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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING January 24, 2007 Members Present: Gy Okeson, Mary Ann Everett, Rutha Leffel, Marty Portmann, Mary Lew Quisenberry, Jan Anderson, Emilie Butts, D.J. Campbell and Bob Gordon. Guests Present: Ursula Nanna, Crystal Fisher and Lawrence Cox. President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 9:05 am. Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last Board meeting. Mary Ann Everett stated that she did not bring up problems with the video machine, but that it was general discussion. Minutes will be corrected and Mary Ann Everett moved to accept them as corrected. Jan Anderson 2 nd Motion carried. Jan Anderson presented the treasurer's report stating that as of Dec. 31 st we had $14,883.36 in the bank. Jan stated that there are a few of the yearbooks left, and she will bring them to the next general meeting for anyone wanting one. No further comments or. questions, Bob Gordon moved to accept the report as printed. Mary Ann Everett 2 nd Motion carried. There was no representative from the New Class Committee but Gy Okeson said he had heard this week that it will be Dirk Aaron's call about making up the 4 hours of missed class due to the ice storm. Deb Martin has been in correspondence with the TXMGA President, Karen Bitnar on their guidelines for training, and Karen states that there are no provisions in the TXMGA by-laws or TMG guide that governs the amount of volunteer hours, but it does state that a minimum of 50 hours of training must be provided for an intern class. She suggested giving out brochures or internet readings to cover the missed material. She said to be fair, we need to be sure all questions on the test are covered by something -lecture, independent reading, etc. Jan Anderson stated she'd really like to see us work out something to fit the missed speaker into the schedule. Gy suggested sending these recommendations back to the committee for them to work out a solution. Lawrence Cox gave the greenhouse report stating that tomatoes are up. He's got a core of good volunteers. There are 3 new tables that have been built. There have been some problems with the herb ladies and their plantings. Lawrence stated that the cooler temperatures have not affected the greenhouse growing, but the lack of sunshine is putting the plants behind their growing schedule. Lawrence has suggested that since the pots take up so much room, they are going to plant seeds directly into the sand mixture and will pot those that make it through germination, Lawrence was asked to put together a greenhouse policy to be presented next month. Bob Gordon moved to accept the greenhouse report. Emilie Butts 2 nd Motion carried Jan Anderson then gave the report on the status of the fence - no word yet, just waiting to see when we'll start.

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

January 24 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Rutha Leffel Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell and Bob Gordon Guests Present Ursula Nanna Crystal Fisher and Lawrence Cox

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last Board meeting Mary Ann Everett stated that she did not bring up problems with the video machine but that it was general discussion Minutes will be corrected and Mary Ann Everett moved to accept them as corrected Jan Anderson 2nd

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Motion carried

Jan Anderson presented the treasurers report stating that as of Dec 31st we had $1488336 in the bank Jan stated that there are a few of the yearbooks left and she will bring them to the next general meeting for anyone wanting one No further comments or questions Bob Gordon moved to accept the report as printed Mary Ann Everett 2nd

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Motion carried

There was no representative from the New Class Committee but Gy Okeson said he had heard this week that it will be Dirk Aarons call about making up the 4 hours ofmissed class due to the ice storm Deb Martin has been in correspondence with the TXMGA President Karen Bitnar on their guidelines for training and Karen states that there are no provisions in the TXMGA by-laws or TMG guide that governs the amount ofvolunteer hours but it does state that a minimum of 50 hours of training must be provided for an intern class She suggested giving out brochures or internet readings to cover the missed material She said to be fair we need to be sure all questions on the test are covered by something -lecture independent reading etc Jan Anderson stated shed really like to see us work out something to fit the missed speaker into the schedule Gy suggested sending these recommendations back to the committee for them to work out a solution

Lawrence Cox gave the greenhouse report stating that tomatoes are up Hes got a core ofgood volunteers There are 3 new tables that have been built There have been some problems with the herb ladies and their plantings Lawrence stated that the cooler temperatures have not affected the greenhouse growing but the lack of sunshine is putting the plants behind their growing schedule Lawrence has suggested that since the pots take up so much room they are going to plant seeds directly into the sand mixture and will pot those that make it through germination Lawrence was asked to put together a greenhouse policy to be presented next month Bob Gordon moved to accept the greenhouse report Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried

