CMGA Monthly Meeting April

 Coconino Master Gardener Association Meeting Agenda
Shepherd of the Hills-1601 N San Francisco St Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM

Tonight’s Education- Shannon Clark Tolani Lake Irrigation Project https://www.tolanilake.org/
Mary Gaseau Willow Bend Grantee Presentation www.willowbendcenter.org/ 928-779-1746 moran@willowbend.org

Plant Sale, Saturday, May 25th- Details: Maria-Warm thanks to Maria & 30 volunteers who have signed up to support!
Clean-up date Thur. May 23rd and Prep Day, Fri May 24th. 8 vendors confirmed. Colton Garden will sponsor a raffle and
are offering oven-baked pizza tastings, and kid’s activities. Baja Mar Food Truck. Hospice Bake Sale. Used Tool Sale.
Collection #1)-May 1st 9-3 Drop-Off, #2) Bring to CMGA meeting on Thu, May 9th or # 3) BULK pickup by appt only.
Mary at 928-220-0343 or Elaine at 928-699-8687
 

Next Month: Geoff Wood-Olivia White Hospice Garden Grantee Presentation
SNACK & MINGLE BREAK & RAFFLE
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Business Meeting & Committee Reports:
 

MG Coordinator Report—Hattie Braun
o Class Update-Members are interested in volunteering, so let’s connect them
o Seed Library-Lots of interest & traffic; thanks to a great volunteer team.
o Seed Swap-Big success with 117 attendees at East Library; need larger site next year.
o Root Camp-Going well, attendance between 25-30. Fruit Trees this Saturday with Hattie
 

President, Committee and MG Coordinator Reports
• Treasurer-Andrea Guerrette Bank Balance on 03/31/2024 $8,083.19
• Education Chair-Bill Sandercock=Call/email with presentation ideas
• Social Chairs-Denbie Nash and Lori Young=Sign up for snacks
• Secretary & Membership-Marilyn Canteloupe=Annual dues $10. Last year’s card won’t get you a discount!
• Grants -Cheryl Blume=New grant cycle open; 3 applications so far-Hozhoni, NACA & Tynkertopia!
• Garden Signs-Holly Button= Recognition for Garden Tours; see Holly for questions & details
• Got Hours? -Brenda Smith and Sue Madden can help!
• Master Gardener Calendar/Blog/Other--Loni Shapiro=check out our calendar and contacts for events and
volunteer needs & opportunities
• Volunteer Needs: Dishwashing; Snacks; Help with Volunteer Recognition Picnic

Upcoming Events
Root Camp at Warners 10 am on Saturdays $10+ fee ($10 coupon but you must spend $20) Fruit Trees, April 13 th
Composting with Frank Branham, April 20 th ; Veggie Gardening at High Elevation with Jim Mast, April 27 th
Events:
 Viola’s Pansy Party, Saturday, April 13th from noon-2pm @ Viola’s Flower Garden (Free)
 Earth Day, Saturday, April 20th from 11 am-2 pm @ Bushmaster Park- (Free) NO BOOTH
 Recognition Picnic-Sunday, Sep 8th at Viola’s. Time TBD. Hattie’s last so we may have a Happy, Hattie Hour!
Need volunteers to assist Denbie & Lori for this year’s Volunteer Recognition Picnic-Sign-up at table
 U of A Strategic Planning Sessions-June 5th at noon in Cottonwood, June 6 evening in Holbrook.
Gardening Questions...?

Next Meeting – Thursday, May 9, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM
Agenda will include: Final Information on Plant Sale and Garden Tour update