3/17/2017

Meeting Minutes, March 2017

Burnett Garden Club:  March 9, 2017
Meeting called to order at 6:40 PM

No visitors or new members

Secretary’s report from February 2016. Minutes posted on Blog by Kris Henning for secretary Linnea Seume. Motion to approve the posting by Janet Byers, second by Charlene Strabel —Correction on last months minutes.  The club DID vote to continue their membership in the Chamber of Commerce and Charlene has paid the dues. (As of posting, correction has been made to the February minutes).

Treasurer’s report by Charlene,  Current balance:  $1910.43 No discussion.  Report stands as reviewed. $50 went to the Chamber of Commerce, 4-$25 gift certificates purchased from Village Floral for guest speakers.

Announcements: List of upcoming events/seminars posted on blog.

Committee reports:
  •     Community plantings—plants have been ordered. Flagpole, library, fairground plantings need some additional clean-up this spring.
  •     Grantoberfest—September 16, 2017—We made $191 last year
  •     Holiday in the park—nothing new
  •     Plant sale—Linnea needs gallon size pots
  •     Tours—Nothing new to report
  •     Spring garden party:  Theme: Country, "Denim and Plaid", June 22—Baked beans and sloppy joes will be provided by hostess, Charlene Strabel.

Old business—Cookbooks—let Mary Charmoli know if you want to sell some at an event.  Janet B. said that she would try to sell
    some at her upcoming garage sales.

    Club logo and sign— Mark not available

New business—none
Brag time:  Georgianne and Pam just returned from Ecuador—they would be willing to present their trip at a future club meeting.

Next meeting—April 13, 6:30 PM, “Orchids”—by Mary Charmoli.  Kris and Ruth have refreshments.

Presentation—Kim Wheeler, “Native and Cultivated Plants for Pollinators”
Refreshments provided by Rhonda Johnson and Georgianne Kleiss

Members Present:  Linnea S, Kris H, Rhonda J, Janet B, Georgianne K, Charlene S, Pam D, Lisa S, Wanda B.
Linnea Seume, secretary

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