CMGA May 2019 Meeting Agenda

Coconino Master Gardener Meeting Agenda

Thursday, May 9, 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:  Robyn/Violas/Using and Growing Annuals        

(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-full Summer Garden Tours/July 20—Questions?  Ask Colleen Tucker at (928) 853-0315 or 
Jennifer Quarterman at (720) 560-7575.  Six gardens have been selected. Volunteer sign-up 
sheets available at this meeting, 3 volunteers are still needed for 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.

MG Coordinator Happenings—Hattie Braun

• Summer Plant Sale June 15, 2019.  Vendors and plant sellers have been signing up.
• Bus Stop Garden MG/Volunteer needed.
• Free Gardening Open House, May 18, 9-11am at the East Valley Baptist Church, 
  10655 North Hwy 89.  4 Volunteers needed.
• Master Gardener Hotline will begin when staff and volunteers are available.  
  Help Desk Coordinator and other volunteers needed.

Financial Report—Jeff Best, Treasurer will report

Committee Progress Reports:

Continuing Education - Gilli Thomas would welcome suggestions for presenters

• May 9, 2019—Annuals/Robin from Violas
• June 13, 2019—High Elevation Desert Gardening/Jeff Mielander
• July 11, 2019—Vertical Gardening/Emily Melhorn
• August 8, 2019—Permaculture/Rosemary Logan
• September—TBD/Picnic and Recognition of New Master Gardeners

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

Social Chair – Liz George is looking for people to provide snacks for future meetings.

Seed Library – Jackie Alston

Blog/Communication – Loni Shapiro—New calendar for the Blog

Historian—Tammy Valdovino

Fundraising Chair—Sherline Alexander.  Welcome back Sherline!

8:25-8:30    Gardening Questions?  Can I volunteer even if I am not a Master Gardener?

Next meeting:    June 13 with speaker Jeff Mielander/Eco Ranch.