August 14, 2014 Meeting Minutes

The Meeting was held at the home of Diana O’Riordan on August 14, 2014

Networking and viewing of Diana’s gardens began at 5:00 pm

Potluck/Refreshment were served at 6:35 pm

Business Meeting was called to order at 7:26 pm by President Glen Pace.  Thanks to Diana O’Riordan for opening her home and gardens were given, also for the yummy grilled hamburgers.  Diana was also presented her hosta stone as a thank you for hosting our group.

Approval of Minutes - There were no corrections to the minutes from the July 2014 meeting. Motion to accept minutes was made by Cathy Meyers and seconded by Steve Balabon.  The membership voted to accept the minutes.

Treasurer’s Report – Barb Hunter, treasurer, July 2014, the club had a beginning balance of $----, $---- was added and expenses were $----, leaving the club with an ending balance of $----.  Motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Carol Leonard and seconded by Wanda Rybak.  The membership voted to accept the treasury report.

Name Badges – signup sheet was available.  Christina Withrow, Linda Ballard, Venisure Davenport all picked up their badges.

T-Shirts – EMHS/Hosta Addiction, $18.00 each (member price) and $20.00 for non-members

Hosta Stones- featuring Hans Hansen’s H. “Joy Ride” – Members $30 & $35

*Stone Sale  2013 – 3 Iron $30 each, 2012 – 2 Brown $30 each, 2011 – 1 Natural $25 each

*Stone Stands – 1 left - $20 each

September Plant Exchange-Glen Pace reminded people to get their plants ready for the exchange in September, and also reminded the membership not to bring any invasive plants.  A $5.00 table of choice plants will be available.

Club News – Thank you to the Jessop’s for their generous gift of a daylily to each paid member.  Cathy Hodgson had a beautiful presentation for next year’s hosta stone available.  The two Hostas that were presented were Rhino Hide and Allegan Fog.  The membership voted and D. Rawson’s H. “Rhino Hide” will be next year’s stone.

Raffle/Door prizes – thank you to the following for donating items for our raffle and door prizes –Teresa Dillon, Gene Arms, Dyane Moore and Wanda Rybak.  We made $---- from our raffle.

Next Meeting – will be September 11^th, held at the home of Pam Walmley’s in Grand Blanc, this is also our annual plant exchange.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:55, Cathy Myers made the motion and the entire club seconded it.

Respectfully submitted,

Marlene Daniels, EMHS Secretary