MCMGA Board Minutes for October 22, 2024

6:00pm via Zoom

Attendees:
Cynthia Chase, Lorna Schilling, Mike Rutherford, John Jordan,  Jack Lazareck, Linda Goldser, Rich Becker, Marcia McIntyre, Kim Butchereit, Carole Hardy, Jen Hazen, Jennifer Nottingham, Valentina Chau, Angela Myatt

September 24th meeting minutes:
Approved

Discussions:
Treasurer.
We discussed the budget. There is a question about donation to the Foundation for training because the training isn’t scheduled.

Fundraising. There was discussion of a year end giving letter. Kim will get an accounting of donations from Master Gardeners.

Interns. John, Kim, Carole, Cynthia, Jen and Linda will work together on what the chapter will do for Intern Recognition.

Sparrowhawk Native Plant Sale. The Sparrowhawk sale took place and we made $2,075. Sparrowhawk gave kudos to the volunteers for being on time and having great smiles. There were also volunteers from Black Futures Farm and Brentwood Darlington Neighborhood.

Education. October 27th is the last installment of the year for the Sunday in the Garden. They will be dealing with winterizing garden beds and native plants in pots

Chapter Event. On November 19th at Holgate Library there will be a get together from 6:00- 7:30. It is mostly for social time, but will also question members about how the chapter should handle finances

Demo Garden. The Demo Garden donated 2146 lbs of produce.

Next Board Meeting:
December 3, 2024

Meeting led by: Cynthia Chase
Adjourned at: 7:10pm
Notes taken by: Lorna Schilling
Minutes approved on: 12/03/24