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4-H ambassadors speak at Chamber luncheon |
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Thursday, 21 December 2006 |
Bryce Gernaat and Dirk Elings, both 4-H Club Ambassadors, were the featured speakers at the Area Conrad Chamber of Commerce meeting on Wednesday.
Before they took to the floor, there were a number of reports.
Jim Christensen, PMC/CEO, spoke briefly, saying the facility was doing well right now, “We are turning some corners.” Still the hospital continues to go from, “right sizing to perfect sizing,” with hospital staff.
John McFarland gave a brief report for the Port Authority (PA) noting again that Cheryl Curry has taken over the position previously held by Elaina Zempel and Del Styren from Brady was the new board member. “He will be a real plus for the PA,” McFarland noted.
He also said that the overpass project for Conrad will happen and that wind development is still on the agenda. It was reported that several anemometers have been placed within the county by private companies.
These are instruments for measuring the force or speed of the wind.
McFarland noted that each wind tower would bring in about $25,000 in taxes, “a benefit to everyone. This is a pretty exciting time and it will happen.”
He also touched on the Lions Club changing their date for Whoop-Up from the third weekend in May, a long standing tradition, to possibly the second weekend in June.
He asked for input on the change saying this would not be voted on until the Lions meet on Jan. 8, 2007.
Comments, suggestions, ideas or input may come to Dan Majerus, rodeo chairman, at Stockman Bank, Mark Leys. Lions Club president, McFarland or Buck Traxler, I-O Editor.
McFarland noted again that last year there were two almost perfect days for the rodeo and the income was not enough to cover expenses. “We hope this is successful,” he added.
Mayor John Shevlin introduced a guest, Tom Meier, from Great Falls. He went on to say that Chief Gary Dent wanted to say there were a number of scams out there. “Don’t believe all they tell you,” he said, adding, “They have all kinds of ways to relieve you of your money and unfortunately they seem to target older folks.”
The mayor also noted that he had an occasion to visit the ER and had high praise for the personnel and care he received.
Elings and Gernaat, both CHS students, then talked about 4-H and what an excellent program it is.
Elings noted that in the beginning, the 4-H was started out mostly for Ag programs. No longer that way, the 4-H has evolved to where today, “There are programs from skateboarding to robotics.” Gernaat went on to add, “You can do your own program,” however Ag related programs are still the main focus.
As ambassadors for 4-H, Elings and Gernaat promote organization, mostly to elementary kids and help with workshops.
Both Elings and Gernaat noted, the 4-H motto is “Make the best better.” “We are striving for that,” Gernaat said.
The next general CofC meeting will be on Jan. 10, 2007 at noon at the Lobby. The first speaker of the New Year wasn’t divulged, “It will be a surprise,” said Shari Richter, CofC executive secretary.
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