September, 2017
SOUTHAMPTON GARDEN CLUB MINUTES
September 7, 2017.
Meeting called to order-- President Joanne King
Joanne thanked hostess Kay Martin and co-hostesses Ellena Dickerson, Tonya Judah, and Janet Kohlhase and announced that our next meeting will be on October 5, 2017 - 9:15 am at the home of Adrienne Stokes, 1921 Bolsover, with co-hostesses: Susan Bishop, Patricia Sommer, and Lorene Williams. The 2017-18 theme is “Friendships Bloom Where Gardens Grow”.
Board Meeting Report: Joanne summarized the discussion of a budget at the Board meeting yesterday. The board agreed to implement a budget on a trial basis this year. Joanne will send out the “Budget Suggestions spreadsheet” to our committee chairs as a guideline to follow.
Adrienne and a committee of Sherrie Glass, Chairman, Susan Broer and Cyril Hosley created the budget document by looking at expenditures over the last three years. Should we decide to adhere to a formal budget the necessary changes will be made to the club by-laws. The board also decided to go forward with a three ring binder format for next year’s yearbook; thank you to Joanne Storm for agreeing in advance to chair the yearbook next year.
Harvey Donation: Joanne reported that the board suggested that Southampton Garden Club participate in the hurricane Harvey relief project. Carolynne White further explained that our donations are limited by our by-laws to organizations that relate to gardening, the protection of native trees, plants and birds, environmental awareness and civic planning. Carolynne White moved that Southampton Garden Club accept donations from members that will be pooled and then be sent as a donations, half to Mercer Botanical Gardens and the other half to the Houston Arboretum. Connie McMacken seconded the motion and the members approved it. Donations will be accepted through the October meeting. Southampton Garden Club is a 501-C organization so donations are tax-deductible. The treasurer can provide receipts for tax purposes.
Group Picture in October!
Please bring your SGC apron!
Official note cards: Joanne King had some note cards printed for the club. If anyone needs one or more, contact Joanne.
The new officers for 2017-2018 are:
President—Joanne King
1st Vice President (Programs)—Cecily Horton
2nd Vice President (Membership)—Joanne Storm
3rd Vice President (Yearbook)—Janet Kohlhase
4th Vice President (Flower Show)—Joanne Storm and Patricia Sommer with reception hostess,
Theresa Frierson
5th Vice President (Web Master)—Carolynne White
Treasurer—Sandy Foor
Social Committee—Adrienne Stokes and Trienet del Valle
Recording Secretary—Sydney Jelinek
Corresponding Secretary—Julie Baker
Parliamentarian—Sherrie Glass
Horticulture—Lorene Williams
Historian—vacant
Excursions—Tonya Judah
A La Carte/Green Thumb Events—Edie Archer
Fleming Park Pollinator Garden Committee Chairman—Mary Howe Hawkins
Federation Liaison (proposed new position)—Carolynne White
Immediate Past President—Carolynne White
Recording Secretary – In the absence of Sydney Jelinek, Carolynne White volunteered to take the minutes. Minutes of the May 2017 meeting were approved. Ginger Clark, Tonya Judah, Susan Broer, and Leslie King volunteered to review the minutes of today’s meeting.
Membership – Joanne Storm announced that our attendance for the meeting was 25 and reported that Susan Broer brought a guest, Penny Nicholson. Joanne also introduced a new form for visitors making it easier to track the number of meetings they attended.
Yearbook—Janet Kohlhase thanked members for their help in compiling information for the yearbook, especially proofers Susan Broer, Mary Swift, and Adrienne Stokes, and contributors Lorene Williams and Mary Howe Hawkins. 70 copies were printed at the Copy Doctor.
Flower Show—“Designing Together” Joanne Storm announced that our April meeting will be a workshop at the West Gray Multiservice Center from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Corrie Ten-Have will conduct the workshop restricted to 3”-12’ designs and members of Designing Women will assist Corrie. Completed designs can be dropped off at the Frierson home between 3 and 5 for placement by the committee. Joanne asked for another volunteer for her committee and got 2, Phyllis Carney and Carolynne White. The April event will not include horticulture but specimens may be brought to the May luncheon to be used as centerpieces. Joanne noted that a new flower show handbook is available from NGC for $25.
