Minutes from the February 4, 2007 Meeting
President Susan R called the meeting to order at 7:15pm.
As there were no additions or corrections to the December 2006 minutes, the minutes were accepted as printed in the newsletter.
Susan read an overview of the 2007 speaker schedule. Please review your newsletter for the complete speaker schedule.
Susan also pointed out the upcoming regional horticultural events that were printed in the February newsletter.
Treasurer's Report
Total net worth (exclusive of $4,289.99 CD) as of today is $3,181.73. This
consists of the following accounts:
| Checking Accounts $30.84 |
| Savings Accounts $3,131.53 |
| Petty Cash $10.00 |
| Stamps $9.36 |
Activity since the last report on Dec. 5 was as follows: Net decrease of
$558:
Income of $201:
| Interest $41 - Interest on CD |
| Memberships $160 - Membership renewals |
Expenses of $759:
| Tree Maintenance $700 - Trim White Pathway |
| Meeting Supplies $22 - Tea & supplies |
| Print & Copy Costs - $20 - Feb'07 newsletter production |
| Postage $17 - Feb'07 newsletter postage |
Announcements
Members discussed the Como Zoo and Conservatory Gardens.
The zoo's web page features:
The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory's new exhibit, Tropical Encounters, is now
open!
The new $2.1 million exhibit is a total immersion experience which allows guests
to visit an authentic neo-tropical rainforest and explore the relationships
between plants and animals. Tropical Encounters is the first new exhibit at Como
Park Zoo and Conservatory in over two decades as well as the first that combines
both the plant and animal worlds. The two-story exhibit is located on the South
end of the new Visitor Center which opened in 2005.