Minutes from the November 1, 2004 Meeting

President Susan R called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.

Susan asked that members bring the $10.00 fee for 2005 membership to the December meeting.

As there were no additions or corrections to the October minutes, Anne K made a motion to accept the minutes as printed in the November newsletter. The motion was seconded by Susan G. Motion passed.

New Business

Nominating Committee
The club needs a nominating committee for a slate of 2005 officers. All of the 2004 officers are willing to serve again in 2005. Nancy S volunteered to be on the nominating committee. Please contact Nancy S and/or Susan R if you wish to be on the nominating committee.

Treasurer's Report

Treasurer Mae W had the following report.

Total net worth as of today is $7,607.51
This consists of the following accounts:

Activity since the last report on October 4 was as follows:
Net decrease of $244.
Income of $4:

Expenses of $248:

Year-to-Date vs. Budget:

Income: Gross Plant Sale revenue $1,751 above Plan ($5,601 vs. $3,850).

Expenses: Right at Plan. Plant sale split higher due to higher revenue, but Community Benefit expenses $600 below (Library Donations, Share the Bounty and Habitat for Humanity not entirely paid for this year). Plant sale costs are $117 over Plan, due primarily to purchase of calculators, new plastic to cover tables, and storage containers to store supplies. Speaker fees are $188 below Plan and Meeting Supplies are $115 less.

Year-to-Date vs. Last Year:

Income: Slightly below ($333) due to plant sale income $262 less than last year and lower interest on savings and CD.

Expenses: Higher than last year by $675 due to Miscellaneous (2 large smokestack bricks purchased) and higher plant sale costs (primarily purchase of calculators, new plastic to cover tables, and storage containers to store supplies). Also spent $200 more than last year on tree maintenance, and $150 more for Community Benefit/Schools & Education for the landscape design at The Academy. Lower year-to-date by $85 on speaker fees.

Old Business

Renaissance Academy
Dr. Mottaz sent the club a thank you.
The plan will be useful for fundraising with grants and donation.

Announcements and Discussion

Anne K told the group that the December speaker, Susan Wilkins, is also knowledgeable about wildflower gardening.

The club should consider a garden tour. Suggested gardens included the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden in Minneapolis and the Noerenberg Gardens in Wayzata.

For a wonderful list of public gardens in Minnesota, visit this web site from the University of MN:
horticulture.coafes.umn.edu/gardens/alpha.htm

Nancy S made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Susan G. Motion passed.