisors report and reminded members of the following items:

Hancock County Calendar: can be found at hancock.osu.edu under 4-H Youth Development 

4-H Age all year long will be whatever your age was on January 1st.

Project Enrollment: please be enrolled in at least one project by Friday March 17th.  

Project Books: The price has gone up to $8 this year. New Projects, Revised Projects.

4-H Benefit Dinner and Auction—April 1st, tickets are $25 each, it’s a fun evening with friends

Quality Assurance: Please make sure you are there at least 15 minutes early 

Emails or Phone Numbers---if any of you members want Kathy to add you to the email list get her your info. 

Credits: If you have credits from the popcorn sales in the fall, talk to Kathy if you want to use them to purchase project books, 4-H t-shirts or applied to 4-H camp. Adelyn Amspaugh ($44), Erica Patterson ($8), Josalyn Swaisgood ($6), Lily/Luke Grady ($33.00), Eva Patterson ($32)

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 by Rachel Betts and Myka Adams and the Cloverbuds were invited back for the remainder of the meeting. For Recreation everyone played Green Glass Door stating names of people or things that they thought could go through the Green Glass Door.

 

Rebecca and Rachel Betts did their demonstration on how, what and how often to bottle feed their one day old goat. They answered questions that the members and parents had and let them come up and feed and pet their day old goat. 

 

The next meeting will be held  March 23rd  @ 6:30 p.m. in the Van Buren Elementary Cafeteria. The following members signed up for demonstrations: Sarah Lynch, Ella Patterson, Jacob Harrington and Taylor Smith. 



 


As reported by, Aiden Lynch

February 24, 2023

Millstream Farmers 4-H club held it's meeting on Feb 24th at 6:30p.m. in the elementary cafeteria at Van Buren High School. The meeting was opened with Erica Patterson and Peter Harrington leading the pledges. All members introduced themselves by coming up front by the years they have been in 4-H with the 10 year members helping the 1st year members.

Next we had election of officers. Election took place starting with the President and ending with Recreation. Those running for an office gave a quick speech about themselves and told why they wanted to hold the office they were running for. Election was done by written ballet collected and tabulated by advisors, Nicki Harrington, Michelle Smith and Jerry Betts. The results of the election are listed on the other side of this page. Members also signed up for the committees they wanted to serve on.

Once the election of officers was completed, members split up into three committees to make some decisions for upcoming events.

The Finance Committee met with Advisor Kathy McGrain

The Endowment Committee met with Advisors Nicki Harrington and Michelle Smith The 4-H Week Committee met with Advisor Jerry Betts.

Each committee took 20 minutes to discuss their various activities.

The finance committee set the budget for the year and discussed dues and will present their recommendations at the next meeting for members to vote on and approve.

The Endowment Committee discussed possible items for the club to donate to the counties Endowment auction that will be held April 1st. They will present their ideas at the next meeting, March 1st.

The 4-H week committee came up with some things to do to promote 4-H during State and County 4-H week which will be March 5th -11th. Ideas will be presented at the March 1st meeting also.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05p.m. and all members enjoyed refreshments and talked with one another to get to know the new members and to congratulate those that were elected to office. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, March 1st at 6:30p.m. in the Elementary Cafeteria at Van Buren.


February 23, 2023

Election of Officers

Office

Name

President

Erica Patterson

Vice-President

Sara Lynch

Secretary

Ella Patterson

Assistant Secretary

Lucas Harrington

Treasurer

Peter Harrington 2nd year term

Assistant Treasurer

Myka Adams

Reporter

Aiden Lynch

Community Service (2)

Lily Grady / Kolton Preble

Photo/Historian

Alivia Cole / Bella Ewing

Health (2)

Caroline Bennett / Brianne Curry

Safety (2)

Jacob Harrington / Luke Grady

Litter (2)

Cullen Tussing / Caeden Tussing

Recycling

Taylor Smith / Grace Harrington

Energy (2)

Zeke Patterson / Eli Patterson

Recreation (4)

Rebecca Betts / Emilio Nunez

Recreation (4)

Ben Ewing / Aria Tussing

Committees:

Committee

Names

Finance Committee

Peter Harrington, Adelyn Amspaugh, Izzy Adams, Sara Lynch, Ella Patterson, Erica Patterson, Emilio Nunez, Myka Adams

Endowment Committee

Peter Harrington, Lucas Harrington, Jacob Harrington, Grace Harrington, Ryleigh Smith, Taylor Smith, Peyton  Corron

Community Service Committee

Adelyn Nichols, Peter Harrington, Lucas Harrington, Jacob Harrington, Grace Harrington, Lily Grady, Caitlyn Curry, Kolton Preble

Fair Booth Committee

Ella Patterson, Erica Paterson, Myka Adams, Izzy Adams, Caroline Bennett, Rebecca Betts, Aria Tussing, Maddy Wilkins, Eva Patterson, Eli Patterson, Zeke Patterson, Josalyn Swaisgood

Membership Committee

Adelyn Amspaugh, Ella Patterson, Alivia Cole, Peyton Corron, Myka Adams, Izzy Adams, Rachel Betts, Rebecca Betts

Ohio 4-H Week Committee

Alivia Cole, Zeke Patterson, Lily Grady, Caitlyn Curry, Eli Patterson, Rachel Betts, Eva Patterson, Ben Ewing, Kolton Preble, Caeden Tussing, Aria Tussing, Luke Grady, Korbin Preble, Ruby Schlumbohm, Vayda Schlumbohm, Josalyn Swaisgood

T-shirt Committee

Zeke Patterson, Sara Lynch, Kiden Lynch, Aiden Lynch, Luke Grady, Rachel Betts, Brianne Curry, Vayda Schlumbohm, Ruby Schlumbohm, Brynlyn Griffith, Korbin Preble, Kolton Preble, Bella Ewing, Emilio Nunez, Eva Patterson


As reported by, Adelyn Amspaugh

June 23, 2022

Judging dates are July 7th for Stem/Health/Natural Resources Projects and July 13th for Food & Nutrition/Textiles/Home Projects. Kathy will start calling next week to get information about the Jr. Fair Livestock Registrations from those of you that are taking animals to the fair. Please have the scrapie tag and ear tag numbers in an easy access area.

Demonstrations were done by Zeke Patterson, Ryleigh Smith, Caroline Bennett, Grace Harrington, and Rebecca Betts. Zeke showed us the daily care of his crested gecko, Ryleigh taught the club how to take blood pressure manually, Grace informed the group on how to tell if you are drinking enough water and the symptoms of dehydration, and Rebecca talked about Cashmere goats.

Our next meeting will be held on July 14 at 6:30 pm.


As reported by, Adelyn Amspaugh

May 31, 2022

Community Service Officers, Caitlyn Curry and Lily Grady, discussed City Mission Volunteer information, which included what you could help with, and the required age (16 and up or 6th grade and up with parent/guardian).

Some upcoming events include the Demonstration/Job Interview Contest that will be held on July 18 at the 4-H office, the Ohio State Virtual Skillathon which you must be registered for by June 21, and Shooting Sports Camp on July 15-17 for juniors and July 24-29 for seniors.

During the meeting, there were four demonstrations. Brianne Curry talked to the club about healthy snacks, Peter Harrington showed the club some ways to strengthen your shoulders with resistance bands, Lucas Harrington demonstrated ways to build muscle in your arms, and Micah Adams showed the club his ducks.

