FIEB 4-H meeting focuses on pet activity

The focus for the FIEB 4-6 grade 4-H meeting was a pet activity. All 4-Hers completed the "Pet Ad" activity from the pet project book. 4-Hers were paired up and searched the classified ads for pets for sale. They had to locate three dogs for sale and list the breed and price. They also searched for three other pets for sale. Students will work on completing their entire project book to turn in for record book competition in March.

President Sydnee Gaspard, called the meeting to order at 9:30. Shay Romero led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance, while Drew Winch led the 4-H Pledge. Our secretary, Maci Gaspard, read the minutes of the last meeting and called roll. Members stated what they liked best about Thanksgiving or what they were thankful for. Sydnee welcomed leaders, agents, and guests to the meeting. Adults in attendance were Mrs. Traci Simon, Mr. Hilton Waits, and Mrs. Gwen Broussard. Weston Theall, our treasurer, gave the monthly treasurer's report. To bring our club up to date on news articles and newspaper pictures submitted, I, Cailyn Simon, gave the reporter's report. The CRD chairman, Andre' Schexnyder, gave the CRD report. We then proceeded to the business part of our meeting.

Mallorie Monceaux reported on the Alice Lancon Cattle Cookery Contest, and the Rice Poster Contest was given by Robin Guidry. Brody Trahan gave the Rice Festival Cookery Contest report. The Officer Training Meeting report was given by Lexie Feverjean. Kenzie Gaspard and Krystiana Stelly gave the pumpkin workshop and strawberry clinic participants. The fishing clinic was reported by Destiny Hargrave. Our new business was next. Upcoming activities were the parish clothing contest and the personal development contest by Korri Touchet and Connor Hicks. Terin Abshire and Jolie Vizier told the club about the dog and pet show and the bike rodeo. The rice and sugar cookery contest report was given by Kayde Nicholas, while Natalie Hargrave gave the electric clinic report. The meeting was turned over to the vice president, Anne Marie Broussard, for the educational program. The club then split into groups according to their grade level and played a Thanksgiving Jeopardy game. The fourth graders were the winners. The agents discussed the month's Cracklin' and the meeting was adjourned at 10:30. (Article written and submitted by FIEB 4-H Reporter, Cailyn Simon)