Saturday, January 16, 2016

December 10, 2015 Meeting Minutes

The Meeting – was held at the Mayfield Twp. Hall
Networking – 5:00 PM, setup refreshments, decorate for Christmas Party
Refreshments – the meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM
by President Glen Pace.  Everyone enjoyed the lovely Christmas potluck and ham dinner.
Business Meeting – the meeting was called back to order at 7:18PM by President Glen Pace he gave thanks to the board members, the membership and Jan and Ken for all the hard work that goes into making our club a success.
Approval of Minutes – there were no corrections to the minutes from the October 8, 2015 meeting.  Motion to accept the minutes was made by Don Mosher and seconded by Pat Maitland.  The membership voted to accept the October minutes.
Treasurer’s report – Barb Hunter explained that she would not be giving a treasurer report if there is a guest speaker that night, but she always has the reports with her if you wish to view them.  With that being said, we have 3 reports tonight.  September 2015 beginning balance was $xxx.xx, total income of $xxx.xx, no expenditures leaving the club with an ending balance of $xxx.xx for September, 2015.  October 2015 beginning balance was $xxx.xx, total income of $xxx.xx, total expenditures of $xxx.xx leaving the club with an ending balance of $xxx.xx for October, 2015.  November 2015 beginning balance was $xxx.xx with a total income of $xxx.xx, total expenditures of $xxx.xx leaving the club with an ending balance of $xxx.xx.  Don Mosher made a motion to accept all of the three treasurer reports given, and Elaine Rappley seconded it.  The membership voted to accept all three reports.
Speaker for April 2016 – The club has tentatively reserved speaker Julia Hoffley as a speaker for our April 2016 meeting.  The speaker cost is $250. 00.  President Glen Pace asks the membership if they would like her to speak.  Paulette Johnson made a motion to accept Julia Hoffley for speaker in April 2016, Deb Brown seconded the motion.  The membership voted to accept the motion.  Glen will call and make the reservation for her to speak.
A speaker is needed for the October 2016 meeting and we also need volunteers to host the summer meetings.  There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the room.
Hosta Finder – The Hosta Finder is available through Steven Greene for $22 each.  If 2 or more are ordered the price is $17.50, if 10 or more are ordered the price is $14.50 this includes postage.  Please see Barb Hunter and sign up if you would like the club to order to receive the cheaper price.
Hosta College – March 18-19, 2016.  Mark & Becky will be teaching a pottery class and Glen Pace will be giving a presentation on the Woodlanders.  There are lots of vendors, great classes, and the opportunity to see friends from all over the Midwest.
T-Shirts - Glen asked the membership what they think we should do with the remaining shirts, we have (5) 2XL and (2) 3XL left. One suggestion was to donate two to Hosta College.  Barb Hunter made a motion to donate them to Hosta College and Pat Maitland seconded the motion.  The membership voted to accept the motion.   Two shirts sold at the meeting and there are (3) 2XL left for sale at $18.00. 
Plant Exchange – The board would like to know if there are any changes that need to be considered for the upcoming 2016 Plant Exchange. There were no suggestions so the Plant exchange will remain as it was in 2015.
Announcements – Members ask if a bus trip could be possible sometime in 2016.
Break – The club took a break at 7:50PM and resumed at 8:03PM
Gift Exchange – Participation for those that brought a gift to exchange.
Adjourned – 8:45PM

Respectfully submitted
Marlene Daniels

Secretary

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