Called to order at 7:05 by Elizabeth. Syl, Dina, Maria, Betty attending.
Regrets: Lucette, Sofia, Dan
Minutes reviewed and accepted
Addition from the general meeting:
A motion was made to allot $1000.00 to the Christmas Party over and above the original amount approved in the budget presented at the AGM. Moved by Len, seconded by Greg, approved.
Treasurer Report: Elizabeth
Treasurers report circulated by email. A copy will go in the ‘red’ book. The last investment matures tomorrow and will be moved to Vancity. Considering that we are expecting some large expenses, avoid putting all into investments. Motion to move $1,114.18 to be moved into the current account, moved by Elizabeth, seconded by Dina. Approved.
The cheque for the church is ready, Syl will drop off with a thank you note. Membership total $805.00 Receipt needed for the BC Council of Garden Clubs meeting, message sent to them for a receipt.
Secretary: Betty
Betty will update the website with speakers.
Fall Harvest Fair: Lucette and Dan
Review hours per Lucette’s note: We will close at 4 pm on the Saturday. Betty will do the centrepieces. We should approach the newer members for volunteering. Lucette has streamlined the prizes, but will need someone to organize and pick up. Dina will pick up prizes. Betty will ask Dan about the signs re times. Betty will get it posted in the BC Council listings.
Membership & Bonsor Liaison: Syl, Dina
Nothing to report. Fall fair rent to be reviewed. Membership report attached to the minutes. Memberships still coming now
Newsletter: Vince
Deadline is May 24, 2023
Marilyn Holt has sent the notes to include in the newsletter. Syl will give her tips via coffee filter
Speakers, Environment – Maria
June- LORI GREYELL on companion planting
July – ANDRE ERASMUS- on floral arranging, we will decide about floral supply depending on weather etc.
August – member q and a in the round. Dina will moderate.
Sunshine: Rose
Nothing new
Old Business:
Plant Sale
Special thanks to Syl for the worm castings. Consider more next year. It was a good sale, it was cold. Inventory the tools, and ask if some of the new members would like or donate to BARAGA if not sold next year. The raffle needs a more visible location. Dina will ask her dad if he will start some plants for the plant sale.
Lucette will write an article on the plant sale for the next newsletter.
Irene Sandie’s bequest
No follow up at this time. We will send a thank you when it arrives.
Burnaby Blooms
There was drumming set up next door so difficult to do sessions. So switched to a question and answer and talked about the club. Former member Ruby Johnstone (102) stopped and Syl and Lucette will stop by see her. Will reconsider whether we will present next year depending on the site etc. And if new members come as a result.
Dart’s Hill
All organized, is a go.
New Business:
Christmas Party
The date is confirmed with the caterer. Tickets prices under discussion. Consider a dessert table.
Meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.
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 9:30 am Club visit to Dart’s Hill Garden Park in Surrey and lunch following.
July 23 Dina Garden Tour, times TBA
Garden Tours TBD- volunteers wanted
July 29 Summer Picnic at Martine and Charly’s, times TBA
Sept. 8-10 Fall Harvest Fair
October 3 Pot Luck & Silent Auction
December 5 Christmas Party caterer
Next meeting: June 20th at 7 pm. Betty is chairing, Dan is hosting the meeting