Meeting opened by President Jim Delahanty at 10:15 AM at Café Aroma, Newbury Park.
Attending: Jane Delahanty, Jim Delahanty, Earl Holst, *Dawn-Marie Johnson, Pat Moomey, Janet Sklar and Kay Abbott. (*Voting for Connie Estes by proxy.)
| I OLD BUSINESS | |
| A. | Treasurer Earl Holst provided copies of his report. Our balance remains positive. Donations from the last meeting were $20.00 raffle, $11.00 beverages, and $260.00 roses donated by Bill DeVor. Pat suggested we emphasize donations for beverages with a prominent sign & basket; Jane and Pat will try to provide this. |
| B. | Membership Chair, Pat Moomey said that she called all members who had not renewed their 2008 membership. She also called those who attended the January Pruning Demonstration. Earl mentioned that we have 93 current members, (11 new, inc. 6 gained at Otto’s Rose Days; 13 dropped past year.) ARS Database; Pat had called those in our area and found some interest; one person joined at the last meeting. The issue of people attending meetings, but not joining was discussed. A sign-in table was suggested but not favored. The idea of offering free attendance for one meeting, then requiring membership was discussed. Jim felt that we should keep an informal attitude toward required membership and would address those who might be abusing the privilege of attending. Pat stated that arrangements can be made to sponsor those who can- not afford to join. |
| C. | Rose Celebration: Dawn-Marie led a discussion of combining the Celebration & Auction. Possible dates & places were: March at the VCCC or in early Jan. at the Stage Coach Inn, following the pruning demonstration. Arden Holst reported that the Inn is available, but would inquire further re needs. The majority of the Board favored this venue in January. |
| D. | Newsletter: several compliments, may keep as is for next 2 years, however, Penni Tyler advises that she can compose the newsletter if fully electronic. Because VCRS uses demographics, this may not be possible for several years. It was agreed that the planning for the methodology should begin in the near future. It was suggested that we prepare the membership with explanations about the necessity of ‘going green’. |
| E. | Brochures: On web, may be downloaded as needed. |
| II NEW BUSINESS: | |
| A. | Summer meeting, a social was suggested. Pat offered to call Paula Smart, Sue Dillard, etc. |
| B. | Future garden tours: Kay mentioned that Hetty Shurtleff expressed a wish to host a tour of her garden in Montecito next year. Suggestions to head a committee to explore tours are Linda Banner-Bacin, Brenda Freeman or Ken Kerr. Jim will follow up with calls. |
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 AM
Respectfully submitted,
Kay Abbott, Secretary