Attendees: Pam, Kris H., Lucille, Mary G., Rosemary, Mary C., Carrie, Janet, Teresa, Georgianne, Tim and Becky T., Sue A., and Linnea. If I missed anyone, please excuse me.
Pam called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM.
The minutes from the November meeting, which are on the blog, were approved by a unanimous vote.
Treasurer's report shows that as of the end of 2011, we have $2332.64. Report was approved by unanimous vote.
Old Business:
Holiday in the Park was beautiful. Hope you all had the opportunity to view and enjoy it. Pam and Mary G. pulled it apart and are storing the items.
Kris H. is the Plant Sale Chair- she informed us that we will now be able to hold the annual plant sale at TDawgs on Hwy. 70 in their parking lot. This should work out well for us, since there will be lots of good parking spaces and a restroom and restaurant close by. Kris H. will look for someone to help with advertising.
It was discussed that members should continue to check out the blog and pay attention to the the advertising on the side and check out the interesting and informative links, for gardeners, that Pam puts on there. Contact Pam for information on how to submit information for the blog.
The 2012 booklets are printed (Thank you very much to Kris for printing them, they are beautiful) and available at the meeting tonight. Please check the listing and put a check mark by your name, if you picked up your booklet at the meeting.
We discussed the Garden Expo at Madison Feb. 10 - 12th. So far, we have six members going, they are Linnea, Janet, Kris H., Georgianne, Becky T., and Sue A. We still have room for 2 more people to go with. We need a $50 deposit tonight from those who want to go. We will leave on at 8 AM on Friday, Feb 10, and come back on Sunday, Feb 12. Please look at the previous letter from Pam Davies which explains about the Expo and you may sign up for your own workshops. Georgianne and Kris will each drive.
New Business:
A lady who has a cabin locally, contacted the Club to let us know that she needs someone to care for her garden at her cabin, since she lives in the Twin Cities and does not have much time to spend at the cabin. She is willing to pay for these services. A garden club member could decide to do this to make money, or the Club, as a group, may decide to take on this project to make money for the Club. This can be discussed further at the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned.
Lucille Danielson brought in her photo albums full of photos of the previous 20 years of the Garden Club. Thanks to Lucille. It is fun to look through them.
Kris Henning showed us her wonderful power point presentation "20 Years of Growing"! What a terrific look back over the 20 years of the club! Thank you very much, Kris, for all the hard work you put in to making that wonderful program!
Our guest speaker was Nicki Peterson, of Crosstown Creative Solutions. She explained to us what she can do for businesses to promote their products and boost sales for them. She can help build web sites and help people with their advertising needs. Nicki is also the President of the Grantsburg Chamber of Commerce. She explained to us that the Chamber would like more non-profits to become members. The Chamber helps businesses to advance, they help with tourism and many community events. Nicki was instrumental in starting the Grantoberfest Festival. The cost for a non-profit, such as our Garden Club, to join the Chamber of Commerce is only $50.00 per year.
Refreshments were provided by Mary G. and Pam, this evening. Thanks for the great snacks.
Janet Byers
Secretary
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