Jan Anderson then gave the report on the status of the fence - no word yet just waiting to see when well start

Rutha Leffel then presented the Project Requestl Agreement form After some discussion the first page needs to be redone but the rest of the form seems in order She will reshypresent the form at the next meeting

The status of the Lawnmowing and Drip Line project has been deferred to the Feb Bd Meeting

Forthcoming projects Emilie Butts reported that she is waiting for info from the teacher regarding the Leon Heights School project The Nannette Whitten project - we have no news Mary Lew Quisenberry has written thank you notes to all the businesses that contributed to the Christmas party Home and Garden Pre-Show - Gy Okeson reported that the Hamp G Show hours will be Sat 10-5pm and Sun 12-5pm Mary Lew will take care ofads for the papers regarding our participation on the show Gy Okeson reported that the Anniversary Book the Blooming Bell and our Rainwater Collection project will be entered for awards Mary Ann Everett was proposed as Gardener of the Year The Herb project (per the herb ladies) will not be submitted Succession ofofficers for the Board was next - the Nominating committee is having trouble finding success in finding replacement for Board members DJ Campbell moved to accept a fail-safe option concerning extending officers beyond their existing terms if no member is found to fill positions Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

A question from Emilie Butts came up regarding Lampassass MG program They would like to order with us through BWI The lady in question has a business in her house and the board feels this is taking advantage ofour non-profit status DJ Campbell moved that we no longer support her ordering with us through BWI Mary Ann Everett 2nd

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Motion carried

Gy Okeson noted the future events on his agenda and no further business noted but meeting was adjourned at 1030 with a motion by Bob Gordon and 2nd by Mary Ann Everett Motion carried

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

January 24 2007 Meeting J ~

President Gyman Okeson 1atVraquolce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd Vice PJSldent Rutha Leffel Recording ~ecretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Ander~n V Directors Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron -1 Call to Order q ()~

Q 0 ~ - 11 ~ ~w lMJIVIJ 2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann t~middot ~J ($ ~ r 3 Treasurers Report - Jan AnderSO~ lt I 2 ~ - ~ Ipoundi Qt 3 1) b~~ 4 Committee Reports ~ _01 (

New Class Committee Update - Canard - ha~tjLuf - ~ AkS (~JV~gtt ~ - 3 huJ1(lk~ Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence --tjoUi rut - ltr~ l)~ J a-UJY FAA~ Vol -Q)J ~~lllJ0 tQM~~ - (f1_9~~~M- ~~t - ~ ~ middot

5 Old Business - ~ )~~t ~ ~uVJt1 Fence Status - Jan- ~ ~~~~~)- - ~~~tsa ~~)- Iraquob~ Project Forms - Rutha - jgtJl-MIt+4~J Status Lawnmowing and Drip Line - Dirk Aaron - a~ l -to ]--t ~i ~

6 New Business shyForthcoming Projects - ~tYv --Tlo~(t))

bullbull~~ ~ Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts - II-lab~ V-J ~ IT - - ~~) tJ ~ Nanette Whitten - Rae Schmuck - u9 hJt~

f~~ _11_ fliOP Thank You Letters to Businesses - Okeson - rlgtoJJlt ~t1A1) -vJlo1t ~ 12 VVmiddot ~ i r ( ~ W j -otshyl) ~~ Awards Committee - Okeson A-I~lJtJ)k ) -no hQ~Jvt~Jlrfr--V-tN ~ ~~ ~~

t-f ~~~ome and Garden Pre-Show - Okesondirk $Jr~ ) ~ttJ ~ ~ - ~(JJMUJ ~qlJ

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Home d Garden Show - 224-25 ~ Spring ego Sale and Seminar - 317

Texas M ter Gardener Convention (Kerrville) - 4112-14 bull ~ ~pring G en Tour - 421

1gt ~ ~ pring Plan Sale amp Seminar 428rP~ ~( b nternational aster Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5

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Procedure for Project RequestsAgreements

Bell County Master Gardener Association

The following steps will be followed by Bell County Master Gardeners and individualsagencies requesting project assistance from BCMGA

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

The individual or agency requesting assistance will be provided an application by any Master GardcMr (~( tQ~Jt~ t~ SQc

The Master Gardener contact submits the application to the BCMGA boar~t~=i~~~ week prior to the board meeting

