South Burnaby Garden Club
Executive Virtual Meeting via Zoom
November 8, 2022
Minutes
Meeting called to order 7:05 by Lucette. Syl, Dina, Sofia, Elizabeth, Vince, Maria, Dan and Betty in attendance.
Welcome to Dina who will be joining the steering committee.
Treasurer Report: Elizabeth
Sent via email. Attached to the minutes in the ‘red’ book. Elizabeth is continuing to work on getting the electronic statements with HSBC and will try again tomorrow. The silent auction successful, raised $150 with Bob’s stepping stones. Lucette will do a little write up on the auction for the next newsletter.
Fall Harvest Fair:
No report
Membership: Syl
Reviewed historical record. In light of COVID, membership numbers are stable.
Bonsor Liaison: Syl
Nothing new to report as we are all paid and contracts are signed.
Newsletter: Vince
Due date November 23rd for the December/January newsletter.
Speakers: Maria
Conway and Marilyn are tentatively booked for 2023. Maria has information about a good speaker on butterflies that she will look into. Maria will confirm if the recording from Victoria can be shown to the club and how it will be transmitted and she will possibly purchase for the February meeting. We will consider a higher budget for speakers as prices have gone up considerably. Consider a specific fundraiser for the speakers.
February: conference
March: Matt Johnston
April: Conway Lum
Sunshine
Syl sent a card to Pat Humphrey’s husband. No memorial is planned. Syl wrote a note for the newsletter.
Standing Items:
Environment and Climate Change
Nothing new. Maria will write something up for the newsletter. Consider using less raffle tickets. Consider information on composting for a future newsletter or speaker. Betty will see if she can find some updated information on bobcats for the newsletter.
New Business
Lifetime Memberships Syl
The criterion for being considered for a lifetime membership is to be a member for 15 years or more and be someone who has made a significant contribution to the club, in the eyes of the membership. Lifetime members would still receive membership cards & privileges every year but would not pay for membership.
Syl asked the executive to consider Gene and Joanne Kozier for lifetime memberships. They have been members since 2006. Joanne has looked after the kitchen at meetings and the fall fair for many years, they have hosted many picnics and garden tours. They have generously donated plants to the annual sale. They show in the fall fair and on the showbench.
Resolved that Gene Joanne are awarded lifetime memberships in the SBGC. Passed unanimously and to be presented at the AGM.
Burnaby Blooms
Lucette has been in touch with Burnaby Blooms. They are currently working on Halloween events and will start planning soon. They would like Lucette to speak and she has provided several possible topics.
Old Business:
Christmas Party
Elizabeth is chairing the meeting. Lucette is doing the games -Icebreaker to start. Visiting the tables to see the decorations. Vote for the best table? Lucette will put a note and that will be voting. Dan to bring table numbers. ‘Name that plant’ can be a game at a future meeting. Lucette will put a note in the newsletter reminding people to bring their own cup and punch cup. Martine will bring the tablecloths. Dan will bring tablecloths. We will set up six tables of eight. We will start at the usual meeting time. Potluck dessert only. Lorna Hercheson doing punch. Lorna Gross to do the Christmas blessing before dessert. Vince will bring background instrumental music.
Agenda for the December meeting:
- Starting at 7:30
- Icebreaker (20 minutes)
- 15 year pins (none this year)
- Showbench awards (5 minutes)
- Lorna’s blessing (5 minutes)
- Dessert, call the tables up one or two at a time. (20 minutes)
- Second game (15 minutes) and people might move around a little
- Entertainment (60 minutes) starts at approx. 8:30
- Standing ovation 30 mins
- 50/50 tickets will be sold by the executive. $2 for one, $5 for three
- Betty and Maria will do centrepieces to be given away as door prizes.
New Business:
Nametags at Christmas party, Syl will look into it. Elizabeth will get the ‘box’ out and get to Syl. Lucette will need them for a game.
Adjourned at 8:16.