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Conserve by bringing your own Cup
Buy Fundraising Tickets
Pledge of Allegiance – Inspirational Message
Club Business & announcements
Pres, Pat Townsend will present the story behind the making of
Russian Boxes by the many little villages in Russia.
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Guest Speaker Paula Novander – meeting photos
GCGC MEETING Minutes May 10, 2021
Zoom Meeting: May King, Moderator
Good wishes and prayers to Patty Townsend, President, undergoing surgery today
PROGRAM: Paula Novander presented slide show on Color in the Florida Garden
BOARD MEMBERS:
BLUE STAR DEDICATION CEREMONY: Thank you to all members, volunteers and those attending
FLOWER SHOW: March, 2022 – More Info to follow
TRERASURER’S REPORT: Diane Schmidt
WEB SITE: Ben Bachrach
Meeting Adjourned 10:30
Submitted by Anne Duffy, Recording Secretary – 5/27-A
“Creating inside the Bento Box” by Margy Metzler.
Kado Sensho Ikenobo Sensei Margy Metzler received her training from Master Sensei and Japanese National living Treasure Keiko Robbins while living in Okinawa, Japan.
Margy studied for many years to receive her Sensei certificates. She is a step below Master Sensei.
Margy brings an art and design background to her Ikebana. Margy offers group and individual lesson ( in person and via zoom), workshops and demonstrations. Margy also preforms the Japanese Tea Ceremony in the Urasenke Chado tradition.
You can contact Margy at keirandesigns@fastmail.fm or call 239-470-4079 You can go to keirandesigns.com to find out more about the Sensho Ikenobo school.
Bento boxes are Japanese food boxes. The ones Margy uses are the more elaborate lacquer ones used for celebrations.
Photos from Margy Metzler
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The Blue Star Marker at Old 41 and Reynolds was dedicated March 29, 2021
City of Bonita Springs Newsletter – Blue Star Marker Article
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photos from Bob Cook’s presentation “Pests in the Garden”
Meeting Minutes, March 8, 2021
AGENDA
March 8, 2021 Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE
PROGRAM – “Pests in the Garden” – Bob Cook, Florida Nursery Grower & Landscaper, and teacher of Certified Horticultural Professional classes.
OLD BUSINESS
Board Positions (Secretary, Membership and Treasurer). These positions need to be filled; however, the current officers have agreed to remain until Fall.
Flower Show.- February 25-26, 2022. Need a chairperson to coordinate. Karen Hauwiller has been working with Kathleen Hawryluk on writing the schedule. Please let Karen know if you are willing to chair this event or help in any capacity.
SECRETARY REPORT
TREASURER REPORT
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
PROGRAMS REPORT
BLUE STAR MEMORIAL – Monday, March 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Diane Schmidt volunteered to help finalize the event. If you plan to attend please send an email to Diane.
NEW BUSINESS
Also on the agenda for Monday’s meeting will be approval of the February 8, 2021, minutes and the budget for 2021-2022. Click here to read the minutes, and here to read the budget.
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Happy March!
We are so lucky to have sunshine, blue skies, and flowers here in SW Florida. I know that I have missed getting together, seeing everyone, and sharing information. I have learned so much about Southwest Florida gardening from GCGC.
The GCGC Board of Directors just finished our March Board meeting and there were important decisions to communicate to members.
Our President, Pat Townsend, is still being treated in the hospital for a blood clot in her foot. Pat needs to concentrate on her recovery. Any notes or cards can be mailed to Pat’s home address. The rest of the board is working hard, doing our best under present circumstances: COVID limitations, trying to get a vaccine scheduled, everyday life, etc.
— Diane Schmidt
Past President
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Our dues for the next year are $35.
All members must mail their checks to be received no later than May 1st.
Make checks payable to GCGC and mail to Nancy McPherson, VP Membership
Nancy’s address is in our directory
Member Directory | Gulf Coast Garden Club
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photographs taken during the meeting
Open meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
Inspirational Message
Old Business:
President’s report – Pat Townsend
Several positions are up for renewal. GCGC needs Nominating Committee. Looking for volunteers.
Comments on future Flower Shows
Comments on status of Blue Star Marker, plantings and dedication ceremony
Status mailing Year books
Review web site status
All Yearbook information updated to the minute is on our web site: gulfcoastgardenclub.org
Treasurers’ report Diane Schmidt and Sue Hamilton
Status. Financial Statement
Budget
Plan for after/COVID – thoughts
Recording Secretary’s report – Anne Duffy
December 2020 General Meeting Minutes attached
January 2021 General Meeting Minutes attached
Click for Attached: December and January General Minutes
Accept December and January minutes.
Motion to approve.
Membership report – Claire Flynn
Any change in status
New Business
COVID-19 and face-to-face meetings
Nomination committee
* ???? let me know
Show What You Know – Valentine Cards by Pat Townsend
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The following pictures were taken in January 2021
