South Burnaby Garden Club
Executive Virtual Meeting via Zoom April 18, 2023
Minutes
Called to order at 7:02 by Syl. Lucette, Sofia, Dina, Betty attending.
Regrets: Maria, Elizabeth
Treasurer Report: Elizabeth
Treasurers report circulated by email. A copy will go in the ‘red’ book. Lucette and Syl have done their audit report, will review together and a copy of the letter will go in the minutes. There is a discrepancy of a penny. Thanks to Elizabeth, and we will acknowledge her hard work at the next meeting.
Secretary: Betty
Nothing new
Fall Harvest Fair: Lucette and Dan
Lucette will send an email to see if anyone still wants Yukon Gold Potatoes. There are 4 dahlias left. Betty will put a note in the newsletter.
Membership & Bonsor Liaison: Syl, Dina
Updated report sent and we are happy with many of the new youthful members.
Newsletter: Vince
Deadline is April 19, 2023
Speaker, Environment – Maria by email
May – MARILYN HOLT on container gardening
June- LORI GREYELL on companion planting
July – ANDRE ERASMUS- on floral arranging
Lucette will do an article about environmentally sound containers for seedlings
Sunshine: Rose
Betty sent a card to Leanna
Old Business:
Plant Sale
Charmaine is all organized. Lucette is contacting the church regarding 8 tables rather than 6. Charmaine is creating another basket. Lucette notice in bulletin. 60 l in 2 30 l bags of worm castings for $74.60, Mandeville is charging 12.99 for 2 litres. Syl has found a bag that will tolerate the worm castings. $8 per 2 litres. Charmaine, Lucette and Syl will get together to divide the worm castings. Dina and Betty will help if available. Lucette will put an article about worm castings in the bulletin. No half price deal at the end of the day on the worm castings.
New Business:
Meeting Format
We have ‘TBD’ listed for location for the May and June executive meeting. Dan will host the June meeting, Elizabeth will ask Sofia to set up zoom for May.
Summer picnic
Betty confirmed July 29th for the summer picnic at Charly and Martine’s
Christmas Party
Lucette got the complete menu from Casalinga and reviewed. Full service for Christmas for approximate 45 people would be $2391. Lucette reviewed subsidies in previous years. Dina, Carolee and Charly to help. The committee should consider if entertainment is can be entertainment.
Celebration of Life for Ron Templeton
July 11at Bonsor, Greg has asked if some members would like to volunteer to help with refreshments.
Burnaby Blooms
Lucette and Syl will be presenting under a 20×20 tent located in the Century Gardens area on May 13. Mid afternoon times to be confirmed.
Gardening 101 (Or Gardening for Beginners): Getting started- basics (soil, water, fertilizer), choosing the right plant for the location (sun/shade/wind), easy to grow beginner plants and veggies PLUS a bit of condensed info about places to shop in Burnaby, conclude with an overview of the South Burnaby Garden Club (and the purpose and value of garden clubs in general)
Maintaining a Healthy & Vibrant Garden: Fertilizing organically, watering and meeting sunshine needs, dealing with pests, intermediate/advanced plants & veggie suggestions, conclude with an overview of the South Burnaby Garden Club (and the purpose and value of garden clubs in general)
These will be free drop-in workshops. I think they will be popular, especially if you help to spread the word.
I have not had time to source any donated materials, but I can offer some ‘prizes’ to people attending that are gardener/gardening related that could help generate interest & participation. We could have a draw box on site. We have a bit of swag I need to clear out this year.
Meeting adjourned by zoom at 7:40 pm.
Our Plans for 2023 (this listing will be updated during subsequent meetings)
Exec Mtgs 3rd Tuesday of every month (change for 2023)
Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month with speakers (except as listed below)
May 24 9 am Club visit to Dart’s Hill Garden Park in Surrey and lunch following.
May 6 Plant Sale
May 13 Burnaby Blooms – SBGC presentations
July 23 Dina Garden Tour
Garden Tours TBD- volunteers wanted
July 29 Summer Picnic at Martine and Charly’s
Sept. 8-10 Fall Harvest Fair
October 3 Pot Luck & Silent Auction
December 5 Christmas Party