CMGA Meeting Agenda

Coconino Master Gardener Meeting Agenda

Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 6:30pm

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church—Benson Hall

1601 N. San Francisco, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

6:30-6:35pm       Welcome-Kari Usher, Vice President     

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

6:40-7:45pm       Education: Emily Melhorn/Vertical Gardening                  

(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—Everything is set up for the Summer Garden Tours.  Any questions, ask Colleen Tucker at (928) 853-0315 or Jennifer Quarterman at (720) 560-7575.  

Summer Plant Sale/June15—Judy Springer will attend and update the membership on the plant sale.

MG Coordinator Happenings—Hattie Braun

§  New editors for the Garden Etcetera column in the Daily Sun, Cindy Murray and Jackee Alston.

§  Bus Stop Garden MG is looking good—irrigation in and plants doing well.

§  Master Gardener Hotline will begin when staff and volunteers are available.  Help Desk Coordinator and other volunteers needed.

§  Master Gardener Class in Page will begin this Fall with 8 classes by Hattie or other Master Gardeners and 8 classes online.

Financial Report—Jeff Best, Treasurer will report

Committee Progress Reports:

Continuing Education - Gilli Thomas would welcome suggestions for presenters

·         August 8, 2019—Permaculture/Rosemary Logan

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

·         October 10, 2019—Bokhasi Composting/Steve Alston

·         November 14, 2019—Pine Needle Composting/Frank Branham

·         December 12, 2019—Christmas Party

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

Social Chair – Liz George—Sign-ups for the rest of the year are complete.

Seed Library – Jackie Alston

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

Historian—Tammy Valdovino

Fundraising Chair—Sherline Alexander.  Sherline is helping with logistics for the Artful Gardens Tour.

8:25-8:30              Gardening Questions? 

Next meeting:  August 8 with speaker Rosemary Logan/Permaculture