xt7kd50fz294_30 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7kd50fz294/data/mets.xml https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7kd50fz294/data/2019ms063.dao.xml Garden Club of Lexington (Lexington, Ky.) 5.85 Cubic Feet 15 boxes, two scrapbooks, 1 map folder archival material 2019ms063 English University of Kentucky The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center. Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Garden Club of Lexington records Minutes text Minutes 2023 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7kd50fz294/data/2019ms063/Box_2019ms063_04/Folder_20/Multipage4049.pdf 2014-2016 2016 2014-2016 section false xt7kd50fz294_30 xt7kd50fz294 GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON,INC. JANUARY 2014 BOARD MINUTES The Board of Garden Club of Lexington, Inc. met on Monday, January 6, 2014 at the home of Margaret Cowgill. President Mott Nicol called the meeting to order at 9:30 am. Members present were: Mott Nicol, Philippa Fogg, Leslie Baldwin, Elizabeth Schnabel, Barbara Young, Ellen Chapman, Anne Kraus, Margaret Cowgill, Jessica Nicholson, Taylor Fister, Kathy Brooks, Luanne Milward and Jane Stilz. There were no corrections or additions to the minutes as sent. OFFICERS REPORTS Corresponding Secretary Elizabeth Schnabel is in the process of compiling the 2014-2016 members information boolk. Please send any changes of contact information to her immediately. Elizabeth also discussed the coffee tree project. She encouraged us to volunteer to take coffee tree information kits to the various schools who will be participating in the program. We are also encouraged to collect more seeds for the packets. The projects will be taught on April 22, Earth Day in fourth grade classes. There followed discussion regarding who should be in charge of this community endeavour. It was recommended that beginning with the new GCL year in March, the Horticulture Committee should be spearheading this project. Treasurer Betsy Bulleit emailed the following account balances: Blue Grass Winner’s account $3,800.59, Garden Operating account $2,188.06 and Zone Meeting account $2,045.93. There are still some outstanding expenses from the Zone Meeting. Members need to turn in receipts no later than February in order to be reimbursed. Betsy is also in the process of mailing out statements for 2014 dues. Margaret Cowgill informed the board that a gift of $3,000 has been sent to Garden Club of Lexington, Inc. The donation is from The Mary Alice Caudle Ingram Charitable Lead Unitrust. COMMITTEE REPORTS Admissions: There will be a welcome tea for new members on January 14, at 10 am. at the home of Taylor Fister. Awards: Mary Louise Fisher is working on approval for one more award this year. Mott Nicol read a thank you note from Benny Williams for honoring her with the Club Appreciation Award. Conservation: Betsy Bulleit will be our club representative to the NAL conference, February 24-27 to be held in Washington, DC. Mott also discussed the Red Wood Tree Fund. GCA is encouraging all members to contribute to this fund to help retire the outstanding pledge. Flower Show/Photography: Luanne Milward thanked members who brought tea cup arrangements to the Christmas Tea. Among the members receiving an arrangement were Talitha Freeman, Helen Breckinridge, Eileen Hillenmeyer, Kathy Brewer and Joan Gaines. There was some discussion about making one of the Wednesdays in the garden when Bouquets to brighten the day are made dedicated to bouquets for our affiliate members. Garden Project: Philippa Fogg reported that there is a problem with the boxwood in the garden. Jamie Daugherty from the Fayette County extension service is studying and assessing the problem. He has brought in a plant pathologist to evaluate the boxwood. Philippa also informed us that the irrigation system in need major repair- replacement and the yew hedge is scheduled to be severly trimmed this year. These, along with the boxwood problem could be large financial committments for the club in the near future. Program: Kathy Brooks reminded us that the next general meeting will be held on January 16, at 10:30 am. at Holly Hill Inn. Hostesses are: Mary Louise Fisher, Anne Gay, Elizabeth Freeman and Mimi Milward. Please RSVP to Mimi Milward. There will be no board or general meeting in February. The March board and general meeting will be held on Thursday, March 20 at Idle Hour Country Club. The board meeting will begin at 9:30am. This is a combined meeting of the outgoing and incoming boards. The general meeting will follow at 10:30 am. Hostesses for the March meeting are: Mott Nicol, Jessica Nicholson, Ellen Chapman and Philippa Fogg. Please RSVP to Jessica Nicholson. OLD BUSINESS Mott asked everyone to email their year end reports to her before the March meeting. Please have a copy of the report in the folder/binder that you will had over to your replacement. NEW BUSINESS Donna Cornish will be speaking at the March general meeting about her experience at the Shirlee Meniece meeting she attended. Mott asked for volunteers to write and read at the March meeting, Memorials for the three members we lost in 2013. Mott also reminded us that the March board meeting is a combined meeting of old and new board members. