April 14, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Networking began at 5:00 PM

Refreshments were served before the meeting was called to order.

The meeting was called to order at 6:40 PM by President Glen Pace

The Presentation:
Grey Gitzen gave a very informative presentation on Hellebores with wonderful pictures of the various species and some of the beautiful cultivars.

The business portion of the meeting followed the presentation.
Jane Schade talked about the recycling program for this year. EMHS Members were encouraged to bring their excess pots to meetings so that they can be taken to the recycling drop-offs. Some members have offered to transport all pots brought to the meetings to the drop-off points.

Raffle tickets were sold to raffle off the Hostas that were traded at Hosta College for a Hosta Stone. Ticket prices were as follows; 1 for $2, 3 for $5, or 7 for $10. The plants involved were H. “Little Treasure” and H. “Dragon Tails”. The raffle grossed $85.00 for a net profit to EMHS of $55.00.

The Door Prize drawing ensued to end the meeting. A thank you was given to all the people that donated items for the door prize drawing as well as those that brought food for the refreshment table.

The next meeting will be on May 12th, 2011 at the Mayfield Twp. Hall in Lapeer. The Speaker will be Mark Hanner giving a presentation on Japanese Maples.

The meeting was dismissed at 8:25 PM