Monday, September 9, 2024

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.