Attendees:
Returning Members: Beverly and Larry Allen, Bonnie
Buhl, Norma Chiaramonte, Joe and Wendy D’Virgilio, Sandra Gilbert, Sandy
Haumpton, Liz Hearn, Ellen Jones, Mark Jones, Marcia Mausolf, Cathy Oland, Mike
Owens, Ann Sansbury and Dale Smothers
Guests: Cathie
Bortz, Norma Islam
Program:
CCL POA Presidents:
Rob Melloy, Sections 1 & 2 and Kelly Doyle, Section 3
Refreshments and Door Prize:
Refreshments were provided by Beverly Allen and the Door
Prize was provided by Ellen Jones and awarded to Mike Owens
Meeting Minutes:
Highlights of discussions with Rob Melloy and Kelly Doyle
include:
·
With the creation of a board for Section 3 it
was discussed that although the boards operate independently on business
matters, they do collaborate on general issues to unify the CCL community. An example of this is the new uniform Holiday
Decorations in sections 1, 2 and 3.
·
Kelly Doyle advised that we need to select the
best site for the Butterfly Garden on Brazos Sage. The location that was originally selected
does not tie into the existing irrigation system and it would be too costly to
establish. Therefore, we will choose an
alternate site. Norma, Ellen and Kelly
will meet within the next few weeks to select a location.
·
Rob advised that Joe D’Virgilio is the
chairperson for Section 1 & 2 Community Enhancement Committee. Garden Club members on this committee include
Larry Allen, Norma Chiaramonte, and Ellen Jones. Joe will organize a meeting to discuss a
plan.
Following a break for refreshments:
·
There was a motion made by Norma Chiaramonte to
dispense of reading of the October Meeting Minutes. Marcia Mausolf seconded the motion.
·
Secretary/Treasurer, Bonnie Buhl provided the
current Treasurer Report
Monthly Meetings:
·
Holiday Party Friday, December 7, 7 pm at the
Jones’. A sign-up sheet was circulated
for sides and desserts. The Jones’ will
serve ham and turkey
·
January meeting speaker – Mark Jones will attain
a speaker to discuss Growing Succulents
Butterfly Garden planting:
·
Saturday November 10, 2018. IMS Landscape Services prepared the garden
bed and provided the plants. Larry Allen
and Kyle Franklin, IMS collaborated on slight improvements in the design since
our last planting. Essentially, taller
butterfly plants were moved to the back of the garden for a better placement
and effect. Special thanks to Larry for
organizing the event and providing refreshments. Participants included: Larry Allen, Bonnie Buhl, Norma Chiaramonte,
Joe D’Virgilio, Sandra Gilbert, Debbie Haluch, Ellen and Mark Jones, and Ann
Sansbury
Brick Fundraiser Improvements:
·
Mike Owens has updated the form to include
meeting details. Larry Allen and Mike
have added a plexiglass box for these forms to the sign located at the
Butterfly Garden. This effort should
result in increased awareness and increased sales!
Yard of the Month:
·
Although the By Laws state that 2 YOM selections
should be awarded; one in Sections 1 & 2 and one in Section 3, to date this
has not been the case. There was some
issue with the Management company regarding instituting the award in Section 3
that has since been resolved. It was
discussed that we will begin to award a YOM in both sections beginning with the
next judging in April 2019.
·
Volunteer chairs for YOM are needed. Bev Allen informed the group of the
responsibilities and we agreed that we will nominate and vote to establish 2
Chair persons at the January meeting.
Butterfly Garden Certification:
·
Congratulations to Member, Ann Sansbury for
attaining Butterfly Certification for her garden. Ann advised that the process is fairly simple
and requires establishing 3 butterfly host plants and 3 nectar plants. The group discussed and agreed that we will
encourage all members to attain this certification. Through this group effort we can promote the
environmental benefits and encourage the community at large to do so as
well. This may also be an opportunity to
work with the Community Enhancement Committee to incorporate in the
neighborhood landscaping. This will be
discussed further at the January meeting.
Committee Chair Updates:
·
Field Trips and Events: Marcia advised that the annual Holiday
Luncheon at Brookwood Community was attended by club members Beverly Allen,
Bonnie Buhl, Ellen Jones, Cathy Oland, and Marcia Mausolf and guest. A great time was had by all!
·
Outreach:
Norma proposed adopting a family for our Holiday Project. It was agreed unanimously that we will
collect gifts to provide for a family of four.
Norma will organize and provide details.
Note: due to a scheduling conflict the meeting could not be
held at the Community Center on Cypress Creek Bend. The meeting was therefore
held at the Jones residence.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00