Our next meeting will be held on June 23 at 6:30pm in the Van Buren Elementary Cafeteria.


As reported by, Adelyn Amspaugh

April 20, 2022

4-H camp is rapidly approaching! Camp is June 25-29 at Camp Ohio in St. Louisville and the cost is $200 for Early Bird Registration. Camp Preview night is on Monday, May 16 from 6-8 pm at the Extension Office!
You can still add and drop projects until June 1 by emailing Kathy Biery. 
During the meeting there were four demonstrations. Adelyn Amspaugh did a demonstration on how to serve a volleyball, Bella Ewing did a demonstration on how to make a fortune teller, Kolton Preble showed everyone how to make oobleck, and Korbin talked about goat feed.
The club members helped to make birthday cake boxes for City Mission.
Our next meeting is on May 11 at 6:30 pm in the Van Buren Elementary Cafeteria. Members are reminded to bring their project books and have their dues paid.


As reported by, Kathy McGrain, Advisor

April 5, 2022

Millstream Farmers 4-H Club held their meeting on April 5th, 2022 @ 6:30 pm Tuesday, at Van Buren Elementary School Cafeteria. It was called to order by Vice President Rebecca Betts with Ben Ewing and Rachel Betts leading the pledges. Roll call was taken with members and advisors responding with their favorite type of pizza. Rebecca also read the minutes  submitted by Secretary Ryleigh Smith. They were approved as read with a motion by Ben Ewing to accept them and Brianne Curry second, all members voted yes. The Treasurer's Report was given by Assistant Treasurer Claire Recker with a Beginning Balance of $589.94, no income, an expense of $101.82 for Endowment Items, leaving an Ending Balance $488.12.

Other Officer’s Reports were as follows: Health Officers: Rachel Betts, Taylor Smith reminded everyone to check for ticks when you come in from outside. Safety Officers: Luke Grady, Kolton Preble told us to stay safe and make sure to turn off our oven after using it and to look both ways before crossing a railroad track. Energy Officers: Jacob Harrington, Korbin Preble said to unplug all our devices when not using them to save energy. Litter/Recycle Agents: Grace Harrington, Eva Patterson encouraged us to donate our plastic bottle caps and lids to organizations that recycle them. Community Service Officers: Caitlyn Curry, Lily Grady presented a sign-up sheet for members to write down what item they would like to bring to the next meeting to make birthday cake boxes to donate to City Mission. Recreation Officers: Myka Adams, Ben Ewing, Lucas Harrington, Zeke Patterson announced that we would be playing tag out on the playground after the meeting.

Old Business was discussed which included county activities such as Quality Assurance that was held at Cory Rawson schools. YQCA online at a cost of $12 for those 12 and older.  Shooting Sports Project Help night, Sewing Clinics conducted by Joyce Schroeder and The Hancock County Endowment Banquet & Auction that was held Saturday April 2nd.   The clubs old business consisted of the Finance Committee presented dues at $5.00 per member and submitted the budget for 2022, the club voted to accept dues and the budget as presented. The T-shirt Committee meet briefly before the meeting and chose a t-shirt design for this year out of all of them that were submitted. They presented that design to the members tonight. The Endowment Committee stated that 3 items were donated for the Endowment Auction, a gardener’s basket, a smore’s and more cooler/basket and a goat milk product basket courtesy of Rebecca Lane and the Betts’.

New Business presented at the meeting included county events Kalmbach Feeds animal clinic on April 7 at 6:30p.m.Hancock Co. Fairgrounds serving Pizza and Prizes. A County Cloverbud meeting at the Hancock County Historical Museum on Thursday. State events include Sewing Workshops offered on Zoom by a State Master Clothing Educator during April and May from 6:30-8:00p.m. and Polar Bear Event SPIN Club: April 30th 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Columbus Grades 6-7-8 Free lunch provided. Held at the Byrd Polar Climate and Research Center register at go.osu.edu/pospin22

Event Reports were given by Eli Patterson and Kolton and Korbin Preble who attended Quality Assurance. Kathy McGrain and Erica Patterson reported on the Endowment Dinner and Auction and said the food was great, there were a lot of great things to bid on and it was fun.

Advisors Report by Kathy McGrain included reminding members to let her know if you want her to get your project books. Also, Pizza order forms and 4-H Camp Scholarships forms were due tonight.

Members were then reminded to check their calendar for upcoming events. The next meeting will be held on April 20th at 6:30p.m. at Van Buren Elementary Cafeteria (Wednesday). Bella Ewing, Kolton Preble and Korbin Preble signed up to do demonstrations at that meeting. Luke Grady made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Corbin Preble second.

Rachel Betts did a demonstration and taught members about the different kinds of combs that poultry had, what they were called and characteristics of each one. She had pictures to show and she answered questions from the members, advisors and parents.


As reported by, Adelyn Amspaugh, Reporter

March 24, 2022

Everyone is enrolled in at least one project! However, if you would like to add a project let Kathy know. 

Millstream Farmers voted to set dues at $5.00 per member (not including Cloverbuds), and a budget was set for the year.

Ella Patterson gave a demonstration on how to prepare cattle for showing.

Pizza sale money is due at our next meeting. The money raised can go towards things such as 4-H camp credits, project books, and 4-H shirts. 4-H Camp Scholarship Forms are also due at the next meeting.

Our next meeting is on April 5th at 6:30p.m. in the Van Buren Elementary Cafeteria.


As reported by, Adelyn Amspaugh, Reporter

February 22, 2022
The president of Millstream Farmers was decided to be Erica Patterson. This is Erica’s ninth year of 4-H.

Other officers include the Vice-President, Rebecca Betts, Secretary, Ryleigh Smith, Treasurer, Peter Harrington, Assistant Treasurer, Claire Recker, and Reporter, Adelyn Amspaugh. The Community Service Officers are Caitlyn Curry and Lily Grady, the Photo Historians are Brynn Griffith and Aria Tussing, the Health Officers are Rachel Betts and Taylor Smith, the Safety Officers are Luke Grady and Kolton Preble, the Litter/Recycling Officers are Grace Harrington and Eva Patterson, the Energy Officers are Jacob Harrington and Korbin Preble, and lastly the Recreation Leaders are Myka Adams, Ben Ewing, Lucas Harrington, and Zeke Patterson. The committees were also decided.

Other upcoming events include the Youth Poultry Clinic registration deadline on March second and Ohio and Hancock County 4-H week on March sixth through March twelfth. Our next meeting will be held on March ninth at the Van Buren Elementary Cafeteria.


Meeting News

The Millstream Farmers 4-H Club held their meeting Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 @ 6:30 pm     

Van Buren Elementary School Cafeteria. President Claire Recker called the meeting to order and asked Grace Harrington and Zeke Patterson to lead the pledges. Roll call was taken with all members responding with their favorite insect. 29 members were present and 10 were excused. The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer’s report was given with no change since the last meeting.

Health Officer Grace Harrington talked to us about making sure we covered our mouth when we coughed or sneezed so that we didn’t spread germs.

Members then participated in an activity where they wrote down their favorite animal and then divided up into different areas of the room based on characters of their animals, 2 legs, 4 legs, had wings, lived in a zoo, or in a barn etc…..Each group then tried to guess each other’s animal. Austin Rider stumped all the members with his Bobcat.

Unfinished/Old Business: Members were asked if anyone had questions about projects.

Everyone taking an animal to the fair must attend one Quality Assurance session and they were reminded of dates.

