April 11, 2019 Meeting Minutes

The Meeting – was held at Mayfield Twp. Hall

 Networking – 5:00 pm doors open, set up refreshments, sign in and pay dues

 Refreshments – The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by President Glen Pace.   The Membership enjoyed the potluck meal typical of this organization.

Business Meeting – the meeting was called back to order by Glen Pace at 6:48 to complete the Business Meeting before our speaker’s presentation so he could take all the time he needed for his presentation. 

Approval of Minutes – there were no corrections to the minutes from the February 14, 2019 meeting.  A Motion to accept the minutes was made by Steve Balabon and seconded by Bruce Pollard. The membership voted to accept the December meeting minutes as written. 

Treasurer’s Report – There was no treasurer report given, anyone, with any questions or want to see the report should contact the treasurer, Barb Hunter.

Hosta College 2019– was held on March 15 & 16, 2019.   An overview of the happenings at Hosta College was given by President Glen Pace with input from some of the attendees of this year’s Hosta College.    Member’s were encouraged to consider plans to attend the 2020 Hosta College in Piqua, OH on March 20 & 21, 2020.   The EMHS Board will decide at the November 2019 Board Meeting how many EMHS new Hosta College attendees will have their registration fee paid by EMHS. 

EMHS Plant Sale 2019 – Kathy Hodgson gave an update to the sale.   Available this year are 3 Hosta, 2 Helleborus, and one hardy hibiscus.  Plants cannot be picked up until payment has been made. Plants will be delivered at the May meeting.   After everybody has had a chance to buy one of each, the rest will be put up for sale at $10 each at the May meeting.

Name Badges – sign sheet if you need one.

Other Announcements – John Gavit was asked to talk about the 2019 Michigan Hosta Tour.   John stated that there will be 5 gardens featured in the tour and are located in Saginaw, Bridgeport, Frankenmuth, and Hemlock.   John will email the names, address, and maps to Glen and a burst email will be sent to the EMHS Membership.   John will also bring brochures to the May/June EMHS Meeting.  

Joy Boots has stated that she will not be doing the question/answer article to be published on the EMHS blog because she has received no interest in the topic.  

Next Meeting – May 9, 2019, at Mayfield Twp. Hall.  Eldred Steinkoph will present “Succulents”. 

Presentation – Glen Pace introduced Aaron Strouse who gave a wonderful pictorial presentation on “Michigan’s Wildflowers and Trilliums”.   Aaron answered questions about his photographs.  

Raffle – Donation to meeting Raffle made by Gene Arms, Marilyn Balabon, Glen Pace, and Aaron Strouse.   Tickets were drawn at end of meeting and items won by members as tickets were drawn.

Adjournment – 8:15 pm.   Motion made by Pat Maitland with second by Sandy Vukonich.
 

Minutes Recorded by

Sandy Vukonich
and
Submitted by
Glen Pace
EMHS President