DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB
September 6, 2023 Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Debbie Bybee-Crumpley 11:15am
Carol Game conducted the Pledge of Allegiance
Guest –
Nancy Picchi (Nancy plans to join) and Linda Heard
New Members:
? none
Approval of April meeting minutes – approved by Norma Ray, seconded by Theresa Magnuson
Treasures report given by Barbara – beginning balance for September $7,587.47
Sharon McKee, a long-time club member sadly passed away a couple of years ago and left $1,000 to the Club
Sunshine
? Jan Slominski had brain surgery as follow-up from her stroke – she is home and doing well.
? Tom Sullivan (Janet Sullivan’s husband) is in the hospital for congestive heart failure
April Birthday Lunch – Anne Mintmier
? September 13th – 11:30, Buttercup Pantry – 222 Main Street, Placerville, CA
? All members & guests invited
? Celebrants: Doris Morley, Judith Jordan, Pat Schoggins, Nancy Picchi’s birthday is today. Notify Anne by September 12th if you are planning to attend
Judy Morgan Park
? Clean up organized for Saturday 9/8 at 9:30 am
Annual Community Contribution Club Donations
? Debbie asked for suggestions from the membership. If there is an organization you would like the Club to support, please submit your request
? The following are our normal annual recipients* or have been recommended by a member:
? Friends of the Library*
? Pollock Pines Community Church – Panty program*
? Pollock Pine/Camino Community Center*
? Boys and Girls Club – Grannies program*
? Rotary Club – Scholarship program
? Sierra Wildlife Rescue
? Hands and Hoofs – youth program
Election of 2024 Board of Directors
? We have candidates for 3 of the Board positions – the position of President is still open
? Vice President – Nancy Picchi (she will be joining the club)
? Secretary – Debbie Hurst
? Treasurer – Theresa Magnuson
Holiday Craft Faire (Norma Ray and Jan Slominski)
? November 17th and 18th
? Friday -5pm to 8pm
? Saturday – 9am to 3pm
? Volunteers Needed- contact Norma directly if you are able to help on any of these –
? Raffle
? Publicity (Norma has placed Ads in all the free newspapers – going to submit to “Around Here”)
? Flyers
? Decorate the CC – 11/16
? Set-up and Take-down
? Kitchen Staff – contact Allison Knight if you can help in the kitchen
Holiday Faire Bake Sale – Carol Game
? Contact Carol if you can provide baked goods or can work in the booth
Christmas Boughs – Theresa Magnuson
Boys and Girls Club Grannies
2023 Meeting Calendar
? October 4 – Apple Ridge Farms, 1800 Larson Drive, Camino
? November 1 – Annual PotLuck, Pollock Pines Community Church
? December 6 – Christmas Party, 1849 Country Christmas, Shakespeare Theater, Placerville – 2pm to 5pm
Meeting adjourned – 12:10pm
After the close of the meeting, club member Heather Campbell gave a very informative presentation on the new insurance laws going into effect and what homeowners’ need to do to their property to take advantage of the potential discounts.