Tuesday, August 21, 2018

2018 -2019 Planning Committee Meeting


A social gathering and meeting were enjoyed at the home of Ellen and Mark Jones 

Attendees:  Bev Allen, Larry Allen, Bonnie Buhl, Norma Chiaramonte, Sandra Gilbert, Debbie Haluch, Ellen Jones, Mark Jones.











Key Dates discussed:
·       Monthly Meetings:  September 10, October 8, November 12, January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8 and May 13
­   Sign Up sheet was circulated for – Speaker, Door Prize, Refreshments.  It will be circulated again at the September meeting to complete 2018 – 2019 Program Agenda

·       Special Events: Christmas Party Friday, December 7, Jr. Gardener Event Saturday, May 4

Committee Chairs:

After many years of dedicated service as Committee Chairs, Bev Allen – Yard of the Month and Sandra Gilbert - Brick Fundraising, have resigned from their respective roles.  They have done an excellent job and we hope to recruit new leaders at our September meeting. 

·       Blog – Debbie Haluch
·       Brick Fundraiser - TBD
·       Butterfly Garden Seasonal Planting – Larry Allen
·       Butterfly Garden II Implementation – Norma Chiaramonte
·       Field Trip and Events – Marsha Mausolf
·       Jr. Gardener Event – Liz Hearn and Lyn Mc William
·       Outreach and Social Gatherings – Norma Chiaramonte
·       Sign Placement – Larry Allen and Ian Mc William
·       Social Media (Facebook, CCL website) – Norma Chiaramonte
·       Yard of the Month – TBD

Projects for 2018- 2019 were discussed:
·       Butterfly Garden Seasonal Planting
·       Butterfly Garden II – Norma will provide an update at September meeting
·       Jr. Gardener Event – last year was a big success and we have great synergy for this year
·       Planting on Cypress N Houston – project complete
·       YOM – new schedule update provided by Bev and details will be discussed in September










Federation Updates:
·       September 14 meeting at 10 am – Jim Blackburn – Neutralizing our Individual Carbon Footprint


NOTE: New address First Christian Church 1601 Sunset Blvd
 ·       October 12 meeting at 10 am – A Witches Brew – Holiday Flower Show – same location

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

August Yard of the Month

And the winner is:


Michael & Tiffany Becker















Congratulations on keeping our community growing!