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :15 am. Respectfully submitted, Jane Stilz, Recording Secretary GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON, INC. GENERAL MINUTES JANUARY 2014 The general meeting of Garden Club of Lexington, Inc. was held on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 10:30 AM. at Holly Hill lnn in Midway, Kentucky. Lisa Laufer, a chef at the restaurant, gave an interesting and informative talk on uses and suggestions for cooking with culinary herbs. Following Lisa’s program, President Mott Nicol called the business meeting to order at 11A.M. Mott thanked Lisa for sharing her knowledge and advice about cooking with herbs and also thanked the hostesses of the meeting, Anne Gay, Elizabeth Freeman, Mary Louise Fisher and Mimi Milward. Mott informed us of the upcoming Nashville Antique and Garden Show and encouraged us to attend. Mott also encouraged us to answer the membership questionaire from GCA on line. All members have been sent the questionaire via email. OFFICER REPORTS First Vice President Kim DeCamp reported that she is in the process of assembling a spread sheet of Garden Club of Lexington members and the offices they have held. A sheet was passed around for members to record their information. Members who need to check their records at home were encouraged to send Kim an email with member name, offices and years held, etc. Corresponding Secretary Elizabeth Schnabel has the coffee tree project ready to go into the schools. She needs volunteers to take information and material packets to various schools. Please email or call Elizabeth if you can help. Treasurer Betsy Bulleit reminded us that yearly dues of $150.00 are due. Statements are being mailed out soon. Betsy also reported the following account balances: Bluegrass Winner’s Account $3,800.59, Garden Operating Account $2,188.06 and Zone Account $2,045.93. Betsy also reported that she has received thank you notes from the various organizations we have donated to this year. She said we also received a lovely noteof appreciation from Mary Warren. COMMITTEE REPORTS Admissions: Kathy Courtney thanked Taylor Fister for hosting the new member’s coffee on Tuesday, January 14. Program: As a reminder there is no board or general meeting in February. The next board and general meeting will be held on Thursday March 20, 2014 at ldle Hour Country Club. The joint (old and new boards) board meeting will begin at 9:30 AM. The general meeting will follow immediately afterwards at 10:30AM. There was discussion about having a Daffodil Flower/Horticulture ln-club Show at the March meeting. There will be more information later from Kathy Brooks and Amy Kessinger. Hostesses for the March meeting are Jessica Nicholson, Mott Nicol, Ellen Chapman and Philippa Fogg. Please RSVP to Jessica. Garden History and Design: Dottie Cordray asked all members to please refrain from wearing perfume of any kind to our garden meetings. She is highly allergic and sited information on chemicals used in various products (shampoos, lotions, sunscreens, makeup,etc) we all use that can be harmful to us and to her. NEW BUSINESS The nominees for the upcoming 2014-2016 Garden Club of Lexington, lnc. board were read to the membershiip, after which the slate was voted upon and passed. There being no further business Mott adjourned the business meeting, thanked the hostesses again and a delicious lunch incorporating many herbs we had earlier discussed was served. Respectfully submitted, Jane Stilz, Recording Secretary GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON MARCH 2014 BOARD MINUTES The board of Garden Club of Lexington,|nc. met on Thursday March 20, 2014 at 9:30AM at Idle Hour Country Club. This was a combined meeting of both 2012-2014 and 2014 -2016 boards. President Martha Nicol thanked all new and old board members for coming. Members present were Mott Nicol, Kim DeCamp, Barbara Young, Jane Stilz, Elizabeth Schnabel, Betsy Bulleit,Mary Louise