’76 Clovers Kick off New 4-H Year

The ’76 Clovers 4H Club held their first meeting of the new 4H year on September 3, 2026 at the NCOE Ag Building in Norris City. The meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m. by President, Marlee Fuqua, and adjourned at 3:52 p.m.. Roll call was taken. There were 12 members and seven visitors in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Nate Schimp and the 4H pledge was led by Bryce Hall. Officers for the 2026-2027 4H year are as follows:  Marlee Fuqua-President; Jalynn Phillips/Nora Schimp-Co Vice-Presidents; Bryce Hall-Secretary; Jalynn Phillips/Briggs Marsh-Co Treasurers; Cooper Fuqua-news reporter; Kallen Sutton-office reporter; Lanson Sutton-recreation leader; Jalynn Phillips-Federation delegate. Motions were approved by members. They signed up for committees as well.

Chelsea Sutton led the group in a citizenship activity and explained how voting is a privilege and a way to express opinions.

Etiquette sign walkers are needed to walk in the Dairy Day Parade on September 26. There will be a multi-county preserving flowers workshop on September 15 at 5:30 p.m. The window display will be judged on October 5. Jalynn Phillips brought projects from the White County 4H fair and showed them to the group. Nate Schimp also shared about his project that he took to the State Fair.

Many members of the group did a talk on their favorite activity of summer. Quinn Forston talked about going to Kentucky Lake and riding the Jet Ski. Liam Forston talked about playing basketball, going to the lake and attending church camp. Cooper Fuqua did a talk on RiseNY and Marlee Fuqua talked about spending her summer in New York. Bryce Hall went to Louisiana and went hog hunting. Blakelyn Naas got new goats, swam a lot and played softball. Nate Schimp told about his trip to Disney World and going to church camp. Nora Schimp talked about her softball season and going to church camp. Lanson Sutton told about his trip to Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry. Kallen Sutton read a poem “August” for his special and Lanson Sutton read the poem “Pumpkin.” Cooper Fuqua demonstrated how to properly hold a golf club and Marlee Fuqua made Peanut Butter balls.

The members brought hygiene products for a community service project led by Jalynn Phillips. These items will be donated to the Carmi Compassion Center in Carmi. Snacks were provided by Marlee and Cooper Fuqua.

The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 5 at 3:15. The mayor will be present to sign the 4H declaration for National 4H week.