CMGA Agenda for April 11 Meeting

Coconino Master Gardener Meeting Agenda

Thursday, April 11, 2018 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, President         

6:35-6:40pm       Introduction of Speakers—Gilli Thomas

6:40-7:45pm       Education:  Jeff Meilander/Growing Food at High Desert Environments                                

(15 minute break with refreshments)

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

8:00-8:25pm      Business Meeting

Art-ful Summer Garden Tours—Questions?  Ask Colleen Tucker at (928) 853-0315 or Jennifer Quarterman at (720) 560-7575.  A few more gardens are needed for the tours.  Any suggestions talk to Colleen or Jennifer.  Volunteer sign-up sheets available at this meeting, 3 volunteers needed morning and 6 in the afternoon.

Gilli Thomas—Water Conservation for the City of Flagstaff.  Gilli will continue to attend as the CMGA presence with other groups that have a stake in this issue. No updates at this time.

MG Coordinator Happenings—Hattie Braun

·         Summer Plant Sale June 15, 2019.  Vendors and plant sellers have been signing up.

·         On-line Master Gardener Classes coming in the Fall

·         Beginning Gardener’s class meets every other Thursday and end with a field trip to Forestdale Farms.

·         Master Gardener Hotline will reappear due to staff changes.

Jackee Alston--Grain School April 11-13 in Cottonwood.  Local and heritage grains will be the focus of this training.  Contact Jackee Alston at jackeealston@yahoo.com.

High Country Rescue (Old Second Chance) has raised beds at the Doney Park site.  Stacie DaBolt would like some Master Gardeners to tend/plant/weed these beds.  Please call Stacie DaBolt at 928-526-0742 if interested.   Mary Gaseau has volunteered, others may be needed.

Water Conservation and Urban Trees Meeting Friday, April 26, 10:00 - noon at the extension office

Financial Report—Jeff Best, Treasurer will report

Committee Progress Reports:

Continuing Education - Gilli Thomas would welcome suggestions for presenters

·         April 11, 2019—Forest Health/Jeff Mielander

·         May 9, 2019—Annuals/Robin from Violas

·         June 13, 2019--TBD

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

Social Chair – Liz George will be looking for people to provide snacks during the    

break.

Seed Library – Jackie Alston

Blog/Communication – Loni Shapiro

Historian—Tammy Valdovino

Fundraising Chair—Filled by Sherline Alexander.  Welcome back Sherline!

8:25-8:30        Gardening Questions?

Next meeting:  May 9 with speaker Robin from Violas talking about annuals.