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Update

January 2020 Vol.32 No.1

January Monthly Meeting 2020

Sat. Jan. 18th in Flory

Native Trees of Kansas in the

Forest and Urban Landscapes

Trees provide many benefits to the rural and urban landscapes throughout Kansas:

air quality, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, water quality, bank stabilization,

various ecosystem services, shade, and aesthetics. Kansas is not traditionally

thought of as a forested state, but the eastern quarter of Kansas has many native

forested ecosystems and urban areas are working diligently to expand the urban

tree canopy throughout the state. Many of the forested ecosystems in eastern Kansas are being threatened by

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Gardeners in Douglas County

Douglas County Agent-

Horticulture

Tom Buller Association President

Kevin Nelson Vice President

Chris Sundstrom Treasurer

Therese Lawrence Secretary

Debbie Gatz Public Relations

Margie Dyck Board Members

Sharon Davis

Stew Grosser

Jane Stiles-Potts

Karen Bradburn Horticulture Program Assistant

Sharon Ashworth Editor

Bekki Heckman

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Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating

All educational programs and materials available without discrimination based on race,

color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or

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various anthropogenic activities and invasive organisms. It is the goal of this presentation to highlight some

of the tree species native to Kansas and their functional role in forested ecosystems then discuss how and

why these trees can be used to expand our urban canopy along with some of the challenges involved in im-

plementing these practices throughout the state.

Ryan Rastok hails from Lawrence and is an ISA Certified Arborist, Tree Risk Assessment Qualified Arbor-

ist, KAA certified arborist, has a M.S. in Forest Entomology and is currently researching bark beetles part

time at K-State in pursuit of a PhD. His interest in forest insects began in high school and he has worked

with them in some capacity for the past 14 years. He works for the Kansas Forest Service as their Forest En-

tomologist and as a Forester. He owns Lawrence Arborists LLC (voted Best Tree Service in Lawrence for

2019) and is the founder of Tree Talks. With over a decade working as an arborist, Ryan has experience as a

production arborist, municipal arborist, utility line clearance, competitive tree climber, and research in ar-

boriculture. He currently serves on the KAA Board of Directors and the KFA Board of Directors. Hobbies

include: reading, tree things, insects and tree things, writing about tree things, climbing trees, and talking

about tree things. Daddy to an awesome daughter and married to his best friend and amazing lady!

Please note that the Business Meeting (9:00 am to 9:30 am) AND the Activity Fair (9:30 am to 10:15 am)

will be held in the Flory Building, with the presentation in Dreher following. The presentation is open to

the public.

Christine Sundstrom, Vice-President

Committee Coordinator Training

Committee Coordinator training will be held after the education program on Saturday, Jan. 18th in the Deal Six Auditorium (Extension office).

UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

February 19th – It is Easier Than You Realize to Do Something Big To Fight Climate

Change (1.5 hour)

March 14th – Special Presentation – Water Gardening – (6 hours)

March 21st – Soil Health (1 hour)

April 15th – Grow Your Own Bouquets (1 hour)

May 16th – Sweet Potato Production for The Midwest (1 hour)

June 17th – Preparing Flowers and Vegetables to Exhibit at a County Fair (1 hour)

July 18th – No Till Gardening (1 hour)

August 19th – Rain Gardens (1 hour)

September 19th – Restorative Landscaping (1 hour)

October 14th – Kansas Land Trust

Other Upcoming Events January 23rd – Plant Propagation - Thurs, Jan 23, 10-11:30am; at the Sunflower Room of the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1208 North 79th St, Kansas City. KS. This class will give us a

