Monday, October 14, 2024

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 22nd at 8:00. Stevee, Debbie, Liz and Ann will be there.

·         Thanksgiving dinner will be Friday, November 15th. 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.