The Meeting was held at the home of Jim and
Lorraine Jessop on July 10, 2014
Networking and viewing of the Jessop’s
gardens and music provided by Steve Prince began at 5:30 pm
Potluck/Refreshments
were served at
6:15 pm
Business Meeting was called to order at 7:08 pm
by president Glen Pace. Thanks to the
Jessop’s for opening their home and gardens were given, also thanks to Steve
Prince for the wonderful music he provided for the night.
Approval of Minutes –
There were no
corrections to the minutes from May 2014 meeting. Motion to accept minutes made
by Venisure Davenport and seconded by Carol Leonard. The membership voted to accept the
minutes. The June 2014 meeting minutes
had two changes. #1. Glen Pace will be one of the instructors at Hosta College
2015 with a presentation on Woodland Plants. #2. The time of the tour at
Campbell’s was changed from 8 pm to 7:45 pm.
A motion to accept the June meeting minute’s changes and the minutes was
made by Steve Balabon and seconded by Linda Pollard. The membership voted to
accept the minutes.
Treasurer’s Report-
Barb Hunter,
treasurer, June 2014. Beginning balance
was $*****, Income of $***** and expenses of $***** were subtracted leaving the month
of June’s ending balance $*****.
Motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Betty Stange and
seconded by Carole Leonard. The
membership voted to accept the treasurer’s report.
2014 EMHS Gift
Plant-Hosta
“Bachelor Party” a 2014 introduction was given to any paid membership, but you
needed to be present at the meeting to pick up the plant (no one was allowed to
pick up another members
plant for them).
Name Badges-were given out to those members
that hadn’t picked theirs up at prior meetings. Also a signup sheet was
available for those that still needed a badge.
T-Shirts-EMHS/Hosta Addiction shirts are
still available. Prices are $18.00 each
for members and $20.00 for non-members.
Hosta Stones-featuring Hans Hansen’s H. “Joy
Ride” is available upon request. Prices
for members are $30 & $35. The club
still has older hosta stones available and also stone stands. Please see Cathy or Mick Hodgson for
details. Cathy Hodgson also reported
that Rice’s would still design and cast our hosta stones even though the
business is closing.
September Plant
Exchange-Glen
Pace reminded people to get their plants ready now for the plant exchange in
September at Pam Walmsley’s home. Also,
Glen reminded the membership not to bring any invasive plants.
Club News- There will be an Ice Cream Social
at Barb Hunter’s home on July 19th from 1pm – 5pm. This is in honor of Marlene Daniels, Ken
Daniels, and Barb Hunter all turning 62 and being “entitled” to Social Security.
Congratulations to Annette Gavit who won
a ribbon at the Leaf Show and Plant Sale at MSU with her hosta
Galaxy.
Announcements-Metamora Gardens are selling
daylilies for $5.00 a big size clump.
Many selections are available.
Marlene Daniels announced that the Lapeer County Master Gardeners are
having a Fairy/Gnome contest, see her for an entry form. Carolyn Pickard spoke about the American
Hosta Society’s convention and tour that was held in Iowa this year.
Raffle/Door
prizes-thank you
to the following for donating items for our raffle and door prizes-Glen Pace,
Dyane Moore, Mick & Cathy Hodgson, Gene Arms, Bill Kapuska , Pat Salk, Nancy
Martilla, Stan & Marylou Smith, Ray and Emmajane Brice, Helen
Wischmeyer.
Next Meeting-will be held at the home of Diana
O’Riordan’s in Leonard.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15
pm
Respectfully
submitted,
Marlene Daniels
EMHS Secretary
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