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look at various methods available to propagate plants. Presenter Lynn Loughary, Wyandotte County, Kansas, Extension Horticulture Agent, will cover things to consider in starting plants from seed, and various vegetative propagation methods including cuttings, air layering, and plant divi-sion. Presentation sponsored by the Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners. Registration is not required. Fee: $5.00 (waived for certified master gardeners). Please call 913-299-9300 if you need further information. January 29th – Champion Trees of the Overland Park Arboretum - Wed, Jan 29, 1pm; at the Overland Park Arboretum, located a mile west of US Hwy 69 on 179th St, Overland Park, KS. Most of us love big trees. Jim Earnest will give a one-hour PowerPoint presentation on Champion Trees of the Overland Park Arboretum. This is an exciting new program from the Education Com-mittee. Ken O’Dell and Jim have walked the trails and gardens at the Arboretum and measured more than 200 trees over the past three years. The largest of twenty-four species have been se-lected for this presentation. Jim will show and discuss these big trees, including giant cottonwoods and sycamores, beautiful oaks and hickories along with many others. He will also show you where to find these special trees at the Arboretum. February 6th – A Rose for Every Garden - Thurs, Feb 6, 11:30am-1pm; at Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1216 N 79th St, Kansas City KS. Anyone can grow beautiful roses. All it takes is understanding the plant’s needs and picking the right variety for your garden. This class will be taught by Laura Dickinson, a consulting rosarian with the American Rose Society, and retired Mas-ter Gardener from Johnson County. Ms. Dickinson will discuss basic rose care, rose varieties, how new hybrids are developed, and how to select the best roses for your gardening needs. Registra-tion is not required. Fee: $5.00 payable at the door (waived for currently certified Master Garden-ers). For further information, call 913-299-9300. February 6th – Seed Starting - Thurs, Feb 6, 6:30-7:30pm; at Clinton Parkway Nursery, 4900 Clinton Pkwy, Lawrence, KS 66047. Learn how to start your own seeds and what seeds work best to start indoors. Typically we focus on starting annuals and vegetables from seed. Handouts pro-vided. FREE, but seating is limited, so please RSVP either by clicking on “going” on our Facebook page or call 785-842-3081. February 29th – Garden by Design Symposium - Sat, Feb 29, 9am-3:30pm (check-in at 8:30am) at the Lighthouse Church, 1402 E 303rd St, Paola, KS. Theme: “The Color-Filled Gar-den.” Presenters and topics are Lenora Larson, “Eye Candy: Color Theory for Gardeners” and “Beyond Impatiens: Colorful Shade Gardens.” Ania Wiatr, “Designing with Colorful Native Plants.” Timothy Moloney, “354 Days of Amazing Color.” Susan Mertz, “Colorful Low-Maintenance Gar-dens.” Sponsored by Marais des Cygnes Extension Master Gardeners. The $40 fee includes lunch and snacks. Open to all, but pre-registration is required by Feb 15. Space is limited. Watch for details and registration form at www.maraisdescygnes.ksu.edu. For more information call 913-294-4306. March 6th & 7th – Kansas City Garden Symposium - Mar 6-7, 2020; in Arrupe Hall at Rockhurst University. Composed of three events spanning two days. A Friday workshop and Banquet with a full day Saturday Symposium. Attend any of the events or attend all three for maximum learning and fun. Symposium: A full day of programs by four acclaimed garden presenters including lunch, $99 through Feb 15. Reg Price $129. Banquet: An evening of dinner at Lidia’s Kansas City includ-ing a program by presenter Brie Arthur entitled Fragrance in the Air; $79 through Feb 15, Reg Price $99. Workshop: Implement the Design. A garden design for the gardener workshop. $49

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through Feb 15, Reg Price $69. For details, including purchase tickets, go to gardensymposium.org.

General reminders

Volunteer requirements are now 30 hours of volunteer service, including business meetings and travel, and 10 hours

of advanced education. Travel to and from advanced education events is not to be included in your tally of hours.

Class of 2019 need 40 hours of volunteer service but no advanced education is required.

EMG Board meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am in the Deal Six Auditorium.

General EMG Board meetings and monthly education programs alternate between the 3rd Saturday and 3rd Wednes-

day of the month (starting with Saturday meeting on the 18th of Jan.).

Committee announcements

The Fairgrounds Demonstration Garden needs to replenish our supply of T-posts. If anyone has T-posts that need a new home, we could use them. Our need is primarily for T-posts 5-7 feet tall. We already have several that are three foot tall. Any T-posts that you wish to recycle or have re-used, can be left outside the FDG storage shed. Please let Ron Spangler, spangler@pobox.com, know if you drop any off or if you need to have them picked up. Thanks.

