Saturday, December 2, 2017
Happy Holiday Christmas Party
Thank you to Mark and Ellen Jones for hosting our annual party.
Amazing food
conversation
and gifts
Extra special with neighbors Christmas caroling at the door.
Monday, November 13, 2017
November Monthly Meeting
THOSE IN
ATTENDANCE INCLUDED: Beverly and Larry
Allen, Bonnie Buhl, AJ Challagundla, Norma Chiaramonte, Sandra Gilbert, Joe and
Wendy D’Virgilio, Sandra Gilbert, Debbie Haluch, Sandy Haumpton, Liz Hearn, Ellen
and Mark Jones, Ian and Nicole McWilliam, Marcia and David Mausolf, Mike Owens,
Dale Smothers, Doc and Peggy Stokley
We also
welcomed a new member, Dr. Sharon Morris.
PROGRAM:
Rob
Melloy, President, CCL POA discussed the vision of the POA to enhance and
maintain the aesthetic beauty of our community.
Key areas of focus include; freshen aging landscaping, incorporate design
ideas that will bring elements of consistency across all sections of CCL. Key considerations for this plan include
working within budget and incorporating plants and trees that are draught and
temperature tolerant. An idea was
presented to Rob that we consider hiring a landscape designer to create an
overall design plan that could then be put out to bid to various landscape
companies.
Host: Thank you to Bev and Larry Allen for
arranging the program and providing refreshments. The
door prize won by Norma was a book on Gulf Coast landscaping given by Lindsey
Zaccari.
OLD
BUSINESS:
SECOND
LOCATION CCL COMMUNITY GARDEN: Norma
shared that the implementation phase is underway for the garden on Brazos Sage
Drive. The contracted landscape company,
Westco has agreed to provide all the materials to establish the garden, i.e.
irrigation, soil, river rock, etc. as well as 20 flats of flowers. Liz with CCL Developer, Mischner, is
coordinating the installation with Westco.
It was discussed and agreed that the garden will have a layout in the
shape of a butterfly and in addition to flowers, butterfly friendly bushes will
be incorporated. The design will also
include a boulder like the one in the original garden. Ellen will research cost and provide update.
BUTTERFLY
GARDEN PLANTING: This year the planting
was completed by IMS and garden club members met to review installation and
enjoy morning coffee. The installation was appreciated. However, there was expressed concern that a
key part of our sponsorship of the garden is to come together and do the
service work. It was noted and agreed that
the issue will be discussed prior to the spring planting. An additional action was assigned to work
with IMS to replace the crushed granite around the outline of the garden. Ellen will contact IMS to resolve.
BUTTERFLY
GARDEN DEDICATION BRICKS: Sandra advised
4 new bricks have arrived and will be installed soon. There was discussion and agreement that the
memorial bricks will be available in the new garden.
NEW
BUSINESS:
There was
a motion to change the months in which we award YOM. Thoughts considered
were: winter months landscaping is not
at its best and we currently judge September – May and miss the prime months of
June through August; secondly there are holiday decoration contests in October
and December which overlap with YOM. It
was approved and unanimously agreed to amend our YOM judging to take place
April through October.
OCTOBER MEETING
MINUTES: Marcia made a motion to
dispense with reading of the minutes and Mark seconded.
FINANCIAL
REPORT: Bonnie provided an overview of
the past two months including starting balance, expenditures, and closing
balance. There were no questions or
discussion.
PROGRAM
SCHEDULE 2017-2018:
Month/Host
|
Speaker/Topic
|
Door Prize
|
Refreshments
|
Oct – Bonnie Buhl
|
AJ Challagundla –
Growing Asian Vegetables
|
Marcia Mausolf
|
Marcia Mausolf
|
Nov – Bev and Larry
Allen
|
Rob Melloy – CCL,
HOA President – our community
|
Lindsey Zaccari
|
Bev and Larry Allen
|
Jan – Debbie Haluch
|
Topic TBD
|
Marcia Mausolf
|
Debbie Haluch
|
Feb – Mike Owens
|
Kyle Franklin
|
Mike Owens
|
Mike Owens
|
March – Ellen Jones
|
Topic TBD
|
Bonnie Buhl
|
Bonnie Buhl
|
April – Norma
Chiaramonte
|
Topic TBD
|
Norma Chiaramonte
|
Norma Chiaramonte
|
May – Mark Jones
|
Topic TBD
|
Mark Jones
|
Mark Jones
|
SAVE THE
DATE: Saturday, December 2. Ellen and Mark Jones will host the holiday
party.
