MCMGA Board Minutes for Jan 4, 2022 at 6:30p on Zoom
/Attendees: Claudia Groth, Lorna Schilling, Cynthia Chase, Susan Marcus, Christine Semeniuk, Nancy Fine, Jack Lazareck, Elaine O’Keefe, John Jordan, Linda Goldser, Mary Abplanalp, Rich Becker, Susanne Cavicchi
Executive Board 2022
President, Lorna Schilling
Vice-President, Cynthia Chase
Treasurer, Susan Marcus
Secretary, Nancy Fine
OMGA Representative, Rich Becker (appointed)
**MCMGA members voted for the Executive Board and passed the Chapter budget for 2022.
Secretary - Nancy Fine
Nancy requested board members approve November and December 2021 Minutes by email.
Financial Report - Susan Marcus
Susan reported the budget broke even for 2021 in part due to early membership renewals in December. Renewals are preferred to start in January for accounting purposes.
Communication Update - Susanne Cavicchi
eNews deadline is Jan 5. Lorna will announce the new board in the next issue.
Demo Garden Update - Linda Goldser
Spring planning has started. Jan 27 is the first planning meeting.
Incredible Edibles Sale - Rich Becker
Planning is underway. Safety protocols and measures are priority. OSU Ext has requested normal operating plans and contingency plans.
OMGA Representative - Rich Becker
Motion made to vote in new OMGA rep. 7 votes Yes. Motion approved.
Award Committee - John Jordan
Send nominations to John. OMGA deadline is May 15. Chapter can start the process earlier.
OMGA, Mini-College
Mini-College is July 29-30 this year. OMGA seeks volunteers for the organizing committee.
Meeting Dates for 2022
All Tuesdays (generally the 4th Tuesday, but adjusted for holidays)
On Zoom until conditions justify changing
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Next Meeting is Jan 25, 2022 at 6:30pm
Meeting adjourned.