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Southampton Garden Club Minutes : December 7, 2023
A wonderful turnout was had for our holiday luncheon at the home of Julie Baker; 1834 Wroxton
Welcome and general business : President Ginger Clark welcomed all and thanked hostess Julie Baker and co-hostesses Leslie King, Kay Martin, Mary Swift, Carolynne White and Bev Wiemer as well as Social Chairs Laura Bellows and Kate Hughes
Birthdays were announced for Joanne Storm (11), Connie McMaken (14), Ellen Chandler (15), Kate Hughes (20), Sarah Balinskas (27)
Guests were welcomed! Ann Stoudenmire
Nockie Zizelmann
Bernadette Peters
Tammy Ahlgren
Mary Howe Hawkins has a new one Garden Club sign for us.
Treasurer Report: Our balance is $5,607.51.
Flower Show: Placement cards are available and were described. Categories are Angular, Reflective, Petite and using Kitchen Items. Please sign up.
Election: Nominations were accepted by acclamation as follows:
President Ginger Clark,
First Vice President - Programs Kristen Loden
Second Vice President - Membership Leslie King
Third Vice President - Yearbook Janet Kolhase
Fourth Vice Presidents - Flower Show Carmen Wright
Flower Show Hostess Kate Hughes
Fifth Vice President - Website Rebecca Garfield
Treasurer Mary Swift
Social Committee Co-Chairs Laura Bellows & Kate Hughes
Horticulture Co-Chairs Mary Howe Hawkins & Lee Tawse
Recording Secretary Joanne Cuadra
Corresponding Secretary Rebecca Garfield
Excursions Julie Baker & Balinskas
A La Carte/Green Thumb
Parliamentarian Diane Kaplan
Federation Liaisons Carolynne White & Phyllis Carney
Fleming Park Committee Co-Chairs Mary Howe Hawkins & Lee Tawse
Federation: Gala was held December 8. January information will be sent out in January
January Meeting: Incoming and outgoing board members will meet January 4, 2024 at Mary Swift’s 2201 Dunstan
February Meeting Will be on February 1, 2024 at Edie Archer’s 2322 Dunstan, however she will not be able to host the program “Table Décor”
Southampton Garden Club Minutes
February 1, 2024
Ginger Clark’s 1828 Dunstan
Welcome
24 in attendance! Thanks to hostess Ginger Clark and co-hostesses Tonya Judah, Lee Tawse, Alex Tyson and Analisa Frazier.
Membership
New members Nockie Zizelmann and Tammy Ahlgren were welcomed.
Adrienne Stokes introduced guest Meredith Klatt ( 1st meeting )
Minutes
Thank you Lee Tawse and Barbara Clark for volunteering to proof read minutes.
Treasurer
Mary Swift reported a balance of $4242.96.
Only 1 non-renewed membership
Flower Show
Five places still available for the flower show in the following categories:
1 Reflective
2 Angular
1 Kitchen recycled item
2 Petite
Remember that horticulture will also be included
Social
Sign ups for Flower Show Party will be next month.
We’ll change to a balance of 1/4 sweet and 3/4 savory. Be thinking about what you’d like to contribute.
Parliamentarian
Two possible changes to Article III of the By-Laws were initiated.
Discussion of the following change to Section 1 was held:
Change the eligibility conditions for membership, specifically expanding eligibility to letting people with some connection to Southampton, i.e. grew up in Southampton or have relatives who live in Southampton. We could also consider voting on a case-by-case basis.
Key thoughts were:
1. Perhaps rather than expand boundaries, we should adopt a case by case approach based on personal connection to Southampton. This should have a formal procedure and guidelines.
2. Perhaps it does not make sense to exclude those who express interest.
3. Consideration for growing too large should be taken.
4. We may want to explore how other clubs manage membership.
No further discussion/ objection to the following change to Section 2 was required, thereby advancing it for write up and formal approval at the March meeting.
Eliminate the requirement of voting by deleting the last sentence in Section 2. However, if we add considering individuals outside of bounds of Section 1 for membership we would have to vote on them.
Federation
Next meeting Feb. 16.
Excursions
Julie Baker and Sarah Balinskas proposed an excursion to the Houston Botanical Garden. Interest was strong, so they will provide possible dates.
Pollinator Garden
Turks cap hit hard by freeze
Work days up-coming. Watch for an email or contact Mary Hawkins or Lee Tawes
Horticulture
Clear out mushy freeze kill.
Plant hyacinth and tulip bulbs
Prune roses and do other pruning around Feb 14, but do not prune hydrangea or camilla
Hold on to freeze covers as we could still get low temperatures.
Program
Award winning flower designer Tony Huffman presented ideas for the flower show categories and shared thoughtful poems.
