TRGC Meeting Minutes
November 21, 2024.
Meeting was brought to order at 12:15 pm by Margie Sydney , President
Attendance: 37 active members, 1 privileged member, and 1 guest
Officer’s Reports
President – Margie Sydney
Margie welcomed all members to the meeting. Maria introduced her guest Christine McClandan. She thanked Rod and Rich for setting up the microphones and AV equipment. She thanked and recognized our hospitality team Barbara, Mary Ellen, Ruth andCarolyn for the delicious lunch. She thanked everyone for their efforts to make Members Plus 1 day so successful. We had 60 attendees including 14 guests, 7 of which we will be voting on as new members today. This event brought in over $700 between guest fees and drawings. She noted that last month’s meeting minutes and treasurer’s report were circulated and asked for discussion or correction. As there were none, the reports were accepted as posted. She stated that Penny Pines collection is now just over $58 which about 20% of her goal of $300. She reported that she and Joanna attended the Federated Garden Clubs last Roundtable in Goshen on November 7th. Many topics were discussed and they are especially interested in saving some money on club insurance and exploring insurance for our president and officers. We can avail ourselves to a free graphic design program called Canva or printing flyers, rack
cards etc. She reminded the group about our Holiday Luncheon on December 19th at On the Waterfront Restaurant. She noted that sign up sheets are on the tables and on our website and the that replies and checks should be sent to Joanna or via our website using PayPal. A collection for Safe Futures will be done that day and delivery planned as able. Jan inquired about gluten-free options for members and it was decided that Kayla will call the restaurant. Margie reported on our Drop Box workshop which was done on November 13th. She noted noted that having a central place to store our documents will make it easy for officers and committee chairpersons to collaborate and to pass on pertinent information easily at time of transition.
Immediate Past President
Karen presented FGCCT Awards to Rod Atkins, Rich Bucklin and Manly Church as they were unable to attend the Awards luncheon. She acknowledged awards given at the Awards luncheon to Sheila Elliot, Mary Ellen Hagen, Peggy Schepp, and Ivy Plis. Vonice (Awards Chair at FGCCT) noted that 317 people attended the luncheon and awards were given to 147 people and that 57 clubs attended and 47 clubs had members that received awards. She also noted for the group that Sheila has been working at the prison for 30 years, Mary Ellen for 20 and Peggy for 10.
Vice President-Joanna Woodward
Joanna presented 7 applicants for approval. She read each membership aloud.
Leah Eldridge: motion to approve made by Brenda and seconded by Karen
Erna Franco: motion to approve made by Karen and seconded by Kayla
Eleanor Mariani: motion to approve made by Vonice and seconded by Pam
Crystal McDougald: motion to approve made by Peg and seconded by Rich
Susan Steward: motion to approve made by Brenda and seconded by Karen
Cathy Van Verdeghem: motion to approve made by Peg and seconded by Doris
Debbie Vernon: motion to approve made by Liz and seconded by Karen
All applicants were approved by the members present.
Treasurer-Kayla Mullen
When asked Kayla presented the incomes by category for Members +1 day
Assistant Treasurer- Doris Burr
No report
Recording Secretary-Joan Treadow
No report
Corresponding Secretary-Pam Atkins
Pam read the “thank you” letter from the Giving garden
Hospitality-Brenda Kramer
No report
Program Committee Co-Chairs Kathy Pavelcak and Becky Starrett
Kathy and Becky inquired about the group’s feelings about the new table seating for lunch and the meeting. It was decided to go forward and give in another try.
Standing Committee Reports
Audio/Visual- Rich-no report
Civic- Ann A wreath making work shop is planned for November 25 at 10:30 am at Margie’s house
By Laws-Karen no report
Environmental- no report
Finance-Kayla- no report
Healing Therapy York prison- Sheila no report
Plant Sale-no report
Senior Gardening Nursing Home-no report
Social Media- no report
Sunshine- no report (though Jill informed the group that November 25 is the 75th wedding anniversary for Bob and Sandy Kelly and cards are encouraged)
Ways and Means-Claudia-shopping to be done at the table
Website- no report
Workshop-no report
Yearbook- no report
Horticulture- report delayed due to time constraints
Meeting adjourned at 1:10pm, Respectively submitted by Joan Treadow, Recording Secretary