August 11, 2016 Meeting Minutes

The Meeting – was held at Steve and Marilyn Balabon’s 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 Balabon’s for opening their home and gardens for the club and a wonderful potluck was enjoyed by all.

Approval of Minutes – there were no changes to the minutes from the July 2016 meeting.  Motion to accept the minutes was made by Mick Hodgson and seconded by Connie Force.  The membership voted to accept the July meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s Report – Barb Hunter, treasurer gave a report for July 2016, beginning balance was $XX.XX and total income of $XX.XX and total expenditures of $XX.XX leaving the club with an ending balance of $XX.XX.  Motion to accept the report was made by Cathy Hodgson and seconded by Ken Daniels.  The membership voted to accept July’s treasurer’s report.

Calendar of Events – Our next meeting is the plant exchange and the meeting will be held at Ken and Marlene Daniels home.  Glen asked that no invasive plants be brought. There will be no meeting in October and November; December 8^th will be our annual Christmas party at Mayfield Twp. Hall.

Reminders – EMHS/Hosta addiction t-shirts are still available, see Glen to purchase.  If you need a new name badge sign the sheet and Glen will have one for you at the next meeting. First is free and a replacement is $2.00.

Raffle – Thank you to Mick and Cathy Hodgson for their donation for the raffle.  The club made $XX.XX Also thank you to Glen Pace, Steve & Marilyn Balabon, Dyane Moore, Don Mosher for their donations for door prizes.

Next meeting – Our next meeting will be held at the home of Ken & Marlene Daniels and is our annual plant exchange.

Other announcements – Cathy Hodgson announced that Hosta Hillside cleanup was going to be August 21.  Also she asked if the club would donate Hosta Joy Ride for the auction that day.  The club agreed to donate the hosta. Steve Ballabon offered hollowed logs, free for the taking.

Adjourned – A motion was made by Linda Pollard to adjourn the meeting and Paulette Johnson seconded it.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm.

Respectfully submitted

Marlene Daniels

Secretary

Note from Marlene;

Let’s see who reads the minutes, please enjoy your visit at our home, and while wandering count how many “water features” we have, not including the pond.  All correct answers will be put in a drawing for a bottle wind chime. 

Have fun

Ken & Marlene Daniels