Monthly Meeting Minutes
Thursday, June 30, 2005
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With twenty nine members present, President Dan Sokoloski called the meeting to order at 9:05 A.M.
Congratulations were extended to the membership for the work that has been done, especially the preparation for an outstanding awards celebration.
Charlie Spencer was called upon for a report with included:
- Additional thanks for the awards event.
- Announcement of a work day on Friday, July 3 at 8:30 A.M. to put in new plants.
- The hiring of Lindsay Westcott (Miss Spud).
- The addition of Richard Boland to the list of members who have achieved 250 hours of volunteer service.
- Judging of 4-H competition in which Brunswick County did very well.
- Progress and plans for the Boiling Spring Lakes youth programs.
- The visit of Dr. Frank Blasich on July 28-29. Dr. Blasich is a propagation specialist whose visit should greatly enhance our skills and knowledge in this specialty. The meeting will be open to the public on a limited basis at a charge. Hands on activities will be limited to Master Gardeners only.
- Vacation and travel scheules for staff are being coordinated.
- 4-H activities
- The donation of material for the new propagation beds. This is a new material which has proven successful in a variety of uses. Our plan is to propagate new and unusual varieties of plants which cannot be found at local outlets.
- The Memorial Garden will continue to expand. Members will gradually become "caretakers" of the garden as we move away from doing "grubby" work (weeding, etc.).
- Program managers should notify Lisa Miner of progress and needs.
- The Hotline is still our chief service to the community and experienced members are necessary for its successful operation.
The needs of the greenhouse and planting areas are not unlike those of the Hot Line - experienced members.
Maggie Hoon reported on the difficulty in getting people out to work in the garden. Weeding remains a constant problem. Hopefully new members will be able to provide needed help here.
Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman:
Speakers for monthly meetings have been suggested to the Board for the remainder of the year.
Alan Fitzgibbon presented an update on the 2005 proposed budget vs. the actual budget as of June 21, 2005. Copies were provided for the membership. In summary:
- Income to date: $16,774 which represents an increase of 143% of the budgeted $11,700.
- Operating expenses to date: $2,362 which represents 41% less than the $5,700 budgeted.
- Project expenses to date: $10,229 which represents an increase of 14% of the $8,950 budgeted.
- Additional requests for funding were made in the total amount of $4,250. Upon motion by Jim Meyer and second by Ed Wagner, the requests were unanimously approved.
The Marietta Day Lilly Farm trip was enjoyed by those who attended. Another trip is possible in July. Anyone interested should contact Charlie or Chappy.
Charlie took this opportunity to remind the association that there were no refreshments for the meeting and to call for volunteers to provide same for the August meeting.
An enthusiastic "Welcome Back" went out to Hilton Holcomb and his new knee.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Boland, Recording Secretary
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