Please make sure you are enrolled in at least one project by this Friday, March 26th.  You will be able to drop and add projects until June 1st using the form in your white handbook. Remember your 4-H age will be whatever your age was on January 1st. Years in Project should include this year also so if you have taken poultry 5 years, this year will make 6 so that is the number you put in when you are enrolling. If you have never taken the project put 1 year.

Pizza Sales Packets: Pick one up tonight. Orders and money are due to Kathy Thursday April 8th. Make checks out to Millstream Farmers 4-H. Members will get credit per item sold and can be used for your 4-H t-shirts, project books or 4-H camp.

New Business: 4-H Camp: Camp will be June 25th-29th at Camp Ohio. Jerry Betts is part of the adult staff and Counselors are Grant Betts, Rebecca Betts, Peter Harrington, Erica Patterson and Ryleigh Smith.

Fair Theme 2021-Welcome to Fair-adise

Demonstrations-each member needs to complete one demonstration at a 4-H meeting. It is beneficial if it goes along with a project you are taking but it doesn’t have to.

Event Reports: Ben Ewing attended a zoom Quality Assurance and he said he learned some new things.

Advisors Report: Kathy talked about Camp Scholarship Applications Forms and encouraged members to fill one out and turn it in at the April 14th meeting. They can be used for 4-H camp or Shooting Sports Camp. Senior Shooting Sports Camp (ages 14-18) is July 19-24 at Canters Cave, Jackson, Ohio.

At the next meeting the following committees will be getting together so please bring ideas for t-shirts, fair booth, finances (dues), endowment auction, and community service. We will keep the meetings short so come with ideas to share with your group to get conversation going.

Cloverbuds were reminded about the County Meeting: Thursday April 1st 6:15 Bees with Bob---see communication from the extension office for location.

She also talked about 4-H books and told members that they could order them with the packet they received in the mail from the state with one time free delivery, to call or email the extension office to see if they have them on hand, (419-422-3851), or she can place an order through the state. She will need your order and money at the next meeting, April 14th.

Members were also reminded to check out the club page as well as the county 4-H page on Facebook as there is a lot of SPIN clubs.

The Next Meeting will be April 14th @ 6:30 p.m.  Van Buren Elementary Cafeteria. The meeting was adjourned and members went outside to play Survivor Tag lead by the Recreation Officers.


Meeting News

Millstream Farmers 4-H club held its Election of Officers on Wednesday March 10th, 2021 at Van Buren Elementary School. The meeting was called to order by Advisor Kathy McGrain with 33 members and 4 advisors present. Members stated what office they wanted to run for, Advisors Jerry Betts and Kathy McGrain passed out ballets, members voted for each office and the advisors counted the ballets. Officers are as follows: President-Claire Recker; Vice-president-Rebecca Betts; Secretary-Lucas Harrington; Assistant Secretary-Ryleigh Smith; Treasurer-Erica Patterson; Assistant Treasurer-Peter Harrington; Reporter-Ben Ewing; Community Service Officers-Lily Grady and Caitlyn Curry; Photo/Historian-Rachel Betts; Health- Grace Harrington; Safety-Luke Grady; Energy-Taylor Smith; Recreation-Myka Adams, Jacob Harrington, Emilio Nunez, and Michael Patterson

The President Claire Recker took over the meeting, Zeke Patterson lead the club in both pledges. Erica Patterson gave the treasurers report and the Beginning Balance for 2021 is $ 371.34. 

New Business: Members were reminded to review the 4-H Handbook and the Family guide to 4-H when choosing projects to take. These books will give descriptions of the projects as well as requirements to complete them and will help to understand what it is about.  Please make sure you check the General Information area for that project to make sure you know what all you will have to have for judging. Also check the dates for judging. 

Members were also reminded that everyone taking an animal to the fair must attend one Quality Assurance session. The following dates will be held by zoom and members must sign up ahead of time to make sure there is room. March 9 3:45& 5pm, 11 5:45 & 7pm, 30 3:45& 5pm , April 1 5:45& 7:00pm., 8 5:45&7pm. June 6,1:00-3 p.m. in person   

Event Reports: Members then reported on the different Zoom sessions that they participated in for the Ohio 4-H conference. The Camp Counselors reported on the progress of the plans for camp this year.

Advisors Report: Kathy reminded members that all registration has to be done online this year with and that they should be registered with at least one project by March 19th for us to earn points for our Banner Club. She said members will be able to drop and add projects until June 1st using the form in your white handbook. 4-H age is the age you are on January 1st and the years in projects should include this year also. She told the club about all the staff changes with Cassie Turner, Betsey Rossman and Dave Thomas all stepping down from their positions with 4-H and the Jr. Fair.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:40p.m. The next meeting will be March 24th at 6:30p.m. in the Elementary Cafeteria at Van Buren High School. Luke Grady signed up to do a demonstration.


Meeting News as reported by Grace Harrington, Reporter

The meeting was called to order on July 22, 2020 at six thirty.  The pledges were led Hailey and the 4-H pledge was lead by Rachel Betts.  The roll call was respond with your favorite dessert.  The minutes were read and approved by Erica and seconded by Peter.  Treasurers report stated that there was a beginning balance of $346.54 there was no income  there were $60 in expenses so there was an ending balance of $286.54.  The health officers advised us to use sanitizer if you can't reach soap and water and that everyone wears a mask everywhere. The safety officers told us to not play with fire. The litter agents told us not to litter because animals think its food and then die from choking.  The recycling agents said to keep a recycling bin in every room because it will help remind you to recycle.  Unfinished old business pizza sales order online today.   All members will be invited to submit a photo of themselves with there 4-H project for the 4-H showcase. These photos will be added to a gallery page on The state 4-H website. info will be coming soon.  Those who need a demonstration will need to do so next meeting.  Non-Livestock project judging is August 6th and 7th, livestock interviews will be August 10th and shooting sports judging will be the week of august 17th and you can not make up any judging.  Masks are required at judging and you can see your results the following week.  Hancock Jr fair poultry center now have there own Facebook page.  The fair board will advise making livestock entries after July 17.  As soon as the Jr fair books are available there will be info about open class entries they are not charging entry fees this year.   The meeting was adjourned there was a motion by Erica and seconded by Taylor.  Then we had demonstrations Adelyn had it on how to make dog biscuits and Zeke on how to cut open an aloe plant.


Meeting News as reported by Grace Harrington, Reporter

The  meeting was called to order at 6:30 on a zoom meeting. The pledges were led by Jacob and Luke.  The treasurers report was a beginning balance of $423.97 there was $20 dollars in income so the ending balance was $443.97 The safety officers told us about pitch fork safety.  The litter agents said to use reusable containers.  The recreation officers told us to go play outside.  The minutes were read and approved.  Old business pizza sales order online.  Virtural field trip every Friday at three o'clock.  Save plastic bottle caps.  Virtural spin club has started its lessons.  Advisors report get help if you need it on your project book for your live stock projects.  We might have youth building and might not.  Demonstrations next meeting Emily, Emilio, Erica, and Adelyn.  Jacob and Erica then adjourned the meeting.  Demonstrations  this meeting was Grants on turkeys and Rachels on goats.


