The March meeting of the Lone Star 4-H Club was called order by Christine Caffey, president. Emily Morehouse, Douglas County extension agent, attended the meeting as a guest. Song leaders Bethany Ledom, Rowan Plinsky and Megan Williams led members in “The Shark Song.” Members answered roll call by saying who will win the NCAA basketball championship. County Council representative Grant Metsker announced dates for camp, the need for camp counselors, and the upcoming Bromelsick memorial service on May 26 at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Leader Mary Berg congratulated members on their performances at Regional Club Days. The club decided to conduct 4-H Sunday on April 22, which will be celebrated with The Lone Star Church of the Brethren. Members were asked to volunteer at the service. The annual Swap Meet fundraiser will be conducted on May 4-5. The club will welcome the Stull Busy Beavers for a club exchange meeting. Christine Caffey, Chris Berg and Debbie Caffey volunteered to attend the Vinland Valley exchange meeting.

The club sang “Happy Birthday” to Alison Mesler, Jordan Caffey and Becca Hinshaw, who celebrated birthdays this month. Grant Metsker and Justin and Cole Narcomey discussed the swine project. Haley Parker talked about estimating the weight of your livestock without a scale. Christine Caffey talked about the International Women’s Day Celebration. The Hinshaw, Jennings and Krumm families served snacks.

¢The Clinton Eagles 4-H Club met Feb. 26 at Wakarusa Valley School. Kahlyn Heine, president, called the meeting to order. Members answered roll call by naming their favorite president. Song leaders Jared Fangman and Adam Spurling led members in “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” Delaney Dieker, secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting, which the club approved. A thank-you note was received from Emily Morehouse, 4-H youth development agent. Dalton Welsh and Kahlyn Heine, county council representatives, asked members if they would like to assist in an effort to assemble kits for women in Douglas County who are undergoing chemotherapy. The club did not make a decision about the kits. Maria Penrod, recreation leader, announced that members would play tag in the gym after the meeting.

Community leader Lanaea Heine discussed upcoming events. She also presented ribbons to County Club Days participants. The club discussed whether to work at LINK as a community service project, and will make a decision after further research. Nikki Snodgrass gave a presentation about how to deliver an impromptu speech, and Amanda Snodgrass talked about the calf she is raising.

The club’s next meeting will be on March 26 at Wakarusa Valley School.