Attendees:
Cathie Bortz, Lindey Bortz, Bonnie
Buhl, Norma Chiaramonte, Joe and Wendy D’Virgilio, Liz Hearn, Ellen and Mark
Jones, David and Marsha Mausolf, Mike Owens, Ann Sansbury
Program
§ Program Host, Refreshments and Door Prize- Norma
Chiaramonte Lindey Bortz also made delicious chocolate chip cookies for all to
enjoy. The door prize was awarded to Joe
D’Virgilio
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Welcome speaker:
Fred Billings, Buds and Blossoms
provided an informational and interactive discussion on Mulching, Pruning and
Landscape Design. Buds and Blossoms also
provided beautiful geraniums to raffle. Winners were, Lindey Bortz, Mark Jones,
Marcia Mausolf and Lindey Bortz Buds and Blossoms is located at 14120 Cypress
North Houston Road and offers a full range of products and services.
Break/Refreshments
Meeting Agenda
§ January 14, 2019 Meeting Minutes – a motion was
made by Norma Chiaramonte and seconded by Marcia Mausolf to dispense of reading
of the minutes
§ Treasurer Report was given by Bonnie Buhl and
was approved by all
§ Tax exemption status – There is an issue with
our EIN Number that does not reflect our tax-exempt status. Bonnie is going to work with officers in the
TX Garden Club Federation to resolve
§ Nomination and Election of Officers: President and Secretary/Treasurer –
Nomination Committee Larry Allen, Debbie Haluch and Mike Owens – Nomination
Committee has requested to defer election until April 8, 2019
§ Monument stone for the Butterfly Garden on
Brazos stage was given by Mark Jones.
Two options of stone were presented.
One was a Limestone and the second was a Western Swirl. There was a unanimous vote to go with the Western
Swirl. The cost and agreement to
purchase was also approved unanimously.
§ Junior Gardening Event – Saturday May 4 – Highlights
of the Planning Meeting held on February 27 at the home of Liz Hearn
include: POA Section 1 & 2 continues
to support our community program and have made a generous donation. IMS Landscaping has extended continued
support by donating the plants for the event.
Peggy Owens has created one of a kind “pot stickers” for the children to
choose to adorn their plants. Liz Hearn
and Lyn McWilliam are chairwomen for the event.
§ Yard of the Month - New signs ordered by Larry
Allen and Kara Roberts is the new Chairwoman for YOM. Mike Owens made a recommendation to consider
Seasonal Awards versus Monthly Awards.
This was discussed and decided to be an excellent idea. A proposal on details of “Seasons” for awards
to be given and number of awards in each section (North or South of Cypress
North Houston) will be presented at the April meeting.
§ Ellen provided an update on the Federation
Garden Club Meeting for Friday, April 11, 2010 – Zone 7, which includes CCLGC. Our club is responsible for a refreshment donation
for the meeting. Ellen and Bonnie plan
to attend and provide a refreshment on behalf of the CCLGC. Ellen also offered to car pool with those who
would like to go.
§ Upcoming Monthly Meetings:
April 8, 2019
Program Hosts – Kara and Mike Roberts, 20203
Nicholas Point Court
Program Topic – Creating a Butterfly Habitat for
all species
Refreshments and Door Prize: Dave and Marsha Mausolf
***Nomination and Election of New Officers –
President and Secretary/Treasurer
May 13, 2019
Program Host – All
Program Topic – Share Table. Each member is asked to bring a gardening
topic to discuss and share. Examples: a
unique plant (indoor or outdoor), a gardening problem you have resolved or need
help in solving, landscape design, etc.
Door Prize and Refreshments – Ian McWilliam
Installation of new officers
§ Bonnie Buhl gave the Gardening Tips for March: A few tips to get the most impact from your
color beds:
When planting beds that will be viewed at a distance, choose large swaths
of color for the greatest impact.
Mixtures of many colors are interesting when viewed up close, but as you
move away, they tend to blend into one another.
A riot of color around the patio or along the walkway can be very
effective.
§ The Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm
