Meeting Minutes: October 2018

Burnett Garden Club
October 11, 2018 Agenda

Meeting called to order at 6:36 PM by Kris Henning.

Welcome – Visitor – Bonnie Wicklund (who accompanied Kris on Scandinavian tour and will
assist with tonight’s presentation)

Secretary’s Report

• Minutes from September by Linnea as posted on the blog amended under “Old Business” - there was a wrap up of the 30th Anniversary Party.
• Motion to approve amended blog minutes by Janet,  Second by Rhonda.  Approved.

Treasurer’s Report by Charlene Strabel

• Current Balance $1912.85
• It was noted that the Village has not yet sent us their $300 pledge. 
• There was discussion on the mechanism of reaching out to remind them.
• The Treasurer’s report stands as read.

Announcements:
There is a “Moms for Kids” Craft Fair the first Saturday in November at the Siren School
Moms for Kids Crafts Show
Siren School
Saturday, November 3rd
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

There was also some discussion about a craft event in Grantsburg but no details

Committee Reports:

    Community Plantings:

•     Fairground Planting – no report
•     Flagpole Planting – Pam  - Still needs cleaning
•     Library Planting – Pam – Still needs cleaning – difficulty in getting library volunteers
•     Sign Planting – Kris – Kris & Pam cleaned out garden and replaced it with fall themed items.

    Grantoberfest – Pam – Successful! 2 new members, much interest thanks to Sandy & Pam

    Holiday in the Park – Sandy – May be set up weekend of Nov. 17, w/ Pam & Becky

     Plant Sale – Kris – Charlene has plants to be dug in spring,

    Tours – no report

Old Business:

• Sign-up sheets for 2019 continue to be passed around
• Wanda Biorn showed her hand-crafted Thanks You cards which she made for the club as a donation.
• Mary Griesbach spoke about the Sock Gnomes that will be the craft project in Nov. There was discussion of how it should be presented in the papers as well as the cost. A sign-up sheet was passed around and there will be a $5/kit activity fee. Each participant must RSVP.

New Business:

• The Christmas Party Venue for 2019 has been reserved for the Grantsburg Library, but can be cancelled if necessary. This was selected as it is central, large and accessible.
•  A thank you & donation of $50 from Cathy/Mike McCabe to use to beautify village

Brag Time:

• Wanda Biorn is going to Florida next month to a stamping convention.
•  Sandy Hinrichs and Janet Byers have delphiniums in bloom.

Next Meeting:

•  Thursday, November 8 at 6:30 PM at school. 
• “Making Sock Gnomes” – Mary Griesbach
•  Refreshments in November by: Alma and Cynthia

Adjournment Time: 7:10 PM    Motion by Wanda, Second by Janet

Tonight’s Presentation:     “Scandinavian Flowers and Travel” by Kris Henning

Refreshments by Charlene and Janet

Members Present: Janet, Rhonda, Kris, Wanda, Pam, Charlene, Mary G, Sandy, & Mary C

Respectfully submitted by Mary Charmoli