Tuesday, November 27, 2012

December 2012 Newsletter


Note from the President- First I want to thank the speaker for our October 11th, 2012 meeting Ric Adams of Laidback Garden Daylily Farm for an informative and eye appealing presentation on Daylilies.  Since Ric has been a Daylily hybridizer for more than 20 years, the information provided by him has relevancy to anybody in the Hosta world that is interested in hybridizing Hosta.    Ric’s photography skills were appreciated by the entire group and many people were writing down names of Daylilies to seek out for adding to their own gardens.  

Another year has passed for all of us and our own EMHS.  Some of our members have experienced life-changing events over the past year.  Whether it be health related, loss of a close family member, or another personal issue, we give our best wishes and prayers.    

Our club also has to do some changing to conform to the growth of the organization.  The first issue facing EMHS was the resignation of our Treasurer, Mary Smith.  Mary has done a fantastic job of keeping up with the finances of EMHS since she took the job of treasurer and we thank her for years of service.  Barb Hunter volunteered to take over the job of Treasurer and that job will take effect as soon as the bank accounts can be changed.  At present, the club account has Mark’s personal ID information associated with it and this has to be changed to remove any member’s personal information from the account.  This has become an issue because of the growth of the club and the simultaneous growth of the club account and club expenditures.  EMHS must stand on its own as an organization and not be dependent on any one member’s personal information.  This issue led us to the next issue facing EMHS this year; we are going through the beginning stages of filing for 501c3 status with the IRS and Attorney Jim Meyer from Saginaw has graciously offered to guide us through this journey. 

The next issue facing EMHS this year is the announcement that Carolyn Pickard EMHS Vice-president will not seek re-election in 2013.  Anyone interested in running for the office of Vice-president should notify any one of Board Members.  Nominations for the position of Vice-president will be made at the February 2013 meeting and voting will be at the May 2013 meeting.  The other Officers have volunteered to stay in their positions for another term, but anyone wishing to run for any office is welcome to do so. 

Another issue to resolve is the dissatisfaction of the way the annual plant exchange is run.  This issue was discussed at the October meeting and two proposals were made of ways to change the exchange.  Those proposals are: 1st; having a $5.00 table which would hold the more sought after plants donated to the exchange.  The ticket drawn would give the winner the chance to take a “free for exchange plant” or to pay $5.00 for a plant from the $5.00 table.  The 2nd option; Using the meeting sign-in sheets to ascertain which members have been to how many meetings during the preceding year.  The members that had attended all 8-9 previous meetings would be the first to be drawn at the plant exchange.  Those members that had attended 6-7 meetings would be drawn in the second round.  The third round of drawing would consist of those that attended 4-5 meetings.  Fourth round would be those that attended 2-3meetings and those that were attending their first meeting would be drawn last.  Our 3rd option is to not change anything from the way it is run now.  There will be a discussion of these proposals and a ballot vote at the December 6th, 2012 meeting to decide this issue.

The last current issue facing EMHS; we are in need of Members willing to host a summer meeting for the months of June, August, and September.  If you would be willing to host any one of the meetings, please inform Glen. 

I want to take this time to thank Mark and Becky Hanner, Jim and Ellie Vrable, Patrick and Patricia Major, Barb Hunter, and Mick and Cathy Hodgson for hosting meetings this year.  Every one of you was the perfect host and our thanks go out to you for your graciousness as a host as well as our acknowledgement of the time and dedication it takes to create the beautiful gardens you all have.   

I also want to thank all of our speakers we had this year.  Jan Everson also gives a great presentation about the gardens on the Nat’l Hosta Tour, Mark Hanner taught us how to make paper-crete pots, Doug Beilstein, President of the American Hosta Society, gave us a history lesson on the AHS as well as Hosta hybridizing, and Ric Adams gave a beautiful and informative presentation on Daylily hybridization. 

Thanks to Barb Hunter the Mayfield Twp. Hall has already been secured for all the indoor meetings for 2013.  Barb proactively filed the paperwork and paid the deposits for next year’s meetings.  Barb has been reimbursed for the deposits.  Thanks Barb for being on top of the needs of EMHS before you have officially been given the duties of the office. 

