Minutes of Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Ventura County Rose Society met at the Cowan Center on March 23, 2006. Present were: Linda Banner-Bacin, President; Lynette Buchanan-Roth, Vice President; Jim Delahanty, Immediate Past President; Jane Delahanty and Pat Moomey, Directors at Large; Cindy Mastro, Raffle Chairperson; and Paddy Ruzella, Secretary. Absent: Ken Kerr, Janet Sclar and Earl Horst.
Meeting Place: Linda Banner-Bacin opened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. and announced that the Society would be able to keep meeting at the current facility through 2006. The future of the Cowan Center is still uncertain so a continued search for a similar meeting place (centrally located, ample and close parking) was recommended. Pat Moomey look at the Camarillo Springs Community meeting place.
Newsletter: The Board discussed the future of the newsletter at length including its content, its format, its size and how best to accomplish its publication. It was decided that individuals will be solicited personally for the position of editor. It was recommended that the monthly programs and speakers be more prominently displayed on page one and the VCRS e-mail address be published in the newsletter.
Marketing Chairperson (tours and events): This would be a new position for someone to undertake the oversight of tours and the participation of the Society at various community events. At present Dawn-Marie Johnson does most of this work on an unofficial basis. Lynette Buchanan-Roth agreed to speak with Dawn-Marie to see if she would be willing to undertake the position officially. The President suggested a tour of the L.A. Flower Market for the fall.
Tracking Roses in a Data Base: There was discussion concerning updating the Society’s brochure of roses which grow well in Ventura County. An interactive data base on the Society’s website was suggested. Jim Delahanty will explore possibilities with
Penni Tyler, webmistress.
Auction 2007: Jim Delahanty reported that he was doing well with offers of roses for this event. He was in need of three things: 1) A place to hold the auction, 2) storage area(s) for the roses donated, and 3) volunteers for the various jobs associated with the auction. The Cowan Center may be available, see “Meeting Place” above. Various Board members volunteered to store some of the roses. Volunteers will be solicited from the membership for further storage and for helpers at the auction.
Midsummer Get-Together: The Board was in favor of planning a summer picnic/ice cream social or other gathering so that members can keep in touch during the summer lull in regular meetings.
Mini Rose Show/Celebration of Roses: In an effort to encourage members to bring roses to share at meetings it was agreed that future the meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the Little Rose Show including input from members who brought roses. The evening’s speaker will give their presentation at 7:30 p.m. after a brief business meeting, and the raffle will be held at 8:30 p.m.
Programs: Pat Moomey reported that she has speakers set for most of the year’s programs with negotiations in progress for the remaining months: April-Vern Arnold, landscaping with roses; May-Jo from Maravilla Nursery, garden art; June-Ron from Rincon, integrated pest management; September-Jim Downer-plant physiology (back to basics); October-Lynette and Cindy, edible roses and rose tasting; November-Sharon Van Enoo, landscape photos.
Other Business: A motion was made that should the VCRS cease to exist any funds left in the treasury would be divided equally and donated to Rancho Camulos, the Olivas Adobe, and the Stagecoach Inn. The motion was duly seconded and passed.
The President announced that Kathy Ayers had agreed to perform the duties of the Membership Chairperson during the meetings.
The Garden Club at Sherwood Country Club had asked for a speaker at their regular meeting on May 19th. The President asked Cindy Mastro and Paddy Ruzella to undertake this assignment.
The President made a point that all Chairpersons are invited to Board meetings (as are all members) but having Chairpersons present would be especially helpful.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Paddy Ruzella