Helping others learn to grow
MINUTES
July 5, 2011
Our meeting was held at the Neosho Fish Hatchery beside Jerry’s memorial. After enjoying homemade ice cream, Assistant Manager Rod Mays gave us a tour of the new facility and explained the operation. A short meeting was called to order at 8:30 pm by Vice-President Jutta McCormick. There were 16 members present and 3 guests.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: Minutes from June’s meeting were made available to members via the website and e-mail. A motion to accept the minutes was postponed until August after corrections were made.
TREASURER’S REPORT: The bank balance as of June 30, 2011 is $4,479.49, excluding a printing bill for $24.87 for brochures and business cards. A motion was M/S/C to accept the report.
OLD BUSINESS
FAIRS-Beth Persons and Beverly Resendiz passed around sign-up sheets for members to volunteer to staff the booths during the upcoming fairs. Four gift certificates have been donated for door prizes.
BROCHURES/BUSINESS CARDS: New brochures and business cards have been printed and are ready for distribution.
SHIRT ORDERS- Bill Andrews brought finished shirts for members to pick-up.
CARVER DAYS-Sherry McBride has staff and plants needed for the exhibit on Saturday, July 9.
LENDONWOOD GARDENS: Several members were able to tour the gardens in Grove, OK on Saturday, June 18 at 11:00 am and enjoyed meeting other Master Gardeners.
NEW BUSINESS: ANNUAL BBQ-There was discussion about changing September’s meeting date from Tuesday, September 6 to Saturday, September 10. A suggestion was made to move the meeting to picnic facilities at the Hatchery. Discussion was tabled until August’s meeting but members are encouraged to bring their suggestions.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Long-time member Dave Whitson announced that he and his wife will be relocating on August 1 to Florida to be closer to family. We appreciate everything he has done for the Club and he will be greatly missed.
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NEXT MEETING: We will meet at the Extension Center on August 2 at 6:30.
A motion was M/S/C to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm.
Submitted by:
Beth Persons
Beth Persons, Secretary
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