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Sault Area Garden Club
November 16, 2009 Meeting

The November meeting of the Sault Area Garden Club was held Monday, November 16, 2009 at the St. James Church. The Co-President, Phyllis Bigelow, welcomed 21 members at 7:00 p.m.

A Motion was made by Jeanne O’Callaghan and seconded by Kathy Packman to approve the October minutes as read. Motion carried.

Joan Clark gave the Treasurer’s report which indicated a balance of $1787.13.

A motion was made by Nancy Fenlon and supported by Cindy Lewis to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.

Linda Beaumont, Garden Club Member, and Executive Director of the American Red Cross in Chippewa County, gave an update on the planned Summer Garden Tours. The event will be Garden Expressions and will be July 10, 2009. There will be approximately 8 Gardens featured that day. Early plans are to have demonstrations, music and food at the Gardens. Linda requested assistance from the Garden Club members for ideas for demonstrations and gardens to feature. Ads will be solicited from local businesses that reflect gardens and landscaping and outdoor home improvement. All proceeds will go to the Red Cross to assist families locally in time of disasters.

A Motion was made by Jeannie Smith and seconded by Jeanne O’Callaghan to contribute $350 from the Garden Club treasury as seed money for the sole purpose of the Red Cross Garden Expressions Tour. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jeanne O’Callaghan and supported by Jeanne Smith for the Garden Club to give $500 to St. James Church for the use of their facilities for two years. Prior minutes indicated nothing was given last year. Motion carried.

The guest speaker for the evening did not come. However, members brought many beautiful photos that were numbered and voted on by members present. First prize went to Dorothy Dansdill - tree peony, second prize Kate Marshall - a lily, third prize Viola Bennett - yellow rose. Fourth prize was tied by 3 members, Jeanne O’Callaghan - purple cone flowers, Andrea Caron - trout lily, and Nancy Fenlon - a photo taken at Adcock Gardens.

Phyllis passed out sign-up lists for next year’s officers, raffles, and refreshments.

The December Garden Club meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 21st. It was the consensus of the members present that this date was too close to Christmas and we may not have a good attendance. An email will be sent out to the members of a possible meeting date change. Also, for the Saturday prior to the December meeting, members were encouraged to bring supplies for making center pieces i.e., - containers, greens, yellow and red twigs, and holly branches.

Food was provided by Viola Bennett, Susan Harries, Paula Jarosz, and JoAnn Landini. Raffle prizes were provided by Molly Paquin, Toni Schopp and Cindy Lewis.

The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Andree Watson, Recording Secretary

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