November-January Meeting Reports

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Treasure Seekers met on November 5, 2010.


We started our 4H day with our group projects. We have some wonderful leaders who are helping us learn new skills, and we are very grateful that they are willing to help us in our different projects.

After we finished with our group projects, we went outside to enjoy our recreation time. The younger members enjoyed games of jump rope while older members had a blast playing kick-ball together.

Our business meeting was fairly uneventful. We discussed announcements made by the moms; the club members also heard and approved the secretary report and the treasurer report.

Treasure Seekers’ next meeting is December 6, 2010.


Treasure Seekers met on December 6, 2010.

The 4H day began with the various group activities (tennis, cartooning, arts/crafts and quilting) available to our club members. All the members are enjoying their groups and are learning much from their leaders.

During the business meeting, a new secretary was elected. Caleb Crawford had been serving as the club secretary, but due to conflicting schedules, he had to give up this position. Rachel Sickenburger was elected as the new club secretary. The rest of the business meeting was spent discussing the various announcements that were made and going over the secretary and treasurer’s report.

Treasure Seekers’ next meeting date is January 10, 2011.


On January 10, 2011, Treasure Seekers met for the first time in the New Year!

Our 4H-meeting day began with our group projects. In cartooning, we worked with simple lines and shapes to work on a cartoon drawing of a cat. Cartooning students were encouraged to look up the “Calvin and Hobbes” comic strip and instructed to create their own comic strip to bring and share at the next meeting. In arts and crafts, club members enjoyed making bracelets with colorful beads. In tennis, club members continue to learn tennis basics that will help them do well as the play. Members in quilting class are enjoying themselves as they work with beautiful fabrics to make different projects such as throw pillows.

During the business meeting, a new president was elected. Josiah Stallings has been serving as president this year, but since he is unable to attend club meetings anymore, Treasure Seekers was in need of a new president. Rachel Crawford was elected.

After the business meeting, the Community Service Committee met and discussed different projects the club could do in service to our community. Members of the committee had many good ideas, 3 of which will be presented next month to the entire club so we can choose one to work on.


Treasure Seekers’ next meeting date is February 7, 2011.

October 4, 2010 Meeting

Treasure Seeker’s met on October 4, 2010. The officers conducted our business meeting, and after it, club members all split up into their project groups. This was a very exciting project day for the members since it was the beginning of the various projects (that some of the moms have so graciously volunteered to lead)!




The community service committee hopes to meet soon to discuss service projects that the club could benefit from/serve with. Since there are several different club members on this committee, it will be interesting to hear the ideas that each one will have, and hopefully share! =)



Treasure Seekers’ club members all had a wonderful time at the October meeting, and we are all looking forward to our next meeting!



Our next meeting date is November 1, 2010.

First Meeting of the Year!!!

Treasure Seekers welcomed a new 4H year on September 13, 2010. We are very excited to begin a new year and are looking forward to the opportunities this 4H year is sure to hold!


The 2009/2010 officers conducted the first part of the meeting. After a normal business meeting, last year’s officers completed their duties and then new officers were welcomed (those running unopposed automatically received the office they were running for) and elected. This year’s officers are:

President: Josiah Stallings

VP: Mary Green

Secretary: Parker Downes

Treasurer: Julia Sorano

Reporter: Emily Green

Historians: Marah Lowery and Amanda Green

Parliamentarian: Alex Lazic

Chaplain: Hannah Summy

Recreation Leaders: Corey Treadway and Nolan Lowery

Pages: Jacob Vocelle (captain), Cameron Denny, Bryce Hart & 

Jesse Bennett

Greeters:Sydney Day, Autumn Overton, Elizabeth Smoak & 

Carolyne Stallings

Following the elections, project leaders introduced their projects to the club. This year’s projects and leaders are:

 Cartooning, led by Jinger Overton

Tennis, led by Christi Smoak

Quilting, led by Bonnie Bennet

Crafts, led by Debbie Lazic

Treasure Seeker’s next meeting date is October 4, 2010.



Planning Meeting Update

Our meeting dates have been approved by the church as not having any known conflicts. They are: Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Ap.4 and May 2. Also we have penciled in Saturday, June 4 for our family summer celebration.

