The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm at the Windham Town Hall by President Jill Martin.

The Officers present were

President Jill Martin

2^nd Vice-Pres Rhonda Peckham

Treasurer Jean Manthorne

Secretary Su Bennett

The Officer excused was

The following people were welcomed:

1^st VICE PRESIDENT:

2^ND VICE PRESIDENT:

Announced that our yearbook will be distributed at the November meeting.

TREASURER:

Distributed copies of Amended Budget Proposal 2005-2006

Motion by Nicole Nichols to increase the 2 scholarships to $2,000 each

Moved by Deb Caveney

Amended Budget Proposal 2005-2006 was accepted as revised by all present

SECRETARY:

Minutes to September 2005 Meeting were posted

Two Videos – English Gardens and Caribbean – whoever has them, please bring to the next meeting

PRESIDENT:

Great article on past President Bill Wallace in October 14 issue of the Lawrence Eagle Tribune

Searles School Community Grant 2005– work is finished

Art in Bloom Application – volunteers ?

Set of Reference Books left on the Sharing Table – see Cookie to borrow

Horticulture Committee-Next Mtg is Nov 10 at Josie’s; bring plant research info for January presentation

Gift Wrap Orders – deadline for ordering is the end of this meeting; orders will be delivered at Nov Mtg

Fall Digs/Spring Digs- Lisa Errede or Deb Caveney-

60-70% of Plant Sale plants come from members gardens

Neck Cooler/"Tie"- made by Deb C using soil moist

wants feedback if she should make some to sell at Plant Sale

Article on Moss as alternative to a lawn – copies made + shared by Linda German

MSPCA in Methuen will loan Have-a-Heart traps

Many thanks to the Hospitality Committee for the yummy refreshments and a table set with a beautiful Autumn colors and large pumpkin. Also the Welcome sign at the Sign In table was a nice touch