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January 11, 2021 Meeting
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Meeting photos showing presentation by Matthew Bagley
Agenda
10:00am Meeting call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Inspirational message
OLD BUSINESS
Board Member reports
* President
* Secretary – meeting minutes December 2020
To be read and approved. Will post on Web site under member login section
* Treasurer
* Membership
* Programs
1) Questionnaire on meetings in person or via ZOOM
2) Passing out the Directory
a. some 30 books have been handed out to date.
b. Passing out or mailing remaining books.3) Meeting topics
* Any additional ‘Show What You Know’ or ‘Table Designs’, etc.
4) Looking for replacement board members for positions that are expiring
Need to form Nominating Committee
* 3rd VP – Membership
* Program
* Green Thumb – TBA
* Hospitality – TBA
* Recording Secretary
5) Update from 2022 Flower Show committee – Karen Hauwiller
6) Budget for 2021 – 3022
* Finance Committee reviewing7) Blue Star Dedication Ceremony
NEW BUSINESS
TBA
See attached documents (click on items to download):
1) list of members by zip code to pass out directories
2) info from Courier on future Ft Myers-Lee County activities
10:30am PROGRAM:
Bromeliads 101: the perfect plant for SWFL, Landscapes and Lanais presented by Matthew Bagley, Owner, Bonita Bromeliads
Continue OLD Business
‘SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW’
Member Anina Bachrach will talk about
how YOU CAN MAKE LITTLE BOXES from your holiday cards
a) decorate a holiday wreath
b) store little treasurers in it
c) etc.
NEW BUSINESS
End of meeting
Hamilton Beach Indoor Grill
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New in the Box – Never Opened $70
Locks in juices and flavors: Sear at 450 degrees or use adjustable temperature dial to grill at lower heat for optimal grilling results
Enjoy grilling all year long: This indoor grill with hood has a high searing heat that locks in juices and flavors, and lid closes to give you signature grill marks; Serves up to 6 with 118 square inch grilling surface
Easy to clean: Indoor grill hood, plate, and extra-large drip tray are all removable and dishwasher safe
Less mess: Extra-large drip tray catches juices so they don’t spill on your counter and it’s dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
Power and preheat lights: Eliminate guesswork while using your electric grill
Cooks more than steaks, Bbq and burgers: Grill chicken, fish, pizza, vegetables, fruit and more. Also great for paleo and Keto diets.
Powerful 1200 watts and 1 year limited warranty.
Dimensions: 12.4 inches L x 16.7 inches W x 6.8 inches H
Item specifics
| Finish: | Stainless Steel |
| Number of Tiers: | 1 |
| Power: | 1200 W |
| Shape: | Rectangular |
| MPN: | 25361 |
| Material: | Stainless Steel |
| UPC: | 0040094253616 |
Elegant Sale
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Items for sale are on facebook marketplace – click here
Longwood Garden Wreath
| How We Make Our Living Succulent Wreaths |
| by Kat McCullough One of the many forms of horticultural artistry on display during every A Longwood Christmas is our selection of intricately crafted living wreaths. While the Conservatory is currently closed, this year, we created a living wreath of yellow × Oncidesa Sweet Sugar ‘Lemon Drop’ orchids in our Orchid House, a circular creation of rich red kalanchoe and bird’s nest ferns adorning our North Passage near the Bonsai Display, and a round living wreath focused on Echeveria in our Silver Garden. They are all stunning, and each using its own distinct plant palette, all spectacular … but I may be just a bit partial to the Silver Garden wreath, as I’m the one who crafted it! As a Longwood Senior Horticulturist, I’ve had the pleasure of creating dozens of living wreaths and many succulent creations throughout my time here, but this year’s Silver Garden wreath is especially poignant and beautiful to me. |
November 9, 2020 Meeting
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Program –
Living under the Tree Canopy by Debbie Hughes. Horticulture Director, Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Debbie will speak about the changes that occur under the tree canopy as the trees mature and the plants change their need for sunlight. Initially, young trees allow sunlight to penetrate the growth below the trees canopy. As the trees mature, the canopy thickens, and the sunlight falling on the undergrowth plants changes. This changes the needs of the plants living under the canopy.
Hanging Arbor
Creative Floral Arrangers Videos
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Kathleen Hawryluk, a member of GCGC, is serving as President of CFAA (Creative Floral Arrangers of America) during this Pandemic. Because CFAA will not be having its usual February Seminar in Orlando, the CFAA Board has decided to keep in touch with members with a monthly Newsletter which will have a video included. Please go to www.Creativefloral.org for information on how to join and to see lots of other interesting info.
Kathleen accepted this challenge and has made a few videos that she will share with our club. Please note that she is the videographer, lighting person, director, producer, designer, critic and editor. Learning IMovie, which is the editing software, has been a definite challenge! You will see definite improvement of the quality of the videos as we see more of them.
Links to two of them are included here. Have more coming, Kathleen predicts they will be getting better as she learns more!
October 12, 2020 Meeting
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Meeting Minutes become official after being approved at next meeting.
Contact Anne Duffy if you want anything modified.
Click here for pictures of the October 12, 2020 Zoom Meeting
Agenda
Opening: Welcome to all members: by Patricia Townsend
Pledge of Allegiance: ALL
Inspirational Message: Sharon Kennedy
Old Business:
Introduction of Board of Directors by Patricia Townsend
President Patricia Townsend
1st VP Mary King
2nd VP Kathy Erickson, Programs
3rd VP Claire Flynn, Membership
Corresp. Secretary Karen Hauwiller
Recording Secretary Anne Duffy
Co-Treasurer Diane Schmidt
Co-Treasurer Sue Hamilton
Past President Diane Schmidt
Advisors Anina Bachrach and Sue Hamilton
* Review meeting schedule via ZOOM with outings to Restaurants in December and April
* Review activities for GCGC during the 2020-2021 Year
* Review Status of Budget changes in Cash Flow and Expenses
* Review Blue Star Project
New Business:
* Ask for feedback and questions
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Program
Experience the Wonder – Jacob Winge, Vice President of Environmental Education for the Everglades Wonder Gardens, will speak about the Wonder Gardens and what is new and different since hurricane Irma hit us in Bonita Springs and hit the garden hard. The Wonder Gardens is home to a diverse family of Florida wildlife. They have Florida Alligators and flamingos to beautiful macaws, pythons, turtles, tortoises, and even Chinese Golden Pheasants. The Wonder Garden is home to a vibrant botanical collection.
See one of our own doing Show What You Know
Diane Schmidt: Folding Napkins for any Occasion
Dates to Remember:
October 22, 2020 Zoom District IX Fall Meeting 9am to 1pm Registration required, see attached.
October 23-24, 2020 NGC Landscape Design School – Course 4 via Zoom Contact Anina Bachrach for information.
End of the meeting.
September 2020 Meeting
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If you need login information or other technical help call Ben Bachrach at 313-805-1989
GCGC Meeting Agenda
10 am Login – Start meeting
President’s Report: Patricia Townsend, opening comments
Treasurer Report: Status of bank balance.
The Blue Star marker has been ordered.
Old Business:
The Finance Committee is reviewing the budget for 2020-2021 for adjustments
The October and November meetings will be via ZOOM with programs. Need to assess members’ preferences for future meetings via Unity Church or via ZOOM.
We will poll members to see if we want to go to luncheon at Palladio Trattoria with raffle baskets.
Blue Star Memorial marker status: Ordered 7/31/20, shipping 10/16/20. Need to plan dedication ceremony.
Yearbook: Will be available to members for mailing or pickup.
New Business: To be determined
End Business Meeting