February 9, 2007

Minutes of the GC of Marion

Marion Public Library, Marion, Indiana

Vice President Richard Browner called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. There were 10 members present. Richard informed us that Eileen Goddard joined last month. He also encouraged us to invite prospective new members to come to a meeting.

The treasurer’s report was given and filed for audit

Minutes from the December meeting were read and approved.

Corresponding Secretary, Claudene Rust reported:

  • Birthday cards were sent.

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    Chairman reports

    Richard Browner reported that the Poinsettia’s in the urns at the VA hospital have been removed.

    Judy Fornshell gave an update on the Marion National Cemetery Blue Star Marker project. She is working with Bowman construction and IMI. The construction of the star will start when the weather permits.

    Unfinished Business:

    New Business:

    The budget for the 2007-2008 year was presented and approved.

    A recommendation from the Executive Committee to rescind the motion to spend the Ashley Memorial fund of $250.00 for a bench at the Quilters Hall of Fame was approved.

    Judy Fornshell motioned that we place a plaque in the River walk garden project in Memory of Mrs. Ashley from The Garden Club of Marion and the remaining monies to be spent to improve the River walk Garden. Second and approved.

    A recommendation from the Executive Committee was made by Judy Fornshell that we change Standing Rule #4 increasing the amounts the Cheer Chairman can spend on flowers. Change $10.00 to $20.00 and change $30.00 to $50.00.

    It would then read:

    4. The Cheer Chairman form a committee to take a potted plant to members who are hospitalized or have an extended illness, cost not to exceed $20.00. Plants sent for funeral not to exceed $50.00. These are to be delivered to the member’s home if it is a spouse, child, mother or father. If it is for a member it should be sent to the funeral home. Get well cards sent by the cheer chairman when notified of the member’s illness. Second and approved.

    Announcements:

    Dues for the coming year not paid by today’s meeting will be delinquent and incur a $5.00 late fee.

    Judge’s Luncheon…info in Indiana Gardens.

    State Convention April 17 & 18th …all forms are on the Garden Club of Indiana website.

    Next month will be installation of officers.

    Bring canned goods for one of the Missions next month.

    A workshop scheduled for May 14th was discussed. We will have Erika Kaeff demonstrate how to make Leaf Bird Feeders at the home of Claudene Rust. The cost will be $10.00 and all supplies will be included. Since 10 people were needed to hold the workshop a show of hands was taken. 8 people said they would attend.

    There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

    A slide show presentation on gardens that Erika Kaeff put together on Carollee’s last bus trip was shown.

    Judy Fornshell, Recording Secretary