Legion Park Shelter House
August 28, 2002

The Union County Master Gardener Annual TomatoFest was held at the Legion Park Shelter House on August 28, 2002.

Bill Streng introduced Dr. Mac Riedel from OSU who proceeded to judge the various categories of tomatoes while a short business meeting was held. The winners of the contest were:

Greenest:          Karen Long
Most Unusual:  Carol Rasoul
Reddest:           Millie Pace
Smallest:            Dorothy Coleman
Biggest:             Christine Zerky

Dr. Riedel discussed the reasons for his selections, answered questions and discussed various types of tomatoes. Several handouts were available.

The treasurer reported a balance of $614.78 in the treasury, which did not include the approximate $900 profit from the 2002 Garden Tour that Claire Loeffelman reported.

The following committees reported:

• Adopt-a-Pot Pots will be replanted for the fall on September 14 followed by a pizza party. Approval was given to cover any expenses incurred over existing funds.

• McCloud Park Get “Down and Dirty” with Steve Rausch after the monthly maintenance on September 7. (Free soil test to be given)

• Nominating The following slate of officers were presented for 2003:  
 
President  Ann Allen
Vice President Karen Long
Treasurer  Al Burnard
Secretary  Marsha Kiss

The following announcements were made:

• There will be a Master Gardener Booth at the Marysville Festifair on  September 7.
• There will be 2 timekeeping classes on how to record volunteer and educational hours on the website on Sept 5 at 10 am and Sept 11 at 7 pm
• Barb Matteson will chair the committee for the Richwood Memorial Garden
• Carol Brouilette reminded the group that photos and text for the Garden View books are welcome at any time and that Tom Powell is an excellent resource for photo advice.
• Sue Hess asked for consideration in joining the Homemakers in their annual Christmas event.
• The 4-H Centennial Celebration will be held November 25 and approval was given to make a donation for a door prize.
• Items made from the Natural Impressions Class were on display.

Chris Burnard presented the Leaping Frog Award to Audrey Hall and the door prize (a box of tomatoes and 2 packages of Mrs. Wages Salsa Mix) donated by Karen Long was won by Dorothy Coleman.

The next meeting will be the Recognition Banquet at the Allen Center Township Hall on September 25, at 6 pm. (Marsha Kiss is chairing the committee and the dinner will be catered.)

Attending:  Al Burnard, Chris Burnard, Claire Loeffelman, Mary McDonald, Dorothy Coleman, Kristine Kinzer, Barb Matteson, George McVey, William Streng, Lisa Anderson, Barb Lininger, Patsy Bushdorf, Audrey Hall, Karen Long, Hank Edwards, Mary Kinsley, Ann Allen, Barbara Ramm, Carol Allen Rasoul, Allison Hoopes, Millie Pace, John Walkup, Brian Wade, Miriam Carson, Becky Rowe, Mollie Black, Sue Hess, Carole Stolte Brouillette, Nancy Mead, Jeanne L. Means, Christine Zerky.

Respectively (and apologetically) submitted by Secretary Pro-tem, Ann Allen, who belatedly realized that NO-ONE (!) was taking minutes!!!!

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Revised September, 2002