Fisher, Anne Kraus, Luanne Milward, Philippa Fogg, Kathy Brooks, Taylor Fister, Leslie Baldwin, Dottie Cordray, Katie Alford, Jessica Nicholson, Sheilagh Hammond, Ellen Chapman, Melodye Kinkead, Lindy Brown, Elizabeth Freeman, Donna Cornish, Lolly Martin, Cathy Snowden and Kathy Dalton. The minutes were approved as emailed. OFFICER REPORTS First Vice President Kim DeCamp informed us that committee assignments for horticulture, conservation and flower show will be emailed to members. Kim also encouraged new board members to use the GCA web site as a resource for the various board job descriptions. A sign up sheet was sent around to volunteer to hostess future board meetings. The first board meeting for the new board will be held on April 7, 2014 at 9:30 AM at Kim DeCamp’s home. Corresponding Secretary Elizabeth Schnabel distributed the new phone book address inserts. She will mail a packet to those who were not at the meeting today. Treasurer Betsy Bulleit will give her report during the general meeting to be held after this meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Garden Project: Philippa Fogg informed us that extensive testing has been done on the boxwood in the garden. Much of the poor condition of the bushes is due to the way the irrigation system is set up. We will have to re-do some of the irrigation this year to alleviate this problem. She will also need to have some maintaince work done on the brick work in the garden. The first work day in the garden for all members is April 9. Special Projects: Cookbook: Leslie Baldwin asked the board to consider re-ordering the Blue Grass Winner’s cookbook this year. Discussion followed. Leslie said we have sold approximately 800 books this year and have 1,200 in storage currently. Katie Alford motioned and Kathy Brooks seconded to re-order 2,500 books at a price of $7.50 per book. It was felt that we needed to study this further. Re-ordering books will be addressed in a future board meeting. Garden Party: Katie Alford reported that the letter informing former invitees of the garden party why we were not having the party last September (because we were hostessing the Zone Meeting) resulted in a great response from the invitees. Many sent generous donations. Katie asked the board for suggestions on how to incorporate the idea of an annual donation within the invitation. There was some discussion and it was decided that Luanne, Marsha, Katie and Kim will research and discuss possibilities and bring their suggestions back to the board. OLD BUSINESS Mott asked those who still have “end of year” reports outstanding to please send a copy to her and send a copy to the person who is replacing you. NEW BUSINESS Mott then thanked all of the ladies who have served with her these last two years on the board. She said in lieu of individual “gifts” for each board member a donation has been made to the GCL Endowment Fund. Mott then turned the gavel over to Kim DeCamp. Kim thanked Mott for her time and service to the garden club and presented her with a lovely GCA scarf from the annual meeting to be held in New Orleans this year There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Jane Stilz, Recording Secretary Garden Club of Lexington Board Meeting Monday, April 7, 2014 The Garden Club of Lexington Board met Monday, April 7, 2014 at the home of President, Kim DeCamp. The meeting was called to order at 9:38 by Kim. Members present were; Kathy Brooks, Mimi Milward, Luanne Milward, Melodye Kinkead, Brenda Barrett, Mott Nicol, Philippa Fogg, Betsy Bulleit, Kathy Dalton, Taylor Fister, Sheilagh Hammond, Marcia Slabaugh, Lolly Martin, Cathy Snowden, Anne Kraus and Leslie Baldwin. Kim stated that committee assignments and Board meeting hostesses have been e-mailed. For those taking new jobs on the board, make contact with the person who held your job before and also contact your Zone representative for your particular committee. Chairs will call meetings as necessary. OFFICER REPORTS: Second Vice President/Administrator: Mott Nicol Every member should go to the GCA website and check your personal information. Make sure your e-mail, past jobs, awards etc.. are listed correctly. Recording Secretary: Leslie Baldwin Minutes from the March Board meeting were approved. Treasurer: Betsy Bulleit Bluegrass Winners Account: $1,952.09 Garden Account: $10,292.00 Still need dues from 8 members. We received 25 lovely memorials in memory of Anne E. Campbell. Acknowledgements have been written and the family has ben notified. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Admissions: Taylor Fister The deadline for membership changes is June 1. Conservation: Lendy Brown ( absent ) Kim stated that Tara Littlefield with Kentucky Plants and Wildlife Division will be at Ashland on April 16 checking on the Buffalo Clover on the Grounds around around Ashland. Flower Show and Photography: Kathy Courtney and Amy Kessinger ( absent ) Kim stated that there was a plan to have a photography show in 2015. They are working on a workshop and speaker prior to the show. There is the possibility of a GCA speaker, Denise lppolito. Garden Project: Philippa Fogg and Elizabeth Freeman Work in the garden begins Wednesday, April 9. Irrigation in the garden is still a problem and is being addressed. One of the garden benches was stolen recently. Discussion about getting bids for a new brick wall on the North side of the garden. Philippa will pursue this further. Program: Lolly Martin and Margaret Cowgill They are thinking of planning a trip to Charleston, SC for the Historic Home and Garden Tours in the Spring of 2015. Hostesses for our April 19 meeting at Lexington Country Club at 10:30 are; Kathy Dalton, Donna Cornish, Margaret Cowgill and Caroline Barrow. Publication: Anne Kraus Please have your information for the Blooming News to her by noon this Wednesday April 9. Special Projects: Cathy Snowden Joseph Beth will have a display the Sunday before Mothers Day promoting the new Pomegranate items and our two cookbooks. Cathy said she would like to have some of the GCL brochures printed with the addition of our Pomegranate products promoted on the back along with our cookbook ordering information. She will be at Joseph Beth that day and could hand some of our brochures out. An e-mail will be sent to our members with information regarding ordering any Pomegranate items prior to Mothers Day, Derby, etc. The wholesale prices for GCL members are: Aprons $21 Tea Towels $12.00/ set of 2 Tablecloths $24 Oven Mitts $16.00 / set of 2 Napkins $4.50 each Garden Party: Marcia Slabaugh and Luanne Milward The garden party is scheduled for Thursday, September 11. The invitation list is being updated, so please give them any names you would like to include. Still discussing a possible auction. Public Relations: Mimi Milward The Coffee Tree project is underway and Mimi is working to have an article in the Herald Leader. Old Business/ New Business Historic Garden Week in Virginia is April 27—28 May 5 will be our next board meeting at the home of Lendy Brown at l 14 E. Third. Meeting adjourned 10:45 Respectfully submitted, Leslie Baldwin Garden Club of Lexington April 17, 2014 General Meeting Lexington Country Club President, Kim DeCamp, called the meeting to order at 10:45. Many thanks to the hostesses: Donna Cornish, Caroline Barrow, Kathy Dalton and Margaret Cowgill. The committee assignments have been printed in the Bloom. OFFICER REPORTS: Recording Secretary: Leslie Baldwin The March minutes were corrected and approved. Treasurer: Betsy Bulleit Cookbook Account: $2,736.00 Garden Account: $1 1,381.00 Twenty-five lovely memorials were given in memory of Anne E. Campbell. Acknowledgements have been written and the family has been notified. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Admissions: Taylor Fister Any membership changes need to be submitted by June 1. Flower Show/Photography: Kathy Courtney and Amy Kessinger There are plans for a photography workshop and speaker in the fall. We will then plan an inner club Photography show in the summer of 2015. Horticulture: Donna Cornish The Shirley Meneice Conference will be held in Louisville, September 29— October 1. Program: Lolly Martin and Margaret Cowgill The May General Meeting will be “Our Very Own Visiting House and Garden Tour in Louisville”. We will tour several gardens and homes, have lunch at 21C, then see the Southern Living Garden at Churchill Downs. More details to follow. All have been made possible by Jon Carloftis. Special Projects: Cathy Snowden You may pick up your Pomegranate orders at the Bee Hive. To place an order, call Cathy. Wholesale prices for GCA members only are: Apron: $21 Napkins: $4.50 each Tablecloth: $24 Tea Towels: $12 set of 2 Oven Mitts: $16 Set of 2 Garden Party: Marcia Slabaugh and Luanne Milward . _ The Garden Party at Ashland is scheduled for Thursday, September 1 1 Public Relations: Mimi Milward There will be an article about the Coffee Tree Project in the Herald Leader. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Historic week in Virginia is April 27 and 28. Kim DeCamp nominated The Ashland Estate and Garden for the “Lexington in Bloom Contest”. Meeting adjourned 11:30 Garden Club of Lexington Board Minutes Monday, May 5, 2014 The meeting was called to order at 9:40 am at the home of Lendy Brown. Those attending were; Leslie Baldwin, Kim DeCamp, Mott Nicol, Lendy Brown, Philippa Fogg, Dottie Cordray, Donna Cornish, Elizabeth Freeman, Lolly Martin, Kathy Courtney, Katie Alford, Luanne Milward, Melodye Kinkead, Anne Kraus, Betsy Bulleit, Brenda Barrett and Cathy Snowden. OFFICER REPORTS: Recording Secretary: Leslie Baldwin The April Board minutes were approved. Corresponding Secretary: Melodye Kinkead Any membership changes need to be submitted by June 1 in writing to Melodye Kinkead Treasurer: Betsy Bulleit Cookbook Account: $3,394.79 Garden Account: $9,481.35 COMMITTEE REPORTS: Conservation: Lendy Brown Tara Littlefleld has re—scheduled her tour of the Buffalo Clover to May 21 at 10:30 at Ashland. Flower Show: Kathy Courtney and Amy Kessinger There was a motion made by Mott Nicol to have Denise Ippolito come put on a photography workshop in either September or October this year. Dottie seconded the motion. We would then have a club show in either June or July of 2015. Garden Project: Philippa Fogg and Elizabeth Freeman There will be a GCA Visiting Garden group touring Ashland and the garden on Thursday, May 22. Volunteers will be needed. Program: Lolly Martin and Margaret Cowgill Our May General meeting will take place during our visit to several gardens in Louisville, lunch at 21C and to see the Southern Living Garden at Churchill Downs. All made possible by Jon Carloftis. There will be a bus providing transportation. More information to follow. Publication: Anne Kraus Need information for the Bloom by May 6. Special Projects: Cathy Snowden E-mail Cathy to order Pomegranate items. There will be a display at Joseph Beth on Saturday May 10 from 10 to 2. volunteers needed. Historian: Dottie Cordray The Little Garden Club of Woodford County will tour the garden at Ashland on May 15. Scholarship: Brenda Barrett The 2013 Scholarship recipient is Sarah Barney from the University of Kentucky. She will be studying Agro Ecology and sustainability in Indonesia. OLD BUSINESS: If you are a committee chair, you need to plan a meeting with your committee in the next month to map out your plans for the year. NEW BUSINESS: The next board meeting will be held at the home of Katie Alford on Monday June 2. Meeting Adjourned 10:35 Respectfully submitted by Leslie Baldwin Garden Club of Lexington May 15, 2014 General Meeting Road Trip to Louisville President Kim DeCamp called the meeting to order on the bus to Louisville around 9:00 am. OFFICER REPORTS: Corresponding Secretary: Melodye Kinkead Membership changes need to be made in writing to Melodye by June 1. Melodye was honored by Mayfair Manor for her founding of the Bouquets to Brighten the Day project. This project will continue from June through September this year. Recording Secretary: Minutes have been approved from our April meeting. Tresurer: Betsy Bulleit Cookbook Account: $3,394.79 Garden Account: $9,481.35 COMMITTEE REPORTS: Conservation: Lendy Brown Tara Littlefleld will be in the garden at Ashland on May 21 to help us locate buffalo clover. Flower Show/ Photography: Kathy Courtney and Amy Kessinger The board approved to invite GCA widely known photographer, Denise Ippolito to come to Lexington to present at our September 18th general meeting. Optional hands on session to take place in the Ashland Garden that afternoon for those interested. Horticulture: Donna Cornish The Shirley Meneice conference will be September 29 - October 1 in Louisville. Donna and one other club member will attend. They will be setting up a cookbook and Pomegranate table during the conference. Program: Margaret Cowgill and Lolly Martin A donation was made to the Humane Society in honor of Jon Carloftis and Dale Fisher as a thank you for hosting our May outing to Louisville gardens. The June general meeting will be held at Three Toads Farm on June 19. We will have lunch at Grays. There is a need for hostesses for both the June and July meetings. Special Projects: Cathy Snowden Cookbook: Need to re-order more Bluegrass Winners Pomegranate: Working on an update to our brochure to include Pomegranate as well as adding this to our website. Garden Party: Marcia Slabaugh and Luanne Milward The party in the garden at Ashland will be September 1 l. Contact Marcia or Luanne to add new guests to our list. OLD BUSINESS: Each member is on a committee (flower show/photography, horticulture or conservation). Your committee chair will be planning a meeting in the next month. NEW BUSINESS: Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Thank you for the privilege for Leslie and I to attend. You will hear more in the June Bloom. Photos will also be posted on our website. Thank you to Nancy Bishop who gave us 3 Voodoo rose bushes for the garden. The Founders Fund Winner: Save the Elms, New Haven, CT received $30,000 from GCA Meeting adjourned. Submitted by Kathy Brooks for Leslie Baldwin Garden Club of Lexington Board Minutes Monday June 2, 2014 The meeting was called to order at 9:40 by Kim at the home of Katie Alford. Those attending were: Kathy Brooks, Marcia Slabaugh, Kathy Courtney, Mott Nicol, Ellen Chapman, Dottie Cordray, Donna Cornish, Mimi Milward, Elizabeth Freeman, Kathy Dalton, Melodye Kinkead, Katie Alford, Margaret Cowgill, Amy Kessinger, Kim DeCamp, Brenda Barrett and Sheilagh Hammond. OFFICER REPORTS: Treasurer: Betsy Bulleit Cookbook Account: $2,318.33 Garden Account: $6,079.03 COMMITTEE REPORTS; Flower Show/ Photography: Kathy Courtney/ Amy Kessinger Denise Ippolito will present a photography workshop at our general meeting September 18 with a hands on workshop in the garden at Ashland that afternoon. Horticulture: Donna Cornish The Coffee Tree project was a huge success with 10 schools participating and involving 740 fourth graders. Any professional photographer coming to the garden at Ashland needs to check in at the Office and pay a fee and wear a badge while in the garden. Program: Lolly Martin/ Margaret Cowgill Our June general meeting will take place on Thursday, June 19th at Three Toads Farm with lunch to follow at Gra7e. Special Projects: Cathy Snowden Cookbook: Still considering a re-order for Bluegrass Winners Pomegranate: Photos have been taken and Brenda will update our brochure to include these products. Benny will add these to our website. Garden History and Design: Kathy Dalton Would like to archive Ashland Garden for the Smithsonian (Archives of American Gardens). A committee has been formed to work on this project: Nancy Bishop, Jessica Nicholson, Jane Baugh, Shannon Totty, Ginny May and Anne Gay. Garden Party: Marcia Slabaugh/ Luanne Milward Garden Party will be held September 1 1. Need a home in case of rain. Historian: Dottie Cordray 2016 will be the GCL 100th anniversary Visiting Gardens: Ellen Chapman Thank you to those who helped with the Visiting Garden Tour to Lexington. Julie Peet, the new Visiting Garden Chair has a list for those interested in an upcoming trip to Ireland and a trip to China. You may go to the GCA website to sign up. OI ,T) BI ISINESS: The Jessamine County Garden Club toured Ashland 2 weeks ago. Going forward we will have a club member there to greet them and give them a tour of the garden. Kim is forming a group of ladies interested in leading these tours. Brenda has packets from our Zone meeting that potential tour guides could use for their training. We would like to make a $500.00 contribution to “SAVE the REDWOODS”. Kim made the motion and Ellen 2nd it. Passed. NEW BUSINESS: Kathy Brooks will reside over the June 19 meeting. Leslie Baldwin will give a short report on the annual meeting at the June 19 meeting. Elise and Jim Boyd are chairs of the Summer party at Ashland on Saturday June 21. For the auction we have offered a dinner for several couples to be held in the garden. The next board meeting will be held prior to our general meeting on Thursday, July 17 at 9:30 in the cottage at Ashland. Bouquets to “Brighten the Day” will commence on July 9. Our next Zone meeting will be October 27-30 in Stouton. VA. Please review the schedule and consider entering the Flower Show. Meeting Adjourned. Respectfully submitted for Leslie Baldwin by Kathy Brooks Garden Club of Lexington June 19, 2014 General Meeting The June general meeting began with a wonderful tour of Three Toads Farm in Winchester, with lunch following at Graze. Our meeting was called to order by Vice President, Kathy Brooks at 1 1:50. Thank you to our hostesses: Janie Pappas, Elise Boyd and Cathy Snowden. OFFICERS REPORTS: Recording Secretary: Leslie Baldwin The minutes were approved from our May meeting. Corresponding Secretary: Melodye Kinkead Any membership Changes need to be given to Melodye in writing. Treasurer: Betsy Bulleit Cookbook Account: $4,133.44 Garden Account: $2,940.00 COMMITTEE REPORTS: Flower Show and Photography: Kathy Courtney/ Amy Kessinger Denise Ippolito will give a workshop at our September 18 general meeting and then an optional hands on workshop will take place in the garden at Ashland that afternoon. Horticulture: Donna Cornish The Coffee Tree Project was a huge success this year. We served 10 schools and 740 fourth graders! Program: Margaret Cowgill/ Lolly Martin Our July general meeting will be in the garden at