Our first evening fellowship/planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 9 tentatively at Johnnies in Keystone Heights. Merri Beth will confirm with the time at a closer date. Is anyone interested in having a lap book workshop at one of our fellowship/planning meetings this year? I suggest we bring our favorite curriculum find to the first one.

Our meeting day schedule has changed to the following:

8:45 a.m - sign -in, day announcements & mingling.

9 a.m. - split into 4-H project groups

10 a.m. - recreational break

10:30 a.m. - 4-H business meeting

11 a.m. - reading & writing clubs

August

27 - Play date at Rachel Ward's home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. BYOP (bring your own picnic) and swim stuff if desired.

September

17 - Fire Station field trip - meet at the downtown (Keystone Heights) station at 11 a.m.

24 - Play date at Twin Lakes - BYOP 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October

1 - Feed-a-Frog Friday at Morningside Nature Center - 2 p.m. We'll be there around noon for a picnic and hiking if you'd like to join us!

15 - Play date at Rachel Williams's home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. BYOP - we'll have cake and ice cream to celebrate Jessica's 6th birthday too!

November

19 - Play date at Rachel Ward's home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. BYOP

27 - Cane Boil and Strings Contest at Morningside Nature Center - this is Saturday after Thanksgiving and would be a great family activity!

December

Nutcracker! Friday, December 17, 2010
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
For information call Dance Alive National Ballet 352/371-2986

January

21 - Play date at Little Rain Lake park - BYOP 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

28 - Post Office field trip! Meet at teh branch behind Walgreens (Keystone Heights) at 10 a.m. for a tour.

February

18? TBA Olustee Battlefield school days and or battle re-enactment

25 - Play date at Rachel Williams's home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. BYOP

March

18 - ZOO field trip. Need 15+ for group rate. Please RSVP by March 1 (352-478-2405) *Is there any interest in attending the hands-on zoology classes held throughout the year? Let Rachel Williams know if YES.

April

15 - Play date at Twin Lakes - BYOP 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

22 - Morningside Farm Festival School days BYOP from 10 a.m. until...

May

20 - End of the year party! Meet at Gold Head State Park around 10 a.m. and plan to picnic, canoe, hike, play and swim till your heart's content. :-)

Kids interested in running for 4H office (must be 8 by Sept. 1) should submit their name & the office for which they are running to me for placement on the ballot. If there is only one entry, that volunteer wins the position by default. There will only be nominations at the meeting for positions which have had no volunteers. Candidates should be prepared to speak to the club addressing the question "Why you should vote for me for this position."

President - leads the club mtg, attends county council mtgs
VP - leads the mtg if Pres. not there, chairman of committees, leads in birthday recognitions.
Secretary - keeps track of attendance & takes notes during the mtg
Chaplain - prayer & thought/scripture for the day
Treasurer - keeps a record of our limited funds
Historian - does our club scrap book
Reporter - writes a report of each mtgs activities & submits via email to county for online publication for 4H & our blog.
Parliamentarian - makes sure we are following proper procedures for business mtg & may educate group in that area.
Sgt at Arms - time & order keeper
County Council Representative - represents club at county mtgs where county events are planned (ex. county wide holiday activities) and reports to the group

Pages – Help set up room & distribute papers & any other jobs as needed

Dance Alive schedule

Dance Alive 2010-2011 SCHOOL SHOWS (GNV)

E-mail and ask for registration from. Please complete and return forms by: MAIL: Dance Alive National Ballet 1325 NW 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
If you have questions or need assistance, please call Sally at (352) 371-2986 or email us at sally@dancealive.org
Please visit our website for downloadable curriculum materials at www.dancealive.org .
1325 NW 2nd Street
Gainesville FL 32601

Our tiny hero is back!!!

