The Charlotte Herb Guild
Newsletter
LVII Volume 10
February 2017
LVII Volume 10
February 2017
The Charlotte Herb Guild
February 15, 2017
February 15, 2017
The Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs
President Lana Andrews called the meeting to order at 7:30
and members approved the minutes of the January meeting and applauded hostesses
Brenda Dills, Carol White and Linda MacDonald. Lana thanked all those officers and committee chairs who
worked with her this year and encouraged new members to get involved in the
work of the Guild. She wants to
encourage members to volunteer for short Herb-of-the Month presentations at
each meeting.
Membership Secretary
Margie Orell introduced our guests: Debbie Bouton and Jimmy Spielman. She again reminded members to submit
their membership forms and dues, which must
be in to Margie by the March meeting.
Dixie Kelly showed
members a detailed Treasurer’s Report indicating a current balance of $7,422.79. Compared to last year the Guild has a
profit of $294.22. After expenses,
the Farmers Market cleared about $1,000.
She also mentioned that our $100 contribution to a Davidson Symposium
scholarship covered one student instead of two.
Hospitality Chair for
2017-1018 Stephanie Holden reminded members of their responsibility to help
host at least one meeting during the year. Although members can do whatever they like, the Guild is
encouraging members to simplify refreshments. These are the basic expectations: refreshments that feature herbs, something savory, something
sweet, and a hot or cold beverage. Council House utensils, dishes, and cups are
available to us so there is normally no need to buy anything but paper napkins.
Stephanie asked that members begin signing up in twos so all months are filled.
Susan Oleson will be the new
Communications Chair beginning next month. She asked hostesses to send their recipes to her
electronically as soon as possible after the meeting.
Linda MacDonald reminded
members that Wednesday morning Garden Council meetings are open to Herb Guild
Members. The February 22nd meeting
features Pat Rodgers who will talk about adding beautiful edibles to your
garden, and the March 22nd meeting is a garden-themed card-making
workshop (reservations required). In April, Pat Linton will talk about container
gardening. Details are at http://charlottecouncilofgardenclubs.org/calendar.
The Council House is having
a plant sale on Saturday morning April 22nd. If the Herb Guild wants to have a
booth, we can keep 60% of any sales.
Outreach Co-Chair Mary Ann
Nagel assured members that the Hezekiah Alexander House garden was sleeping
happily. She encouraged members to
join the group who work on the garden as it awakens this spring.
Plans are underway for the
Matthews Farmers Market on Saturday, May 6th. Lynn is looking for a certified kitchen
where we might prepare items for sale. Lana distributed sign-up sheets for
volunteers to work on various items and projects.
Lana outlined the programs
for the coming year. In March, Amy
MacCabe from the Savory Spice Shop will talk about vanilla and cinnamon and
bring samples for purchase.
The April meeting will be at
Adventures in Herbs on Saturday, April 8th at 10. Brenda and Dixie will do a program on
container gardening, and if you bring your own container, you can purchase
herbs from Brenda to fill it.
Since the annual plant exchange is in May, this will be an opportunity
to purchase plants for the exchange.
In June, Royal Gardens on
Seventh Street will be the site for a program on fairy gardens. Even if you don’t want to make a
garden, come and enjoy the program.
The cost will be determined by what you select to add to your
garden. Although the shop will
have planters for purchase, you may bring your own. Pots should be 8 to 12
inches wide.
Brenda Dills has arranged
with Vikki Tesar for a members-only tour of The Bowles Garden on Thursday, April 13th at 10 AM. The garden is at 6725 Old Providence
Road near the Matthews Murkland Presbyterian Church. Members will need to RSVP to Susan Oleson.
The group thoroughly enjoyed
Sandie Fenton’s program on cooking with herbs.
The meeting was adjourned at
8:30.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Collins
Communications Chair
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