Meeting News as reported by Grace Harrington, Reporter

The Millstream Farmers had a virtual zoom meeting on June 3, 2020.  The pledges were lead by Zeke and Korbon.  Roll call was to put your name in the chat.  The treasurers report was a beginning balance of $423.97 there were no income or expenses so the ending balance is $423.97.  The health officers said to wear sunscreen.  The litter agents said to recycle food and water.  For recreation we played bingo.  The minutes were read and approved.  Old business pizza sales are due July seventh.  Save plastic bottle caps.  New business zoom 4-H camp will be June 26-27.  Every member needs to do a demonstration.  There are virtual field trips, please make sure you attend something you are interested in.  Advisors report do your project book and make sure you get your animals.  Next meeting June 17,2020.  T-shirts and sweatshirts are in.  Demonstrations next meeting Grant and Rachel.  Lucas and Zeke adjourned the meeting. Then we had the demonstrations. Ely did his demonstration on a gecko, Ryleigh did her demonstration on how to make a mask, and Erica did here demonstration on fishing.


Meeting News as reported by Grace Harrington, Reporter

The Millstream Farmers had there 4-h virtual  meeting on May 20, 2020.  The roll call was put your name in the chat. The pledges were led by Kolton and Zeke.  The minutes were read and approved.  The treasurer report was a beginning balance of $423.97 there were no income or expenses so the ending balance was 423.97.  The safety officers said to not play with guns.  The energy officers said to keep the hot air out and the cold air in and they also said to keep the electricity off when your not home.  The litter agents said to not litter in the ocean.  The recycle recommended we recycle old tech products.    Old business pizza sales order online.  Virtual field trips are held on  Friday's at three o'clock.   New business coding computer science ages third to sixth grade.  Advisors report make sure you do a demonstration.  Demonstrations next meeting Ely and Erica.  The next meeting will June 3rd.  The meeting was adjourned by Dakota and Zeke.  For recreation we played bingo.


Meeting News as reported by Grace Harrington, Reporter

The Millstream Farmers held a 4-H meeting on May 7th at 6:30 p.m.  The pledges were led by Ben Ewing and Brianna Curry.  Roll call respond in the chat.  The health officers said to make sure you put on sunscreen. The safety officers said to not run with scissors. The litter agents said to not litter Tobacco.  The recycle agents said to get all liquids out of aluminum cans before recycling.   The minutes were read and approved.  The treasurers report was a beginning balance of 423.97 there were no income or expenses so there was an ending balance of 423.97.  Old business pizza sales order online the Facebook code is 913176.  Virtual field trip Friday at three o'clock.  Advisors report to save bottle caps.  Make sure you do quality insurance if you are taking a project with an animal,  dogs you don't have to go to this.  The meeting was adjourned by Taylor Smith and seconded by Ella Patterson.  Rylie signed up for a demonstration at the next meeting.  Izzy Adams did her demonstration on the parts of her puppy.  Then Dakota did his demonstration on his dogs tricks.


Meeting News as reported by Grace Harrington, Reporter

The Millstream Farmers 4-H club held a meeting on April 24th, the meeting was called to order by President Claire Recker.  The pledges were led by Kolton and Korbin.  The officers provided their reports and the minutes were read and approved.  Treasurers report was a beginning and ending balance of $423.97.  The health officers reminded us to make sure we brushed our teeth twice a day.  The safety officers said do not play with fire.  Energy officers said to set your thermostats off when you are not at home to save energy.  The litter officer reminded people to not litter as it can make people sick.  The recyclable agents said don't recycle pizza boxes because of all the grease.  The recreation was a scavenger hunt.  Pizza sales can be ordered through July 7th.  We were asked to save bottle caps.  There are virtual field trips taking place and we were encouraged to join them.  We will have t shirts available for sale at $10 a piece.  There is a demonstration contest taking place May 1- May 7th.  There are a lot of county zoom meetings taking place. Myka Adams completed a demonstration on duck eggs.  The next meeting will be on May 7th at 6:30 pm.  Demonstrations will be completed by Dakota and Izzy.  Jacob and Lucas Harrington adjourned the meeting.


Meeting News as reported by Grace Harrington, Reporter

The Millstream Farmers 4-H club held a zoom meeting on April 8th, 2020.  The pledges were led by Jacob Harrington and Brianne Curry.  Roll call was taken by secretary Grant Betts.  The health officers told the club members to make sure that they were eating a healthy breakfast.  The safety officers told the club to use items for their proper use to avoid injury and to only eat things that are food to avoid illness.  The litter officers said do not litter because animals will get sick.  The recycling agents said don't recycle Ziploc bags because even though they are plastic, they aren't recyclable.  For recreation the club did a virtual line dance.  The minutes were read by Grant Betts and approved by the club with no corrections or additions.  The treasurers report was read to the club by Ryleigh Smith and there was a beginning balance of $423.97 and there were no transactions so the ending balance was $423.97.  Old business included club president Claire Recker telling the club that for pizza sales you can order online.  She told the club that the club was going to make cards for the community center.  New business included Claire telling the club that the t-shirt color options are black, grey, silver, and white.  The club voted on the t-shirts and a design was decided.  There were no advisor reports.  The meeting was adjourned.  Hannah Betts made the motion and Jacob Harrington seconded the motion.  Demonstrations were done by Taylor Smith, Lucas Harrington, Jacob Harrington, Korbin Preble, Kolton Preble, and Claire Recker.  Taylor did her demonstration on how to make chocolate chip pumpkin cookies.  Lucas did his demonstration on different types of bikes.  Jacob did his demonstration on eye safety.  Korbin did his demonstration on how to make googly slime.  Kolton did his demonstration on how to start a dirt bike.  Claire did hers on male and female parts of a chicken.  The next zoom meeting is April 23rd.


Meeting News as reported by Grace Harrington, Reporter

The Mill Stream Farmers had a zoom meeting on April 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.  The pledges were lead by Jacob Harrington and Zeke Patterson.  Roll call was respond with your favorite color.  The health officers told us make sure you exercise every day.  The safety officers said do not look at the sun.  The recycle agents told us to recycle old tech products. The secretary minutes were read and approved.  The treasures report was a beginning balance of 443.97 and an ending balance of 443.97.  You can order online  for the pizza sales.  The 4-H buddies are  Lily Grady.  Every one has to do a demonstration.  4-H camp is 160 dollars scholarships are due April 28, 2020.  T-shirt committee will have a  zoom meeting Monday at 4.  Next weeks demonstrations are Taylor, Lucas, Jacob, Austin, Korbin, and Kolton. Zeke Patterson and Taylor Smith then adjourned the meeting and then we had the demonstrations. First we had Peter tell us about stretching.  Then we had Grace tell us about milk bubbles and milk  proteins.  Next we had Dalton tell us about a key board.  Then we had Lily tell us about measuring and cutting angles.  Next we had Ella tell us about Pig vaccinations.  Finally we had Catilyn tell us how to make a radish rose garnish.  The next meeting will be held via Zoom on April 8th at 6:30.


Meeting News as reported by Grace Harrington, Reporter

On March 26, 2020 the Millstream Farmers held there first virtual 4-H meeting with success.  The meeting was called to order by President Claire Recker and the pledges were led by Zeke Patterson and Peter Harrington.  The secretary minutes were read and approved.  The Treasurer report was given.  The health officer reminded us of the importance of washing our hands during this time.  The safety officer talked to us about when welding to wear welding gear.  The Recycle officer told us that when we recycle the cereal boxes to take the bag out first as that is not recyclable.  The group was reminded of upcoming events, such as 4-H camp and the buddy program.  The meeting was dismissed and we discussed having a zoom meeting again Next Thursday, April 2 at 6:30.  Recreation was a virtual scavenger hunt.  Demonstrations were given by Luke Grady on how a mini engine works, Rebecca Betts demonstrated how to dehorn a goat.  Demonstrations at the next meeting will be provided by Peter and Grace Harrington, Lily Grady, Ella Patterson, Dalton McComas and Catilyn Curry.