In closing I want to thank every one of you as a member of EMHS.  I want to thank you for allowing me and the EMHS Board to lead us through the past three and a half years.  The friendliness shown at EMHS functions, the wonderful speakers, the beautiful gardens, the information shared, and lastly, the fantastic food are all reasons to be proud of our club and it is because of you that EMHS continues to grow. 
Sincerely,
Glen

Next Meeting- THE EMHS 2012 Christmas Party will be held on December 6th, 2012 at the Mayfield Twp. Hall, 1900 N. Saginaw, Lapeer, MI 48446.  This is our regular meeting place located just south of the point of M-24 and N. Saginaw, (the driveway just north of the Cemetery).  The doors will open at 5:00 PM for decorating, Networking at 6:00 PM, Dinner at 6:30 PM, Gift Exchange at 7:30 PM, and Business Meeting at 8:15 PM.  For those wishing to help decorate you can arrive as early as 5:00PM.  This annual event is always a lot of fun and a great way to end the year for the club.  The Club will provide the meat (ham) and table set-ups.  We do ask that everybody bring a dish to pass as this is our biggest potluck of the year.  We will be doing the gift exchange as we have done in the past.  If you are interested in exchanging gifts, all you have to do is bring a wrapped non-gender-specific gift with a value of $10.  All the gifts will be laid at the front of the room and during the party we will call names from the sign-up sheet of the people who brought gifts.  If your name is called you go pick out a gift.  Nobody is required to bring a gift for the exchange, but if you do not bring one please understand that you will not be able to place your name on the list to pick one out.  This is the only way to assure that all people who bring a gift will receive one.

2013 Calendar of Events:
January- no EMHS meeting
Feb 14th EMHS at Mayfield Twp. Hall,
            Jan Everson speaker, 
Nominations of Officers
March- no EMHS meeting,
March 15-16th- Hosta College in Piqua, OH
April 11th- EMHS at Mayfield Twp. Hall,
May 9th- EMHS at Mayfield Twp. Hall,
            Glen Pace speaker, 
Voting of Officers
May ?- Workday at Hidden Lake Gardens
June 2- Hosta Hybridizers Group, Ann Arbor
           Matthieu Botanical Gardens
June 13th- EMHS Garden Tour
June 13-15thAHS Nat’l Meeting, Milwaukee, WI
June 22nd- MHS Garden Walk
June 27th- EMHS Bus Trip, Interlochen
June 28-29th- Great Lakes Regional Tailgate, IN
July 11th- EMHS Garden Tour,
            Helen Wischmeyer in Vassar
July 13th- Leaf Show/Plant Sale, Lansing, MI
July 28- Hosta Hybridizers Group, Ann Arbor
            Matthieu Botanical Gardens
August 8th- EMHS Garden Tour
August 25th- Annual Meeting/Workday,
            Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton, MI
Sept. 12th- EMHS Plant Exchange
October 10th- EMHS at Mayfield Twp. Hall
Nov 3- Hosta Hybridizers Group, Ann Arbor
             Matthieu Botanical Gardens
Nov- no EMHS meeting
December 12th- EMHS Christmas Party
            at Mayfield Twp. Hall

2013 Summer Garden Tour Meetings- We need gardens to tour for our summer meetings.  The July meeting is spoken for, but we have openings for June, August, and Sept.  Please let Glen know if you are willing to host one of the aforementioned meetings.  This is your opportunity to show off your gardens!

Hosta Stones- The hybridizer for 2013 is "Indiana Bob" Balitewicz and the Hosta is Krugerrand.  H. Krugerrand is a large, upright mound, thick bright gold foliage, large leaf 14 X 10 inches up to 171/2 X 131/2 inches, 17 vein pairs, ovate shape, moderately wavy. slightly corrugated, with pale lavender flowers.
The official unveiling of the 2013 Hosta Stone will be at Hosta College in Piqua, OH on March 15th, 2013.

There are nine 2012 Hosta Stones featuring Ron Livingston’s H. “Alakazaam” left this year.  On hand are; 2 Brown, 2 Brn/Blk/Cream, 1 Moss, and 4 Iron.  The price is $35.00 for each stone.  We also have two 2011 Stones featuring Van Wade’s H. “American Halo”.  These stones are in natural color and are $30.00 each.  If interested in purchasing any of these stones please call Cathy Hodgson at 810-664-8985.

