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April
Meeting:
Captain:
Leslie Murphy
April Board Meeting: May
Meeting: May Board Meeting: New England Spring Flower Show Winners:
Individual Exhibits: Kudos
goes out to WHGC’s Shirley Minott for a 3rd place award on one
arrangement and then a 1st & a Tri-color ribbon on another arrangement! WHGC Group Exhibit: The
Hungry Caterpillar Room won a 3rd place ribbon! Congratulations to our team:
Lorraine
Gaysunas (chair)
Gina Kmito Thea
Dexter
Ava Rothwell Fran
Hahn
Sue Vaille Diane
Logan
Eva McNutt Geranium Art In Bloom: Linda
& Vicki Oman will be preparing a floral arrangement which will be exhibited
on 4/24-4/27 at the MFA. Please
visit the MFA web site for ticket and show time details: http://www.mfa.org/exhibitions/aib04/aib04.html Plant SSNSC “Camper-ship”: The
SSNSC Summer Day Camp offers exciting opportunities for children ages 3-14 to
learn about the natural world. A
$50 “Camper-ship” is available to anyone with a child, grandchild, niece or
nephew who would be interested in attending. A nominating letter can be directed to Kathy Murray. WHGC Member Openings: We still have a few openings available for
anyone who might be interested in joining WHGC.
A membership application can be obtained from Karen Pritchard.
Board Nominations: Nominations
will be read at the April meeting and voted on for club approval: Auditor:
Deb Zawalich Treasurer:
Jan Guimond Assistant
Treasurer: Linda Boddie Programs:
Sue Hart Programs:
Teri Mallory Membership:
Ellen Butler Hospitality:
Anne Lorge Workshop:
Gina Kmito Interest Finders: Interest Finders will be handed out at the April
Meeting to determine appropriate member assignment in 2004-05 committees.
WHGC Treasurer’s Statement: There are quite a few outstanding
checks at the moment. Please cash them at your earliest convenience or
advise Debby Zawalich if you have lost a check.
This is very important to keep the accounts balanced. WHGC
Web Site new URL: www.walnuthillma.com
The old one still works too. People,
Places & Plants: PPP is a
quarterly magazine focused on the Northeast gardener and offers subscribers a
discount card for local participating garden centers.
WHGC members interested in subscribing to this magazine should contact
Kathy Murray for details. By-laws Changes, Passed by the By-laws Committee on The
following two changes to the current By-laws are required of all Federated
Garden Clubs. The Board of Directors has passed the Non-discrimination Clause,
which will appear in the By-laws as stated below. The Dissolution Clause is
replacing our existing Dissolution Clause. It is merely bringing the language
into compliance. Please take the time to read these changes. They will be
presented at the April meeting and then will be voted on at the May meeting. To
be inserted under Article III – Membership as a new paragraph before Section 1 Non-discrimination
Clause: The Walnut Hill Garden Club shall not permit in their conduct of club
affairs, any restriction or limitations whatsoever based upon race, color,
creed, gender, national origin or employment status. To
replace Article X-Dissolution with correct wording: Upon
dissolution of the Club, all of the remaining assets and property of the
organization shall, after payment of necessary expenses, be distributed to such
organizations as shall qualify under Section 501 C (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, or corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal Tax Laws or
to the Federal Government, a State or local government for public purpose,
subject to the approval of a court of competent jurisdiction within the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Policy
Guideline Changes, Created by the Policy Guideline Committee on The
following are additions to our current Standing Rules, which are listed in our
yearbook. These policies will be added to our yearbook next year but they take
effect immediately. Please read them over and feel free to ask any questions of
the Board of Directors. To
remain a member in good standing, members 1.
are requested to refrain from wearing perfumes and body lotions; or
bringing animals or any plant material to meetings (unless it is part of the
program.) This request is for the benefit of members and guests who are allergic
to these above-mentioned perfumes, animals and plant material. 2.
are requested to turn OFF all cell phones or noise-making equipment
during meetings. 3.
are reminded to please remain quiet and be respectful during the
evening’s program. 4.
should make requests for any donations in writing to the Board of
Directors for its approval. These requests should favor 5.
are encouraged to enjoy the social time between 6. are reminded that no solicitations are permitted at Club meetings other than Club sponsored fundraising endeavors.
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