EMHS 05/09/24 Minutes
The Meeting – was held at the Mayfield Twp. Hall
Networking – 5:00 pm Doors open, set up refreshments, sign in and pay dues and pick up plants that were ordered.
Potluck – Glen Pace called the meeting to order. Everyone enjoyed the potluck.
Program – Mark Hanner, Less Is More (rethinking the garden experience)
Business Meeting – 6:37 pm called to order Break 6:50 – 7:00
Treasurer’s Report – Marlene Daniels, treasurer/secretary gave the report for April. Starting balance, $XXX.xx, additions $XX.xx, Subtractions $XX.xx, leaving an ending balance of $XXX.xx. Robin Bratton made a motion to approve the treasurer's report, Sandy Vukonich seconded it, the motion was approved by the membership.
Meeting Minutes – There were no changes to be made to the April minutes. Steve Balabon made a motion to approve the minutes and Robin Bratton seconded it, the motion was approved by the membership.
Dues – The Board decided at our November Board meeting that the dues will be increased to $10.00 per year per household. The club started back in 1995 with dues set at $5.00 a year and it has never increased. Please pay your dues if you are listed as 2023 on the directory which was updated April 11, 2024.
EMHS plant sale 2024
The price for each selection is $10.00. All selections will be offered tonight. All plants delivered tonight must be picked up tonight. Hosta Dancing with Dragons was our membership gift plant, one per paid household. All extras will be sold for $3.00 each. As of this meeting, we have 52 paid (2024) memberships. If not paid at this time, no free plant.
EMHS 2024 Calendar of Events
June 13th – tour at Cathy Clarks in Imlay City, this will also be a potluck. Make sure you bring your own chair. The tour starts at 5:00pm
July 11th -tour at Marlene & Ken Daniels and at Barb Hunter in Lapeer
August 8th – tour at J. Gensel’s in Flint and Pat & Pat Major’s in Goodrich.
September 12th – EMHS plant exchange at Suncrest pavilion
October 10th – meeting possible if we get a speaker.
November 14th – Board 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 – If there are any members that have not received their free pin/keychain, please see Mark or Glen to get yours.
Announcements – Carolyn Pickard is having a 85 birthday party. Rob Trott is having his koi sale May 24th – 27th at his home, price range $40.00 - $75.00.
Next meeting is June 11, 2024, at Cathy Clarks in Imlay City. Bring your own chair and dish to pass for the potluck.
Meeting Adjourned 8:40pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Daniels
Treasurer/secretary
