WINDHAM GARDEN CLUB

MINUTES OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

March 18, 2010

 

I.      WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm at the Windham Town Hall by 1^st Vice President Denise Sarnie

The Officers present were

               President         

               1^st Vice-Pres      Denise Sarnie - Programs

               2^nd Vice-Pres    

Treasurer          

               Secretary          Rhonda Peckham

 

The Officers excused were Bea Heinze, Julia Salafia and Jean Manthorne

The following people were welcomed:

- New member 

   -  Guests

Credentials- Members in attendance: 28     Total memberships:       50%      Guests: 0

 

II.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

III.   EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORTS

 

1^st VICE PRESIDENT-PROGRAMS:

 

2^ND VICE PRESIDENT- YEARBOOK + WEBSITE:

 

TREASURER:  Posted

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

 

PRESIDENT:

 

 

IV.   MOTIONS –

MOTION:

MOVED: 

            SECONDED:                IN FAVOR:                   OPPOSED:                              CARRIED

 

V.    OPEN TO THE FLOOR

STANDING COMMITTEES:

 

HORTICULTURE COMMITTEE WORKSHOPS – The committee will start taking donations for their “Bottomless Pot of Gardening Goodies” for the 2010 Plant Sale Raffle.

 

 

PLANT SALE COMMITTEE – Jill Martin and Shirlee Dallas had sign-ups for perennial pre-sale for members and also for a container workshop in June.  Anyone needing a spring dig at their home should contact Jill.

 

           

SPECIAL COMMITTEES/EVENTS:

 

ANNIVESARY PARTY COMMITTEE – Josie Cappiello reported that pictures are still being scanned for the slide show presentation.  Cookie Santerre reported the invitation committee was actively working on a design for the party invitations.  Shirlee Dallas asked for recipes from members that they had made for club functions, so they could be complied for a booklet at the party.

 

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ART in BLOOM – 4/24 –4/26, Jerry Parsons and Su Bennett went to the first meeting and received their art inspiration, it is an European-Dutch painting, entitled Barnyard Fowl and Peacocks.

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CLUB HISTORY/ SCRAPBOOK – Early judging dates, Sam reported the committee had 2 pages left to complete and would make the deadline.

 

DAFFODIL DAYS – Joanne Ago, Committee Chair, the dates are 3/22-3/27, all wrapping is done at a central location and shipping was done through FedEx.  They would need help with delivery to schools and public sales.  Joanne had sign-up sheets for Transfer center, Howie’s and Village bean locations.

 

FIELD TRIPS – Boston Flower Show, 3/24-3/28, anyone interested in carpooling to the show?

   

NH FLOWER SHOW – Mary Ellen from the Federation is looking for a Ribbon Chair, there will be an initial meeting in Bow, NH in April.

           

 

MEMBERS INFO TO SHARE:  Linda German, raffle tickets will be arriving in member’s mailboxes shortly.

Holly Hanford Oliver, Audubon Society, “Taste of Spring” breakfast

Shirlee Dallas, need volunteers to plant pumpkin seedlings and grow pumpkins for the Windham Fall Festival Event.

 

VI.   BREAK and REFRESHMENTS - HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

THIS MONTH’S THEME – St. Patrick’s Day with a green cone centerpiece covered in hand-dipped green chocolate fruit and of course Irish soda bread!

     Many thanks to Ellen Davis, Pam Friend Irene Lorenzo and Janet Swanson

 

VII. PROGRAM  Conservation Bird House Contest

 

Rhonda Peckham

Secretary