Land O’ Sky Garden Club Meeting Minutes, March 13, 2025
MINUTES March 13, 2025
Land of Sky Garden Club Meeting March 13, 2025, at Parks and Recreation Center, Minutes for Consideration.
• Co-President Anne Lee called the meeting to Order, welcomed members and thanked hostesses: Vice President Ginger Michel, Membership Coordinator Margaret Stone and Hostess Chair Dee Felice.
• Attendance was called by Membership Coordinator Margaret Stone.
• Introduction of Speaker from Vice President Ginger Michel who described the speaker’s qualifications -- Steven Carroll certified arborist with Schneider Tree Care company.
• Steven Carroll, Schneider Tree Care, gave a presentation on how climate change is affecting our plants. A discussion of the impacts on hardiness zones and our urban forests ensued. This company focuses on preserving the landscape.
• Introductions to guests were made. Co-President Anne Lee introduced her guest, Mary Lee Cantey, her cousin. Ginny Mitchell introduced her sister Anne Waring who moved to Laurel Park last fall. Sallie Carr introduced her guest, Sally Gudger, who has long standing ties to Henderson County. Julie Huneycutt introduced her guest, Amy Lynn Holt, who had to leave early.
• Minutes were presented by Recording Secretary Denise Layfield. Ginny Mitchell made a motion to approve the minutes from last month’s meeting and Anne Lee seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.
• Treasurer Maggie Mugan made the treasurer’s report. Beginning balance $23, 647. A check for $8,490.80 was written and cleared this month. $15,778.28 was the present balance. @Susan-Mugan is the Venmo name that can be used to send club money to the treasurer.
• Ways & Means – Ginger Michel presented the progress. The major task of this committee at present is to identify options of collecting annual dues in relationship to expenses. The committee will be studying the various options and hopes to vote in June on how to proceed in 2026. The June meeting will be at the Park at Flat Rock.
• Website Discussion -- Web designer Sally Gregg was absent due to illness. Anne L. encouraged members to check out the new website. Sally has invited any questions or guidance to be directed to her.
• Bylaws – Advisor Sallie Carr referenced that proposed changes to the by-laws were sent out earlier for members to read and consider. A motion to approve all amendments was made by Margaret S and seconded by Anne L. At least 3 additional votes were needed to conclude approval of the amendment changes as there were not enough members present to achieve the required voting threshold. Members who were not present would be advised of the changes for an opportunity to vote via email or other means in the weeks following the meeting to gather enough votes to meet the percentage of votes required in the by-laws to amend the by-laws.
The proposed changes are as follows:
Item one for consideration as it reads now:
Article 1 Membership
Section 3: In an effort to encourage potential new membership, any member who has been an active member for a year is encouraged to bring up to two guests per Garden Club year, and may sponsor one person for membership per Garden Club Year. *Guests may attend any meetings excluding the December and June Luncheons.
Proposed revision:
In an effort to encourage potential new membership, any member who has been an active member for a year is encouraged to bring up to two guests per Garden Club year, and may sponsor one person for membership per Garden Club Year. *Guests may attend any meetings excluding the one for Installation of New Officers.
Item two for consideration as it reads now:
Article VI: Finances
The incoming and outgoing Treasurers shall prepare a budget in January for the coming year and submit it to the Executive Board for approval before presentation to the membership at the February meeting.
Proposed Revision:
The current Treasurer shall prepare a budget in August for the coming year and submit it to the Executive Board for approval before presentation to the membership at the October meeting.
• Outings by Anne L. -- Outing to Peony Fields in Inman on April 21, 2025 at 10 a.m. $12.
• Hostess Chair Dee Felice needs a host for October 2025.
• Member Patti Little is putting a table together for an event, Wednesday April 2, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blue Ridge Community College campus to raise money for St. Gerard House, school for autistic children. She encouraged members to reserve a spot at her table.
• State Meeting info -- Anyone interested see Sallie Carr. There are meetings coming up. May 4-6, 2025, Garden club of North Carolina in Winston is among the upcoming meetings.
Meeting adjourned at 11:13 a.m.