Ashland starting at 10:30. Special Projects: Cathy Snowden Cookbook: Cookbook sales are going well especially for Bluegrass Winners. We will review inventory in the fall and consider re-ordering then. Pomegranate: Photos of our items have been taken and will be featured in the updated brochure. We will sell these items at the Shirley Meneice meeting in September. Garden Party: Marcia Slabaugh / Luanne Milward Please sing up to help with food for the garden party on September 11. No auction this year. OLD. BUSINESS: A contribution of $500.00 was approved by the board to donate to the “Save the Redwoods” project. The Jessamine County Garden Club toured Ashland and the garden recently and will be making a contribution. All tours of the garden will go through our club by contacting our club president. We will form a group of club members to give a guided tour of the garden when there are groups touring. NEW BUSINESS: The Summer Party at Ashland will be held June 21. The GCL has donated a dinner in the garden for one of the auction items. Kentucky Homes and Gardens will feature Ashland Garden in the July issue. The board will meet at 9:30 prior to our July 17 general meeting at Ashland. The Zone VII meeting will be in Staunton, VA on October 28-29. Please consider registering for the flower show. We will be required to enter one floral design and three horticulture entries. Meeting adjourned 12:10 Respectfully submitted by Leslie Baldwin Garden Club of Lexington Board Minutes . Thursday, July 19, 2014 The Garden Club of Lexington July Board meeting was held in the cottage at Ashland on Thursday, the 191h at 9:30. The meeting was called to order by Kim DeCamp at 9:40. OFFICERS’ REPORTS: Recording Secretary: Leslie Baldwin The minutes from the June Board meeting were approved. Corresponding Secretary: Meloyde Kinkead We have no slots open for new members this year. Treasurer: Betsy Bulleit Cookbook Account: $1,734.00 Garden Account: $2,725.00 COMMITTEE REPORTS: . Awards: Katie Alford We will be presenting our club Horticulture Accommodation Award to Jon Carloftis during our general meeting. Flower Show/ Photography: Kathy Courtney and Amy Kessinger Denise Ippolito will speak at our September 18th general meeting. It is important to RSVP for this meeting and for the workshop to follow at Ashland in the afternoon. Cost for the workshop is $50. Glenview Garden Club will be invited, space permitting. They can attend the lecture and lunch for $25, and $50 if they stay for the workshop. There will be only 20 spaces available for the workshop. There will be a meeting July 21 at Kim DeCamp’s home. Topic: “How to enter a photography show” There will be an in house Photography Show in January 2016. The Zone VII Meeting and Flower Show will be held in Staunton, VA the October 27—28. Please consider entering in the Flower Show. You may sign up on the GCA website. Garden Project: Philippa Fogg and Elizabeth Freeman We are getting bids and ideas on the brick wall project. Much more discussion on this before a decision is made. There will be a vote by the board at an appropriate time. Program: Margaret Cowgill and Lolly Martin There will be no meetings in August. Our September general meeting will be “Photography with Dencie Ippolito”. Our October meeting will be “Tabletop Decorations”. All members will be divided into groups ahead of time and will decorate a table for either Thanksgiving or Christmas in various styles and creative ideas. Special Projects: Cathy Snowden Cookbook: We will not be placing an order for Bluegrass Winners at this time. Pomegranate: Brenda will be updating our brochure to include these items. Benny will be adding these products to our website in the next month so we are ready for Fall. After the Shirley Meneice Conference in Louisville, ladies are coming to Midway to view Dottie’s garden. There will be a table set up there to sell cookbooks and Pomegranate. Garden History and Design: Kathy Dalton Ashland denied approval for the Smithsonian Archives. Garden Party: Luanne Milward and Marcia Slabaugh The Garden Party will be held Thursday, September 11. Visiting Gardens: Ellen Chapman There will be 30 women from the Nashville garden club visiting October 8. OLD BUSINESS: We received a very nice thank you from Stanya Owen and Wickie Plant (Visiting Gardens) with a check for $1,000 for our garden and $1,000 for Ashland Garden. NEW BUSINESS: The next Board meeting will be Monday August 25th at the home of Lolly Martin beginning at 9:30. This will be a joint Board meeting for August and September. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25. Respectfully submitte