Officer Position Vacancy- Carolyn Pickard has announced her resignation as EMHS Vice-President effective as of May 2013.  We want to thank Carolyn for her years of service as an Officer for EMHS.  

Due to this resignation we are seeking nominations for a new Vice-President.  The duties of the position are;
Vice President- Assumes the duties of President when the President is absent.  Co-signatory on EMHS checking account, helps set-up hall for meetings, sends thank you notes to speakers or hosts for current meeting. 

If you are interested in helping our club in this capacity please talk with Glen, Mark, Marlene, or Barb. 

2013 Interlochen Bus Trip- June 27th, 2013
If you are planning to go on this bus tour please contact Carolyn so she has an accurate accounting of those who will be prepaying the deposit.

8:00 AM Bus will leave K Mart parking lot in Clio or Meijer parking lot in Birch Run 
9:30 AM Stop at McDonald’s in Clare for bathroom break
11:30 AM Arrive in Interlochen
Stop for lunch in Interlochen
1:30 PM Arrive at Interlochen Perennial Farm, tour, shop and reload bus to 
leave by 
3:30 PM
Arrive at Cedar Hedge Gardens, tour, shop, reload bus in 1.5-2 hours.
8:00 PM Arrive back in Clio or Birch Run

The EMHS Board by majority vote has authorized the trip to be subsidized by the club so that each member attending will pay only $25.00 (non-refundable deposit) for the trip as long as at least 30 people reserve a spot on the bus by paying the deposit in advance.  

Any immediate questions can be directed to Carolyn Pickard at 989-871-2873. 

Club Members selling Hosta or related products;
Please call or email to set an appointment before visiting
Hanner, Mark/Becky- Pottery. 
810-631-4292, mhanner@aol.com
Hunter, Barb- Hosta, Daylilies, Pond supplies.
810-664-7531, baha@chartermi.net
Lisik, Phil/Ginger-Hosta, Daylilies, other plants. 
989-642-5772, lisik46@yahoo.com
Pickard, Carolyn- Daylilies, Hosta.  
989-871-2873, robfamily5@yahoo.com
Salk, Pat/Bill Kapustka, Daylilies.                                        810-678-3519, daylilyabode@msn.com
Smith, Stan/Mary Lou, Concrete leaves, toad houses. 
989-845-3455 smlsmith@chartermi.net

Websites of Interest:
American Hosta Society- http://www.americanhostasociety.org/
American Hosta Society Convention Website- http://www.hosta2012.com/
AHS Hosta Library Website-
http://www.hostalibrary.org/
Michigan Hosta Society Website- http://www.hostahappenings.com/
Eastern Michigan Hosta Society blog-
http://easternmichiganhostasociety.blogspot.com/
Hosta College Website- http://ihostohio.com/portal/glhc/

Hosta Society Membership info-
American Hosta Society
,  $30 individual, $57/2 years, $34 family, $62/2 years
Send dues to: Sandie Markland, AHS Membership Secretary, Post Office Box 7539, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Michigan Hosta Society,
Dues is $15 per household for up to two people, good for 2 years. Make checks payable to: The Michigan Hosta Society and send to; Michigan Hosta Society, 2509 Wembly Lane, Troy, MI 48084-1280

Eastern Michigan Hosta Society, Dues $5 per year per household, Make check payable to EMHS and mail to: Mary Smith, EMHS Treasurer, 3431 Swaffer Rd, Millington, MI 48746


EMHS Board of Officers:
President    Glen Pace                         pacegardens@charter.net      989-244-4029
Vice-President    Carolyn Pickard robfamily5@yahoo.com         989-871-2873
Treasurer      Mary Smith                           brooktrout@tds.net                989-871-9833
Secretary      Marlene Daniels   gardenfairy50@aol.com         810-664-8317
Past President     Mark Hanner  mhanner@aol.com                 810-631-4292
Fund-Raising    Mick/Cathy Hodgson    cehodgso@hotmail.com         810-664-8985
*Treasurer changing to; Barb Hunter   baha@chartermi.net              810-664-7531

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