Burnett
Garden Club
Secretary’s
report for Sept. 8, 2016
General
meeting, Grantsburg High School @ 6:30 pm.
Program
–Mark Riewestahl presented a
program on Succulents before the business meeting. His slideshow was
very informative and showed the various types, shapes, colors and
textures and how to care for these drought-tolerant plants. He
brought samples of his succulents for display and some for sale. He
also makes clay Fairy Garden accessories for sale and brought some to
sell.
There
was a short refreshment break before the meeting.
Meeting
was called to order by President
Mary Charmoli on Sept 8 at 6:32 PM.
President
welcomed guests.
Secretary’s
Report from May 12 by Kris
Henning. Charlene moved, Pam seconded to approve the minutes as
posted on the Blog. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s
Report for August emailed to
Kris from Jackie. August 1 beginning balance was $2,018.99; August 31
ending balance was $1,949.52. Treasurer’s report stands.
Committee
Reports:
Community
Planting – Pam. Library needs funds; she has been potting up
plants to sell and asked members to do the same. Kris reported that
the sign garden is looking great and discussed some income/expenses
on it from the Treasurer. A cleanup date for all gardens was set for
Sept. 29 @ 5:30 pm. Meet at the sign and we will strategize from
there. Bring rakes, totes/tubs, gloves for garden debris.
Fairgrounds
Planting – Lisa. No report. Plantings look good, per Janet.
Plant
Sale – Kris. Treasurer Jackie sent a report on the sale with a net
of $863.34.
Tours
– Becky. Two tours went well. Suggestions for future gardens—Clara
Liljeberg’s son (2 houses south of Kozy), Pine City man who
visited the plant sale (but we didn’t get his name), and Sandy
Hinrichs’ garden.
Fair
Float – Pam. Didn’t happen.
Grantoberfest
– Mary in lieu of Georgianne. Set up will be from 4:15-6 PM on Friday
(we really need help) and from 7:30-9:00 AM on Saturday. Need
Pumpkins, dried flowers to decorate or for sale, potted plants for
sale, other items to sell; contact Mary if you have some.
Holiday
in the Park – Lisa. No report.
Cookbook
– Jackie (report on sales). No report.
Announcements
Events
– sheet passed around
Next
Meeting: Oct 13 – “Yard/Garden Pest Control” by Kevin
Schoessow
Sign-up
for offices/pay dues – Kris. Kris passed around the
signup/suggestion sheets for 2017 and collected dues.
New
Business
Change
in the Constitution – Mary. The Extension Office sent a letter to
us and it basically states that their requirement for working with
groups is that the groups be non-discriminatory. Mary had proposed
changing our constitution, which is very broad and general, to match
their wording, which is quite specific and might change again. Kris
motioned to send in what we have now and if they don’t like it,
then we can address it next year. Mark seconded. Motion passed.
Other
Business-none.
Brag
Time.
Becky
thanked all that entered in the fair—it really does make the fair
better; there will be a Fairy Garden classification next year.
Charlene told us about her houseplant she’s had since 1981.
Adjournment.
Charlene motioned, Kris seconded
to adjourn. Motion passed.
Members
Present:
Mary
C., Charlene, Linnea, Mary G., Rhonda, Kris, Janet, Mark, Teresa,
Pam, Wanda, Becky.
