June 9th, 2016 Meeting Minutes

The Meeting – was held at Pat & Patricia Majors home

Networking – 5:00 pm Gardens open, sign in, networking

Refreshments – 6:00 pm the meeting was called to order by President Glen Pace, Glen thanked the Majors for opening their home and gardens for the club, visitors were introduced and a wonderful potluck was enjoyed by all.

Approval of Minutes – there were no changes to the minutes from the May 2016 meeting.  Motion to accept the minutes was made by Becky Hanner and seconded by Steve Balabon.  The membership voted to accept the May meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s Report – Barb Hunter, treasurer gave a report for May 2016, beginning balance was $XXX with a total income of $XXX and total expenditures of $XXX leaving the club with an ending balance of  $XXX.  Motion was made by Mark Hanner and seconded by Pat Maitland.  The membership voted to accept May’s treasurer’s report.

Plant Sale – Glen said the order blanks were now available for those that would like theirs back.

Tapper Gardens – The tour will be on July 9^th from 10 – 4 and cost is $10.00.  Also on the 12^th it will be senior day and seniors will be able to tour free.

 Other news – Glen had one Hosta finder left and it was sold to Pat Major.  A group from Sarnia will be touring Pace, Hanner, Hodgson and Suncrest gardens on the 18^th of June. Also Pace Gardens will be having open gardens on the 25^th of June and the GCAMG will be touring the gardens on the 26^th of June.  AHS national convention will be held in St. Louis, MO June 15-18.

Start digging your plants now for the EMHS Plant Exchange in September.

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

Raffle – Thank you to the Balabons, Martillas, Glen Pace and Jan Geisken for donating items for our raffle and door prizes.  The club made $X.

Next meeting – Our next meeting will be held at the home of Gene & Louise Arms.

Adjourned – A motion was made by Becky Hanner to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Pat Major.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:26 pm

Respectfully submitted

Marlene Daniels

Secretary