General Meeting November 11

 Attendees: Debbie Haluch, Liz Hearn, Ann Sansbury, Dale Smothers, Stevee Steely, Jimmy Kennedy, Karl Rugaard, Louise Rugaard

Speaker: Almeda Wogan

Topic: “Lone Star Christmas”

Refreshments. and Door Prize – Refreshments were provided by Vickie Kreeger and door prize by Stevee Steely.

Meeting Minutes – Debbie Haluch voted to dispense with reading of the minutes. Stevee seconded the motion.

 Old Business:

·        Garden Clean out and replanting

·        Thanksgiving Meal Friday, November 15^th at 7pm- Union Kitchen

·        Fire Dept donation

 New Business:

·        Volunteer roles

·        December outing- Brookwood

·        December Christmas Party

Gardening Tip of the Month – Have your soil tested. Once you get the results, amend the soil so microorganisms can break the nutrients down and make them available in time for planting.

General Meeting October 11

 Attendees: Debbie Haluch, Liz Hearn, Vickie Kreeger, Laura Lara, Ann Sansbury, Stevee Dale Smothers, Stevee Steely, Jimmy

 Speaker: Liz spoke on different ways of preserving foods.

 Refreshments. and Door Prize – Refreshments were provided by Ann Sansbury and door prize by Debbie Haluch

 Minutes – September 9 Meeting Minutes –we dispensed with reading of the minutes.

 Treasurer’s Report - Treasurer Report was dispensed with since Karl Rugaard is out of the country.

 Old Business:

·         We are looking for people to fill volunteer positions.

·         No date for the CPR class yet.

·         The garden replant will be October 26 at 9:00 a.m. Weeding and trimming will be Tuesday, October 22^nd at 8:00. Stevee, Debbie, Liz and Ann will be there.

·         Thanksgiving dinner will be Friday, November 15^th. Place to be determined.

 New Business:

·         Stevee will plan a Christmas outing and meal at Brookwood.

 Meetings: Our next meeting is Monday, November 11 with Meda Wogan, “Lone Star Christmas, the early settlers of native plants for Christmas decorations.

 November meeting is Monday, November 11, with Meda Wogan “Lone Star Christmas. The early settlers use of native plants for Christmas Decorations.

 Christmas party is Saturday, December 14 at Liz Hearn’s house.

 Gardening Tip of the Month – October, in our area, is prime time for planting woody ornamentals shrubs, trees, vines, groundcovers, an many types of annuals and perennials. Don’t forget your fall vegetables and start thinking about winter freeze precautions. Keep beds mulched to discourage weeds.

General Meeting Minutes September 2024

 Attendees: Norma Chiaramonte, Debbie Haluch, Liz Hearn, Vickie Kreeger, Ann Sansbury, Dale Smothers.

 Speaker: We had a Succulent Planting Party. Liz spoke on succulents and then members and guests planted their own succulent “bowls” using supplies and plants furnished by Liz and the Garden Club.

 Minutes – May 13 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.

 Old Business:

·         Liz will be working on repairing the butterflies at the butterfly gardens.

·         There are still volunteer positions available for the garden club.

·         Norma is working on organizing a CPR class for the neighborhood.

 New Business:

·         Ann will announce the date of the Fall Butterfly Garden planting at the next meeting. We are looking at the end of November.

·         There are several volunteer opportunities – HFGC outreach, and placing poinsettia stands at Brookwood. This is their main fundraiser.

·         Norma is scheduling the Thanksgiving meal.

 Our next meeting is Monday October 14 with Robert Dailey “Bugs in the Garden: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly and the Indifferent.

 November meeting is Monday, November 11, with Meda Wogan “Lone Star Christmas. The early settlers use of native plants for Christmas Decorations.

 Christmas party is Saturday, December 14 at Liz Hearn’s house.

 

General Meeting May 13th

 Attendees:  Debbie Haluch, Liz Hearn, Vickie Kreeger, Louise Rugaard, Karl Rugaard, Dale Smothers, Ann Sansbury

Speaker:  Garden Club Members

Topic: Favorite Plant and Tips for Growing

Refreshments: Vickie Kreeger

Door Prize: Louise Rugaard and Debbie Haluch

Birthday Celebrations: Alma Rielly

Old Business (Refresh)

·         Junior Gardener

New Business (Fresh)

·         Speakers for Next Year

Garden Tip of the Month:

Plant summer blooming perennials and annuals.

General Meeting March 11

Attendees: Debbie Haluch, Liz Hearn, Vickie Kreeger, Laura Lara, Louise                             Rugaard, Karl Rugaard, Sansbury, Dale Smothers, Stevee Steely

Speakers:  Ken & Janet Grau

Refreshments:  Provided by Louise Rugaard

Birthday Celebrations:  Cathy Oland (3/3) Debbie Haluch (3/21)

Approval of Club Meeting Minutes & Treasurer’s Report

1. Motion to dispense with reading of prior month’s minutes

2. Treasurer’s Report (Karl)

Old Business

1. Update on Preparations for Junior Gardener Event (Louise)

1. Supplies on hand, publicity, helpers, funds needed

2. Update District Garden Club Convention (Liz)

1. Wednesday March 27 Lone Star Community Center

New Business

1. CCL garden replant project (Anne)

2. Seek contributions from CCL HOA (who and how much?)

Upcoming CCGC Events:

1. Next Meeting – April 8, 2024 (creating a backyard bird habitat)

General Meeting Feb 12

 Attendees: Norma Chiaramonte, Debbie Haluch, Liz Hearn, Vickie Kreeger, Louise Rugaard, Karl Rugaard, Dale Smothers, Laura Lara, Cathy Oland, Ann Sansbury

Speaker:  Chevvy Tank

Topic: International Vegetables and Herbs

Refreshments: Stevee Steely

Door Prize: Cathy Oland

Birthday Celebrations: Stevee Steely

Old Business (Refresh)

·         Junior Gardener

·         Garden Club Convention- Servers and Silent Auction

New Business (Fresh)

·         Junior Garden Event- No cost for attendees

·         Request Money from HOA for Jr Event

·         Sponsor CPR as Community Event

·         Gingerbread Houses for MD Anderson

Next Meeting: How Gardeners and Food Banks can work together.

Garden Tip of the Month:

Cut Roses

General Meeting January 8th

 Attendees: Norma Chiaramonte, Debbie Haluch, Liz Hearn, Vickie Kreeger, Louise Rugaard, Karl Rugaard, Dale Smothers.

Speaker:  Teresa See

Topic: Harvesting Rainwater

Refreshments: Dale Smothers

Door Prize: Debbie Haluch

Birthday Celebrations: Norma Chiaramonte and Ellie O’Connor

Old Business (Refresh)

• ·         Christmas Party

New Business (Fresh)

• ·         Junior Garden Event
• ·         CPR Training
• ·         Garden Club Convention
• ·         Gingerbread Houses for MD Anderson

Garden Tip of the Month:

New Year, New YOU!  Start the New Year by creating a system for keeping track of planting, when, how, pest and disease problems. Keep notes with a garden journal.