Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club - Speak Off

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By Hunter Egeland
On February 9th, the Millarville Stockland 4-H Beef Club held their regular monthly meeting. We handed in our record books to be marked and discussed upcoming events.
Our club's Public Speaking was held on February 12th at the Millarville Church Hall. All 11 members gave their speeches and impromptus. We had three junior judges: Angie Dawson, Fran Porter and Staci Arkes. The intermediate judges were Paul Rishaug, Jill Stephenson and Barbara Castell. And seniors, we had Muriel Dais, Brian Jones and Peter Driedger. Thank you very much to all the judges and helpers, we sure appreciate it!!
My speech title was "Are You Itchy?" It was all about lice. During my speech I could see the audience start to itch, I tried my hardest not to. The Junior members who went on to the next level (which is the Area Public Speaking) were: Josh Lee, Hunter Egeland (me!) and the alternate was Dane Wright. We had a junior member from the High River Stetson's speak with our club but couldn't be placed. His name was Joseph McLean. He gave a great speech on "My Dog Shep". The intermediates that went on were Shaelyn Brogden, Carson Campbell and the alternate was Connor Brogden. The seniors were Brent Arkes, Ben Arkes and alternate Carlie Meyer. Following the speeches, we had a great lunch with all kinds of sandwiches and then squares and cakes for dessert. The Area Speak Off is on February 26th at Millarville Race Track Hall. Good luck to all the members who will be attending. Our Club's next regular meeting is March 9th at the Millarville Race Track Hall.