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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
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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
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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
| Finish: | Stainless Steel |
| Number of Tiers: | 1 |
| Power: | 1200 W |
| Shape: | Rectangular |
| MPN: | 25361 |
| Material: | Stainless Steel |
| UPC: | 0040094253616 |
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Items for sale are on facebook marketplace – click here
| 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. |
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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.
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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!