Meeting News as reported by Grace Harrington, Reporter

The second meeting of the Millstream Farmers was called to order on March 4, 2020 at 6:30 pm. The pledges were led by Zeke and  Erica Patterson. Roll call was to respond with your favorite animal. The cloverbuds were dismissed. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer report was a beginning balance $437.62 there was no income or expenses so the ending balance of $437.62. The heath officers said Don't eat raw foods such as eggs and meats. The safety officers said don’t respond to strangers. The energy officers said only run full loads of laundry. The litter agents said don’t litter. The recycling agents said only recycle recyclable things. For recreation we played pack man tag. Dues will be five dollars per person. For 4-H weak we will put cups in the chain link fence and paint people’s car windows at 3:00 on March 7, 2020. Our, new business talked about pizza sales, the sign up for drinks and snacks, and we congratulate  Erica Patterson and Hannah Betts because they were nominated for national 4-H congress. For adviser reports we reminded the club about 4-H Kickoff, L.E.A.D. Conference, Endowment Dinner and registration forms. Then we talked about 4-H buddy and demonstrations. Snack tonight were donated by the Ewing family and drinks by the Treece family. Next meeting will be on March 18 at 6:30p.m. in the Van Buren elementary cafeteria. Snacks and drinks will be provided by the Patterson and Harrington family. Rebeca Betts and Luke Grady will do demonstrations next meeting. Erica Patterson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Hannah Betts seconded the motion. Then the cloverbuds rejoined the meeting and Hailey Treece gave her demonstration on raising a baby goat.


Meeting News as reported by Grace Harrington, Reporter

The Millstream Farmers had their second meeting on February 26, 2020.  The meeting was called to order by Advisor, Kathy McGrain.  The pledges were led by Grant Betts and Ryan Strapp.  The clover buds were dismissed to their own activities.  Election of officers were completed.  President will be Claire Recker, Vice president will be Peter Harrington, Secretary will be Grant Betts, assistant secretary will be Rebecca Betts, Treasurer will remain Ryleigh Smith, and Assistant Treasurer will be Erica Patterson.  Elected News reporter is Grace Harrington, Community service officer were Emily Bishop and Ellie Grieser, Photo historian is Ella Patterson, Health officers are Hailey Treece and Taylor Smith, Safety officers are Caden Tussing, Luke Grady and  Ben Ewing, Liter officer are Catilyn Curry and  Lily Grady.  Energy Officers were Emilio Nunez and Dakotah Treece,  Reclycling Officers were Lucas Harrington and Josalyn Swaisgood Recreation officers are Dalton McComas, Jacob Harrington, Myka Adams, Cullen Tussing and Rebecca Betts.  Committee’s were also established.  The treasurer reported a beginning and ending balance of $437.62.  All families were given a 4-H handbook and Family Guide.  Quality assurance sessions are March 12 at McComb High School at 7:00 pm and June 6 and the fairgrounds 10-12 if you are taking an animal you must attend one of these clinics. 

The Junior fair theme is “Past, Present, and Future Celebrating 100 years of Hancock County 4-H.  Ohio 4-H Conference is March 14.  4-H kick off will be March 9 from 6-8 pm. At the First Presbyterian Church.  LEAD conference will be March 16 at Arlington School at 7:00 p.m.  Endowment dinner was discussed, and it will be held April 4 tickets are $25 per ticket.  All members must submit there registration form by April 1 online, new members must return forms at the March 18 meeting.  Refreshment sign ups are available.  The next meeting will be held March 4 at 6:30 pm in the elementary cafeteria.  Hailey Treece will do a demonstration at the next meeting.  Reece Recker adjourned the meeting and Erica Patterson seconded the motion.


Meeting News as reported by Kathy McGrain, Club Advisor

Millstream Farmers 4-H club will be getting the 2020 year started on Wednesday February 5th at 6:30p.m. Please contact Kathy McGrain at 419-889-4944 or by email at kmcgrainvb@gmail.com for the location and to get your child registered. Other advisors for the club include Jerry Betts, Brian Smith, Michelle Smith and Nicki Harrington. 

Millstream Farmers 4-H Club covers all project areas and our members take a variety of animal species and a variety of non-livestock projects. Most of our members are active in the community, schools and sports and we are always willing to work around these activities and help them have a great 4-H experience. As a club we participate in Community Service activities, Service Learning projects, have educational speakers at meetings and each member is required to complete at least one demonstration at a club meeting. 4-H offers a variety of activities for members to participate in at the club, the county and at the state levels and we will keep you informed of all dates so that you can attend activities if you want to. 

For more information or questions about our club or 4-H please feel free to contact an advisor.


Millstream Farmers 4-H Club held a meeting on June 12th at 6:30p.m. at the home of Lily and Luke Grady.  There were 28 members present, 3 advisors and 15 parents. The pledges were led by Ryan Strapp and Claire Recker. .

The secretary’s minutes were read by Assistant Secretary Amanda Strapp and approved by Erica Patterson and a second from Claire Recker. The Treasurer’s report was given by Ryleigh Smith with a beginning balance of $ 1,219.68, dues received $10.00, Expenses 0 for an ending balance of $1,229.68.  Other officer reports were given by Health Officers Claire Recker and Taylor Smith on staying hydrated to keep healthy, the Safety Officer Luke Grady on safety while swimming and how to safely work on an engine, Litter/Recycle Agent Peyton Griffin on not tossing cigarette butts out because they can cause fires, and Recreation officers Heidi Griffith, Emily Bishop, Payge LaBean, Anna Cooper, Myka Adams and Cullen Tussing said we would be playing freeze tag after the meeting.

Unfinished/Old Business topics were; the September 8th Picnic will be at Van Buren State Park, all dog paperwork should have been turned in, the last county Quality Assurance was June 1st along with animal clinics. Members were reminded of the Field Day/All Sports Day on June 19th held at the Hancock County Fairgrounds 6:30-8:30p.m. We only have 3 meetings left and there are a lot of members that need to do demonstrations. Let’s plan ahead and sign up so we can have 5 or 6 per meeting. June 12th, July 17th, August 14th. The Judging Booklet was just sent via email and was sent in the mail so everyone should have theirs next week.

New business discussed included; Members were reminded that All State Fair Livestock entries are due Thursday, June 20th. The Demonstration Contest & Job Interview Contest is from 9:00a.m.-noon on June 20th at the Extension office. 4-H Camp is almost here!! June 25th-29th. Members and parents were reminded to follow the list of items to take to camp. Parents-no cell phones are allowed so don’t worry that you are not getting hourly text messages! They are having fun! June 18th there will be a tour at Mennel Milling at 2:00p.m.for anyone taking a food and nutrition project. Judging will be July 9th for Misc. and July 11th for Food & Nutrition and Clothing/Sewing, members should check the judging book for times. July 22nd is Make Up Judging from 1:00-5:00p.m. for those that can’t make regular judging. July 22nd is State Fair Orientation, 6:30 for Clothing & Food/Nutrition, 7:00 for everything else. July 24th –August 4th Ohio State Fair. Those of you that place 1st will have the opportunity to represent the county at judging at the Ohio State Fair. August 5th Livestock Project Evaluations (Judging of bookwork, Skillathon & Interview) will be done at the fairgrounds and members were encouraged to sign up for a judging time. If you can’t make this judging then sign up for a time on  August 12th  for Make Up Livestock Project Evaluations 2:00-6:00p.m. H.C.A.S.C. Korbin Preble volunteered to host the next meeting at his house on July 17th at 6:30p.m.