Helpful Links

1. Recording volunteer and education hours https://ksuemg.org/

2. EMG public Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/douglascountymastergardeners/

3. EMG private Facebook (EMGs only, not for the public): https://www.facebook.com/groups/172866229893874/

4. EMG member calendar: https://teamup.com/ks17155f4f7e952652

5. KSRE Horticulture webpage: https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/home/ (also links to newsletter)

6. KSRE Douglas County webpage: http://www.douglas.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/index.html

7. Kansas Garden Guide: https://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/s51.pdf

8. Master Gardeners of Douglas County, KS website (our own public website): https://dgemgks.com/

NEWS FROM SHARON

Happy New Year everyone! The Extension Master Gardening program is off and running, starting with the January

18th business meeting, activity fair, and education program. I want to highlight a few happenings over the course of

the year that might not be on your regular EMG schedule of activities. Most of the dates for these events have yet to

be nailed down, but I want to give you some idea of the upcoming calendar. I’ll be making separate announcements

for volunteer opportunities as we firm up plans.

Tree trimming workshop, late March or early April

Water Gardening symposium, March 14

Garden Show, March 28

Gardening workshops (3) for the health department, early April, May, and June

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Gardening workshop for Habitat for Humanity, late April

Arboretum and walking trail celebration, May

Native Plant sale, June 5th and 6th

Native Plant Event, August 29th

EMG Annual Conference, Oct. 8th

New Year, New Hotline

This year I will provide advanced training for a limited, core group of EMGs that are dedicated to the hotline for their

required hours. The advanced training would focus on topics frequently dealt with at the hotline. Sign up at the ac-

tivity fair!

General outline of hotline volunteer service

There will be 89 days (267 hours) of available hotline in 2020.

Divide 267 hours by the 30 required hours of volunteer service and we have the hotline covered for the year

by 9 EMGs.

Each of the 9 EMGs could fulfill a year’s volunteer requirement with 10 days on the hotline. The hotline is

open for 7 months so one could imagine volunteering for 2 days in each of three months and 1 day in each

of the remaining four months.

All hotline volunteers will need to be comfortable using the computer for online searches and call entries (all

hotline calls will be recorded electronically).

Only 1 hotline EMG would staff the hotline on any given day, but other general membership EMGs could

sign up to assist.

The advanced training given to the hotline EMGs would fulfill the 10 hour per year requirement.

We’ll need at least 9, committed, EMGs to make this work. The committee can be larger if there is interest,

but each EMG must commit to the advanced training and to a minimum number of days on the hotline, that

minimum number being determined by the number of people serving as the Hotline Committee.

Upcoming Advanced Education opportunities

Gardening by Design, 5th annual Spring Garden Symposium in Paola. Saturday, Feb. 29th 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Pre-registration by Feb. 15th is required ($40). www.maraisdescygnes.ksu.edu

Grow Your Own Way, 2020 KC Garden Symposium. Saturday, March 7th at Rockhurst University. Tickets $99

through Feb. 15th. For more information: https://gardensymposium.org/.

Soil Health Workshop February 19th, Eudora Community Center 9:00 AM—2:00 PM. Kaitlin Gibbons, Conser-

vation Agronomist. Lunch Provided. Register by emailing Douglasccd1@gmail.com or call our office 785-843-

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How Old is That Tree? Jon Standing leads a tour of some heritage trees and the KU Herbarium. Saturday,

March 7th. Contact Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department to register ($26) online at www.lprd.org or

contact Gayle Sigurdson at 785-832-7909 or gsigurdson@lawrenceks.org for more information.

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Johnson County Extension Horticulture Classes. Classes require registration ($10) and are held at the Exten-

sion office at 11811 Sunset Dr. in Olathe. https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/classes-events/index.html

(scroll down to Horticulture)

Shawnee County Extension Horticulture Classes. Classes are free and held at the Topeka & Shawnee County

Public Library at 7:00 pm. https://www.shawnee.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/events/

Clinton Parkway Nursery holds regular classes throughout the year. First class is on seed starting, Feb. 6th at

6:30 pm. Classes are free, but register for limited space on their Facebook site.

https://www.facebook.com/Clintonparkwaynursery/

Activity fair 2020

EMG ACTIVITY FAIR

The annual EMG Activity Fair will be held at the regularly scheduled January meeting on January 18. This year both the meeting and the Activity will be held in the Flory Building. There will be a short business meeting from 9:00-9:30 followed by the Activity Fair from 9:30-10:15. Representatives from the various committees will be available to answer questions about volunteer opportunities. This is a great time to visit with other Master Gardeners and become more familiar with the broad spectrum of opportunities available within our organization.

