THE FEARRINGTON GARDEN CLUB
GENERAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
The initial fall 2006 meeting of the Fearrington Garden Club took place
Tuesday, September 19, at the Gathering Place.
In his opening remarks Co-President Orv Conner extended a warm welcome to
those attending (50 persons). He acknowledged with gratitude the work of
past President John Karvazy and past Treasurer Mary Granger. He noted those
who have accepted a second term on the Board – Marlene Conner serving as
Co- President; Janet Dopler and LaVerne Troutman, Membership Co-chairs;
Ruth Keimig, CLIPPINGS editor; and Frances DeHart, Secretary. Forrest
Greenslade has agreed to maintain the Garden Club Website again. New Club
officers Vice-President/Program Chairman Gresham Yeager and Treasurer David
Alter were introduced; as were the 2007 Garden Tour Co-ordinators Mimi
Woehrel and Dianne Birch; and Hospitality Chair Nancy Marrow with her
committee Betsy Mebane and Barbara Snotherly.
Nancy Marrow circulated a sign-up sheet for those who would volunteer for
the refreshment and centerpiece donations in the months ahead.
Orv Conner spoke of some activities and requirements for the Club’s program
this year. He made a plea for a volunteer or two who would co-ordinate an
occasional “special event” trip, an opportunity to visit a garden or
gardening-related site as a group. He announced that the “Swap Table” will
be available in the Club meeting room again for those who have potted
specimens to share. In the Save-the-Date department, April 28-29, 2007 has
been designated Fearrington Garden Club Tour weekend. Lastly, Orv mentioned
that Club members will be encouraged to make some program recommendations
for the future, based on their particular interests.
Gresham Yeager then introduced the program presenter for the evening – Al
Cooke, who is well-known in the area as Chatham County’s Extension Agent.
As such, his responsibilities are wide-ranging as horticultural expert and
educator. Speaking on the premise “PRUNING: First you ask WHY, then you
know the WHEN and HOW,” his lecture was illustrated with slide visuals and
re-inforced with instructive leaflets for his audience. A useful question
and answer session followed.
During the social time the Hospitality Committee served wine and other
beverage with cheese and crackers.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances DeHart, Secretary |
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