Web Site—Carolynne White thanked Adrienne for contacting her about a problem on the website and reports that she has relinked the officer job descriptions so they are available.
Treasurer’s Report – Adrienne Stokes
The current garden club balance is $3469.21 and the club overspent this year by $110
Dues are $80 for the current year. Over the summer, the audit committee (Phyllis Carney, Barbara Clark and Sharon Erskine) approved the treasurer’s bookkeeping and balance. Adrienne recommended that we continue donations at the same level as last year
Friends of Fleming Park $100
HFGC Poinsettia Fund $50
TGC Seeds for Life $50
TGC Presidents Book $10
Friends of Southampton Esplanades $100
Book for HFGC Christmas donation $54
Fleming Park garden $75
A motion was made by Carolynne White and seconded by Marcia Faschingbauer. The Club voted to keep the same contributions for this year
Excursions—Tonya Judah reported that there will be two excursions, one in the fall and one in the spring. She encouraged members to make recommendations.
Historian– Janet agreed to be the club archivist (not the historian)
Fleming Park Garden—Adrienne Stokes reported in the absence of Mary Hawkins that pollinators are present and hummingbirds have returned. She recommends that we all purchase hummingbird feeders if we do not already have them as many of the hummingbird feeding locales have been destroyed in the flood. Adrienne passed out an information sheet on feeding hummers!
Federation News— The September meeting has been cancelled. Joanne Storm will be conducting the October 17th workshop on spirals using Midollino sticks.
Awards: Joanne King announced that the club had received awards from Region IV and Texas Garden Club. The specific awards are as follows:
2016 Flower Show Schedule: “Gallery Spaces, Flowering Places”, District IV: Blue Ribbon
2016 Website District IV: Blue Ribbon
2015-2016 Yearbook District IV: Blue Ribbon,
2016 President’s Report District IV: Bronze Club Blue Ribbon, State: Red Ribbon
Horticulture—Lorene Williams
Lorene presented a program on lawn care in our area. As part of her presentation, she strongly suggested that we consult the websites of the land grant universities that are in our climate zone including Texas A & M, LSU and Florida State.
Carolynne White (temporary scribe) on behalf of Recording Secretary Sydney Jelinek
October, 2017
Southampton Garden Club Minutes
October 5, 2017
Before the meeting began Mary Hawkins took the annual club picture.
Welcome - President Joanne King called the meeting to order. She thanked hostess Adrienne Stokes and co-hostesses: Susan Bishop, Patricia Sommer and Lorene Williams. Next meeting is November 2, 2017 at 9:15am at the home of Cecily Horton, 2025 Albans with co-hostesses: Edie Archer, Ginger Clark and Joanne Storm.
Nominating Committee – Chair – Carolynne White and Mary Swift volunteered for committee.
Membership Report – Joanne Storm – Welcome to Susan Broer’s guest Penny Nicholson.
Yearbook – Janet Kohlhase – Please pay your dues in order to pick up your yearbook
Flower Show – Joanne Storm, Co-chair: Patricia Sommer, Hostess: Theresa Frierson
March meeting – speaker Jean Stewart, member of Designing Women will give a presentation on “Petite Floral Designs”
April 5th – 9:30am workshop by Corrie Ten-Have
Treasurer’s Report – Sandy Foor absent – Adrienne Stokes reported the balance is $5,629.21 which includes September dues. Please turn in all receipts for expenses even if you are not requesting reimbursement in order to help with club budgeting.
Recording Secretary – Sydney Jelinek – Mary Swift, Joanne Storm and Susan Broer volunteered to review October minutes. September minutes were approved.
A La Carte/Green Thumb Events – Edie Archer – Edie handed out a list of Five Fun Things to do in October. Best places in Houston to buy herbs and plants: Buchanan’s, Joshua’s and Southwest Fertilizer.
Fleming Park Garden – Mary Howe Hawkins – Mary did end of summer clean up. Please call or email Mary if you can help work in the garden on October 15.
