June 14th, 2012 Meeting Minutes

The Meeting was held at Jim and Ellie Vrable’s in Chesaning, MI on June 14^th, 2012. 

Networking and viewing the Vrable’s gardens began at 6:00 PM. 

Refreshments were served at 6:30 PM. 

Business Meeting was called to order at 7:20 PM by President Glen Pace.  Visitors and new Members introduced themselves and were welcomed to the meeting by Glen.

Plant Raffle- of Hosta “Double D” netted EMHS $74.00.  The plant was won by Mick and Cathy Hodgson. 

Hosta Stones- an update of Hosta Stone inventory was given by Cathy Hodgson.  There are no old Hosta Stones left in inventory, so anybody wishing to purchase an old stone will have to order the stone at the full price.  Still in inventory is the 2012 Stone featuring Alakazaam in both Brown and Iron colors.

Local Tours- the Michigan Hosta Tour is on June 30^th, 2012 in the Saginaw area.  The June newsletter as well as the EMHS blog has details on this tour.  The Lapper Area Master Gardeners Tour is on July 21^st, 2012 from 9-5 (see Barb Hunter or Marlene Daniels for tickets).  The Genesee County Master Gardeners Tour is July 21^st, 2012. 

Blog- Glen asked that members please email or call him with information for the blog or newsletter.  Any local garden tours or Hosta related topics can be posted to the blog for informational purposes. 

Next Meeting- is on July 12^th, 2012 at the Major’s in Goodrich, MI at 6:00 PM. 

Adjournment- at 8:00 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Glen Pace

EMHS President