Best Yet celebrated National 4-H week with a window display on Main Street in Chanute and 4-H Sunday at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chanute. After the service, we moved to the Home Savings Bank meeting room for our October meeting and lunch on Oct. 12.
The meeting was called to order by the outgoing president, Maddie Kepley. The leaders then conducted officer installation. Senior Officers for the 2025-2026 year are: President,Tyler Kepley; Vice President, Cole Jesseph; Secretary, Sam Fischbach; Treasurer, Rylee Dent; Reporters, Laura Fischbach and Grace Schoenecker; Parliamentarian, Maddie Kepley; Council Representatives, Cole Jesseph and Sam Fischbach; Alternates, Tyler Kepley and Rylee Dent; Historians, Lane Meyer and Lucas Meyer. Junior Officers are: President, Claire Schenecker; Vice President, Caleb Jesseph; Secretary, Jase Kepley; Treasurer, Cassidy Watts; Reporter, Lydia Meyer; Recreation, Lainey Kepley and Wyatt Laber; Song Leaders, Cambry Jesseph, Nora Dunn and Jayci Edwards; Flag Salute, Sawyer Czarnowsky; and Club Greeter/Inspiration, Nolan Dent.
Roll Call was answered by 25 members and four leaders by saying their favorite movie. The September minutes were read and approved as presented. Sam read a communication from the Chanute Art Gallery asking if we planned on doing a Christmas tree for their “Festival of Trees” show. Rylie gave the treasurer’s report. Grace reported that Rylee had reported to the Chanute Tribune and the Southwind Extension for September. There was no council report.
Committee report: Grace reminded attendees of the fall party, Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m. at 160th and Kiowa road, featuring a chili/soup contest, fishing, crafts, games and a hayrack ride.
Leaders report: Jill reminded members that they must pay the $15 to complete this year’s enrollment. If enrolled before Nov. 1, you will be eligible for a new T-shirt from 4-H council. Project Palooza will be Oct. 25 at the Chanute Recreation Center from 9a.m.-12p.m. Everyone is welcome to come see and hear about different projects. Officers training will be Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. in Moran. The Achievement Banquet will be Thursday, Nov. 13 in Erie. District 4-H days will be Feb. 7 and Regional on Feb. 28 .
New Business: Grace moved to create a committee to do a Christmas tree for the Art Gallery. Nora seconded. Motion passed. Claire moved to set a $100 budget for the tree. Maddie seconded. Motion passed. The committee is: Grace — chair, Claire, Cassidy, Lainey, Wyatt and Laura.
Grace moved to do a Best Yet Cookbook as a fundraiser for the 2026-2027 4-H year. Jackson seconded. Motion passed.
Nolan moved to adjourn the business meeting by saying the 4-H motto. Rylee seconded. Motion passed. Maddie led the club in saying the motto.
Program: Birthdays were celebrated. The club then took a picture with all the contributions to the St. Patrick’s food bank for the 48 hours of service. The club ended this day with a taco bar.
The Chanute High School Blue Comet Chess team traveled to Columbus Saturday and defies all expectations by placing all 11 players on the team in the top 11, with 4 of those players being undefeated, giving the team a perfect 24 points for the first known time. pictured above is Nathan Studebaker. A full story will be included in Friday’s Tribune. Brayden Baker | Chanute High School
