EMHS 12/12/24 Minutes
Eastern Michigan Hosta Society
December 12th, 2024
Meeting Minutes
The Meeting – was held at the Mayfield Twp. Hall
Networking/Decorating -5:00 PM, Sign in and Set Up
Welcome/Potluck - 6:00 PM Mark Hanner, Past President was filling in for Glen Pace. Everyone enjoyed the lovely Christmas potluck and ham dinner.
Business Meeting – Mark Hanner, called the meeting back to order at 6:45 PM. He thanked all those that opened their gardens for the summer tours, Cathy Clark, Ken & Marlene Daniels, Barb Hunter, Joanne Gensel, Jillian Gensel, Patrick & Patricia Major for hosting. The board of EMHS for everything they do, Becky Hanner, VP for mailings and buying supplies, Mark Hanner, Past President, Marlene Daniels for taking minutes and printing, typing them and now also treasurer, Cathy Hodgson and Gene Arms for their years of organizing the annual Plant Sale, and most of all Glen Pace for taking on the job of President and doing a wonderful job. Finally, to all the members for supporting EMHS throughout the years of our existence. And especially those of you that come early to help with setup and/or stay after to help with clean up.
Treasurer’s Reports – Marlene Daniels, treasurer We had three months of reports, September 2024 Starting balance $XX.xx, additions $XX.xx, no subtractions, Ending balance of $XX.xx. October 2024 starting balance of $XX.xx, no additions, subtraction of $XX.xx Ending balance of $XX.xx. November 2024, starting balance of $XX.xx, there were no additions or subtractions, leaving an ending balance of $XX.xxfor November 2024. Becky Hanner made a motion to accept the treasurer reports, Sandy Vukonich, seconded it, membership voted and approved the treasurers report for the last three months.
Meeting Minutes – Mark Hanner ask if there were any additions or corrections to the meeting minutes, there were none. Gene Arms made a motion to accept the minutes, Cathy Hodgson seconded it, the membership voted and approved the minutes.
Summer Member Garden Tour Meetings – We need volunteers to host the July and August tours. Please let one of the board members know if you are willing to host a tour.
Hosta College – there will be no meeting in March, Hosta College is March 21 –22 in Piqua, OH
Election of Officers – Vice President and secretary/treasurer election is held on odd years. Do we have anyone interested in volunteering for either of these two positions.
Name Badges – if you need a new name badge, please print your name on the sheet and a new one will be made. Please note replacements are $2.00.
Announcements – there were no announcements.
Next meeting - is February 13, 2025, at the Mayfield Twp. Hall.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Marlene Daniels
Secretary/Treasurer EMHS