Eastern
Michigan Hosta Society
September
8, 2022
Meeting
Minutes
The Meeting – was held at Suncrest Pavilion in Lapeer
and it was our annual plant exchange.
Networking – 5:00 p.m., set up for potluck, sign in
stroll through the gardens and look over plants brought for the exchange.
Everyone enjoyed a wonderful meal.
Business Meeting – started at 6:10 p.m. called
to order by President Glen Pace. Glen welcomed everyone. With a show of hands
Glen ask how many people went on the garden tours over the summer, the response
was very encouraging with the number of members that went and enjoyed the
tours. We had one new membership Ralph and Dee Simmons join tonight. Glen
went over the rules for the exchange for those new members that had not been to
one before. There was some discussion about a few plants that were brought,
regarding them being poisonous, spreading, and a question of the name of the
trees that were that were brought to the exchange. With the help of Pat
Maitland using her app on her phone the trees were identified as European
spindle.
Treasurer’s report – Barb Hunter, the treasurer,
stated in January our ending balance was $8499.30 and to date the balance was
$8964.69. She explained that we will be having some expenses coming out
soon.
Club Plants – Cathy Hodgson stated we have some
plants from 2021 and 2022 left. They will be for sale at tonight’s meeting.
Along with plants from the $5.00 table for the plant exchange.
Calendar of Events – please note that there will
not be an October or November meeting. The annual board meeting will be
November 10th 12:00 p.m. at Whiteys in Davison. Our next meeting
will be December 8th at the Mayfield Twp. Hall and it will be our
annual Christmas Party.
Announcements –Former member, Jim Jessop has passed
away. Funeral arrangements were announced for those wishing to attend,
and Glen Pace had also sent out a prior email.
The Hardy Plant Society meeting is Monday, September 12, at 7:00
p.m. at the Congregation Church in Birmingham the speaker is Dennis Groh, and
he will be speaking on Asian Maple Musings.
Break – 10-minute break to look at plants.
Plant Exchange – the plant exchange was a huge success;
everyone went home with some wonderful plants.
Adjourned – meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Daniels
Secretary