The next CCL
Garden Club meeting will be January 8.
The meeting
was adjourned at 8:30 PM
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Butterfly Garden Planting
Monday, October 9, 2017
October General Meeting
THOSE IN
ATTENDANCE INCLUDED: Beverly and Larry
Allen, Bonnie Buhl, Norma Chiaramonte, Sandra Gilbert, Debbie Haluch and Dale
Smothers, Ellen and Mark Jones, Marcia and David Mausolf.
And, a big
welcome to the following new members also in attendance: Sandy Haupton, AJ Challagundla, Wendy and
Joseph D'Virgilio, and Bill Sonne.
PROGRAM:
AJ
Challagundla was a guest at our September meeting and spoke about
his experiences in growing Asian vegetables in Houston. He graciously
volunteered to share his knowledge and experiences at the October meeting. AJ moved here from Oregon three years ago and
in that short time has developed a network of over 100 fellow vegetable
gardeners in Cypress, Katy, Sugarland and New Orleans. They share knowledge,
tips, seeds and seedlings.
His presentation was full of planting and growing
information along with descriptions of each plant and pictures of his bountiful
harvests. See full presentation below.
Host: Thank you to Marcia Mausolf for the delicious
cupcakes and door prize. Larry
Allen was the winner of the door prize of hand decorated towels and seasonal
hand soap.
OLD
BUSINESS:
SECOND
LOCATION CCL COMMUNITY GARDEN: Norma
gave the following update: CCL developer
Mischner, has appropriated an area for the CCL Garden Club to create a second
community garden. The area is on the
grounds near the club house on Brazos Sage Drive. Our landscape contractor, Kyle, has helped
determine the best spot for planting. A
theme for the garden is yet to be determined. We will be coordinating with the landscape
contractor in the new location to determine soil and irrigation needs. Norma is
finalizing the details with the CCL Developer, Mischner, and she will provide
an update next month. At that time, we
will discuss funding needs, design details and next steps.
BUTTERFLY
GARDEN PLANTING: Larry is working with
landscaper regarding the upcoming fall planting and will let us know if it will
be November 4 or 11. It is a fun event
and all those available to help on a Saturday morning are encouraged to
participate.
GARDEN
CLUB FIELD TRIP: Marcia arranged to visit Brookwood for lunch and a Christmas
program. Six club members plan to attend on Friday, October 13. They will be leaving from the Club House
parking lot at 8:50 am.
BUTTERFLY
GARDEN DEDICATION BRICKS: Sandra said
that 4 engraved bricks were shipped Monday and will be arriving shortly. She
will email copy of invoice to Bonnie for payment and arrange to have bricks
installed.
NEW
BUSINESS:
YARD OF
THE MONTH: Congratulations to Rigina
Throop and Michael Alexander.
SEPTEMBER MEETING
MINUTES: Norma made a motion to dispense
with reading of the minutes and Mark seconded.
FINANCIAL
REPORT: Bonnie provided an overview of
the past two months including starting balance, expenditures, and closing
balance. There were no questions or
discussion.
PROGRAM
GAPS: Bev volunteered for refreshments
at November meeting and Debbie will provide Door Prize and refreshments in
January. Ellen volunteered to obtain speaker for March meeting.
PROGRAM
SCHEDULE 2017-2018:
Month/Host
|
Speaker/Topic
|
Door Prize
|
Refreshments
|
Oct – Bonnie Buhl
|
AJ Challagundla –
Growing Asian Vegetables
|
Marcia Mausolf
|
Marcia Mausolf
|
Nov – Bev and Larry
Allen
|
Rob Melloy – CCL,
HOA President – our community
|
Lindsey Zaccari
|
Bev and Larry Allen
|
Jan – Debbie Haluch
|
Topic TBD
|
Marcia Mausolf
|
Debbie Haluch
|
Feb – Mike Owens
|
Kyle Franklin
|
Mike Owens
|
Mike Owens
|
March – Ellen Jones
|
Topic TBD
|
Bonnie Buhl
|
Bonnie Buhl
|
April – Norma
Chiaramonte
|
Topic TBD
|
Norma Chiaramonte
|
Norma Chiaramonte
|
May – Mark Jones
|
Topic TBD
|
Mark Jones
|
Mark Jones
|
The next CCL
Garden Club meeting will be November 13, 2017
The meeting
was adjourned at 9:15 PM
Monday, September 11, 2017
September General Meeting
New President, Ellen Jones started the meeting at 7pm.
