WINDHAM GARDEN CLUB

MINUTES OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

Sept. 17, 2009

I.      WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm at the Windham Town Hall by President Bea Heinze

The Officers present were

               President          Jill Martin

               1^st Vice-Pres      Denise Sarnie - Programs

               2^nd Vice-Pres     Julia Salafia - Yearbook + Website

               Secretary          Su Bennett

The Officer excused was Jean Manthorne, Treasurer

The following people were welcomed:

- New member – Rejoining the club Kim Cummings

   -    Margaret Sinclair joined the club after talking with Bea at the Pot Recycle Day in June 2009.                       

Credentials- Members in attendance:  31     Total membership:  49%                Guests:  0

II.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III.   EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORTS

1^st VICE PRESIDENT-PROGRAMS:  Denise Sarnie had sign-up sheets for November’s meeting craft and January’s meeting spring bulb planter project.

2^ND VICE PRESIDENT- YEARBOOK + WEBSITE:  Julia Salafia handed out the new 09-10 Yearbooks; the book’s theme is “Our Town, Our Home”.  Bea Heinz expressed many thanks to Julia Salafia, Holly Hanford Oliver, Su Bennett, Denise Sarnie, Robin Heider, and Ruth Bellizzi.

TREASURER:  Financial Statements posted

SECRETARY:  Prior meeting Minutes posted on the WGC website + on the bulletin board

PRESIDENT:

1.                   Linda German broke her hip on 9/16/09; a humorous get-well card was available for members to sign and flowers were sent.

2.                   All Board Meeting, Nesmith Library, Thursday Oct. 1^st, at 6:45pm.  Inviting all other members who wish to be part of the 20^th Anniversary Party Plans.

3.                   Boston Flower Show for amateurs will be held at the World Trade Center on March 24-29, 2010.

IV.   MOTIONS

MOTION:  The club won a $100 Lake St. Gardens Gift Certificate, a motion was made by Bea Heinze to use it at the annual Plant Sale.

MOVED:  Grace Marad

            SECONDED: Ronnie Hewitt

                        IN FAVOR: unanimous

                        OPPOSED: none

                                    CARRIED

V.    OPEN TO THE FLOOR

STANDING COMMITTEES:

CIVIC IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE – Members dug up the traffic island and moved plants to new garden at the Transfer Center.  “Plant It Pink” was started at Nesmith library, to be completed for Spring 2010.

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CONSERVATION COMMITTEE – Siri Wilbur has done 2 of 6 Conservation Trail Walks.  The next one is planned for Tuesday 9/22/09 at Landry Trail at 9:30am, the public is invited.

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HORTICULTURE COMMITTEE – Josie Cappiello + Jill Martin

Workshops were held in September at Shirlee Dallas’s home.  Scarecrows and Flower Pot Art were created.

Shirlee made a Scarecrow for WGC to donate to Manchester Animal Shelter Silent Auction.

Floral Designs – Jerry Parsons won a White Ribbon at the Frost Flower Show.

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MEMBERSHIP – Su Bennett, WGC has a new membership brochure and will set-up a table at Autumn Fest at Griffin Park on 10/17/09.

PLANT SALE COMMITTEE – Perennial digs set for Sat. 9/19/09 at 9am at Ronnie Hewitt’s and Friday 9/25/09 at 9:30am at Holly Hanford Oliver’s, contact Shirlee Dallas for additional details.

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       SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE – Grace Marad, scholarship winner John Burke sent a thank-you letter; it was posted on bulletin board at the meeting.

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SPECIAL COMMITTEES/EVENTS:

News from the State- Jill Martin, NHFGC Chairperson, “The National Essay Contest” the theme this year is “Respect the World Around Us” it is open to all high school students.

FUND RAISER: GIFT WRAP – Jill Martin Bring Innsbrook Fundraiser orders to the October meeting.

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VI.   BREAK and REFRESHMENTS - HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

A beautiful centerpiece of Bugbane graced the table.

     Many thanks to Robin Heider and Pam Friend

VII. PROGRAM  “The Yankee Swap” run by Denise Sarnie, 1^st VP

Rhonda Peckham

Secretary