SWEET MEMORIES OF OUR DEAR MARY SIMPSON AND CHARLOTTE TAYLOR
Hello Ladies, We have had such sad news at the passing of our long time club members, and friends Mary Simpson and Charlotte Taylor this month. Many of you knew both these ladies and for those who did not, they were each remarkable and accomplished woman. We will miss them.
Our May Meeting at Greenstone Barn with Tenley Martinez of Sea Dreams Lavender Farms was well attended and the Food Drive for the Food Closet was such a huge success. Your donations filled a Food Pantry that has been so depleted due to demand in our Community. Thank You Sandra Morgan for your beautiful basket that you donated as a “Thank You” to all who brought groceries. Becky McIntyre won this basket. Thanks to Kathryn Anderson for setting up the Barn for us to use and Judy Jackson for our May Program.
DGC is a club that is so lovingly supported by many members who strongly believe that there are so many places in our Community that we CAN and DO make a difference, from the Library, Sly Park Lake, Pinewood School, Boy’s and Girl’s Club the Community Garden just to name a few of the many places that have our “Special Touch” .I am so very proud to be associated with such a wonderful, giving group of members.
I also want to encourage our many new members to join in our interesting and varied Teams it is a great way to meet other members.
Our Spring Tea Fundraiser with the Friends of the Library is turning out to be a huge success for the LORA project.
Many thanks, to all our members, who are attending and who have invited guests to this worthwhile event.
See you at the Tea???
Mary Bourn,
President
MEETING MINUTES
May 7, 2014
Meeting was called to order at 11:36 a.m. by President, Mary Bourn. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice-President, Doris Morley. The minutes from the March meeting were approved by Donna Carmichael and seconded by Marilyn Brown.
A minute of silence was observed in remembrance of Charlotte Taylor, 91 yrs.
Doris Morley gave an update of Judi Belt who had a serious stroke and has now been transferred to Kaiser Rehab in Vallejo.
The guest speaker for the meeting was Tenley Martinez “the Lavender Lady” of Sea Dreams Lavender Farm, Rescue, CA. Tenley talked about the history and medicinal uses of lavender back to ancient times through present. At the end of her very informative talk she offered free lavender plants to members and a gift bag containing an aromatic ambiance spray and the recipe to make the spray.
TREASURERS REPORT: Maureen Julian reported the bank account at $3,735.
TEAM REPORTS:
CRAFTS – Nanette Lewis said a Team meeting is on May 13, 10 a.m. at Marilyn Brown’s house.
DECORATING–The Team will assemble floral arrangement across the top of each tiered tray for the Tea on May 13 10 a.m. at Ship Shape.
FUNDRAISING – Mary Bourn reported the Tea is almost sold out. Table scapes set-up can be done at 10 a.m. the morning of the Tea.
GARDENING –Marilyn Johnson announced the clean-up at the Library will be May 14 10 a.m.; a meeting regarding water usage and scheduling at the Community Garden will be held at Ship Shape May 15, 10 a.m.
MEMBERSHIP – Jeri Hartman handed out name badges to the newest members.
MENTORING – Marilyn Brown presented our new members Jo-An Hall and Norma Ray with a welcome plant.
PROGRAMS – Judy Jackson – June meeting will be held at Green Acres Nursery, Folsom, hosted by Pat Weidman.
SUNSHINE – Janet Sullivan announced the birthday lunch will be held The Mandarin Restaurant May 14, 11:30 a.m., hosted by Donna Folts.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Leslie Sinclair reported that the June Short is still in a nursing home and the Estate Sale will be May 17, 18, & 19. She asked for volunteers to help set up and monitor sales.
GUESTS: Kathryn Anderson introduced her guest Kit.
Meeting adjourned at 12.05.
Respectively submitted,
Marilyn Johnson
Secretary
Program Team
JUNE 4TH GARDEN CLUB MEETING:
On June 4th we are going to the Green Acres Nursery in Folsom.
We will have a tour of the nursery and a talk from one of the employees about drought-tolerant plants and good choices for our elevation.
We will gather in the parking lot there at 9:15, as the tour starts at 9:30.
The tour will last for half an hour, till 10:00, and then we will meet for the talk, which will also last about a half hour. We will have a short meeting after the talk. There will no Team Reports this time so please refer to the Bloomin News for information. Please call or email Pat Weidman (refer to your DGC Roster) so I can give Green Acres a head count by Friday, May 30th.
DIRECTIONS: Take East Bidwell off Hwy 50; turn right on Iron Point Road; go to the 2nd light, turn right on Serpa Way, you can’t miss it.
Make your own plans for car-pooling, and lunch is on your own too. There are MANY good restaurants nearby.
Frank Fats, on the corner of East Bidwell and Iron Point, Olive Garden, is just a short way down Iron Point, on the left. Several restaurants are in the Palladio, Red Robin, Panera Bread, and several more
Hope you can make it! Thanks,
Pat Weidman