You may join committees at any time during the year. Simply notify the committee coordinator of your desire to participate.

Note: If you plan to sign up for the Monarch Watch Demo Garden, plan to bring your car

license number to the Activity Fair so parking permit information can be provided to the

University ASAP. You can register up to two vehicles.

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Activity Fair Checklist

2019

EMG’s are encouraged to serve on committees and participate in activities of interest.

____ Activity Fair (organization and follow-up of EMG committee recruitment) ____ Advanced Education Programs (planning the EMG Advanced Education Programs) ____ Demonstration Gardens, Douglas County Fair Grounds, 2100 Harper (planning, planting, weeding, watering, and maintenance) ____ Demonstration Garden, KU Native Medicinal Plant Research (manage native plant garden, enhance its educational value, and train KU interns and students) ____ Demonstration Garden, Monarch Watch Waystation #1, KU, West Campus, (planning, planting, maintenance, and ongoing pollinator education) ____ Demonstration Garden, Tom Swan Park, 8th and High Streets, Baldwin City (planning, planting, weeding, watering, and maintenance) ____ Demonstration Garden, Eudora, CPA Park in Eudora ____ Farmers Market (Saturday mornings May-October; staff EMG table for 2 hours) ____ Garden Art (development and sales of items in support of EMG events) ____ Garden Show (planning and assistance for this one-day event March 28) ____ Garden Tour (planning, organizing, staffing, supporting this EMG fundraiser in 2021) ____ Hoop House (use of the new hoop house—to be determined) ____ Hotline (assist with phone, email, and walk-in horticulture questions— April–October) ____ Jr. Master Gardeners (horticulture and nutrition activities spring, summer, or fall) ____ Mentoring and New Class Support (assist new class members with the training and EMG operations) ____ Newsletter/Update (assist with monthly EMG newsletter and update) ____ Plant Sale—Native (preparation and display of native plants for sale at events) ____ Produce Distribution (assist in the distribution of produce from the Lawrence Farmer’s Market to Just Food) ____ Public Education – speaker’s bureau (be a speaker for local groups) ____ Public Education – library kid programs ____ Public Relations (assist in publicizing EMG events and activities) ____ Hospitality Committee (planning, set up, clean-up of the EMG social activities)

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Newsletter Quiz will return

In February!

The Monthly Update is your chance to make your committee or activity known. If you are having organizational meetings,

activities, or a call for volunteers, let the Update help you get the word out. Send the write up to Sharon Ashworth at

Sashworth@ksu.edu or Bekki Heckman at bekheck@gmail.com by the 5th of the month to be included in the newsletter.

Organizational Meetings for Members

Extension Master Gardener Board Meeting November 13, 2019

Present: Nancy Smelser, Cindy Hornberger, Sharon Laverentz, Ron Spangler, Susan Rendall, Judy Adams, Mary Dillon, Jane Stiles-Potts, Andrea Verbanic, Kevin Nelson (President Elect) and Karen Bradburn (new class rep for 2020). Guest: Kathy Reed

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At 9AM Nancy Smelser called the meeting to order and welcomed Kevin Nelson, Karen Bradburn and Kathy Reed.

Kathy Reed presented the 2020 budget as compiled by the budget committee. There was a discussion about creating a new line item to be called “Special Projects Fund”. Additional discussions centered on increasing the advanced education budget and the budget for the native plant sale. The board agreed to increase the native plant sale to $5,000.

Cindy Hornberger moved the 2020 budget of $18,256 be accepted as amended. Susan Rendall seconded the motion. Motion passed.

The following slate of officers will be presented at the November board meeting:

Kevin Nelson, President Chris Sundstrom, Vice-president Therese Lawrence, Treasurer Debbie Gatz, Secretary Margie Dyck, Public Relations Karen Bradburn, New Class Representative

The membership will vote for 3) members-at-large at the November meeting. The 6 candidates are Stew Grosser, Mary Jane Clement, Ann Beedles, Sheryl Beier, Sharon Davis, Jane Stiles-Potts.