LADYBUG: ACTION HERO
Watch an incredible little ladybug defend her friends against the evil
hunter and the wicked wasp and save the beautiful Love Bird.
From a wonderful story line to incredible dancing—you will never view
dance the same way again. Give your students the chance to see this
incredible production and experience dance at it’s very best. This
production equals Nutcracker for being a true children’s favorite.
School Show Friday November 5, 2010
10:00 AM & 11:30 AM
Eastside High School Auditorium—limited seating
For information call
Dance Alive National Ballet
352/371-2986

NUTCRACKER

A traditional family favorite
Imagine yourself at a delightful holiday party with magic and dancing,
then cheer the Nutcracker Prince as he fights valiantly against the evil
mice led by the fearsome King Rat. Watch as Clara bravely strikes
down the King Rat saving the prince. Together they overcome evil.
Be right there when the prince whisks her away to a magical land of
sweets and treats, all so beautiful it must be a dream. Or is it ???
Join us either at 9:30 or 11:30PM
Friday, December 17, 2010
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
For information call Dance Alive National Ballet 352/371-2986

ROBIN HOOD

In England, in the days of yore,
there lived an outlaw bold.
He fought for the good, did young Robin Hood,
For his king, his life, his love.
A delightful rendition of the story of Robin Hood. Appropriate for all
ages. Some sword play. Comic vignettes. Excellent sets, props and
costumes.
10:00 & 11:30 AM
Friday, February 4, 2011
Oak Hall Cofrin Theatre—limited seating
For information call Dance Alive National Ballet 352/371-2986

Planning Meeting

August 16 is our scheduled planning meeting.
Schedule is as follows:
8:30 - 9 a.m. - information for new homeschoolers
9 - 9:30 a.m. - information for new to THA
9:30 - finished - plan our year!
noon - lunch at park. Hopefully they will not be charging to enter at Geneva Jungle. If they are we can go somewhere else.

Homeschool Cabinet Resources

Homeschool Cabinet Resources
When Peggy & I FINALLY (my fault) got together to organize the cabinet, she suggested doing an inventory so y'all leading projects/groups would know what we have for you to work with. She typed it up while we were reloading the cabinet.
Yea, Peggy!Paper-making frames (20)
Balls, 2 kick-balls, one mini-football, all in need of air
Jump ropes, red and white, 7,
4 orange cones
Owl Pellets posters
Rocket (more rocket project stuff in 4-H box)
Return of the Jedi lunch box with name tags (behind paper goods box)

Paint Supplies
-3 sizes brushes; small, medium and large
-tempera paint; large bottles-many colors (even the flexi-paint stuff!) 27 bottles all liquids
-3 bottles finger paint, red, yellow, blue,
-paint palettes (6 slot) and eye droppers,
-MANY water paint trays
-MANY sponges
-baby food jars
-cardboard to protect surfaces
-PAINT SHIRTS!!! (7)
-cotton swabs, one box,
-egg cartons, 3
-Styrofoam fruit trays, one large, one small,
-clear plastic small cups, 3 ¼ ounce , 200ish

Paper
-one sketch pad (minus sketches)
-2 + reams of copy paper
-letter sizes file folders, 200ish
-card board, thin, 21
-8 x 10 (ish) card stock thickness, glossy side is advertising
-construction paper variety of colors, 2 sizes 9x12 and 12 x 18
-box of white packing foam, paper-like stuff (if you can figure out what to use it for, PLEASE DO!) I.e. angel, snow, wings
-stencils capitals, alphabet and numbers, 2 inch each on poster
-tissue paper, 20 x 2.6
-neon poster board 20 x 24 (?)
-white paper bags, lunch size (8)
-Christmas craft coloring copies, 3 images; angel, manger, Christmas tree,
-8 ½" doilies, (20ish)


Roll of double-sided adhesive foam, ½- ¾ inch width, thin

Craft Supplies
-glue, school glue bottles, 10ish
-large gallon size bottle of school glue to refill smaller ones
-2 boxes craft sticks, (about 2000)
-markers, 5 bins originally with 42 each (haven’t checked for working status)
-markers, 2 new boxes of crayola
-3 boxes of white chalk
-crayons and colored pencils
-scissors, 14
-paperclips, large (also a few push pins in that box)
-tape dispensers, 2 WITH tape!
-pencils, 24
-1 box of peel off China markers (wax pencils)
-1 pack green chenille

Craft Stuff
-glitter
-foam animals, non-adhesive (also in bag are beads and sequins)
-Holiday garland, foam pieces to string

Up for the Taking
4 hot chocolate (EMPTY!) canisters, 20 ounce size with plastic lid.
Puzzle pieces, small, for craft

Wish List
Yard stick, ruler
Pencil sharpener