Thursday, October 17, 2019

September 12, 2019 Meeting Minutes


The Meeting – was held at Suncrest Pavilion in Lapeer and it was our annual plant exchange.

Networking – 5:00 pm, set up refreshments, sign in where your name appears on sign-in list, this is the order in which the names will be called. If you have not signed in we will mark you absent and take out your number.  Stroll through the gardens.

Potluck – the meeting was called to order by President Glen Pace at 6:00 pm and everyone enjoyed a wonderful potluck dinner.

Business Meeting – started at 6:34 pm, thank you to Cathy Hodgson for securing the pavilion to host our plant exchange.  Glen asked the membership if they liked the venue, all members agreed it would be a great place to house next year’s plant exchange. We welcomed two new members, Marilyn Lewis and Carolyn Koenig.  Glen also reminded members if your dues need to be paid please do so before the plant exchange or you will not be included in the exchange. Glen went over the rules for the plant exchange.

Approval of Minutes – there were no changes to the August 8th, 2019 meeting minutes.  A motion to accept the minutes was made by Robin Bratton and seconded by Bruce Pollard. Membership voted to accept the August meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s report – Barb Hunter, the treasurer, stated we had a balance of $XXX.xx, a total income of $XX.xx and expenditures were $XX.xx, leaving us with an ending balance of $XXX.xx.  Steve Balabon made a motion to accept August Treasurer’s report and Bonnie Vander Muellen seconded it. The membership voted to accept the treasurer report.

Calendar of Events – please note there will be no October or November meeting.  Due to conflicting dates the meeting with Chris and Connie Green in October had to be rescheduled for next October. The annual board meeting will be October 10th, 2019 at Whitey’s in Davison and any member is welcome to come. Our next meeting will be the annual Christmas Party December 12th, 2019 at the Mayfield Twp. Hall.

Plant Exchange – The plant exchange was a huge success; everyone went home with some wonderful plants and a few other garden items. 

Next meeting – December 12, 2019 at Mayfield Twp. Hall, this is our annual Christmas Party.

Announcements – Jim and Lorraine Jessop has moved to Missouri.  As soon as we can get their new address, we will send out an announcement.  Melva Bond had surgery on August 27 and it is good to see her here, also it is good to see Mick Hodgson here with us also.

Adjourned – Dyane Moore made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 pm, all members agreed. 

Respectfully Submitted

Marlene Daniels, Secretary

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