Lenore 4-H Beef Club re-organized in Nov. 2016, and made plans for another busy year.
A new executive was elected - President Trevor Gardner, Vice-President Herb Wegner, Secretary Jaylin Hill, Treasurer Amanda Scott. Leader Allan Nykoliation – we welcomed three new members; for a club total of 15 families and 26 members for the 2016-2017 year.
The club entered a float in the Santa Parade in Virden at the end of November. In December, we had the club weigh day to record a starting weight for the member’s steer project.
Club speech night was organized for February 16, the club had six local judges come to hear and mark the members speeches. All members did an awesome job presenting their speeches. The Clovebuds did a great job delivering a speech for the first time. For the Junior members, first place went to Coralee Anderson – My Favorite Cat, second to Ty Nykoliation Alberta Bound, and third toCaden Nolan - Florida.
Intermediate member winners were firstplace to Shane Anderson -Being the Middle Child, second to2 Tyler Scott – Life Choices, and third to Jasmine Powell – Face Off. Jacob Dafoe placed first for his one person visual – Saturday Morning. Senior member - Tim Rhodes placed first - Pollinating Pros, second went to Wyatt Anderson -The Carbon Tax, and third to Amanda Scott – Farm dogs. Adult member Anika Rhodes received first place – We will take him.
The first and second placings had the opportunity to move on to Zone Speeches and were hosted by the Oak Lake 4-H Club, Ty Nykoliation placed second for Juniors, Intermediate member Tyler Scott placed first for his speech, and Jacob Dafoe placed first for his one person visual. Tim Rhodes & Wyatt Anderson place first and second for the Senior members. Anika Rhodes placed first for the Adult members.
Again the first and second placed speeches earned the spot to move on the Area speeches that were held in Brandon. Ty Nykoliation and Wyatt Anderson chose to move on.
The Club invited Alvin Radcliffe to come to our February meeting and he presented a hands-on workshop on tips to finishing steers explaining the types of feed required and having the member do the calculations to learn the cost of feeding their steer.
The Club families had the opportunity to tour a computerized milking operation in March, it was a very educational tour with amazing technology. We all enjoyed a bowling and pizza party to complete the day.
Members launched their annual Calendar campaign in April successfully selling 150 calendars. During the April Meeting, local Veterinary - Everette More spoke to the members about vaccinations, types, where to and how to administer the needle, and the main vaccinations required.
Members had a chance to weigh their steers at mid way weigh day at the first part of May to see if their steers are on track for show day.
Lenore Club cleaned up around the Hargrave dump for the RM of Wallace Woodworth.
For the last meeting of the year, there was a clinic teaching and showing the kids tips on Judging, Showmanship and Clipping. The Club members are looking forward to showing their accomplishments at the Lenore 4-H Club show on July 3 at 10:00 a.m., and Interclub show and sale on July 4 at 9:00 a.m. with sale starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Virden Fairgrounds.Please stop by the barns and the members would be happy to show you their projects.
Club Speech night.
Club Members after picking garbage.