Event reports were given about the activities for Quality Assurance, Goat & Sheep Weigh in and Project Clinics.

Kathy McGrain then gave the advisors report giving more detail about the following: the Junior Leaders are taking orders for County 4-H t-shirts and all orders must be in by June 20th. She talked about judging and what to expect, putting project books in a binder, posters, how to interview, shake hands, what to wear. She had several veteran members share their experiences and give advice on how to prepare for judging. She gave all Cooking projects a list of what should be in their portfolio plus items listed on page 23 of the Family Handbook (white one). The Elementary Open House will be held on Monday August 26th from 5:30-7:00p.m. so members were asked to mark that date to come and help promote 4-H and talk to potential new members. 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:10pm and Cloverbuds were asked to join the members for demonstrations, recreation and snacks.

Ellie Grieser  gave a demonstration on the different parts of a camera and how to take good pictures, Payge LaBean gave a demonstration on how to put bait on a fishing line, Reese Recker gave a demonstration on making a queso dip and she had samples to taste, Caitlyn Curry gave a demonstration on how to mix up and form Hamburg patties and she had cooked hamburger samples to taste, Claire Recker gave a demonstration on how she diagnosed her chickens disorder of pendulous crop and showed us how to put a supportive chest or crop protector on to help it get well, Ben Ewing gave his demonstration on things needed to groom and show his sheep, Erica Patterson gave a demonstration on what to fill a bucket with to be able to hold worms and keep them moist for extended periods.

The meeting concluded with recreation and snacks provided by the Grieser and Recker families.

The next meeting will be July 17th at 6:30p.m. at the Preble’s home.


Millstream Farmers 4-H Club held a meeting on May 22nd at 6:30p.m. at Van Buren High School. There were 31 members, 4 advisors and 9 parents present. The pledges were led by Michael Patterson and Caitlyn Curry.

The secretary’s minutes were read by Peter Harrington and approved with a move by Luke Grady and a second from Ella Patterson.  The Treasurer’s report was given by Ryleigh Smith with a beginning balance of $1,339.68 and income of $5.00 from dues expenses of $125.00 for t-shirt credits from pizza fundraiser for an ending balance of $1,219.68. Other officer reports were given by Claire Recker and Taylor Smith on how burning your food can cause cancer, the Safety Officers Luke Grady and Emilio Nunez on making sure you wear your seatbelt while driving or riding in a vehicle, Energy Officers Jacob and Lucas Harrington advising us to us renewable energy to prevent Global Warming, Recreation officers Heidi Griffith, Emily Bishop, Payge LaBean, Anna Cooper, Myka Adams and Cullen Tussing said we would be playing Good Morning Sunshine after the meeting.

Unfinished/Old Business topics were; Project Drop/Add forms need to be turned in to Kathy tonight, All drinks and snacks are covered at all meetings now, 4-H Camp, and Cloverbud Day Camp Registrations.

New business discussed included; the September 8th Picnic, May 31st all dog paperwork is due to the extension office. If you are taking a dog project please turn this info in. June 1st Quality Assurance will be held at the fairgrounds from 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. If you are taking an animal to the fair you must attend at least one Q.A. session so if you didn’t go in March you need to attend this one. If you went in March you might want to attend one of the livestock clinics. They are as follows: Poultry Clinics at 9:00a.m. And 11:00a.m., plan on attending one if you are taking a poultry project. Rabbit Clinic 11:00a.m.. Bring your rabbit if it needs tattooed or bring the tattoo info to give to Bev Welty. All other species 11:00a.m.

June 19 will be a new event called Field Day/All Sports Day-open to 4-H and FFA ages 8-18 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds 6:30-8:30p.m. Please RSVP by June 17th at 419-422-3851. Lots of activities are planned. We only have 3 meetings left and there are a lot of members that need to do demonstrations. Let’s plan ahead and sign up so we can have 5 or 6 per meeting. June 12th, July 17th, August 14th. The Judging Booklet should be sent out soon and it will have judging dates and times for non-livestock projects and it will have information for livestock projects as well. It will include info on the Skillathon part of the livestock evaluations.

The Next meeting will be held June 12th and Lily and Luke Grady will host it at their house.

Event reports were given about the activities for Camp Preview Night. Hailey and Dakotah Treece, Caeden and Cullen Tussing, Ben Ewing, Korbin Preble and Caitlyn Curry said they attended and participated in a lot of different activities that they really enjoyed.

Kathy McGrain then gave the advisors report giving more detail about the following:. Project posters size should be 14 x 22inches (1/2 sheet of poster board), but self-determined must have a tri fold poster. Members were also given the suggestion of putting their project book in a binder along with pictures, charts, graphs, info to keep everything neat and organized for judging.  She talked about sending Letters to buyers for those that will be selling an animal in the ring and that those that sold last year need to make sure they make and display a Thank you poster during the fair above their pens. She also reminded us to regularly check the calendar in the white Family Handbook for all activities going on this summer.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm and Cloverbuds were asked to join the members for demonstrations, recreation and snacks.

Adelyn Amspaugh gave a demonstration on how to make a Butter beer. Hailey Treece gave a demonstration on sign language. Heidi Griffin gave a demonstration on endangered species.

The meeting concluded with recreation and snacks provided by the Nunez and Harrington families.

The next meeting will be June 12th at 6:30p.m. at the Grady’s house.


Millstream Farmers 4-H Club held a meeting on May 13th at 6:30p.m. at Van Buren Elementary.

Roll call was taken by answering with your favorite sports. There were 41 members, 3 advisors and 19 parents present.

The pledges were led by Michael Patterson and Brianna Curry.

The secretary’s minutes were read by Peter Harrington and approved with a move by Luke Grady and a second from Taylor Smith. The Treasurer’s report was given by Ryleigh Smith with a beginning balance of $ 531.00, dues received $10.00, fundraiser income received $2,475.00 Expenses included Jr. Fair Board Donation $ 60.00, fundraiser expense paid $ 1,616.40 for an ending balance of $1,339.68.  Other officer reports were given by Health Officers Claire Recker and Taylor Smith on eating healthy foods and limiting junk food, the Safety Officer Luke Grady on making sure you wear eye protection when working in your shop, Energy Officers Jacob and Lucas Harrington advising us to open our windows to get a nice cool breeze to cut down on energy bills, Community Service Officers Lily Grady and Caitlyn Curry asked members to bring in birthday cards for another WWll veteran that is turning 101 at the next meeting, Recreation officers Heidi Griffith, Emily Bishop, Payge LaBean, Anna Cooper, Myka Adams and Cullen Tussing said we would be playing sharks and minnows outside after the meeting.

Unfinished/Old Business topics were; Members were asked if they had any questions about their projects. If anyone wants to drop or add a project those forms need to be turned in to Kathy at the next meeting. All members were supposed to have their project books with them at the meeting tonight, please set those out at your set and when we go to recreation the advisors will check them over. A few members still need to pick up their t-shirts, please turn the envelope in with your payment and take your shirt home. Members were asked if they all got their Pizza Sales items delivered and they all said yes. The food collected at the last meeting was delivered to the Little Free Food Pantry in Findlay by Lily Grady.

