CMGA January Meeting

Coconino Master Gardener Meeting Agenda

Thursday, January 10 at 6:30pm

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church—Benson Hall

1601 N. San Francisco, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

6:30-6:35pm       Welcome-Sue Madden, 2019 President               

6:35-6:40pm       Introduction of Speakers—Hattie Braun

6:40-7:45pm       Education:  4-2018 CMGA Grantees speaking about the funded projects.                             

(15 minute break with refreshments)

REFRESHMENTS ANNOUNCEMENT BY SUE MADDEN

7:45-8:00pm      Raffle Prize Drawing – $1 each or 6 for $5 - Must be present to win

8:00-8:25pm       Business Meeting—Sherline Alexander, Past President report of 2018.   

MG Coordinator Happenings—Hattie Braun

·         Plant Sale in June 2019 will continue

·         MGA class coming up in January 2019-25 people have signed up

·         Possible on-line Master Gardener Classes

·         Americorp people will be doing Seed Library on the road.

·         Beginning Gardener’s class will meet every other Thursday and end with a field trip to Forestdale Farms.  A flyer will be coming out soon with times and dates.

                Financial Report—Jeff Best, New Treasurer will report  

                Committee Progress Reports:

Continuing Education - Gilli Thomas would welcome suggestions for presenters

·         February 14, 2019—Rosemary Logan/Permaculture

·         March 14, 2019—Steve McElvey/State Forestry Specialist

·         April 11, 2019—Kim Costion/Vegetables—not Tomatoes

·         May 9, 2019—Robin/Violas/Annuals

·         June 13, 2019—TBD

·         July 11, 2019—TBD

·         August 8, 2019—TBD

·         September—TBD/Picnic and Recognition of New Master Gardeners

·         October 10, 2019—TBD

·         November 14, 2019—TBD

·         December 12, 2019—Christmas Party

Volunteer Support—Tim Ellsworth-Bowers will report 2018 volunteer hours

Crys Wells—2019 CMGA Membership Cards

Social Chair – Liz George/CMGA dishes may be used by the membership for $10 fee.

MG Projects – Jackie Alston.  The Grant application process for 2019 will begin with a February 15, 2019 deadline for applications to be accepted.  The Grants will be reviewed at the March Executive Committee Meeting and announced.

Seed Library – Jackie Alston

Blog/Communication – Loni Shapiro

Historian—Tammy Valdovino

Fundraising Chair—Open and needed for communication/coordination of summer fund raisers.

8:25-8:30              Gardening Questions?

Next meeting:  February 14—Permaculture/Rosemary Logan