Executive Board Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order by President, Richard Boland at 9:00 am. In attendance: Richard Boland, Charlie Spencer Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman, Ash Tyler, Hilton Holcomb, Joe Loughlin,
Al Smith, David Barkley, Al Hight

Reports of Officers and Chairs:
Richard Boland, President - Called for vote funding for new building coming from new projects
Ash made motion, Shirley seconded, discussion held, all in favor.

Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman, Vice-President gave an update on the International Master
Gardeners Conference (IMGC) in Little Rock, AK. There were between 1200 and 1300 attendees. The 2009 IMGC will be held in Las Vegas, NV. The 2011 IMGC will be held in West Virginia. She should have the information for the next MG state conference in mid July. Noted we still need a replacement for our August speaker, she and David will work on obtaining a replacement. Shirley requested that we need to begin thinking of subjects and speakers for 2008.

Charlie Spencer, Al Hight made arrangements with the Brunswick Beacon to have a weekly
Extension page. The first articles appeared in this week's paper (May 17th). It has an article on drought lawn care; a picture of Shirley; mentions the Green Pages; lists upcoming classes and events with times and locations for each; includes information on the Farmers Market's for the summer. This will enable the Extension office to publicize our classes and various events through out the county. Al is also working to have a similar format with the Southport Pilot, the LA Reporter (Leland) and the Sun Times (Northern Edition). Al has obtained approval for the new building. It will be the same as Pesticide Storage building. Cost will be $3400.00, and $1000.00 for the concrete pad. It has been approved by county engineer. With the $1935, the cost will be approx. 2500.00 from New Projects fund Motion made and carried.. Belville Elementary (Sat June 9) and Leland Middle school (Date to be Advised) have both requested assistance/suggestions/plan for clean up and pruning with planting in the fall both will provide the workers and labor. Belville has old area weedy area's to clear, Leland has a huge circle in front of school with flag pole both need ideas of what and how to do it. Leland plans a fund raiser to sell bricks to help with cost and to make walk. Charlie thanked Al Hight for his assistance with the church group at the plant sale and his assistance with the irrigation system were much appreciated.

Hilton Holcomb, Gardens - We need help in the gardens, there is a tremendous amount of work required to maintain them . Need to weed and there is mulch to spread. Fountain to left of office entrance is completed.

Ash Tyler, Greenhouse - Advised that he attended (with Max) JCPC meeting. An $1800.00 grant was available. Max made a pitch for our budget and we received $1935.00 for the new building. Per Charlie, Irrigation system has been completed, everything can now be irrigated automatically. Ash advised electrical hook up is still to be completed. There is still repotting to be done. Every Thursday 800AM except 4th Thursday of month. Or See Ash if you can work other days.

Al Smith, Treasurer - Budget in good shape. Current balance approximately $18,950.00

Joe Loughlin, Newsletter Requests from Charlie “Some of the Master Gardener Greenhouse aprons printed as property of Greenhouse are missing if you have one please return it”. Thanks to everyone for all their help on the plant sales. The new classes were unbelievable and much appreciated. Joe was requested to put this in the June newsletter. Marietta Day Lilly trip on June 14th, van will leave Extension Office at approx 8:00AM. Also put data from the flyer received in newsletter. Joe noted the newsletter gets bigger each month. He needs to keep the kilobytes down.

David Barkley, Consumer Horticultural Agent - Noted how much he enjoyed the International Master Gardeners Conference. David will do an article for the June newsletter.

Al Hight, County Extension Director - spoke about a newsletter based on the area comprised of
Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties that is being created. The newsletter will be similar to the
Successful Gardener but directed specifically towards our three county area and costal gardening. Each county will have input and contribute articles to the publication. It will be in two colors and published 4 times a year. Plans are to start the publication this year. He requested an annual donation of $500.00 per year to support it. A motion was made and approved by the board which will be presented to the general membership for approval. This will assist costal residents in all three counties.

Becky Dus, Social - Regarding 2007 Recognition Lunch Banquet scheduled for June 28th,
Per Charlie Becky has copies of past recognition banquet invitations. She will work with Ronnie to create an invitation and get them in the mail. MENU; At the last meeting it was decided that to buy some food and request appetizers, finger sandwiches and deserts (all finger foods) from members. Becky will be contacted to verify what the planned menu consists of.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 am.

Respectfully submitted,
Barbara McCoy for Cathie Rod, Recording Secretary