Marilyn Harnish has requested Emeritus status. She has met the requirements.

Mary Dillon moved and Jane Stiles-Potts seconded she be granted Emeritus status. Motion passed.

Bobbie -Francis McDonald and Wendy Shoemaker have requested a leave of absence. Sharon Laverentz moved and Mary Dillon seconded that leave of absence be granted. Motion passed.

*Note: Jennifer Balke approved for Leave of Absence via electronic approval, after final board meeting.

Five members have resigned effective January 2020.

Kevin Nelson announced that Ron Spangler will join him as co-chair of the fairgrounds demonstration garden in 2020.

Vice-president Cindy Hornberger reported that all slots for 2020 advanced education have been filled.

She also wondered how to further our efforts concerning sustainability in the future. She then moved and Mary Dillon seconded that the sustainability task force report be given to the new board for their review as they revise the evolving strategic plan.’ Motion passed.

Cindy confirmed that the 2020 Handbook and by-laws have been turned over to Sharon Ashworth for the final edit and will be available to the membership in January 2020.

Suggestions for next year’s board:

1. Develop a job description for the public relations committee and focus on V4.AP1.

2. Public Relations- look for a person to coordinate the Lunch and Learn program at the Lawrence Public Library. There was no one in that position in 2019.

3. As public education is our main goal, there should be an effort to coordinate all levels of our

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education programs. Cindy Hornberger agreed to help organize this effort.

4. Comments from past coordinators should be compiled and given to their successors in order to create a smooth transition from one chairperson to the next.

Jane Stiles-Potts moved and Susan Rendall seconded to approve the strategic plan update. Motion passed.

On March 7, 2020 there will be an educational workshop (cost about $35) in which participants will spend time cutting invasive honeysuckle at the Girl Scout Camp and then using the honeysuckle to make a table.

Nancy Smelser thanked Cindy Hornberger for all her work as vice-president this year.

Treasurer’s Report: Bills to be paid

Medicinal Garden – Roxie McGee $238.78 and $748.20

Susan Rendall moved and Judy Adams seconded the expenses be approved. Motion passed

Monarch Watch – Kevin Nelson - $161.09 and $19.53

Sharon Laverentz moved and Jane Stiles-Potts seconded expenses be approved. Motion passed

Fairgrounds Demonstration Garden – Kevin Nelson- $92.83 and $114.08 –

Susan Rendall moved and Sharon Laverentz seconded the expenses be approved. Motion passed.

African Violet Club - $50 for their presentation

Susan Rendall moved and Sharon Laverentz seconded the expenses be approved. Motion passed.

Library – Jim Blom - $44.48 for books

Susan Rendall moved and Andrea Verbanic seconded the expenses be approved. Motion passed.

Eudora Garden – Andrea Verbanic - $121.96

Susan Rendall moved and Cindy Hornberger seconded that the expenses be approved. Motion passed.

Garden Art – Jane Stiles-Potts - $80.63

Sharon Laverentz moved and Susan Rendall seconded that expenses be approved. Motion passed.

Name Tags – Jayhawk Trophy - $19.50

Sharon Laverentz moved and Susan Rendall seconded the expenses be approved. Motion passed.

Picture Frames – Sharon Ashworth - $44.99

Susan Rendall moved and Sharon Laverentz seconded the expenses be approved. Motion passed.

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Sharon Ashworth said our supply of blank nametags for new members and others is low and we need to order more. It was agreed she would order 75.

Treasurer’s Report – Summary

Balance as of 10/8/19 - $29,697.86

Income - $0

Donations -$0

Expenses $2,073.67

Balance as of 11/8/19 $27,624.19

Remaining in 2019 budget - $6,779.06

Cindy Hornberger moved the treasurer’s report be approved. Susan Rendall seconded. Motion passed.

Report of Members-at-Large:

Susan Rendall shared a list of plants that could be ordered by demonstration garden coordinators from AES. The orders will be compiled and sent to AES this winter for spring delivery.

Ron Spangler reported there will be a demonstration on tree trimming by Ryan Rastok sometime around January. This workshop is open to the public and qualified for education hours for Master Gardeners.

Discussion of giving more award to master gardeners next year. The new awards committee can discuss this idea.

