JANUARY

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JANUARY 2009 MONROE COUNTY 4-H CLUBS CABIN FEV
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15-20 minutes
Name two familiar places in your town and have
the members write directions. Have an older 4-H m
ember sit with a table full of younger members
for leadership purposes. Brain Teasers Word Find
Games Name That Tune Have an older member pla
ying APPROPRIATE songs, just the first few words
and then stop and see which table can name the
tune first.

• Engage members in fun activities
• Fill in time between arrival and the beginning of
  the meeting
  
• Help members get to know each other

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15-20 minutes
Roll Call Idea Name a project that you are plann
ing on doing for the 2009 fair.
Election of Officers Handouts (If not already
done) Committee Volunteers (Think of the Events
that your club usually does throughout the
year.) Officers or older club members preside
as the chairmen of various committees and have
members volunteer upon their individual interests
for the entire year. Include and disperse all
responsibilities that you can!

• Call to Order
• Flag Pledge
• Roll Call/Attendance
• Reading of the minutes
• Treasurers Report
• Committee Reports
• Unfinished Business
• New Business
• Announcements
• Adjournment Flag Pledge

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20-30 minutes
Chelsey VandenBerg Speak with Ease
Presentation Speaker Possibility CJ Hughes, La
ke Miami on the new Conservation Center. Diana
Walker, Sentimental Journey, Angela Tratchel,
Project Possibilities at Fair.
Communication Ideas Each table make a collage
about themselves. Cut pictures and/or words out
of a magazine and then stand up as a group to
explain. Premise ID / COOL INFORMATION Winter Ph
otography Projects Snow Photos
Members give Presentations
Education can includeCommunications activities,
educational presentations, working exhibits,
share the fun, project workshops, guest speakers,
tours, field trips, activities from 4-H project
manuals.
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20-30 minutes
Simple Game Idea Sheet with instructions.
Recreation Leaders Guide Copy
Involvement of Older Younger Members together.
Simple Craft Make your own Locker Pocket!
Snack Time
FUN FRIENDS FOOD FRIENDSHIP
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2008-2009 4-H Meeting Themes October Join 4-H
November Giving Back December Open Janua
ry Cabin Fever Project Idea Month
February Safety Awareness March Go Green
Recycling April Pet Month May Made in Iow
a Parade June Bring a Project Sha
re Ideas July - FAIR