EMHS 09/12/24 Minutes
Eastern Michigan Hosta Society
September 12th, 2024
Meeting Minutes
The Meeting – was held at Suncrest Pavilion in Lapeer. This was our annual plant exchange.
Networking/Potluck -4:00 pm, set up for potluck. Sign in, stroll through the gardens and look over plants brought for the exchange. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful meal.
Business Meeting – started at 5:00 pm. President Glen Pace welcomed everyone.
Treasurers Report – June 2024 starting balance was $XX.xx, income $XX.xx, expenses were $XX.xx, leaving an ending balance of $XX.xx. July 2024 starting balance was $XX.xx, no income, expenses were $XX.xx, leaving an ending balance of $XX.xx. August 2024 starting balance of $XX.xx, income $XX.xx, expenses $XX.xx leaving an ending balance of $XX.xx. Robin Bratton made a motion to accept the treasurers report, Steve Balabon seconded, membership voted to accept the treasurers report.
Meeting Minutes – President asked if there were any changes to be made, there were none. Cathy Hodgson made a motion to accept the meeting minutes, Steve Balabon seconded, membership voted to accept the meeting minutes from June 2024.
The EMHS 2024 Calendar of events – November 14th, board meeting anyone that would like to attend is more than welcome. December 12th is our annual Christmas Party at Mayfield Twp. Hall.
EMHS 2025 tenative Calendar of events to date – February 13th held at Mayfield Twp. Hall have a question, answer time, or find a speaker? Either one sounded good to the membership. March no meeting, Hosta College, April 10th Bob Iiames speaker, by Zoom at Mayfield Twp. Hall. Mark Hanner will be checking out what we need to have for a Zoom. Otherwise will have to check on his speaker fee and other expenses, May 8th, Mayfield Twp. Hall, Esther Benedict speaking on trough crevice gardening.
June 12th, July 10th, and August 14th are all garden tours. September 11th, Plant exchange at Suncrest Pavilion. October 9th possible meeting at Mayfield Twp. Hall, December 11th Christmas Party at Mayfield Twp. Hall.
Dues – The board decided at our November 2023 meeting that the dues will be increased to $10.00 per year per household. Please check the directory to make sure you are paid for 2024 before the plant exchange.
Name Badges – Print name on the sheet if you need one.
EMHS 25th anniversary pins and keychains – Are there any paid memberships that have not received their free pin/keychain? Please see Glen to get yours.
Spring Plant sale/exchange – Dave Klaffer said the owner of Past Tense would be willing to have it there. He would like to have a sale versus an exchange. Membership was asked if they would be willing to bring plants in for us to sale with all proceeds going to EMHS. After some discussion the membership voted not to have a sale or an exchange.
Announcements – President Glen Pace had a hosta stone available from 2014. If anyone would like one, please sign up and pay. The cost is $40.00 for a painted one and $30.00 for natural. Also, October 6th is the 45th anniversary for Paul and Bonnie Laidler. Paul gave all the details, also wanted to let the membership know that Bonnie had a fall and is in rehab right now.
Next Meeting – December 12th annual Christmas Party at Mayfield Twp. Hall.
Adjourned – meeting ended at 6:45 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Daniels
Secretary/Treasurer
