The Charlotte Herb Guild Newsletter
LVIII Volume 7 January 2018
LVIII Volume 7 January 2018
The Charlotte Herb Guild
Meeting of January 9, 2018
Garden Council House
1820 East Seventh Street
President Mary Beth Collins called the meeting to
order at 7:30 p.m. and thanked the hostesses Dixie Kelly, Dana DeBellis, Brenda
Dills, Stephanie Holden, and Julie Courtney for providing the food for the
evening.
Margie Orell, Membership Chair, introduced Martha
Bash, sister of Anna Brandl.
Mary Beth asked for approval of the November meeting
minutes. Ann Baldwin made a motion, and they were duly approved.
Mary Beth read the list of nominated officers for
2018-2019 and asked if anyone wanted to add names to the slate. With a show of
hands, the proposed slate of officers was approved.
President: Mary Beth Collins
Vice President: Susan Poel
Program Co-Chairs: Lana Andrews and Ann Baldwin
Treasurer: Dixie Kelly
Communications Chair: Susan Oleson
Membership Chair: Margery Orell
Mary Beth thanked these members have agreed to serve in the
following roles:
Garden Council Liaison:
Linda MacDonald
Hospitality: Stephanie
Holden
Potluck Co-chairs: Dana
Debellis and Patti Harlan
Tea Party: Julie Courtney
Outreach: Ann Baldwin and
Mary Ann Nagel
Virginia's Garden: Dana
DeBellis
Council House Herb Garden:
Beth Burgin
Farmers Market: Holly Jeffries
Mary Beth reviewed each of the proposed changes to the
CHG bylaws. With some discussion, Stephanie Holden made a motion to adopt all
the changes. Mary Beth ensured there was a quorum, and with a show of hands the
changes to the bylaws were approved.
Dixie Kelly gave the Treasurer’s report saying that
she had deposited $220 into the guild account thanks to the number of visitors
that have attended meetings. Additionally, a $50 donation was deposited as a
thank you to Susan Poel from another garden club for a presentation she made.
Dixie suggested we sponsor two students this year, at $100 each, to attend the
Davidson Symposium in March. Susan Oleson asked that the students be from
Central Piedmont Community College, and she then made a motion to approve the
scholarship expense. It was approved.
Ann Baldwin reported there is a new director at the
Museum of History, Andrea Focht. Ann invited Andrea to attend an Herb Guild
meeting. Mary Ann and Ann will meet
Andrea in February.
Beth Burgin, tasked with the upkeep of the Council
House Garden, told members she had added pansies to it to fill in some empty
areas and to brighten it up.
Mary Beth said the CHG has a $200 fundraising opportunity on
Wednesday, May 16. We are asked to provide lunch for approximately 20 members
of the Sardiswood Garden Club at one of their member’s homes near Ballantyne
and visit Ross Farms. Mary Beth will find out more information about how many
of our members could also participate.
CHG members who wish to help provide food may contact Mary Beth.
Mary Beth learned at the Council Trustees’ meeting that this is
the Year of Birds and the Council wants to encourage member garden clubs to
participate in this effort. In this regard, Susan
Poel sent a website, Birds and
Blooms. Some of the herbs that
attract birds include lemon balm, oregano, bee balm (Monarda), borage blossoms, bottlebrush,
coriander/cilantro, dandelion, rosemary, sage, fennel, thyme, anise, kelp,
chickweed, garlic, milk thistle seed, lavender, dill, and basil.
Lana Andrews presented peppermint as the Herb of the
Month and brought a potted specimen for club members to see and smell. It was
offered as a door prize.
Mary Beth and Lana drew numbers for door prizes. Each
member received one due to the generosity of Mary Beth, Lana, and Suzanne
Williams.
Lana Andrews and Ann Baldwin led the process of voting
on and selecting programs for the upcoming year.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Oleson
Communications Chair
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