GARDEN CLUB MEETING MINUTES

October 19, 2005

President Annika M called our meeting to order at the Redeemer Methodist Church at 9:36am.

Forty three members were present.

Hostesses for the day: Linda M, Ann W and Alice M. 

Thank you Carol M for being Hostess Coordinator.

Hospitality: Guests included Susan K.  

New Members:  Carol D

Design of the Day:  Linda M presented a pumpkin filled with Dahlias, Echinacea, Mums and Sage

Minutes:  September minutes approved as sent out. 

Treasurer’s report:  Alice M reported our bank balance was $4714.57.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:  Carol M, our Hostess Coordinator said that Ways and Means would reimburse any Hostess of the Day $10. if they wished.  Contact Carol for reimbursement.

Laurie Y reported that hostesses would no longer be responsible for door prizes.  Instead 3 members will be chosen and they should each bring one $5. or under item that relates to Garden Club.  If you are unable to attend the meeting, get your contribution to another member.  We are counting on you.

October:  James B, Debbie B, Lois D:  Thank you for today’s donations

November:  Marganne C, Ann B, Debbie A

December:  Clair D, Marilyn D, Mary Ann E

Sylvia P discussed various fund raising ideas, including an auction at the July picnic.

Sharon M told us that the November meeting will have the theme Holiday Inspirations.  If you can give the club a demonstration of some holiday project, please sign up.

Jan H reported on Aloha Wright Program.  She passed out sample applications and took a straw vote on member’s interest for size of project.  Please share the application with any potential applicants.

Ann I reported on the success of the Blanche Gray shows.

Norma T and Elaine J acknowledged member’s anniversaries.  Barbara W was recognized as a Lifetime Member of the club.

Motion:   No motions

Show and Tell: 

Elaine J:  Viburnum Tinus, “Spring bouquet “and Hydrangea, “Weidners Pink” Lace cap, Viburnum Tinus "Spring Bouquet"

Hydrangea Macrophylla "Weidners Pink " Lacecap

Laurie Y:  2 Dahlias, “ Passion” and  “Brush Strokes”

                Carol M:  Dahlias

Door Prizes:  Hospitality awarded prizes to Annika M, Marilyn D and Sharon N

Announcements    (Garden Club Related)

Darlyne Nurseries in Hansville has stock for sale at 20% off, call 638-1948 for hours

It was asked that the Pledge of allegiance be said at the meeting.

Linda M asked that we remember the Plant Sale.

Garden Ideas:  Use bottle caps or rounds of PVC under pots on decks.  Crumble Oasis into garden pots when discarding.

NOTE DATE CHANGE: Carol M announced that the December Holiday Lunch would be on Thursday 12/15/05 at 11:30.  it will be at the Redeemer Church AND BE CATERED FOR A $10. CHARGE.  There will be a talent show.  Please bring a gift for a child and wrapping paper for the food bank.

   Today’s program: Bess Bronstein will present a program on pruning.  After the meeting Pat M will teach us how to care for dahlias at this time.

Our meeting adjourned at 10:35.