Extension agent report:

Sharon Ashsworth said the seed fair does not have a chairperson and will be eliminated as an MG activity. She also reported that our group is down 2000 volunteer hours over 2018. Ideas about increasing hours were discussed.

New Business – none

Cindy Hornberger moved the meeting adjourn. Mary Dillon seconded. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.

Submitted by Sharon Laverentz, Secretary

Douglas County Master Gardeners Business Meeting Minutes November 16, 2019

President Nancy Smelser called the meeting to order at 9AM.

Thelma Simons moved that the minutes of the October business meeting be approved. Cindy Hornberger seconded. Motion passed.

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Announcements: Susan Rendall provided pictures of the new composting bins built by Kevin Nelson.

Nancy Smelser sadly announced the passing of our friend and long time Master Gardener Paul Goebel.

The slate of candidates for 2020 were announced:

President, Kevin Nelson

Vice-President, Chris Sundstrom

Secretary, Debbie Gatz

Treasurer, Therese Lawrence

Public Relations, Margie Dyck

Sharon Laverentz moved and Megan McGlinn seconded that this slate of officers be approved. As there were no nominations from the floor, the motion passed.

Ballots were given to each member present to vote for 3 members-at-large. The meeting continued as the votes were counted.

Nancy Smelser announced our new Emeritus member, Marilyn Harnish. Congratulations!

Vice-president Cindy Hornberger showed an overview of the 2020 strategic plan. She also announced that all speakers for 2020 have confirmed. There will be a workshop in April in which participants will help cut down invasive honeysuckle at the Girl Scout camp and then attend a session where they will turn the honeysuckle into a table. Another workshop will be held in March concerning creating and maintaining a water garden.

Treasurer’s report: The current account balance is $27,624.19 with $6,779.06 remaining in the 2019 budget. A new line item has been added called “Special Projects”. This line items will include unexpected monies received by the group and will be used to fund special projects for which there is no budget. Currently the money in the line item is $2,271.42, which includes a donation, money from awards, and money from the Enchanted Evening in the Garden held at Susan Rendall’s in July, 2019.

Kathy Reed presented the 2020 budget of $18,256. The budget was approved by the 2019 board, and subject to approval by the membership at the January 2020 meeting.

Members-at-Large reports:

Susan Rendall announced that chairpersons of the demonstration gardens will have an opportunity to order plants from AES at cost. The plants are to be used in the EMG gardens and will arrive in time for planting in 2020.

Judy Adams- no report

Jane Stiles-Potts – no report

Ron Spangler – Introduction of the representative of the 2020 class, Karen Bradburn. She will serve on the 2020 board.

Agricultural Agent report:

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Tom Buller said progress is being made on the hoop house and, weather permitting, the concrete will be poured soon. He also said that the Extension Council annual meeting will be December 3, from 6-7PM and all Master Gardeners are invited to attend.

Sharon Ashworth announced that Tom Buller has been awarded the Culture of Health award from Live Well Douglas County. Congratulations Tom!!

December 12, Sharon will hold a Christmas cookie swap and advanced education program in Deal Six at the extension office from 5;30 to 7PM. Everyone is invited to attend.

EMG members logged in 2000 hours LESS in 2019 than in 2018. The record of the volunteer hours provided to the community is extremely important and it is every member’s duty to not only volunteer, but to record the hours in a timely fashion.

Activity Fair:

Ginny Turvey will be in touch with committee coordinators soon concerning this event.

Garden Show:

Thelma Simons said the date of the Garden Show is March 28, 2020. Pam Patrick passed around a sign up sheet for helping with the information booths at the fair. Sharon Davis said we have received a large donation of items for the garage sale at the Garden Show and she will need help moving and storing them.

There will be a raffle at this show and if any member knows of a merchant who is willing to donate an item for this, please contact Cyd Schnacke.

Unfinished Business: none

New Business: none

Upcoming events:

Cookie Exchange on December 12 from 5:30 to 7.

Tool sharpening workshop, November 22 at 1PM. Attendees are limited to two hand tools per person. The outcome of the vote for the 3 Member At large representatives to the 2020 board was announced. Those elected by ballot are Jane Stiles-Potts, Stew Grosser and Sharon Davis.

Mary Wolfington moved and Bekki Heckman seconded that the meeting adjourn. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 10:10AM