Monday, November 12, 2018

November Monthly Meeting


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

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