Federation News – Carolynne White – Midollin Sticks workshop hosted by Joanne Storm will be on November 10th at the White Oak Conference Center. Reservations – Mary Vacek 281-419-6216 Cost $11.00. Federation plans have changed due to Hurricane Harvey floods. The next newsletter will have updates.
Program Speaker – Carolynne White – “Shady Scapes – Splashes of White and Color in a Shady Garden”. Carolynne passed out a handout and covered ways to create color in a shade garden and in the evenings in the shade. Add interest to shade in the evening with white. Also suggested foliage and flowers along with more information and tips.
Meeting Adjourned – Respectfully submitted by Sydney Jelinek, Recording Secretary
November, 2017
SOUTHAMPTON GARDEN CLUB MINUTES
November 2, 2017
Meeting called to order ‐ President Joanne King
Joanne thanked our hostess Cecily Horton and co‐hostesses Edie Archer, Ginger Clark and Joanne Storm. The Holiday Luncheon is December 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Nominating Committee for 2018-‐2019 will begin calling for volunteers this month. Thank you to all current board members and to those willing to continue with their positions for next year.
Membership Report – Joanne Storm reported 28 members in attendance today. Proposed members Penny Nicholson and Beth Zdeblick were voted into membership.
2018 Flower Show – Joanne Storm announced a brief meeting for the flower show committee after meeting today. A schedule will be given at the February meeting.
Website – Carolynne White has last year’s flower show pictures updated on the website.
Treasurer – Sandy Foor reported a club balance of $5,829.21 with 15 member’s dues unpaid. Aprons are now sold out. Harvey donations are still being accepted for Mercer Society.
Fleming Park Garden – Mary Hawkins will be adding bulbs to a section of the garden.
Workshop/ Excursions Chair – Tonya Judah announced plans for a private tour of the Japanese Gardens in February with lunch afterward.
A La Carte/Green Thumb Events – Edie Archer Astros are World Series Champions! Edie handed out Fun Things to do in Houston in November.
State, District & Federation News – Award applications have been submitted for Flower Show Schedule, website and yearbook by Joanne King. Carolynne White will take “The Garden Lover’s Guide to Houston” by Eileen Houston to the Federations Silent Auction on December 8, 2017. Also Cecily Horton will make a basket to donate. The luncheon is sold out.
Today’s Program – John Ferguson, Founder of Nature’s Way Resources John recommended the following books: “Teaming With Fungi” The Organic Grower’s Guide to Mycorrhizae by Jeff Lowenfels “Organic Management for the Professional” by Howard Garrett, John Ferguson, and Mike Amaranthus “Teaming with Microbes” A Gardener’s Guide to Soil Food Web by Jeff Lowenfels & Wayne Lewis
Meeting adjourned. – Respectfully submitted, Sydney Jelinek Recording Secretary
December, 2017
SOUTHAMPTON GARDEN CLUB MINUTES
December 7, 2017
Meeting called to order-- President Joanne King
Joanne thanked Hostess, Ann Hightower and Co-hostesses, Phyllis Carney, Maggie Dalthorp, Rebecca Garfield and Tonya Judah and our Social Chairs: Trienet del Valle and Adrienne Stokes.
Next Meeting: She announced our next meeting February 1, 2018 at 9:15am at the home of Ginger Clark with Co-hostesses: Susan Bishop, Tonya Judah and Marcia Randall. The program will be "Historic Gulf Coast Gardens", Speaker: Melissa Grobmyer
Board Meeting: On January 11¨ 2018 at 11:00am there will be a Board Meeting (President's Workshop and Joint Meeting of Old and New Board Members) at the home of Mary Hawkins, 1818 Sunset, Co-hostess: Trienet del Valle and Joanne Storm
November Minutes: She announced that the Minutes of our November meeting have been approved by our committee and distributed by email. Ginger Clark and Sherri Glass volunteered to review the December 2017 minutes.
Membership – Joanne Storm said we had no visitors at this meeting and reminded members to give her written information about each visitor at future meetings. Joanne King distributed a handout with information on our two newest members, Penny and Beth, and a new email for Sydney Jelinek
Flower Show 2018: Joanne Storm reminded members that this year our designs will be between 3 and 12 inches, the new restrictions on petite designs.