THOSE IN ATTENDANCE INCLUDED: Larry Allen, Bonnie Buhl, Norma Chiaramonte, Sandra Gilbert, Debbie Haluch, Dale Smothers, Elizabeth Hearn, Ellen & Mark Jones, Ian and Nicole McWilliam, Marcia Mausolf, Cathy Oland, Mike Owens. AJ Challagundla and Sandy were guests.
PROGRAM: Ellen asked Debbie Thornton from Farm to Market Flowers to present the program with focus on fall planting for spring flowers. Good soil and good seed are critical. Recommended using pelleted seeds and soil test through Aggie Horticulture. Important to read information on every seed packet and know the needs of each crop. Demonstrated irrigation method, recommended books to read, seed companies and Websites. An excellent detailed planting guide and list of references was provided.
HOST: Thank you to Ian and Nicole McWilliam for the snacks and door prize. The door prize was won by Marcia Mausolf.
OLD BUSINESS: Committee Reports
SECOND LOCATION CCL COMMUNITY GARDEN: Norma will provide update at next meeting.
LANDSCAPING PROJECT along Cypress N Houston: Mike Owens gave update of recent meeting. Plantings to be different on esplanade and sides, $156,000, $29,000 lights, 6 foot wide sidewalks and irrigation system will take one year to complete. We have finished what we can do.
Landscaping around splash pad with diversification in trees was brought up. Mike mentioned a Smoke Tree and Debbie suggested an Orchard and focus on how we can be unique. Larry said we need to develop an agenda to discuss what part we can play when we meet with Rob on November 13.
BRICKS: Sandra shared photos of bricks in Butterfly Garden and reasons to celebrate and honor by planting engraved bricks. Ian suggested we post something on Facebook to bring attention and encourage the community to participate.
EVENTS/FIELD
TRIPS: Marcia informed us the next
outing will be Friday, October 13 to enjoy lunch, shopping and the Christmas
program at Brookwood Community1752 FM 1489 Brookshire, TX
YARD OF THE
MONTH: Due to illness there was not a
selection for YOTM for September.
CCL Garden
Blog: Debbie is maintaining and making
enhancements .
COMMUNICATION
AND MEMBERSHIP: Ian recommended we post
an invitation each month on CCL website and CCL Next Door to invite residents
to attend. Post new content each time
i.e. speaker information, direct attention to CCL Garden Club Blog, pictures of
Butterfly Garden, etc.
KEY DATES: Ellen reminded everyone of dates for Federation Meeting - April 7, Jr Gardening Event - May 7 and Christmas Party - December 2.
NEW BUSINESS:MINUTES: Norma made a motion to dispense with reading of the minutes and everyone seconded.
There was
discussion regarding our program for the remainder of 2017/2018 and are the
volunteers:
Month/Host
|
Speaker/Topic
|
Door
Prize
|
Refreshments
|
October/ A J Challagundla
|
A J - Growing Asian Vegetables
|
Marcia
|
Marcia
|
November/ Bev Allen
|
Rob Melloy – Gardening in our
Community
|
||
January/ Debbie Haluch
|
TBD
|
Debbie
|
|
February/ Mike Owens
|
Kyle Franklin
|
Mike Owens
|
Mike Owens
|
March/
|
TBD
|
Bonnie Buhl
|
Bonnie Buhl
|
April/ Norma Chiaramonte
|
TBD
|
Norma Chiaramonte
|
Norma Chiaramonte
|
May/ Mark Jones
|
TBD
|
Mark Jones
|
Mark Jones
|
A sign up sheet will be passed next month to finalize the open slots for the rest of the year
Next meeting: October 9, 2017
Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM
Monday, August 14, 2017
2017 - 2018 Planning Committee Meeting
President,
Norma Chiaramonte called planning meeting to order at 7:05
PM at the Cypress Creek Lakes Community Center.
Attendees: Norma Chiaramonte, Debbie Haluch, Kathie Corbett, Ian McWilliam, Sandra Gilbert, Larry and Beverly Allen, Mark and Ellen Jones, Bonnie Buhl and new members Lindsey and Allison Zaccari.
Norma nominated Ellen Jones as the new President, Mark Jones seconded the motion and Ian McWilliam made the motion to approve.
