EMHS 06/13/24 Minutes
The Meeting – was held at the home and gardens of Cathy Clark. Tour Gardens at 4:00 pm
Potluck – 5:00 pm the meeting was called to order by President Glen Pace, and members enjoyed a wonderful potluck.
Approval of minutes – there were no changes to the May meeting minutes. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Teresa Dillon and seconded by Bonnie Vander-Muellen. The membership voted to accept the May 2024 minutes.
Treasurer’s Report – May 2024 Starting balance was $XXX.xx, additions of $XX.xx, subtractions of $XX.xx leaving an ending balance of $XXX..xx. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Sandy V., seconded by Pat Major. The membership voted to accept the treasurer's report.
EMHS Plant Sale 2024 – 182 plants were ordered. 47 given as member gift plants. 1 discounted to $5.00. 3 no growth total loss, 13 sold at cost including shipping cost. Total income was $XXX.xx, total billing $XXX.xx, leaving the club a profit of $XXX.xx.
EMHS 2024 Calendar of events – July 11th – tour Ken & Marlene Daniels and Barb Hunter, both in Lapeer.
August 8th– tour at J. Gensel’s in Flint and the Majors in Goodrich.
September12th – EMHS plant exchange at Suncrest Gardens.
October 10th – meeting possible if we get a speaker.
November 14th – Board meeting, no membership meeting.
December 12th Annual Christmas Party at Mayfield Twp. Hall.
Name badges – Please print your name on the sheet if you need one.
EMHS 25th Anniversary pins and keychains – Any paid membership that has not received their free pin/keychain please see Mark or Glen to get yours.
Lapeer Master Gardener Workshop – August 24th at Suncrest Gardens. See our website under the public events tab for information.
Announcements – Carolyn Pickard asked about the spring plant exchange. Glen said it was discussed and there was no place to hold it. Dave Klaffer said he would investigate the Past Tense Cider Mill to see if they would allow it there. Carolyn Pickard will be in charge of this whether it is to be a go or not.
Next Meeting- July 11, 2024, garden tour of the Daniels and Hunter gardens in Lapeer.
Motion to Adjourn – Betty Malkiewicz 6:00 pm
Respectfully submitted
Marlene Daniels
Secretary/Treasurer
(corrections made to motion and adjournment time)