Joanne King reminded everyone that there were 3 upcoming opportunities to learn more about floral designs:
- February 9th, Houston Federation meeting 10:00am, 7603 Antoine, Houston, 77088 - Program: “Design Agnst...AAAgh” by Houston Designing Women
- March 1st, SGC meeting, Program: Petite Floral Designs”, Speaker: Jean Stewart
- April 5th,“Petite Floral Design Workshop” by Corrie Ten-Have, 9:30-12:30, 1475 W. Gray, Houston
Excursions: Tonya Judah gave some details of our February field trip to the Hermann Park Japanese Garden. She has contacted Jane Curtis, Director of Horticulture for the Hermann Park Conservancy. The exact date will be announced via email but the excursion will be scheduled for a Thursday in February.
Horticulture: Lorene Williams shared a seed bomb with the club and said that there were two varieties: Wildflowers and Butterfly. She thought they would appeal to little boys!
Federation
SGC is part of Zone 1and is asked to bring refreshments for the Federation January meeting on Jan 12¨ 2018. Joanne Storm and Phyllis Carney volunteered and may bring the refreshments to Carolynne’s the day before.
Federation’s January program is “A Camellia Collection - Restoring Ima Hogg’s Camellia Collection at Bayou Bend”, Speaker: Bart Brechter
Treasurer’s report – Sandy Foor announced that we have 7,329.01 in our account. Carolynne White moved that our Mercer donation be made to the Mercer Society. Motion was seconded and approved
Nomination Committee Report: Mary Swift
Joanne thanked our 2017-2018 committee: Mary Swift, Tonya Judah and Carolynne White
The Southampton Garden Club Nominating Committee met on December 10th. Present were Tonya Judah, Carolynne White and Mary Swift, Chair. We are grateful for all who said YES¨ and are pleased to present the 2018-2019 slate of officers:
President: Joanne King
First Vice President: Programs: Tonya Judah and Mary Swift
Second Vice President: Membership: Analisa Frazier
Third Vice President: Yearbook: Joanne Storm
Fourth Vice Presidents: Flower Show: Trifecta/: Co-Chairs
Lee Tawse¨ Sarah Balinskas¨ and Patricia Sommer
Fifth Vice President: Web Master: Carolynne White
Treasurer: Sandy Foor
Recording Secretary: Ginger Clark
Corresponding Secretary: Julie Baker
Parliamentarian: Sherrie Glass
Social Committee Co-Chairs: Adrienne Stoke and Trienet del Valle
Historian/Archivist: Janet Kohlhase
Horticulture: Carolynne White
Workshop/Excursions: Tonya Judah
A La Carte/Green Thumb Events: Sue Bleakie
Fleming Park Pollinator Garden: Mary Hawkins
Federation Liaison: Carolynne White
Vote on Slate of Officers There were no nominations from the floor. Carolyn Corbett moved to accept the slate by acclamation. Barbara Clark seconded the motion and the slate was accepted.
The meeting was adjourned and all enjoyed the holiday luncheon
February, 2018
Minutes for the February meeting were lost. Although it is not a replacement, I have included a copy of the agenda for that meeting. The most important items are the Board of Directors meeting report and the information about the Workshop and Flower Show for 2018.
SOUTHAMPTON GARDEN CLUB
Agenda: February 1, 2018 - 9:15am
At the home of Ginger Clark 1828 Dunstan
co-hostesses: Susan Bishop, Cyril Hosley, and Marcia Randall
Program: " Historic Gulf Coast Gardens ", Speaker: Melissa Grobmyer
Welcome & Thank you to our hostess, Ginger Clark,
and co-hostesses: Susan Bishop, Cyril Hosley, MarciaRandall
Next meeting - March 1, 2018 – 9:15 am – Program: “Petite Floral Designs”, Speaker: Jean Stewart
At the home of – Mary Swift, 2201 Dunstan; co-hostesses: Carolyn Corbett, Marcia Randall, and
Carolynne White
Minutes - December minutes have been approved and distributed. Two volunteers for February
Board of Directors meeting report:
2018-19 dues will remain at $80
Working on establishing a budget, committee chairs please turn in all receipts to our
Treasurer Sandy Foor
There will be a May Board meeting instead of August ( date/time TBD)
Yearbook deadline is June 15th - Membership, Programs, Flower Show Theme, and Social
2018-19 meeting dates: Our first meeting in September will be September 6 th and the January
combined board meeting will be on January 10th
2019 Flower Show will be April 4th
Membership Report – Joanne Storm
Any guests?
