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MINUTES
CHATHAM GARDEN CLUB MEMBERSHIP MEETING
November 15, 2011- CHATHAM COMMUNITY CENTER, CHATHAM, MA
CALLED TO ORDER:
President Bette Hahner called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm at the Community
Center on November 15, 2011. She announced that there would be no monthly
newsletter, although one may be produced every three months if there are
requests to do so.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
The Treasurer's Report was read, showing a balance in the checking account
of $1988.27 and $ 11,717.81 in the savings account on October 31, 2011,
and will be placed on file for audit.
SECRETARY'S REPORT:
The Secretary's Report is posted on the web site.
HOSPITALITY:
Bette thanked Joanne Donaghue for the delightful floral centerpiece and
Martha Burian and her committee for the delicious refreshments served
before the meeting. Bette reminded all that reservations for the Christmas
luncheon are limited and need to be made soon.
WAYS and MEANS COMMITTEE:
A Seaside Christmas: Friday, November 25 through Saturday, December 3
from 1:00 - 4:00 at the Chatham Hook Fishermen's Association(CHFA) (except
Sunday, November 27) with a Gala December from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, $15.00
admission. The workshop to make decorations with donated greens is at
the Monomoy Yacht Club on November 17 and 18. Pruning for those who volunteer
will be done Wednesday, November 16. A Chatham High School club has volunteered
to decorate a tree as well as agreeing to staff the coat room. Co-chair
Evelyn Ambriscoe asked for more volunteers for hosting duties, and bravely
sang a ditty encouraging support for the event. Baskets, decorations,
etc. may be dropped off at the CHFA from 10 am to 4 pm. Hors d'ouvres
drop off between 3:00 and 5:00 on December 3. Raffle tickets are available.
OLD BUSINESS:
300 anniversary gift to the Town: Suggestions for this gift included 300
bulbs for planting, support for the labyrinth, support for the proposed
Ryder's Cove park, support for the Theater renovation. Other comments
included the need to not take away funds for the annual scholarships given
to Chatham residents through the schools. Bette stressed that the CGC
priorities are 1. beautification and 2. scholarship, and requested the
membership to think about this gift which might be around $3000.00, $1000
for each 100 years of existence. Comments and suggestions may be passed
on to any Board member.
PROGRAM:
Following the business meeting a most interesting program "Parade Float
Anyone?" was presented by Shelley Cantor and Jean Rosseau of Sherborn,
MA who participated in the preparation of floral designs for the 2008
Rose Bowl Parade volunteer floats via an Elder Hostel program. Much was
learned about the construction of floats, floral designs, floral materials
and preservation, the prize applications, and the aftermath of a parade
float. The slides were beautiful and the talk well presented and appreciated.
Bette asked for ideas for a CGC float this coming July when Chatham celebrates
its 300 anniversary with the July 4th parade. Suggestions included use
of hydrangeas (blue ones for water color), inclusion of sharks in some
way. More ideas are needed.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia B. McCue, Recording Secretary
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