Christmas Party

 Christmas Party was held in CCL Community Center.

November 2021 General Meeting

 Meeting Minutes 

Attendees: Debbie Haluch, Ellie and Dennis O’Connor, Mike Owens, Alma Rielly, Ann Sansbury, Dale Smothers, Irma Uyeda, Ruth Westra, Ellen and Mark Jones, Bonnie Buhl, Tracy Walker, Michelle Sobczak, Norma Chiaramonte, David and Marcia Mausolf, Cathy Oland, Louise Rugaard 

Speaker: Mike Owens, gave a talk on Fragrant, shrubs, trees, flowers and herbs 

Minutes – October Meeting Minutes –we dispensed with reading of the minutes. Motion was made by Michelle Sobczak and Norma Chiaramonte 

Treasurer’s Report - Treasurer Report was given by Tracy Walker and approved by all. 

Birthdays – Norma Islam, Mark Jones, Marcia Mausolf 

Old Business: 

● Butterfly Garden was cleaned up and completed by Ann, Debbie and Ellen. 

● Garden memorial Bricks completed by Mike Owens 

New Business: 

● Mike Owens announced that six new bricks have been installed in the garden. And that they will continue to add bricks as long as anyone wants one. 

● Irma announced the standing committee chairmen and confirmed they will be taking the same position this year. 

● Cards were made by Debbie for each member that will allow them 10% off at Garden centers. 

● Norma introduced a charity event/project to the club. It was decided to bring socks for children - not wrapped. 

● Debbie invited all to attend an event to honor her and Dale's granddaughter Taylor at a herb garden they planted. Which is by the Magnolia Tree that was planted in Peggy Owens Memory 

● Ann announced the clean up on 11/6 had 4 trash cans full at Butterfly Haven Garden and a reminder of the fall planting of the gardens (11/13) will be at 9:00 starting at Butterfly Haven Garden and then moving onto the Brazos. 

● Ruth gave out a flyer and spoke about upcoming gardening events and sales in our area. 

Gardening Tips: 

● Replace dead grass with St. Augustine’s sod. 

● Plant bulbs between Halloween and Thanksgiving for the holidays

Social Gathering on the 19th of November at 6:30 pm 

Next Meeting will be a Christmas Party to be held at the Clubhouse on December 3rd at 7pm.  Bring a wrapped white Elephant gift for $25 if you wish to participate in the game.

Memorial Bricks

 Thank you to Mike Owens for ordering and laying the memorial bricks.  Larry Allen was our much appreciated Receiving and Delivering Guy.

Bricks are at Butterflies on Brazos Garden located at 

20441 Brazos Sage Drive, Cypress, TX 77433

October General Meeting

Meeting was called to order at 7pm by Irma Uyeda and Ruth Westra.

Attendees: Debbie Haluch, Ginny Honaker (Visitor), Ellie O’Connor, Mike Owens, Alma Rielly, Ann Sansbury, Dale Smothers, Irma Uyeda and Ruth Westra.

Speaker: Tricia Bradbury, Board Member of Houston Federation Garden Club, gave a talk on Indoor Gardening.  Her tips and techniques included plants for pets.

 

Minutes –  September 13 Meeting Minutes –we dispensed with reading of the minutes. Motion was made by Dale Smothers and seconded by Ellie O’Connor

 Treasurer’s Report - Treasurer Report was given by Ann Sansbury and approved by all.

 Birthdays – Tracy Walker (10/3), Ann Sansbury (10/7),  Ruth Westra (10/15) and Louise Rugaard (10/21)

Refreshments provided by Irma and door prizes by Ruth. 

Old Business:

·       New officers were introduced = Ruth Westra and Irma Uyeda (Co-presidents) and Tracy Walker (Secretary/Treasurer)

 New Business:

·       Mike Owens announced that six new bricks have arrived and will be installed in the garden soon.

·       Irma announced the standing committee chairmen and confirmed they will be taking the same position tis year.

·       Debbie spoke about volunteer opportunities with Brookwood and her recent experience as a volunteer.

·       Ann announced the clean up day for both gardens (11/6) and the fall planting of the gardens (11/13). Both will be at 9:00.

·       Ruth gave out a flyer and spoke about upcoming gardening events an sales in our area.

 

Tips:

·       Plant herbs such as cilantro, dill, fennel and parsley. Seed quick growing cool weather vegetables such as carrots, radish, lettuce, kale, broccoli, and spinach.

·       Don’t forget to plant wildflower seeds including blue bonnets this month

·       Plant any new trees and shrubs you want to grow in the following years.

Next Meeting: November 8, 2021, Cypress Creek Community Center

 

Special August Meeting

Cypress Creek Lakes Garden Club

August, 2021 – Meeting Minutes

The August meeting was a special called dinner meeting to elect new officers and discuss the future of the Garden Club.

 Attendees: Larry and Beverly Allen, Norma and Ed Chiaramonte, Debbie Haluch, Ellen and Mark Jones, Cathy Oland, Mike Owen, Alma Rielly, Louise Rugaard, Ann and Ken Sansbury, Dale Smothers, Irma Uyeda, Tracy Walker, Ruth Westra.

 Minutes –  May Meeting Minutes –we dispensed with reading of the minutes.

 Treasurer’s Report - Treasurer Report was given by Secretary/Treasurer, Ann Sansbury and approved    by all.

 Business:

 We elected new officers for 2021-2023:

Copresidents – Ruth Westra/Irma Uyeda

Treasurer – Tracy Walker

Dedication Ceremony for Butterfly Signs

 Planting of Butterfly Signs with Garden Names

Mark and Dale dug a 2 foot hole for the butterfly base to be cemented in.

They had to cut tree roots along the way.  Not an easy task in any weather.  It was 83 degrees.

This looks like a peaceful and tranquil setting.

However, there was a crew close by cutting limbs off the large oak trees.

There were many volunteers to thank for making the butterfly name dedication happen.

Mark and Dale with project completed.  

Liz is the artist painter for both butterflies.

Garden Club members with families enjoying the new signage, butterflies and morning gathering with friends.

Jeff Krause	Donating the beautiful butterfly signs
Jeff Klorer and Ian McWilliam	Transporting the 4 feet X 6 feet signs
Louise Rugaard, Bonnie Buhl, and Cathy Oland	Establishing and completing the Naming Committee
Liz Hearn	Butterfly Painting Signs and adding Garden Names
Ann Sansbury	Weeding Gardens
Mark Jones and Dale Smothers	Digging 2-foot holes for butterfly base to be cemented in.  One in clay-based soil and the other filled with tree roots.
Dale Smothers	Getting the donated plaques engraved and attached to butterflies’ wings.
Garden Club members	Encouragement and Support

Adding Butterfly Sign to Brazos Sage Garden

 Butterflies on Brazos

After an hour of getting supplies and sign to the garden, the heavy work began.

Ann was there for support.

Dale was checking the hole size.  This is a young garden with clay base that proved to be a shoulder work out for Dale and Mark.

Spikes were attached to base for added stability.

Whew...it took a long time to get deep enough!

Ready to be cemented in place.

Yeah! A job super well done.  Thank you Mark and Dale for "shouldering" through this task!

May General Meeting In Person

 Finally we are able to meet in person.