Minutes of February 4, 2002 Meeting
by Jen Johnson for Vicky Sullivan

President Anne K. called the meeting to order.  Mae W. gave the Treasurer's Report: there is a total net worth of $6698.92 with $2952.21 in the combined checking and savings accounts; this represents a net increase of $213 (new members and $56 interest) and expenses of $70.  Mae reviewed the budget items (Feb 2002 newsletter).

Anne read the minutes and Margaret S. asked if the scholarship criteria letter had been reviewed at the December 2001 meeting.  Anne replied that it was tabled for the February meeting.  The minutes stand as read.

Old Business
The scholarship criteria were reviewed: 2 - $400 scholarships for 2002.  First preference given to students from St. Croix, Pierce, Polk Counties.  Prefer a GPA of at least 3.0 but may be lower if the student shows a sincere interest in horticulture.  Horticulture must be the declared major of the junior or senior student receiving the scholarship.  Susan R. made a motion to accept the criteria as presented, Nancy S. seconded, motion carried.

New Business
Joan R. presented information about Garden U to be held March 16 at Faith Community Church in Hudson.  It is sponsored by the St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Assn.  The cost is $20 and will be from 9am - 3pm.  See her for details.

Tina A. (VP) passed a treat sign up sheet.  People bringing treats should also bring paperware, make coffee (coffee/coffee pot in library cupboard), etc but also do it as simply as possible if desired.

Budget
Margaret S. reported that $600 has been allocated for speakers but she has been able to arrange for speakers for $300 total in 2002.  She recommends the $600 is kept in the budget for other needs.  Nancy S. raised a concern about purchasing tables and subsequent storage.

Plant Sale
Anne K. and Margaret S. reported at WellHaven is no longer able to accomidate the Garden Club for the plant sale and another site is needed.  The Armory is an option and Ursula P. will call to see if it's available.  May 18 is the preferred date, with May 25 as the second preferred date and May 12 as the third preferred date.  The Moose Lodge may be another option.  Judy M. will check with the City Garage if Ursula is unable to obtain the Armory.  Sue F. will also check with the University to see if there are any sites.

As the site is not yet determined, the table needs, etc, is not yet known.  It was recommended that the table expensed remain in the budget in the event they are needed or other expenses are needed.  Ursula will check with the Armory, and will call Judy M. if she is unsuccessful, Judy will call Sue F. if she is unsuccessful with the City Garage. 

Motion made and passed to have the dates in this order preference: May 18, May 25, May 12.  Trudy O. agreed to purchase and transport the monthly door prizes.

Anne K. suggested the newsletter publish gardens worth visiting and open to the public; perhaps members can car pool together and attend.  Trudy suggested members have their gardens open if they would like to share with other members.

Nancy S. made a motion to close the meeting, seconded and passed at 7:40pm.  Margaret S. introduced the speaker Jim Stolzenberg.