Alpine Master Gardener Association
Minutes of November 30, 2011

A fun crowd assembled at the Gaylord Congregational UCC for our annual Christmas party.  Randy and Paulette Goddard cooked our delicious ham and everyone else brought scrumptious salads, veggies, breads, appetizers and desserts.  Thanks to all who helped set up, decorate, and clean up that evening. 

Items for the animal shelter and the food pantry were collected by embers.  Rudi and Sandi Edel were gracious enough to deliver them for our group.

The October minutes were presented and they were approved with one correction – that Carol Buxton will help with the May Library series, not chair it.

Treasurers’ Report: Michelle Roberts presented the association’s current checkbook balance is $4,694.43. She also report that we had sold 469 cookbooks. We have 64 current paid members. Kent Strawderman moved to approve the financial report. Sharon Whitmore supported motion. Motion was approved.

The following slate of members was presented for election to our 2012 Executive Board:  Kent Strawderman, Betty Steinhoff and Sherri Plain.  There no nominations from the floor.  Rudi Edel moved to close nominations and accept the slate by a unanimous vote.  Suzanne Stock supported.  Motion carried. 

Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. are reserved at the Otsego County Library for our educational series.

A silent auction was held to raise money for the Otsego County Demo garden.  Total amount raised will be reported at the January meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully,
Karen Blewett