Sept. 2014
This was our Flower and Vegetable Show. A copy of the categories is attached. All entrees were set up prior to the meeting. Thanks to Pauline Bradford for organizing the show.
Meeting was called to order by Debbie Thomas at 7:05 p.m. There were 63 people in attendance. Everyone was welcomed and Debbie asked the Flower and Show judges to start their judging during the business part of the meeting. The judges were Lorraine Stevens, Joan King, Beth Powell, Judy Jeffery, Barb Whyte and Pauline Bradford. Thanks ladies!
Judy Jeffery brought in some rose bushes which were for sale at the front of the hall.
Kim presented the minutes from the August meeting. Hellen Edyl moved to have accepted into record and Gwen VanNatter seconded the motion. Motion was carried.
Kim presented the treasurer’s report for August. A copy is attached. We have 129 members.
– Income: $4643.00 (grants)
– Expenses: $620.32
– Balance: $15,627.07
– GICs: $3000.00
– Petty Cash: $100.00
Debbie updated everyone on the condition of the Queen Street beds. There have been some complaints as to their condition. They are not our responsibility since the Chamber is paying Community Living to look after them. The Dunnville Business and Improvement Assoc. has decided to remove all flower bulbs/plants from beds under the 8 Queen St. beds, and just have red stone under all trees-they feel this would make it easier for Community Living to keep them weeded and to keep garbage and feces cleaned up.
The bed in front of Queens/Merritt Room will stay a flower bed, being a prime location with good sun and the Hort. society will care for it in future.
The New Year is fast approaching and with this comes our need for a new executive. Most have agreed to stay on but new people are always encouraged. New ideas and a fresh approach to our undertakings are always welcome. Elections and swearing in of the new board will take place at our Annual General Meeting in November.
We received two grants from Haldimand County; a beautification grant in the amount of $3900 (for the beds) and another for $650 (for our two planters and a decorative rock at the high school bed). The grant committee is meeting soon to fill out applications for 2015. Projects being considered are repairing the downtown clock and repairing / restoring / relocating the old fountain base at Muddy Park.
Flowerbed cleanup will be held on Saturday October 18. Meet at the condo parking lot for 9 a.m.
November’s meeting is our Annual General Meeting and Potluck dinner. It will be a Christmas theme as we don’t hold a meeting in December. There will be a photo contest and a penny sale instead of ways and means. All items will have a value of at least $20.
An antispam legislation has been passed. We have 3 years to implement the plan. All email recipients will be notified and new members will need to sign a sheet giving us permission to send them emails.
During the 15 minute break, members were encouraged to view the entrees in the Flower and Vegetable Show as well as enjoy some refreshments. Thank you to Barb Whyte, Pauline Bradford, Doreen Love and Maura Cooper for the wonderful treats.
Our speaker, Ron Duxbury gave a wonderful discussion on dahlias. He has won many awards for his prize dahlias. The slide show highlighted the many different sizes, colours and varieties of dahlias. Ron brought in two arrangements of cut dahlias that were given out through a random draw. Winners were Dorothy Minor and Petra Kruis-Daly. Congratulations!
Our flower show winners were announced. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone that participated. It was a great event and will surely be held again.
Ways and Means draw was held by Gwen VanNatter and raised $63.
Meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
2014 Flower and Vegetable Show Results
Annuals
1st Sandra Gill White Dahlia
2nd Petra Kruis-Daly Datura
3rd Petra Kruis-Daly Love Lies Bleeding
Perennials
1st Joan King Hydrangea
2nd Beth Powell Sedum
3rd Sandi Marr Hydrangea
Roses
1st Joan King
2nd Gwen Van Natter
3rd Sandra Gill
Largest Sunflower Head
1st Jan Loots
2nd Beth Powell
Tallest Sunflower
1st Lester Fretz
2nd Jan Loots
Largest Vegetable
1st Beth Powell Heirloom Squash
2nd Jan Loots
Strange & Wonderful
1st Petra Mini Watermelon
2nd Marilyn Stavinga Ground Cherry
3rd Marilyn Stavinga Candy Cane Beet
Funniest Shape
1st Joan King
2nd Lester Fretz
3rd Marilyn Stavinga
Garden on a Plate
1st Jan Loots
2nd Dorothy Minor
3rd Mary Fretz
Miniatures
1st Beth Powell Hand
2nd Nick Huitema Boots
3rd Marilyn Stavinga Shoe
Garden Art
1st Marilyn Stavinga
2nd Mary Lou Johnston
3rd Gwen Van Natter
Let’s Have Some Fun
1st Marilyn Stavinga
2nd Marilyn Stavinga