The Gumbo Gophers 4-H Club met October 4th at B&J’s in Alzada to decorate their hay bale and have their first meeting. Thanks to Bill Walker for the bales and B&J’s for letting us display them there. The slogans were “Power Up, Join 4-H” and “Superheroes in Training.” After decorating the bales, members and leaders enjoyed supper at B&J’s before the meeting.

Last year’s president, Keenan McInerney called the meeting to order. Roll call was answered by naming your favorite superhero. 4-H week, Achievement Day, a Halloween party and the Western 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Show were discussed. New officers were elected. They are: President, Natalie Foxley; Vice-President, Colyn Higgins; Treasurer, Keenan McInerney; Scrapbook keeper, Tylinn Thomas; Facebook, Breanna Ulmer; Roll call, Alivia Foxley; Song leader, Alivia Foxley; and Reporter, Tylinn Thomas. The next meeting will be October 27th at 12:30 p.m. at the Events Center in Ekalaka.