May 12, 2016 Meeting Minutes

The Meeting – was held at the Mayfield Twp. Hall

Networking – 5:00 pm, doors open, setup refreshments, sign in and networking

Refreshments – The meeting was called to order by President Glen Pace, a wonderful potluck was enjoyed by all.

Presentation – Glen Pace introduced Mark Hanner former President of the EMHS club, also served on the Board of Michigan Hosta Society and the Great Lakes Regional Hosta College.  Mark’s presentation was on the Japanese Art of Bonsai.

Break – 8:00 pm

Business Meeting – The meeting was called back to order 8:15 pm by President Glen Pace.

Approval of Minutes – There were no changes to the minutes from April 2016 meeting.  Motion to accept the minutes was made by Linda Pollard and seconded by Steve Balabon.  The membership voted to accept the April meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s Report – Barb Hunter, treasurer gave February and March’s report also due to speaker being at our last meeting.  February had a beginning balance of $XX.XX with $XX.XX income and total expenditures of $XX.XX leaving us with an ending balance of $XX.XX for February. March beginning balance was $XX.XX with $XX.XX income and total expenditures of $XX.XX leaving us with an ending balance of $XX.XX for March.  April had a beginning balance of $XX.XX with a total income of $XX.XX and a total expenditure of $XX.XX leaving us with an ending balance of $XX.XX.Motion was made by Paulette Johnson to accept all 3 treasurer reports with a second by Pat Maitland. Membership voted to accept February, March, and April treasurer’s reports.

Plant Sale – plants were delivered at the meeting. 

Bob Solberg – Bob has told us that he is too busy to do a presentation this year.

Host a Meeting – Pat and Pat Majors will be hosting the June 9^th meeting and our EMHS plant exchange will be held at Marlene and Ken Daniels.

Hosta Tour – the Michigan hosta tour will be held on June 11^th

Reminders – EMHS/Hosta Addiction t-shirts are still available and if you need a name badge make sure you sign the sheet.

Raffle – Thank you to Mark & Becky Hanner, Gene & Louise Arms, Barb Hunter, Bruce & Linda Pollard, and Barb Colling and Joyce Farrow for donating items for our raffle and door prizes. The club made $XX.XX.

Next Meeting – Our next meeting will be held at the home of Pat & Pat Major.

Adjourned – A motion was made by Becky Hanner to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Kathy Hodgson.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:57pm

Respectfully submitted

Marlene Daniels

Secretary