MINUTES
FROM THE FALL MEETING
The Elk
County Cattlewomen enjoyed their 'Gals Day Out' November 17, 2007
gathering at the Elk Falls Café BBQ for their meeting and lunch.
President, Tobina Norris called the meeting to order. There were 10
members present and all agreed that a brunch meeting was a good
idea.
The
minutes and treasurers reports were approved as read.
Thank you
notes were read from Moline Shining Star 4-H for our contribution to
the 4th of July fireworks, and from Tyler Kill for sponsoring his
Grand Champion Beef
An
invitation to the Annual Ag in the Classroom meeting was also
presented.
Committee
reports:
Day on
the Farm: Phyllis Osborn said it went well.
Health
Fair: Shirley Black reported this went well also.
Student
Scholarship: Travis Stroble still hasn't picked it up but he can
still use it for second semester.
Crazy
Days: Barbara Clubine reported a profit of $702.29. She also
announced she is going to step down and let someone else chair this
project.
Livestock Tour: Will be in the NE section of the county including
Fall River and Howard. No date yet.
Howard
Fair Booth: Shirley Black said we need to find a place to store our
display.
Howard
Fair Parade: Tobina Norris said the theme was 'Grow Up Strong with
Beef' and had several children on the float. They won 3rd place and
received $45.
Longton
Fair Booth: Janet Hadlock turned in $10 for the booth display
prize.
Tobina
asked if we want to participate at the Elk River Festival next
year. We will discuss more at the spring meeting.
Shirley
Black read an invitation to join National Cattlewomen.
New
Business: We voted to contribute an item to the KLA silent auction.
It was
decided to purchase an item from the Elk Falls Pottery Shop and fill
it with soap from Red Barn Soap Co., spending up to $50.
Since all
officers agreed to serve another year and there were no nominations
from the floor, Phyllis Osborn moved and Shirley Black seconded, to
accept the present slate of officers.
President: Tobina Norris
Vice
Pres: Marilyn Galvan
Sec./Treas:
Dr. Kate Perkins
We will
include the Elk County Livestock Assoc. with our spring meeting.
The
meeting was adjourned and several women stayed in Elk Falls to enjoy
the day.
Marilyn
Galvan for Dr. Kate Perkins