The BCMGA Board ofDirectors reviews and discusses the application If the project is deemed educational in keeping with the goals ofBCMGA and feasible for BCMGA a BCMGA project coordinator will be named and the project will be carried forward to the Bell County Master Gardener Coordinator for consideration and discussion

The Bell County Master Gardener Coordinator reviews the request and makes recommendations in consultation with the Board ofDirectors

The requesting agency is notified that the project has been tentatively approved and that they are to meet with the BCMGA Board ofDirectors to complete the Project Agreement or they are notified that the project is not feasible for BCMGA If approved the official closing of the agreement will occur at the next regularly scheduled BCMGA Board meeting At that time the proj ect agreement will be finalized and signed by the BCMGA Board President the BCMGA Coordinator the Project Coordinator and the Contact Person for the requesting agency

Steps 3 4 and 5 can be combined to expedite the process when necessary

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APPLICATION FOR PROJECT ASSISTANCE

Bell County Master Gardeners Association Educated Educating Serving

AgencyOrganization requesting assistance with project _____________

Contact Person Phone No Email Address

Description of Project (please be complete and descriptive Ifmore space is needed please attach sheet)

Goals of Projects

MethodsObjectives for reaching goals

Role of Master Gardeners

Role ofyour organization

Is this project and site educational Yes __ No __

If so who are we educating

What will the project cost

Who are the funding sources

Who will be involved

Who wiD maintain this project site after completion

What are the starting and ending dates for project

Who owns the project site ____________________________________ Where is the site located

DateofRequest ______________________________________________

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This side ofform is to be completed by the BeD County Master Gardeners Association Board BeD County Master Gardeners Association Coordinator the appointed BCMGA project leader and representative ofrequesting agency after review discussion and tentative approval ofapplication by BCMGA Board

PROJECT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and

PROJECT

PURPOSE The purpose of this agreement is to provide a mutual understanding of expectations and commitments between the BCMGA and the assisted group Generally the mission of BCMGA is to advise and educate groups who have asked for assistance Generally BCMGA is not a labor pool and does not provide funding

BCMGA provides Project Leader Ph Planning for landscapinggardening projects Project construction guidance Planting instructions and guidance Instructor Equipment Supplies Plants Other

Assisted Group Point of Contact Ph Internal coordination Students Workers Equipment Supplies Other

BCMGA project termination end state

BCMGA President Date

BCMGA Coordinator Date

BCMGA Project Leader ----------------------------Date ---------shyAssisted Organization Project Leader ---------------------------Date-------- shy

Agenda Bell County Master Gardener Association Meeting

January 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1- Vice President Mary Ann Everett 2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lou Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson Directors Neil Cochran Emily Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh

Opening Pledge and Thought Dirk Aaron

Program Lavender

Presidents Comments Gyman Okeson

bull The bids have been let for the new greenhouse fence which should be in place soon

bull Our Awards Committee is currently hard at work on nominations for TMGA awards that are given at the State Convention We will be entering competitions for the best newsletter (the Blooming Bell) the best graphic presentation (Composting DVD) and the best exhibit (our rainwater harvesting exhibit)

bull The Board will be considering a new rainwater-harvesting project utilizing the storage building rather than the greenhouse

bull A committee will be developed to start planning a JMG program If you are interested in helping to pursue this project please let me know

bull The Landscaping Subcommittee of the Greenhouse Committee has been actively developing plans to improve the appearance of the area around the greenhouse especially that portion to the west of the greenhouse This will include drip irrigation to the south-side planters

bull The spring vegetable sale will be held March 17th and the plant sale and seminar will be held April 28th

bull The spring garden tour will be April 21st

bull There are two exceptional conventions to be held in our part of the world The Texas MG Convention will be held Apri112-14 at Kerrville and the International MG Convention will be held May 2-5 in Little Rock Arkansas Registration materials are available on the TMGA web site Plan to attend it you possibly can

bull The 2007 Class started January third We have what should be an exceptional group of students this year Our own Master Gardener Specialists will be doing more of the teaching Graduation will be held May 16th at the Expo

bull We will again be playing an active role in the county Home and Garden Show which takes place February 24-25 We will have two booths at the 2-day eventshyone being Ask the Master Gardener and the other being our -Rainwater Harvesting for Homes exhibit In addition we will conduct seminars on two important horticultural topics

bull Thanks to our web-master Dean Franklin we will see our web site change significantly into an instrument that will play new roles in directing our Associations activities A committee has been developed to oversee this change

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

February 282007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Rutha Leffel Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Guests Karla Tomeka Ursula Nanna and Crystal Fisher

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 9 lOam

Gy Okeson requested that everyone look at the minutes of the last meeting Marty Portmann apologized for everyone getting a heading but no minutes via e-mail Her computer apparently had a mind of its own that day Marty stated that in December she was asked to fmd where the Board made a recommendation on the donating plant materials that was to be reported in January but got overlooked Gy asked her to read what shed found In the January 2006 mins the following paragraph was presented Each calendar year 2 requests for plant material donations from non-profit organizations may be approved Requests must be made in writing and given to the greenhouse crew prior to the event Plant material with a total value of$50 will be chosen by the greenhouse crew Requests from the same organization may be considered every 3 years Gy asked if this should be policy and the Board said no The previous incident was an isolated case Neil Cochran stated that the policy should be not to give away anything Gy again asked for a motion to accept the minutes as printed Emilie so moved Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson to present the treasurers report Jan stated that as of31 January 2007 we had $1156884 in our regular account and we are still carrying $4000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if weve paid for all the improvements that we have previously voted on Jan stated that everything but the fence has been taken care of and that the fence people will want one-half of their money when they start and the balance when the job is completed Neil Cochran asked about the separate account Jan stated that it for purchase ofpoly or other large items not budgeted for No further comments Bob Gordon moved to accept the report as printed Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull

Motion carried

New Class Committee update - Gy Okeson stated that a way has been found to fix the video situation to be able to record the class each week to put it onto 1 large DVD instead ofnumerous smaller ones Now we just need to get someone to be responsible for running it Mary Ann Everett and Mary Lew Quisenberry were asked to work this out

Greenhouse Committee - Karla Tomeka stated that they moving towards the vegetable sale on March 17th

bull There seem to be questions regarding the watering schedule and she will work with the committee to resolve them Karla questioned what seminars will be presented that day - Neil volunteered to do vegetable gardening Gy Okeson will do composting and the herb ladies will also do a presentation Schedules and timing will be worked out with the presenters and Dirk Aaron Dirk suggested getting an ad in the

Killeen paper for the sale seminars and also to include the Yard tours on March 21st

Mary Lew Quisenberry will take care of this Crystal Fisher passed around the Logo that will be presented for competition at state She also is resigning her position on the greenhouse crew due to health problems but hopes to return to working there in about a year DJ Campbell has found fan louvers for the greenhouse We need 2 and they will cost $15995 each plus shipping He has repaired the fan motors and they are running well Bob Gordon moved to purchase the louvers Emilie Butts 2nd Motion carried He further stated that Nolan Young donated a fan and motor to this project DJ has also put together suggestions for standard operating procedures for the greenhouse which he asked the Board to take home and review He further stated that he has opened a tax free account for Master Gardeners with his telephone These purchases are for greenhouse use only Dirk Aaron stated that the Fire Ant Specialist program is not accepted any longer by TAMU as the information the specialists have is out of date Mary Ann Everett questioned the surface in the greenhouse - it is hard and hard to walk and work on Dirk stated that there is a new product on the market made out of a form of rubber that allows water to drain through but is much more comfortable to work on He will check into prices for this Neil Cochran also stated that most professional greenhouses have concrete bases Dirk further stated that this nlbber material could go right on top of the base we have now Neil will also check into expanded shale for the vegetable demo gardens and Dirk suggested he contact Dr Welch for sources

Dirk Aaron talked about Heart ofTexas landscaping doing mowing and weedeating around the premises Doing 4 mowings (on Tuesdays) a month for $1OOmonth It is a month to month agreement and can be adjusted as needed Rutha Leffel motioned to get this started Jan Anderson 2nd Motion carried The drip-line bid will come later from them as they installed the rest ofwhat we have They are too busy to take this part of the project on right now

Forthcoming projects - Leon Heights - Emilie Butts stated she is to talk to the lady today about this and will get back to us Dirk Aaron says that there is no fmal design at this point No news on the Nanette Whitten project The Home and Garden Show was a huge success The Harris Park project is on hold as the lady that spoke to us is no longer working there

