President Carolyn Tinner called the DCMGA Board of Directors Meeting to order at 9:05 AM. Those in attendance were Karen Archambault, John Cooper, Susan Musgrave, Carolyn Tinner, Donna Wolfe, and Mary Morrow.  There was not a majority quorum of the Board present at the meeting.

 

The minutes were submitted to the Board via email by Mary Morrow, Secretary, and approved as written. Carolyn submitted the Treasurer's report with an ending balance of $13,914.18.  Due to the balance available, Donna Wolfe suggested a strategic planning task force be formed to determine educational needs for the community and be included in the 2006 Budget. 

 

Carolyn visited the Ruby Room for the Annual dinner and Graduation.  She felt with the price of dinner at $25 per person, a more appropriate place should be considered. She made the suggestion that we have a formal luncheon at a different location.  Discussion followed reviewing the locations Carolyn had researched.  It was decided we would have a luncheon at Bridlewood County Club.  The approximate fee for lunch, which included tax and gratuity, may be around $15 for members, $25 for guests, and no charge for 2005 graduates, subject to approval by the Board and General Membership.  Since we have additional funds in the budget, we would be subsidizing the member's lunch.  Carolyn will contact Bridlewood County club and determine the date and time. Karen Archambault, Second Vice President, has three possible candidates for guest speaker for the luncheon.

 

Carolyn advised Janet Gershenfeld has volunteered for AV Coordinator.  The purchase for the computer and related equipment is still in process. 

 

Carolyn reviewed the slate of officers for 2006.  Gene Gumfory has volunteered for the position of Second Vice President.  The slate will be presented at the November meeting and be voted on.

 

Susan Musgrave, Historian, gave a report on "Cool shade for the Third Grade."  She said overall it was very successful. She has received many compliments from teachers and has had emails requesting to be included in next year's program from schools that had elected not to participate this year.  Twelve MGs went to 27 schools in the LISD, spoke to 2,850 children, and handed out 2,850 trees.  Susan will submit a report and timeline to the Board. 

 

Carolyn requested Service and Training Hours be updated for the Roto-Teller so members will know what they need to do to complete certification before the year's end. 

 

Carolyn advised Brent Bloechle is working on Texas State Association awards.  Possible projects were discussed to submit.  It was also determined we would have an annual award given by the board and possible candidates were discussed.

 

Donna Wolfe, Volunteer Coordinator, advised there were 29 applicants for the 2006 MG class.  The deadline was November 1.  She advised we also have a transfer from Bell County, Jim Jonish, who will be attending our November meeting for the first time.

 

Carolyn read a letter from the 2006 Texas MG conference hosts, thanking us for the sponsorship of $1,000.  Their theme for the conference is "Sharing our Garden Heritage." 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 AM.

Denton County Master Gardener Association Board Meeting

NOVEMBER 9, 2005

 

The meeting was called to order at approximately 8:25 AM.  Present were Karen Archambault, Annie Brackin, Sandy Hiatte, Maurine LeBeau, Pam McClimon, Susan Musgrave, and Carolyn Tinner.

 

President Carolyn Tinner asked for a discussion of the three possibilities for our upcoming graduation function. A motion was made by Sandy Hiatte, seconded by Susan Musgrave, that we hold a graduation luncheon at Bridlewood Country Club and that the Association will pay for the cost of the room.  There was a discussion regarding the graduation speaker and expenses that the Association would be willing to incur. Karen Archambault, Second Vice President, advised that she will find out whether Bill Adams, retired Harris County horticulture extension agent, would be available to speak.

 

Carolyn also lead a discussion of the Member's Choice Awards and the location to store our proposed AV equipment.

 

The meeting was concluded at approximately 8:50 AM