Et cetera : Vinton Garden Club April Meeting

The Vinton Garden Club, a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. District II and CentralRegion met on April 26, 2017, at the Garrison Library. Meeting held at 1 p.m. aftermembers enjoyed a lunch together at the local Hitchin Post. Ann Jorgenson, of Garrison, Iowa, gave a slide presentation on birds of Costa Rica. Ann hadtaken all of the pictures. The club thanked her for a great time. Meeting was called to order by President Rosie Boisen at 1:45 p.m. The Pledge ofAllegiance and Conservation Pledge were recited by the members. The roll call was answered by "what country would you like to visit"�. 8 members answeredroll call. Secretary Michelle Foshe, read the minutes from the March meeting. Minutes wereapproved as read. Sharen Stueck presented the treasurer's report. Treasurer's report approved on motionfrom Susie and seconded by Anne. Report will be filed for audit. Fran moved to preapprovethe treasurer to pay for the 2 trees purchased from Fraziers, so when Sharen getsthe bill she can pay it. Seconded by Anne, motion carried. Garden Therapy chairperson, Michelle Foshe, noted that the garden therapy at the CedarValley Ranch went really well. Michelle and Bristol had 60 cups prefilled with soil andready for residents to plant their seeds. Everyone had a great time. The club received athank you from Jennifer Geiger thanking us for doing it. Unfinished business - Club got the 2 flowering pear trees planted at the Benton CountyFairgrounds. Ted, Fran, Susie and Rosie helped. By Laws, as updated were presented for approval. By written ballot by-laws wereaccepted. President Rosie Boisen presented each member with a copy of the bylaws. Recommendation for our scholarship was made - Erin Cantrell. By written ballot, soapproved. Old Business: Plant sale date has been changed to April 28, 2017. Plants to be brought tobldg. day before at 10 a.m. Plants to be clearly marked with names and prices. Sharon willhandle the cash box. Bake goods be brought on day of sale. Ted, Fran, Susie and Rosie cleaned out the Scherbring Flower Bed on April 13th. Did afterplanting the 2 flowering pear trees. New Business: Rosie reminded members of the District II meeting on Friday May 5th,2017, Van Horne Community Center. Rosie reminded gals to plant flowers in the Parks & Rec. Handed out schedule of who helpswho. Next meeting will be May 31, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Benton County Conservation &Education Center, west of Rodgers Lake/Park. Guest speaker will be Jane Buck who willtalk on invasive plants. Ted & Fran will be host and hostess. Van Horne Floralia Guild willbe attending also. Meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m. Secretary, Michelle Foshe