Policy on 5 and 10 year pin calculations- Gy Okeson presented a policy proposal to correct the years His proposal is to have a special ceremony at our April meeting to present the balance of the 5 yr pins to the Class of 2002 Gys suggestion is that year one is when you start not the year you are certified Dirk Aaron agreed with this suggestion Bob Gordon moved to accept Gys suggestion to include presentation of these awards at a special ceremony in April Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Gy suggested that this be in print as part of our policies

Mary Ann Everett is to do a program recently at Temple College and suggested that we donate 2 earthkind roses for their entrance Bob Gordon offered to pay for them She also asked about volunteers that are helping get yards ready for the tour After some discussion it was decided not to limit the hours we put in helping for the yard tours

Dirk Aaron had to leave so asked to interrupt this discussion to ask if any one on the Board would have an objection to their names being on a list of Master Gardeners who would be willing to answer questions presented by the legislature regarding operations of Extension He told us that when the legislature is in session no one from the Extension office can talk to the lawmakers This is a vital piece ofhis funding No objections were noted

Mary Ann Everett continued with Reid Lewiss proposal for our West Streetscape This is a task oriented proposal and the only one endorsed by Dirk Aaron and Raymond Marr She passed out copies to Board members for their review and comments Each of the beds would be taken care of by a small group ofpeople within our organization DJ Campbell motioned to accept Reids proposal Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Bob Gordon asked Dirk Aaron about the dates for Safety Days at the Expo Dirk stated that on May 8th at the EXPO Center and on May 15th at the Killeen Civic Center AG Days will be May 1st amp 2nd at the EXPO Center and will feature com and vegetable art with Susan Elrod

Gy Okeson is asking members who are doing something special out of the organization to e-mail him with the information on what they did

JMG Conference participants - Gy Okeson stated the training will be April 24 amp 25 in College Station Mary Ann Everett and Neil Cochran are going and will present what theyve learned to interested teachers at workshops the week of July 22nd

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Gy Okeson has again been approached about our BCMGA hosting the TMGA Conference in 2009 After some discussion there was no interest in doing this

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1055 am

h1~p~~Marty Po ann Recording ecretary

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 28th 2007

Several items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost being a Bell County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its members

I feel that clear guidelines bond a group into a cohesive organization

It is my feeling that the following guide lines are In order at this time

The Greenhouse Sign in sheet is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of us including myself

This was the way I was Originally taught to document my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually working In or on the greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work areas suffer from low participation by the membership because there is no requirement by the association to show partiCipation in any given area

Our orlgination does not have documentation to fulfill our main purpose which is a training origination

Our Origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that they were trained

This rule should apply to all other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by the origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonned by each member to satisfy their annual certification obligation

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Alldonated time outside the aster Gardener area willnotbe counteduntil the required hOUTSare completed in the designated workareasat thegreenhouse ItJclltion Once the required time at designated work areas has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work areas will be honored

The members that have anyparticularhandiCllpdisability will be given consideration as to their needfor thatpatticulararea that would impact theirdisabilityorhandicap

Time sheets should be provided for each designated work area Each member will sign in and out and show the time and calendar date of each

area that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping and require each member to participate in the full range of Master Gardener work efforts needed for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proposed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate in a variety of areas which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of a few members canying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide ample work partiCipation in all the required areas and will solve the problem of the select few canying the entire work load

Respectfully

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Plan for the West Streetscape ) ~J ~yenJ4-

Reasons for Renovation ~CI )-0) ~~~

JgtM ~ sv1 Reduce maintenance by 50 ~- ~~ tA ~ 2 Xeriscape plantings conserve water ~ ~y)r-- ~

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3 Unifonn mass plantings are visually pleasing and attract wildlife (butterflies ~oJt)-J hummingbirds other birds)

4 Provide a Demonstration area utilizing native plants xeriscape design

Plan for west streetscape

1 Remove weeds and plants on the ridge

2 Install limestone edging to defIDing plantings

3 Add decomposed granite and a border of limestone between shaded tree area and streetscape

4 Install a xeriscapenative planting consisting of Bamboo muhley Texas lantana Raspberry delight salvia and Lindheimer muhley On the slope use Mexican feather grass and pine muhley with a line of rock to delineate where to mow

