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November 2015 Vol. 27 No. 11
November Monthly Meeting 2015
Succulents: Low Maintenance, Low Water, Low Worry
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Brian Henry, Jozie Schimke and Homer Van Sant, know as Earth Flowers, have been growing shrubs, cut flowers and succulents west of Lawrence, KS, at The Henry's Plant Farm for over 10 years. The form, color and diversity of succulents has continued to excite and intrigue many. With our outside gardens going dormant for the winter, learn about the succulents that could be started this winter in your home and used outside next year. Presentation will be made by Brian Henry and Jozie Schimke. This will be one hour of continuing education from 10-11am. Open to the Public.
Susan Phillips Vice-President
The end of the year is here. This is a reminder of your volunteer and education commitment to the Association. Please report the volunteer and education hours you have contributed to the association as soon as possible. The available hours are at a low minimum for the remainder of the year. Class of 2015, you do not need to worry about this. Deadline = Dec 31.
Report Hours at www.kansasemg.org
K-State Research and Extension
Douglas County
2110 Harper Street Lawrence KS 66046-3242
(785) 843-7058
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Master Gardeners in Douglas County
Douglas County Agent-
Horticulture
Marlin Bates Association President
Diane Oakes Vice President
Susan Philips Treasurer
Lisa Larson Secretary
Sharon Laverentz Public Relations
Connie Turner Board Members
Eddy VanVleet
Kathy Reed
Mica Willis
Ginny Turvey Dg Horticulture Program
Assistant
Stan Ring Editor
Bekki Heckman
K-State, County Extension Councils,
Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating
All educational programs and materials available without discrimination on the
basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, age, or disability.
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Extension Master Gardeners Board & Committee Chairs
Attend Fall Gathering
The October 4th Fall Gathering of the Executive Board and Committee Coordinators was held at
the Jefferson Hill Winery north of McLouth, KS in Jefferson County. A tour of the vineyard was
conducted by owner Don Bryant. The group came into the Guest House to a spread of light snacks,
the featured drink (The Golden Apple), wine tasting and good fellowship. This was a chance to
share and celebrate the year's activities. Several were unable to make the event due to the busy
schedule of fall events.
Virginia Mofid, Susan Phillips, Sharon Laverentz, Mary Lockniskar, Jim Blom, Bob Oakes, Diane
Oakes, Wendy Shoemaker , Kathy Reed, Jane Stiles-Potts, Debbie Zabel.
RETIREMENT
This will be my last entry into the EMG Update as the Horticulture Program Assistant. I have chosen not
to renew my contract for 2016. I will instead earnestly use what I have learned from you in my personal garden
and passing it on to my grandchildren. This experience will also guide me in other volunteer opportunities.
My intent is to remain a Master Gardener and proud supporter of the association’s new growth.
Thank you for the comradery, friendship, and personal growth during the past 8 years.
Stan RingStan RingStan RingStan Ring
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Organizational Reports to Members Executive Board Meeting Minutes October 14, 2015
Present: Diane Oakes, Connie Turner, Sharon Laverentz, Lisa Larsen, Marlin Bates, Stan Ring, Cathy Reed and guest, Ruth Gibbs.
The meeting was called to order at 9AM.
Ruth Gibbs, representing the nominating committee, announced the 2016 EMG slate of officers. The slate will be published in the
Update and presented at the October meeting. EMG members will vote at the November meeting. At that meeting
nominations from the floor will be accepted and voted on by the membership.
New Business:
• Marlin Bates said that Bill Dickinson, husband of the late Betty Dickinson, is pleased with the Little Libraries, which have
been placed in the Demonstration Gardens in her honor.
• The event for committee chairpersons at Jefferson Hill Winery, arranged by Susan Phillips, was very successful as was the
potluck picnic at Eileen and Stu Grosser’s farm for the Demonstration Garden volunteers.
• The EMG annual dinner will be held November 11 at the Dreher building.
• Cathy Reed reported that nearly all committee chairs had turned in a budget for 2016. Marlin will send Cathy an example
of a budget request form that committee chairs could use in the future. The budget committee will have a brief meeting
after the November board meeting to look over budget requests.
• Lisa Larsen reported a current cash balance of $27,307.32.
• Jack Landgrebe has agreed to be head of the Speakers Bureau (part of the education committee).
• Marlin will be gone next week to the annual conference in Manhattan.
• Marlin also announced that many efforts are being made to alert the public about the arrival of the Emerald Ash Borer and
to educate everyone about steps that should be taken.
Lisa Larsen moved and Ginny Turvey 2nd that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 11AM.
Respectfully submitted by Sharon Laverentz, Secretary
General Meeting Minutes October 21, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 9AM.
• Paul Goebel moved and Nancy Smelser seconded that the minutes from the September meeting be accepted. Motion
passed.
• Lisa Larsen reported a cash balance of $27,307.32. There was $206.38 in expenses in September and donations of $161.12.
43% of the 2015 budget remains.
• Ginny Turvey announced that the 2015 class would complete their coursework on November 5.
• Susan Phillips was thanked for the social event she planned at the Jefferson Hill Winery for the committee chairs and the
members of the EMG board.
• A thank –you also went out to Eileen Grosser, Jane Akob, Debbie Hutton and Virginia Mofed for planning the Demo garden
volunteer social at Stu and Eileen Grosser’s.
• Mary Locniskar announced the slate of officers for 2016:
o President: Ginny Turvey
o Vice-President: Debbie Zabel
o Secretary: Donna Black
o Treasurer: Lisa Larsen
o At-large: Cathy Reed and Carol Anderson
o Public Relations: Thelma Simons
• Vicky Martin reminded the membership that a chairperson for Festival of Trees is needed for 2016. If no one is found, EMG
will not have a tree next year. The theme for this year’s tree is “A Gardener’s Christmas Wishes”.
• A sign-up list for the membership dinner on Nov. 11 was passed around. Members are encouraged to bring a dessert or side
dish to share.
• The last business meeting of 2015 will be held November 21. The advanced education following the meeting will be on the
topic of Succulents.
Mary Wolfington moved and Darlene Harrell seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed at 10AM.
Respectfully submitted by Sharon Laverentz, Secretary
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The Monthly UpdateUpdateUpdateUpdate is your chance to make your committee or activity known. If you are having organizational meetings,
activities, or a call for volunteers, let the UpdateUpdateUpdateUpdate help you get the word out. Send the write up to Stan Ring at [email protected] or
Bekki Heckman at [email protected] by the 5th of the month to be included in the newsletter.
To assure your place on the next regular meeting agenda send a request to Susan Phillips at [email protected], 3-5 days
before the meeting. You will also get a chance to speak at the meeting but this will reserve a space on the agenda. If you are planning to distribute handouts, papers, or publish advertisements on behalf of EMG’s, these need to be reviewed by Marlin Bates, prior to distribution
or publication, to make sure we are on track with Kansas State University requirement.
Ballot for the 2015 Slate of Officers
Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners
President - Vote for one (1)
� Ginny Turvey � _________________________
Secretary - Vote for one (1)
� Donna Black � _________________________
Treasurer - Vote for one (1)
� Lisa Larsen � _________________________
Vice President – Vote for one (1)
� Debbie Zabel �
Public Relations - Vote for one (1)
� Thelma Simons
� _________________________
Member at Large - Vote for three (3)
� Kathy Reed � Sammie Jo Conder
� Carol Anderson � _________________________
Nominations remain open until the Vote at the November meeting
