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Minutes of the Master Gardeners of Union County
Education Hours: .75 Hour
Volunteer Hours Earned:
.75 HourVice President, Chris Burnard, called the meeting to order.
Secretary Report: Last month's (September 2007) minutes are on the web. No changes were noted. The minutes were approved.
Treasurer's Report: Audrey Hall gave the Treasury Report Expenses $125.78 Education Expenses and $20 State Fee. Final balance was $7795.11.
Old Business:
Recognition Banquet - Faye Cox, coordinator, reminder members to RSVP for the November 7 banquet. As of the meeting they had received 48 RSVP.
McCloud Park - Karen Long shared her disappointment in the response for McCloud Park. There were three raised beds that were not yet assigned. If interested in managing an area in McCloud Park next year, please contact Karen Long or Patsy Bushdorf. Karen shared that the city was replacing the stone wall along McCloud Park, but unfortunately they are doing the same way as it had been done previously. Most of the plant have now died and there will be planned clean up day on the first Saturday in November. Tender bulbs will be dug up and volunteers are needed. Please mark your calendars. Volunteers are also needed to store the bulbs that are dug. Please contact Patsy Bushdorf or Karen Long, if you are interested in storing bulbs or most importantly, helping in an area next year.
CYOC - Eunice Hornsby shared that the project had been basically wrapped up for the year. A potluck had been held where the group evaluated what had worked well and suggested changes for next year. A sign up for next year was passed around. They will initially start planning in February. If you want to be involved, contact Eunice Hornsby.
Coordinator's Report - George shared that the Open House was well attended and with 17 people coming. It looks we will have enough interest for a new class next year.
George reminded members that the Emerald Ash Borer has arrived in Marysville. A handout was provided to help members be well educated on the issue if friends and neighbors ask them questions.
George also asked opinions about trimming the spruce trees at the Ag Center. Everyone was in agreement not to trim the lower branches.
He also brought up building 6-10 raised beds near the white block building at the Ag Center. The expected beds would be 4x8 and would costs about $100 each to build. He anticipated interest in using them by the 4-H and Senior Citizens. They would be a step toward developing a Community Garden. Master Garden er involvement would be education and plant selection. The members suggested that an assessment needs to be done to confirm the groups are really going to use the beds before moving forward. Once done, it should be forwarded to the Project Review Committee for evaluation.
New Business:
Members voted for Master Gardener of the Year and Project of the Year. Those listed were nominated by members via email suggestions or direct submission to George. Winners will be announced at the Recognition Banquet
Photo Contest: Barbi Conaway reminded everyone to the vote for the photos, which were arranged on tables tonight. The three categories are Landscape, Flowers, and Animals. Winners will also be announced at the Recognition Banquet.
Mary McDonald, from the Nominating Committee announced new officers for next year. President - Chris Burnard, Vice President - Roberta Gordon, Secretary - Carolyn Gibeaut, Treasurer - Sheila Sands. They were approved by membership vote.
Leaping Frog: Nancy Mead passed on the Leaping Frog to Eunice Hornsby for the wonderful job she did in coordinating the CYOC Project. Eunice immediately passed it on to Marcia Lee had taken the remaining green tomatoes at the CYOC and made them into a great tasting green tomato relish that was shared at tonight's meeting.
Education:
Chris Burnard started the education program by indicating that Roberta Gordon as Vice President will be in charge on developing the programming for next year. A survey was made to ask members what programs were the most enjoyable and what would they like to see for next year. Also, if anyone knows of good speakers, they are encouraged to pass on their names to Roberta or Chris. Chris also shared an idea of using a theme for the program selection next year. The theme being looked at is "Going Green", with an emphasis on improving the environment and conservation. There were will be Program Committee Meeting in late November to develop the education topics and program events for next year.
During the education portion, Chris shared the steps in putting a garden to bed for the winter. Members also shared their various experiences in such areas as storing bulb storage and also in saving plants over the winter. For example, you can pull up geraniums and store bare root but they need to hang upside down to be successful. Next meeting January 30, 2008, please note date change.
HAVE A SAFE AND JOYOUS
HOLIDAY SEASON!! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!
Members in attendance:
| Debbie Brown |
Johanna Keiser
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| Chris Burnard |
Marcia Lee |
| Patsy Bushdorf |
Karen Long |
| Barbi Conaway |
Kim Main |
| Faye Cox |
Mary McCord |
| Charita Cooper |
Mary McDonald
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| Kristie Garner |
George McVey |
| Carolyn Gibeaut |
Nancy Mead |
| Roberta Gordon |
John Miller |
| Scheral Greider |
Deena Newell |
| Joan Griffin |
Ian Pasco |
| Audrey Hall |
Susie Pasco |
| Amber Haynes |
Barb Ramm |
| Mary Ann Haynes |
Sheila Sands |
| Eunice Hornsby |
Anna Swackhammer |
| John Walkup |
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