Some key pointers/ concepts included:
sectioning: cutting down plants to smaller, new perspective pieces
banding: tying strands together with interesting wire bands
sheltering: placing a broad foliage over flowers
Using clear plastic straws to support stems in vases
Lining pieces you don’t want to damage with duct tape
Get your flowers “ talking to each other”
March Meeting
Will be on March 7 at the outside patio at the Raven Grill
Program Sherrill Burge “Miniature Floral Designs”,
March 2024
Southampton Garden Club
March 7, 2024
Agenda
Welcome
Thanks to Phyllis for hosting a very informative design workshop.
A second workshop will be held March 27 at 2 :00 at Joanne King’s home. Be aware that parking may be tight.
Birthdays
Pam Hess (4), Joanne Cuadra (10), Ellena Dickerson (21), Kristen Loden (24), Ann Ahuero (28),
Membership
39 in attendance
No guests.
Ann Stoudenmier was welcomed as a member.
Phyllis reflected on the passing of Betty Schoolar on Feb 21 and put forth that in honor of her many years of membership and service to the club, that the next handbook be dedicated to her legacy.
Treasurer
Vote to appropriate money to buy a $50 auction item for the District IV convention : voted on and approved.
Current balance is $4302.96, before upcoming flower show expenses.
Flower Show
Carolynne presented a poster reiterating the steps for horticulture entries. Four placements are still available.
Ginger gave everyone a copy of Carolynne’s ‘Tips for Horticulture Entries’.
You may preview Anne Gorman’s house at 2307 Quenby on March 13 between 10:00 -10:30am or 2:00-2:30 pm
Phyllis presented and explained an angular design by Joanne Storm and reflective design she created as examples of 2 of the categories in our upcoming Flower Show. She encouraged everyone to participate.
Social
Sign up sheet was circulated for Flower Show reception dishes.
Parliamentarian
A vote was taken and the motion passed on the following proposed changes to Article III, Section 2 of the by-laws:
Section 2: Prospective members shall have attended three (3) meetings within a twelve-month period and shall then be sponsored by three members. Qualifications shall be presented, in writing via letters or email by the sponsors to the Membership Chairman. The Membership Chairman shall present the new members to the club at the following meeting.
The following change was presented for consideration and will be further discussed at the May meeting:
Section1: Membership shall be drawn from territory bounded by the following streets: Bissonnet, Mandell, Rice Blvd. and Kirby Drive. An active member moving out of this area may retain full membership.
Rather than deciding how to change the boundaries the following change has been suggested:
Section 1: In exceptional cases an individual not living within the prescribed boundaries but who has a strong interest in joining and participating in club activities could be proposed for membership. They would have to fulfill the requirements of Section 2 and in addition their admission would require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present. The vote to accept the new member shall take place after the third meeting and the proposed member should not be present during the meeting.
Green Thumb
Azalea Trail. March 8-10. Daily 11am-5pm
Tickets online at riveroaksgc.org
Seven gardens for $30
March 16, 9-3pm Bromeliad Society Spring Sale
At the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center,
1475 West Gray, 77006
March 16, 10-4pm. Budding Out Plant Sale
A day festival at the John Fairy Garden in Hempstead
Plants/Art/Ceramics/Photography/Food/Drink/Demonstrations/and More
March 16, 10:30am. Companion Herbs with Cindy Champion
$10. At Wabash Feed and Garden
4537 N. Shepherd. 77018
March 22-23, 9-2pm. Spring Plant Sale
Houston arboretum &Nature Center
4501 Woodway Drive, 77024
March 23. Opening at Houston Botanic Gardens
ZimSculpt, an award-winning international exhibition of unique,
hand crafted stone sculptures.
March 23. 8:30-11:30. Six Ways to Make Compost.
Betty and Jacob Friedman Holistic Garden at Rice University.
Cost $60.
Federation
New officers workshop to be held after April meeting.
Excursions
By show of hands, an April date was preferred for the excursion to the Houston Botanical Gardens. Julie Baker suggested that a Monday morning would be preferable and will communicate details.
Pollinator Garden/Horticulture
A workday was held last Saturday. New additions are in and the bluebonnets are blooming!
Be sure to prune roses ( except climbing) if you have not already.
Get tomato plants in. rootedgarden.com is a good resource
Live oaks are having a heavy shed / acorn drop. All normal.
Red oaks have not yet leafed out, but don’t be concerned.
DOOR PRIZE SWEET PEAS TO KATE HUGHES!
Program
Retired educator and avid gardened/ floral designer Sherrill Burge presented many ideas for miniature floral designs, emphasizing proportionality, container to live material ratio ( 1/3 to 2/3), and the creative use of everyday materials.
April Meeting
Small Standard Flower Show “Green Inspirations” will be held from 6:30-8:30PM on April 4 at Anne Gorman’s house on 2307 Quenby. See Flower Show Schedule for details.
Reception 6:30-8:30pm. Everyone is requested to bring a dish
May 2, 2024
Program: Luncheon and installation of officers
Welcome:
Treasurer’s report:
Minutes:
Yearbook: