CHG Newsletter January 2020

The Charlotte Herb Guild Newsletter
January 2020

The Charlotte Herb Guild

Meeting of January 12, 2020

Garden Council House

1820 East Seventh Street

President Mary Susan Poel called the meeting to order at 1:20PM. She thanked hostesses Vicki Jaus, Suzanne Williams, Pat Siegfried, and Mary Beth Collins for providing lunch.

Susan asked for approval of the September meeting minutes. Pat Siegfried made a motion, and they were duly approved. She also passed around a thank you note form the Sardiswood Garden Club for the CHG’s beautiful decorations in the Garden Council House.

In Margie’s absence, Ann Baldwin reported there were no guests present, but welcomed new member Pat Moreland. Membership forms were distributed, and dues must be paid by time of the March meeting. The form and a check for $30 may be mailed to Margie Orell or given to her at the February meeting. Margie’s address is 1133 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203.

Mary Beth presented the treasurer’s report, and the CHG has a current balance of $5701.92. She said that usually the CHG has donated $200 for two student scholarships for the March 3 Davidson Symposium. Ann Baldwin made a motion that this year’s donation is in honor of deceased members Carol White, Judy Powell, and Althea Barton and it was approved. Mary Beth will also specify that the scholarships be awarded to CPCC students.

Debbie Bouton distributed a survey asking members for ideas for programs for the upcoming year.

Carol Koball presented the Herb of the Month on peppermint and distributed rooting cuttings.

Lana said that the February 11 meeting will again be a Silent Auction, which raised about $300 last year. Members are asked to donate items related to herbs and gardening and bring to the meeting. Suzanne needed one more hostess for the meeting and Sandie Fenton graciously volunteered.

Lana also told members that we will again rent a bus to attend the Asheville Herb Festival on May 2. More information will be forthcoming including the cost and times. The Tea Party will be Sunday, March 22 at the Council House. CHG will meet at Brenda’s greenhouses on Sunday, April 19.

Susan Poel said that for the coming year, hostesses are asked to provide a sweet or a savory item and beverages. This will make hostessing less intimidating.

Susan read the list of nominated officers for 2020-2021 and asked if anyone had additional nominations from the floor. The Executive Board’s proposed slate of officers was approved for 2020-2021.

President: Susan Poel

Vice President: Beth Burgin

Membership Chair: Margery Orell

Communications Chair: Susan Oleson

Treasurer: Mary Beth Collins

Program Co-Chairs: Debbie Bouton, Sara Graham, and Pat Moreland

Members voted unanimously to approve the slate.

Susan proposed these members who have agreed to serve in the following committee chair roles:

Farmers Market: Ann Baldwin (Tussie Mussies), Pat Moreland, Sara Graham

Hospitality:  Suzanne Williams

Tea Party:  Julie Courtney, Pat Siegfried, Vicki Jaus

Potluck:  Dana DeBellis and Patti Harlan

Garden Council Liaison:  Ann Baldwin

Herb of the Month: Carol Koball

Outreach: 

·   Hezekiah Alexander House: Ann Baldwin, Lana Andrews, and Mary Ann Nagel

·   Virginia's Garden:  Eric and Craig Ritchie

·   Council House Herb Garden:  Beth Burgin

Susan asked Mary Beth to provide a brief overview of the Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs. CHG is one of ten member clubs of the Council. CHG members are entitled to attend meetings, and may rent the Garden Council House for half price. The Council will be offering a presentation “The Magic of Gardening” by Jay Sifford, a landscape designer, on Saturday, February 29 at 10:30 AM at the Council House.

Sandie Fenton reminded members of the upcoming York County Master Gardeners’ Adventures in Gardening, Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 8:00am - 3:00pm at the Gateway Conference Center, 3200 Commerce Drive, Richburg, SC 29769 For more information and to register, visit symposium.yorkmg.org.

Numbers were drawn for door prizes, and each member received a surprise due to the generosity of several members.

The next meeting will be the Silent Auction at the Garden Council House on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:00pm. Guests are welcome for a $10.00 fee.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Oleson

Communications Chair