Norma nominated Bonnie Buhl as Secretary/Treasurer and Debbie Haluch seconded the motion and all moved to approve
OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion regarding approval for a second location for a CCL Community Garden sponsored by the Garden Club. Norma has been in touch with developer’s office to see if 40X40 space is available. She will talk with Liz Petit and will provide an update at the September meeting.
Debbie brought up landscaping project along Cypress North Houston and will have details next month on the proposal which included input from Garden Club members Larry Allen, Norma Chiaramonte, Debbie Haluch and Mike Owens.
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION: Ellen opened a discussion about this being the 10 year anniversary of the club and a desire to grow the membership. She encouraged all members to consider inviting a new member and also opened discussion to enhance communications via social media.
Attendees: Norma Chiaramonte, Debbie Haluch, Kathie Corbett, Ian McWilliam, Sandra Gilbert, Larry and Beverly Allen, Mark and Ellen Jones, Bonnie Buhl and new members Lindsey and Allison Zaccari.
Norma nominated Ellen Jones as the new President, Mark Jones seconded the motion and Ian McWilliam made the motion to approve.
Norma nominated Bonnie Buhl as Secretary/Treasurer and Debbie Haluch seconded the motion and all moved to approve
OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion regarding approval for a second location for a CCL Community Garden sponsored by the Garden Club. Norma has been in touch with developer’s office to see if 40X40 space is available. She will talk with Liz Petit and will provide an update at the September meeting.
Debbie brought up landscaping project along Cypress North Houston and will have details next month on the proposal which included input from Garden Club members Larry Allen, Norma Chiaramonte, Debbie Haluch and Mike Owens.
NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION: Ellen opened a discussion about this being the 10 year anniversary of the club and a desire to grow the membership. She encouraged all members to consider inviting a new member and also opened discussion to enhance communications via social media.
- Debbie continues to manage the blog
(http://www.cypresscreeklakesgc.blogspot.com/) and has plans to enhance
the content by adding website links for all speakers and relevant
information sources
- We also discussed having a more creative and responsive
presence on Facebook and the CCL websites
Norma will focus on creating fresh content each month for both sites and will also check on feasibility of posting content on Next Door
There
was discussion to create a slogan or tagline to create awareness of our 10 year
anniversary. Suggested was made to add a tagline to our slogan
"Learning and Growing Together” …10 years and growing strong!
2017-2018 Calendar:
Meeting dates: Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9 and May 14.
2017-2018 Calendar:
Meeting dates: Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9 and May 14.
2017-2018
Special Events:
Ellen
and Mark will host the Christmas party on December 2, 2017.
Junior Gardening Event will be held Sat May 5, 2018.
Federation Meeting - CCL to sponsor April 7
Committee Chairs confirmed.
Junior Gardening Event will be held Sat May 5, 2018.
Federation Meeting - CCL to sponsor April 7
Committee Chairs confirmed.
Brick
Fundraiser – Sandra
Butterfly
Garden – Larry
Yard of the
Month – Beverly
Sign
placement – Larry and Ian
Jr. Gardener
Event – Liz and Lyn
Field Trips
and Events – Marcia
Blog –
Debbie
Facebook,
CCL – Norma
Outreach –
Norma
Social –
Norma
Ellen
encouraged committee chairs to recruit new volunteers.
Program Discussion: Ellen has arranged for Debbie Thornton from Farm to Market Flowers to speak at Sept meeting. Ian will provide refreshments and door prize.
Program Discussion: Ellen has arranged for Debbie Thornton from Farm to Market Flowers to speak at Sept meeting. Ian will provide refreshments and door prize.
All
agreed to request volunteers for monthly speakers, door prize and refreshments
at September meeting.
Suggestions
were made to include the following topics in this year’s program:
Beverly
suggested Rob from POA for Oct
Tree
care and pruning - Mark will research
Water
gardening was suggested by Norma
Norma will send email regarding meeting date and money for dues next month. No change in amount due: $30 single and $50 family.
Question regarding confirmation of clubhouse reservation dates. Norma will confirm.
Ellen made motion to adjourn. Debbie second, Norma third.
Norma will send email regarding meeting date and money for dues next month. No change in amount due: $30 single and $50 family.
Question regarding confirmation of clubhouse reservation dates. Norma will confirm.
Ellen made motion to adjourn. Debbie second, Norma third.
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