New business discussed included: We still have 3 meetings we need drinks and snacks furnished for so members were asked to sign up after the meeting. Members were encouraged to attend the 4-H camp Preview night on Monday May 20th, Early Bird Registration for camp at a cost of $ 165.00 is May 24th and the cost will go up after that date. Cloverbuds were reminded that registration for day camp was due May 24th.

Event reports were given about the Camp Counselor Workshop by Ellie Grieser who said she had a great time and learned a lot and Hailey Treece attended the Jr. Goat Council meeting and said she gained useful info about her goats. .

Kathy McGrain then gave the advisors report giving more detail about the following: Camp Credits Earned, she passed them out and reminded members to take them when they signed up for camp. She also talked about adding or dropping projects and that she would need any forms by the next meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm and Cloverbuds were asked to join the members for demonstrations, recreation and snacks.

Emily Bishop gave a demonstration on Electricity and different currents. Ryleigh Smith gave a demonstration on how to pick various colors to use when decorating.

The meeting concluded with recreation and snacks provided by the Adams and Griffith families.

The next meeting will be May 22nd at Van Buren High School Cafeteria.


Millstream Farmers 4-H Club held a meeting on April 24th at 6:30p.m. at Van Buren High School. The pledges were led by Michael and Ella Patterson.

The Treasurer’s report was given by Ryleigh Smith with an ending balance of $531.08. The secretary’s minutes were read by Peter Harrington and approved. Other officer reports were given by Claire Recker and Taylor Smith on why you should limit sugary drinks to once a day, Lucas and Jacob Harrington on why you should turn your faucet all the way off, Peyton Griffin on how animals get stuck in plastic and litter, and the Recreation Officers announced that we would be participating in an over-under relay after the meeting. There were no committee reports.

Unfinished/Old Business topics were; Questions about Projects, Ordering Project Books, Ordering T-shirts, Pick up of Pizza Sales items, 4-H Camp Scholarships were turned in to the office, Academic Scholarships were due also, and we welcomed New Advisor Biran Smith.

New business discussed included; $5.00 for club dues should have been paid today, all members were asked to bring their Project Books to the next meeting, all food brought in tonight for the LIttle Free Food should be put into the collection box.

Event reports were given about the activities for Cake Decorating. Izzy Adams said she learned a lot about making different decorations on cakes using tips.

Kathy McGrain then gave the advisors report giving more detail about the following: Pizza Sales credits will be given as $5.00 per item sold and the credits can be applied towards club t-shirts, project books or 4-H camp. She reminded members to take pictures of their projects as they worked on different areas of them. It is important to get a beginning picture of project animals for the project books.  SHe reminded us to take pictures during meetings, 4-H activities, projects, animals and selfies for the Jr. Fair Photo Contest.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:43pm and Cloverbuds were asked to join the members for demonstrations, recreation and snacks.

Peyton Griffin gave a demonstration on her Cockapoo, Tucker. Ella Patterson gave a demonstration on the supplies you will need for show day for hogs. Cullen Tussing gave a demonstration on how to put a clarinet together. Natalia Cooper gave a demonstration about her hamster, Wilber.

The meeting concluded with recreation and snacks provided by the Adams and Curry Family.

The next meeting will be May 13that 6:30p.m. in the Van Buren High School Cafeteria.


Meeting news as reported by Erica Patterson, Reporter

Millstream Farmers 4-H Club held a meeting on Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30p.m. at Van Buren High School. Present were 39 members, 4 advisors, 13 parents.

The pledges were led by Michael Patterson and Lily Grady.

The Treasurer’s report was given by Ryleigh Smith with a beginning balance of $ 436.08, income $45.00 for dues, an ending balance of $481.08. The secretary’s minutes were read by Peter Harrington and approved by Erica Patterson with a motion and Anna Cooper seconded it.  Other officer reports were given by the health officers who informed us that you should wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, the energy officers advised that we should turn the faucet all the way off so you don’t waste water, and the litter and recycling agents said that plastic bags and bottles are the most common things littered and they take the longest to decompose. We were also proposed the idea to take part in the Backyard Missions on April 27, by the community service officers, and the recreation officers announced that we would be playing sharks and minnows after the meeting.


Unfinished/Old Business topics were projects, project books, Endowment Auction, t-shirts, pizza sales, 4-H Camp scholarships, and academic scholarships.

New business discussed included welcoming our new advisor Brian Smith and that the meeting on May 8 will have to be moved.

Event reports were given about the 4-H Endowment Dinner.

Kathy McGrain then gave the advisors report giving more detail about the following:

Enrollment forms/online enrollment, pizza sales with credits earned going towards t-shirts, camp or project books. She collected 4-H Camp scholarship forms tonight, reminded seniors that their Academic scholarship forms were due in the Extension office by Monday April 15.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 and Cloverbuds were asked to join the members for demonstrations, recreation and snacks.

Lucas Harrington gave a demonstration on how to find out how much water you need to drink. Jacob Harrington demonstrated a chemical reaction with Hydrogen Peroxide, water, yeast, food coloring, and dish soap. Corbin Prebble talked about his dog, Emma, that his family and him had gotten from the Humane Society, and Lily Grady shared with us tips and tricks on how to make a bird house.

The meeting concluded with recreation and snacks provided by the Adams and Curry families.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30p.m. in the Van Buren High School Cafeteria.


Meeting news as reported by Erica Patterson, Reporter

Millstream Farmers 4-H Club held a meeting on Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30p.m. at Van Buren High School. There were 42 members, 3 advisors and 11 parents in attendance.

The pledges were led by Michael Patterson and Myka Adams.

The Treasurer’s report was given by Ryleigh Smith with a beginning balance of $ 376.08, an income of $60 from dues for a balance of $436.08. The secretary’s minutes were read by Peter Harrington and approved with a motion by Erica Patterson and seconded by Rachel Betts.  Other officer reports were given by Taylor Smith on how you should brush your teeth twice a day, Emilio Nunez on how you should wear a helmet while riding a bike, Jacob Harrington on why you should only do the dishes if you have a full load, and Peyton Griffin told us that 3.7 billion years ago was when litter started. We were also told by the community service officer, Caitlyn Curry that we were going to be making cards for a 6th grade teacher’s son who was in the hospital, and the recreation officers announced that we would be playing silent speed ball.

Unfinished/Old Business topics included the following:

If anyone has questions about projects please ask any advisor and they can help you. Enrollment forms need to be turned in at this meeting. Advisor Nicki Harrington took orders for t-shirts and hoodies at a cost of $9.50 and $21.00 with an extra $3.00 to have a name put on the back. Members taking an animal project were reminded that if they didn’t go to the Quality Assurance last week that they would have to attend the one on June 1. Pizza Sales orders and money need to be turned in at the April 10 meeting. The Endowment Dinner will be held Saturday March 30 and tickets are $20 each.

New business discussed included making sure you have your project books and an advisor can pick them up for you if. Fill out a book order form and give it and the money to an advisor. 4-H Camp scholarships are due at the next meeting, April 10. Member’s need to be filling them out.

Event reports were given by members that attended the 4-H conference, sewing clinic, quality assurance, and the LEAD Conference. All members attending enjoyed the activities and learned a lot of useful information.

