T he Charlotte Herb
Guild Newsletter
April 2019
The Charlotte Herb
Guild
Meeting Saturday, April 13, 2019
Adventures in Herbs
15908 Deepwood Place
Indian Trail, NC
President Susan Poel
called the meeting to order by thanking Brenda Dills for having us at her herb
farm. She thanked hostesses Linda McDonald, Suzanne Williams, and Mary Beth
Collins for the delicious brunch. The minutes from the February meeting were
duly approved.
Guests were introduced:
Hilda Norwood brought Nancy Smith; Mary Beth Collins brought Anne Sheffield
from the Sedgefield Garden Club, Carol Pearsall from the Sedgefield Garden
Club, and Jill Rogers from the Sardiswood Garden Club; Ann
Baldwin brought Vicki Jaus; and Suzanne Williams brought her husband Ron.
Mary Beth presented the
treasurer’s report; there is currently a balance of $5915.61. At the November
meeting the Board decided to keep a minimum of $3,00 in the account. There are
currently 27 paid members. Mary Beth gave a partial breakdown of where CHG
membership dues go; $12.00 per member goes to the state garden club and $3.00
per member goes to the Charlotte Council. The budget this year predicts a
deficit of about $300. She invited anyone with questions about this
year’s budget to contact her.
Lana was absent but
wanted to remind members that the May 14 meeting is the plant exchange.
Ann Baldwin reminded
members of the Earth Day celebration at the Hezekiah Alexander House, April
27th Saturday from 12 pm to 4 pm. Volunteers will arrive about 10:30 to 11 and
park in the upper parking area and walk down unless they have tools to drop
off. Eric and Craig Ritchie will be there to help. It will be a ‘working day’
too, amending the soil, planting herbs, and answering questions. She still
needs volunteers.
Susan Poel reminded
members that the Tuesday night meeting time is now 6:00 pm. Hostesses are
needed for some months. If you have not signed up yet, please contact Stephanie
Holden.
The Farmer’s Market is
Saturday, May 11, and is the biggest fund-raiser of the year! Thursday and
Friday will be workdays to prep for the tussie-mussies. Ann is organizing
tussie-mussies and needs volunteers. Volunteers will meet at 11:00 am on
Thursday, May 9th at Brenda’s to gather materials, then at 9:30 am on Friday,
May 10th at Ann’s house to prepare some in advance. Please bring extra jars and
extra materials. A handout was available for directions on making them.
Contact Ann Baldwin with any questions.
Holly and Julie said
that set-up Saturday at the Farmer’s market starts at 7:40 am with 1st shift at
7:45-9:45, and 2nd shift at 9:45 to closing. The market should wrap up by
12-12:30.
Beth Burgin reported
that the CHG Facebook page is a work-in-progress. Please ‘Like’ the page and
posts so you will get new posts in your feed. Beth will post an “Event notice”
shortly on the upcoming Farmer’s Market date. Beth also requests help if anyone
wants to be an ‘Admin’ on the page with her. Feel free to post your own
pictures too. It’s a totally public page.
Susan Poel picked
winners for the door prizes; 2 tussies and a pair of gardening gloves.
The rain let up, and
the members enjoyed shopping in the greenhouses.
Respectfully,
Beth Burgin and Susan
Oleson
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