The Charlotte Herb
Guild Newsletter
LVII Volume 2
April 2017
LVII Volume 2
April 2017
The Charlotte Herb Guild
April 8, 2017
The Charlotte Council of Garden Clubs
President Mary Beth Collins called the meeting to order
at 10:30 a.m,. and members approved the minutes of the March meeting. Mary Beth
thanked the hostesses Linda MacDonald, Ann Baldwin, Mary Ann Nagel, and Suzanne
Williams for a beautiful and delicious brunch served under a sunny blue sky. Susan
requested the recipes be sent to her electronically.
Membership Chair Margie Orell introduced the April
guests—Ron Williams, husband of Suzanne; Ralph Harlan, husband of Patty; and
Kathy Watkins, a friend of Susan Oleson.
Treasurer Dixie Kelly apprised the members that the
current account balance is $7575. The membership is currently 24 members and the
March income was $575, which included dues. Dixie proposed that the Guild pay
for a second cleaning of the Council House at $90. Members voted and it was
approved.
Lynn Lytle and Holly Jeffries gave a few updates on the
Farmers’ Market. Members were reminded that we will be at the market on Saturday,
May 13, the day before Mother’s Day. A few more volunteers are needed up to
bake samples from the cookbook for distribution at the market. Samples should
be cut into bite-size pieces and presented on a serving tray. Lynn passed
around a sign-up sheet for volunteers to work one of two shifts that day. Lana
said instead of selling food products, we will be selling herbal treats for
dogs.
Lana reminded members of her neighborhood market on
Sunday, May 21 from 1-5 p.m. Card tables are needed, and Sandy and Ann
volunteered to provide them.
Mary Ann gave the Hezekiah Alexander Garden report updating
members on the work that has been done thus far this spring. She said that more
plants are needed and volunteers are asked to help at the next work day,
Tuesday, April 18.
Linda MacDonald, the Garden Council Liaison, informed the
group the Council will have its annual Plant and Attic sale on Saturday, April
22 from 8-1. Members are asked to donate plants, books, household items, etc. (but
not clothing) to support this cause. Plants may be left behind the Council
house, and other items may be given to Linda.
Brenda Dills reminded members the tour of the Bowles’
garden will be on Thursday, April 13. The address is 6725 Old Providence Road
and members are asked to carpool. Susan will send out the names of those
attending so they may make arrangements. Dixie said she will be at Hilda’s house
at 9:30 and can transport five people.
Mary Beth passed around a thank you note from Lana for
the gift card presented to her at the March meeting thanking her for her
service as president.
Members enjoyed Dixie's presentation, and after adjournment shopped for herbs in Brenda’s lovely
greenhouses.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Oleson
Communications Chair
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