Beef bits - June 4

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Published on Thursday, June 4, 2015

By Brooklyn Hedley

Rapid City 4-H Beef Club held a meeting on April 14 with Sierra Inglis starting the 4-H pledge. Sierra gave a report on district communications and Brooklyn Hedley reported on weigh day.

Thijs VanDeLangemheen gave a report on the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair where he participated in the calf scramble; he didn't catch a calf but Wyatt Inglis did. Annual crash day was set for May 9 and it was decided to invite members from outside clubs to participate. 

Our May meeting was May 12 with Gavin Reid starting the pledge; president Wyatt called the meeting to order. Brooklyn reported on crash day where she placed second in the jackpot with her heifer Sadie. We will be working the rodeo canteen once again this year Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24. Record books are due at our June meeting, which will be held in the library basement June 9

On Saturday, May 9 the beef club held its annual crash day. This is a mandatory event for all members and they are expected to bring their 4-H calves. It was held at Rapid City's new fairgrounds. Members participated in a showmanship clinic and judging of steers and heifers. This year we invited members from outside clubs to join in and there were a few extra kids which was really nice to see. The last event of the day was a jackpot heifer show with Sydney DeKoning placing first, Brooklyn Hedley second and Dylan O'Shanyk third. Sydney and Dylan are both members of the Neepawa Club. To wrap up our day, everyone enjoyed a potluck barbecue.

Rapid City 4-H Beef Club would like to thank everyone for once again supporting our canteen at the Rapid City High School Rodeo on May 23 and 24. Your support is greatly appreciated! Funds this year will go towards our 60th anniversary celebration, which is to be held later this fall. Stay tuned for details!