Jerry Betts then gave the advisors report giving more detail about the following:

Enrollment forms are due tonight. If anyone needs help still with the online enrollment please let him know. He had extra pizza sales kits for anyone wanting to sell items. He spoke briefly about  4-H Camp scholarships and the Jr. Fair Photo Contest.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 and the Cloverbuds were asked to join the members for demonstrations, recreation and snacks.

Peter Harrington gave a demonstration on the six main types of cordage, as well as showed us how to tie the square knot. Taylor Smith taught us how to figure out which eye is your dominant eye. Natalia and Anna Cooper informed us on what you need for your hamster, and Luke Grady showed us how to gap a spark plug.

The meeting concluded with recreation and snacks provided by the Wachtman and Amspaugh families.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30p.m. in the Van Buren High School Cafeteria.

 


Meeting news as reported by Erica Patterson, Reporter

Millstream Farmers 4-H Club held a meeting on Wednesday March 6 at 6:30p.m. at Van Buren High School. Present were 42 members, 4 advisors, 13 parents with 6 members and I advisor excused.

The pledges were led by Myka Adams and Rachel Betts.

The Treasurer’s report was given by Ryleigh Smith with a balance of $376.08. The secretary’s minutes were read by Peter Harrington and approved with Reese Recker move and Myka Adams second.  Other officer reports were given by Claire Recker on staying hydrated, Emilio Nunez on keeping hands clean to help prevent the flu, Jacob Harrington on how to save energy by washing clothes in cold water and Peyton Griffin on how to save money by using recyclable things.

Committee Reports: the Finance Committee presented a budget for 2019 with an income of $620 and expenses of $620. Erica Patterson moved to accept, Josalyn Swaisgood second and members voted yes in favor.

Unfinished/Old Business topics were projects, dues, Ohio and Hancock County 4-H week, Quality Assurance, and the Jr. Fair Theme for 2019.

There were four t-shirt designs presented for the club to vote on one chosen by the majority vote of members.

New business discussed included the L.E.A.D. conference March 18th, Pizza Sales Fundraiser March 18–April 10, Camp Scholarship Applications are due April 10.

Event reports were given about the activities for 4-H week and the 4-H kick off. All members attending enjoyed the activities and learned a lot of useful information.

Kathy McGrain then gave the advisors report giving more detail about the following:: Enrollment forms and online enrollment,  L.E.A.D. conference, the Endowment Dinner/Auction, Pizza Sales and members can use the profits they earn to help pay for t-shirts, project books or

4-H camp, the Jr. Fair Photo Contest in which members were given info about the categories and encouraged to take pictures at all 4-H events and 4-H yard signs were passed out to members to display in their yards until March 30.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 and Cloverbuds were asked to join the members for demonstrations, recreation and snacks.

Rebecca Betts gave a demonstration with one of her goats and she gave a lot of information about the care and feeding of goats.

The meeting concluded with recreation and snacks provided by the Patterson and Betts families.

The next meeting will be Wednesday March 20 at 6:30p.m. in the Van Buren High School Cafeteria.


Meeting news as reported by Erica Patterson, Reporter

Millstream Farmers 4-H Club held a meeting on Wednesday February 27 at 6:30p.m. at Van Buren Elementary School. Present were 44 members, 4 advisors, 13 parents with 6 members and 1 advisor excused.

The pledges were led by members and the election of officers was held.

Members signed up for the office that they would like to hold and the ballot took place with voting by paper ballot. The results of the election are as follows:

President, Hannah Betts

Vice President, Grant Betts

Secretary, Peter Harrington

Assistant Secretary, Amanda Strapp

Treasurer, Ryleigh Smith

Assistant Treasurer, Ryan Strapp

Reporter, Erica Patterson

Community Service, Lily Grady, Caitlyn Curry

Photo/Historian, Rebecca Betts, Josalyn Swaisgood

Health, Claire Recker, Taylor Smith

Safety, Emilio Nunez, Luke Grady

Litter/Recycling, Emery Day, Peyton Griffin

Energy, Lucas Harrington, Jacob Harrington

Recreation, Heidi Griffith, Emily Bishop, Payge LaBean, Anna Cooper, Myka Adams, Cullen Tussing

The Treasurer’s report was given by Ryleigh Smith with a beginning balance of $371.08, $5.00 in dues was received with an ending balance of $ 376.08.

Unfinished/Old Business discussed: Members were reminded to look through the white Family Handbook to help choose projects to see the description and the requirements to complete each project and to note when the different judging dates were. Those taking animals were directed to the page with all the possession dates for the Hancock County Jr. Fair Part

New business discussed included the Members Dues, Quality Assurance for those taking animals, Planning ideas for the Jr. Fair Theme “Let the Good Times Grow at the Hancock County Jr. Fair”, Club T-shirts, activities for 4-H week, facilitating a booth at the county 4-H kick off.  Peter Harrington moved that we have club t-shirts again this year, Erica Patterson second the motion and members voted in favor. Anyone that wants to submit a design idea needs to bring it to the next meeting. Myka Adams moved that the club host booths for Food and Nutrition and Natural Resources at the 4-H Kick off with Jacob Harrington’s second the motion and members voted in favor.

Event reports were given about the Camp Counselor Retreat, Shooting Sports info Night, try It Tuesdays and Safe Use of Guns Workshop. All members attending enjoyed the activities and learned a lot of useful information.

Kathy McGrain then gave the advisors report giving more detail about the following:

4-H Kick Off, L.E.A.D. Conference, the Endowment Dinner/Auction, and signing up to bring drinks and snacks to the meetings.

The meeting concluded with recreation and snacks provided by the Smith and Grady families.

The next meeting will be Wednesday March 6 at 6:30p.m. in the Van Buren High School Cafeteria.


Meeting news as reported by Erica Patterson, Reporter

Millstream Farmers 4-H Club held their kick off meeting on Wednesday February 13 at 6:30p.m. at Van Buren High School. Present were 38 members, 4 advisors, 19 parents and 2 guests with 4 members and I advisor excused. New members were given 4-H binders to help keep all their information organized. Advisor Kathy McGrain lead the business part of the meeting which included passing out agendas, enrollment forms, handbooks All items were discussed briefly with members then they were dismissed to work on the club’s service project which involved tie fleece blankets for Project Linus. A total of 10 blankets were completed.

While members were working on the blankets, advisors answered parent’s questions, explained paperwork and how to complete the online enrollment for returning members. They pointed out different sections of the family handbook including the project area and discussed 4-H in more detail.

The meeting concluded with recreation and snacks provided by Kathy McGrain.

The next meeting will be Wednesday February 27  at 6:30p.m. in the Van Buren High School Cafeteria and it will be the Election of Officers.

Club meetings for the year are as follows:

February 13  6:30p.m.  VBHS Community Room, Organizational Meeting

February 27  6:30p.m.  VBHS Cafeteria, Election of Officers

March 6  6:30p.m.  VBHS Cafeteria         

March 20  6:30p.m.  VBHS Cafeteria, Enrollment Forms Due

April 10  6:30p.m.  VBHS Cafeteria, Pizza Sales Orders Due

April 24  6:30p.m.  VBHS Cafeteria         

May 8  6:30p.m.  VBHS Cafeteria         

May 22  6:30p.m.  VBHS Cafeteria, Project Drop/Add Forms Due

June 12  6:30p.m.  To Be Determined     

July 17 6:30p.m.  To Be Determined     

August 14 6:30p.m.  Kathy McGrain’s house         

September 8   Picnic VB State Park, Award forms are due

November 3  6:00p.m. To Be Determined, Club Awards Banquet