Ellen Jones opened the meeting at 7pm
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.
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
