Attendees: Bonnie Buhl, Norma Chiaramonte, Joe and
Wendy D’Virgilio, Debbie Haluch, Liz Hearn, Ellen and Mark Jones, Ian and
Nicole McWilliam, Cathy Oland, Ann Sansbury, Dale Smothers
Meeting Highlights:
§ April 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes – a motion was
made by Norma and seconded by Mark to dispense with reading of the minutes
§ Treasurer Report was given by
Secretary/Treasurer, Bonnie Buhl and approved by all
§ Jr. Gardener Event
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Event Update – Special thanks to Liz and Lyn for
their effort and leadership in making this a record-breaking event! A summary of discussion regarding things that
contributed to the events success included:
Addition of Vermi Composting station, welcoming greeters, fire truck,
step by step sign prepared by Nicole, variety of beautiful plants, teaching
opportunity for children to plant their own plant, note card station to create
personal message, and artsy pot stickers.
Also, Pat Hudson, editor of Pinpoint Magazine was there to take pictures
that will be included in the next Pinpoint publication. There were 79 attendees, one more than last
year!
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Fire Department Donation – A motion was made to
donate $250 to the Texas Volunteer Fire Fighters Relief Fund. The approval was unanimous
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Kyle Franklin – A motion was made and
unanimously approved to give a $100 Appreciation Gift Card
§ Butterfly Garden II
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Planting tentatively scheduled May 20 or 21 at
the new garden on Brazos Sage
§ Yard of the Month – Now: Yard of the Season (Spring, Summer and Fall)
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New signs Larry Allen. – one sign for each Phase
1, 2, and 3
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Kara Roberts will select volunteers and judge late
May – delay due to illness
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Three members volunteered to help Kara with
judging – Norma, Ann and Ian
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Amended By-Laws Article XI – Garden Club
Beautification Committee
Sections 1, 2 and 3 for Yard of the Season. The judging will take place in late
April,
June and September
§ Committee Chair Updates
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Garden Club Bricks, Mike Owens: 10 bricks
ordered, expected ship date is June 10.
§ Nomination and Election of Officers – Nomination
Committee Larry Allen, Debbie Haluch and Mike Owens
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Nomination for President 2019 – 2021 – Debbie
Haluch was nominated and unanimously approved
Nomination for Secretary Treasurer 2019 – 2021 – Ann Sansbury was
nominated and unanimously approved
With great appreciation and pleasure, the new officers were installed by
Ellen Jones, outgoing President.
§ Planting Tips were provided by Bonnie Buhl
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Remember to feed tropical flowering plants like
Hibiscus and Bougainvillea with tropical plant foods, NOT bloom booster with
higher middle numbers.
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If you don’t already have Hibiscus, this is a
great month to plant them and get instant results. While they love our heat, if you can protect
them from the late day sun, they will perform even better.
§ The business meeting was adjourned, and we
enjoyed a break for refreshments, provided by Ian and Nicole.
Following the break, several members shared
information including various types of succulents and how to grow and care for
them; how to plant a succulent plant garden, orchid care and growing tips;
growing salvia, an interesting black and lime green caladium type plant,
growing sweet potatoes and information on growing and caring for a gardenia
tree. Many plants were brought to share
with others.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm,
Bonnie and I thank you for our opportunity to serve and look forward to lending support to Debbie and Ann. I know these women will be an asset to growing membership and advancing our goals.
Also, a heads up! Watch for the next edition of Pinpoint Magazine. The McWilliam family will be featured along with a mention of Nicole as our youngest and very involved Garden Club member.
Best regards, Ellen Jones and Bonnie Buhl