Social Committee – Trienet and Adrienne
Hostesses and Co Hostesses sign up for next year
Workshop and Flower Show - Joanne Storm
Hands on Workshop 9:30 to 12:30, 1475 W. Gray, Houston
Flower Show and Social: 6:30 - 8:30 at the home of Theresa and Ray Frierson
2338 Quenby
Treasurer – Sandy Foor
Houston Federation News
Our club contributed to the silent auction in December, Thank you to Cecily Horton for donating
a gift basket and Carolynne White for a writing set and garden book.
Zone 1 was the hostess for January’s Federation meeting. Thank you, Phyllis Carney and
Joanne Storm for providing the refreshments.
February 9, 2018 - “ Design Angst...AAAgh!” presented by Houston Designing Women
White Oak Conference Center, 7603 Antoine Drive
March, 2018
SOUTHAMPTON GARDEN CLUB MINUTES
MARCH 1, 2018
Welcome – President Joanne King called the meeting to order. She thanked hostess Mary Swift and co-hostesses: Carolyn Corbett, Marcia Randall and Carolynne White.
April Meeting – April 5: Floral Design Workshop 9:30-12:30 at 1475 W. Gray
Flower Show Reception – at the home of Theresa and Ray Frierson, 2338 Quenby
6:30-8:30pm.
Thank you to Tonya Judah for arranging the tour of Hermann Park and the Japanese Garden led by Jane Curtis, Director of Horticulture for Hermann Park Conservancy. Members voted to donate $250.00 to the Hermann Park Conservancy in honor of Jane Curtis. Carolynne White made the motion seconded by Edie Archer. Jane recommended “Houston’s Hermann Park, A Century of Community by Barrie Scardino Bradley.
Membership Report – Cynthia Swift, Mary Swift’s mother-in-law was a guest at today’s meeting. Corrie Ten-Have was also in attendance. Joanne Storm asked everyone to check membership list for correct information.
Social Committee – Trienet de Valle and Adrienne Stokes set up Google sign up for Hostess and Co-Hostess for meetings. A sign-up sheet for savory or sweet finger foods was passed around for the upcoming Flower Show Cocktail party.
Flower Show – Joanne Storm discussed details on the upcoming flower workshop by Corrie-Ten-Have. Bring plant container and flowers. Also bring drink and snack. Come and enjoy the workshop even if you are not making a design. Please rsvp for workshop by March 30 to Joanne Storm. Mary Hawkins will photograph designs. Please take your design to Theresa Frierson’s house between 3-4:00. Remember to take your designs home at the end of the cocktail party.
Treasurer – Sandy Foor reported the balance as $6,606.55. Joanne King will ask three members to be on the audit committee and report at the September meeting.
Southampton Garden Club made a $630.00 donation to Mercer Botanic Gardens to help with recovery from Hurricane Harvey.
Corresponding Secretary – Julie Baker is in Italy and returning in April. Julie has been having technical issues so Carolynne White is helping send out information.
Houston Federation News – Carolynne White listed the club awards:
Flower Show schedule – Gold Medal
Yearbook – Gold Medal
Website – Gold Medal
President’s Report – Gold Medal
Horticulture – Lorene Williams – Please bring your horticulture to the May luncheon. Bring in a clear glass vase include your name and plant name. The flower show will not have horticulture.
A La Carte/Green Thumb Events – Edie Archer passed out “Fun Things To Do In March” including the Orange Show and Smither Park.
Fleming Park Garden – Mary Hawkins and Carolynne White purchased plants for the garden and planned work days in March.
Program: “Petite Floral Designs: - Speaker: Jean Stewart
Think Small – petite designs
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Sydney Jelinek
Recording Secretary