5 Revisit existing beds both along wooden and iron fences Too much plant material and too much ofa lot of different plantings make for a polka dot appearance

Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Extension programs service people ofaU ages regardless ofsocioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin The Texas AampM University System US Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

-61~ ~trDUamp-t~ (~) tl~gtapoundlt(~- 5 Old Business - t l _~ w~ q_I ~ Fence Status - OkesonLJfraquo~~~(BJdmiddot J ~~~

bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

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1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

FallPlantSaleampSeminar-1027 R~~~ - ~ - 5~~

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Rutha Leffel then presented the Project Requestl Agreement form After some discussion the first page needs to be redone but the rest of the form seems in order She will reshypresent the form at the next meeting

The status of the Lawnmowing and Drip Line project has been deferred to the Feb Bd Meeting

Forthcoming projects Emilie Butts reported that she is waiting for info from the teacher regarding the Leon Heights School project The Nannette Whitten project - we have no news Mary Lew Quisenberry has written thank you notes to all the businesses that contributed to the Christmas party Home and Garden Pre-Show - Gy Okeson reported that the Hamp G Show hours will be Sat 10-5pm and Sun 12-5pm Mary Lew will take care ofads for the papers regarding our participation on the show Gy Okeson reported that the Anniversary Book the Blooming Bell and our Rainwater Collection project will be entered for awards Mary Ann Everett was proposed as Gardener of the Year The Herb project (per the herb ladies) will not be submitted Succession ofofficers for the Board was next - the Nominating committee is having trouble finding success in finding replacement for Board members DJ Campbell moved to accept a fail-safe option concerning extending officers beyond their existing terms if no member is found to fill positions Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

A question from Emilie Butts came up regarding Lampassass MG program They would like to order with us through BWI The lady in question has a business in her house and the board feels this is taking advantage ofour non-profit status DJ Campbell moved that we no longer support her ordering with us through BWI Mary Ann Everett 2nd

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Motion carried

Gy Okeson noted the future events on his agenda and no further business noted but meeting was adjourned at 1030 with a motion by Bob Gordon and 2nd by Mary Ann Everett Motion carried

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

January 24 2007 Meeting J ~

President Gyman Okeson 1atVraquolce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd Vice PJSldent Rutha Leffel Recording ~ecretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Ander~n V Directors Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron -1 Call to Order q ()~

Q 0 ~ - 11 ~ ~w lMJIVIJ 2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann t~middot ~J ($ ~ r 3 Treasurers Report - Jan AnderSO~ lt I 2 ~ - ~ Ipoundi Qt 3 1) b~~ 4 Committee Reports ~ _01 (

New Class Committee Update - Canard - ha~tjLuf - ~ AkS (~JV~gtt ~ - 3 huJ1(lk~ Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence --tjoUi rut - ltr~ l)~ J a-UJY FAA~ Vol -Q)J ~~lllJ0 tQM~~ - (f1_9~~~M- ~~t - ~ ~ middot

5 Old Business - ~ )~~t ~ ~uVJt1 Fence Status - Jan- ~ ~~~~~)- - ~~~tsa ~~)- Iraquob~ Project Forms - Rutha - jgtJl-MIt+4~J Status Lawnmowing and Drip Line - Dirk Aaron - a~ l -to ]--t ~i ~

6 New Business shyForthcoming Projects - ~tYv --Tlo~(t))

bullbull~~ ~ Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts - II-lab~ V-J ~ IT - - ~~) tJ ~ Nanette Whitten - Rae Schmuck - u9 hJt~

f~~ _11_ fliOP Thank You Letters to Businesses - Okeson - rlgtoJJlt ~t1A1) -vJlo1t ~ 12 VVmiddot ~ i r ( ~ W j -otshyl) ~~ Awards Committee - Okeson A-I~lJtJ)k ) -no hQ~Jvt~Jlrfr--V-tN ~ ~~ ~~

t-f ~~~ome and Garden Pre-Show - Okesondirk $Jr~ ) ~ttJ ~ ~ - ~(JJMUJ ~qlJ

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Home d Garden Show - 224-25 ~ Spring ego Sale and Seminar - 317

Texas M ter Gardener Convention (Kerrville) - 4112-14 bull ~ ~pring G en Tour - 421

1gt ~ ~ pring Plan Sale amp Seminar 428rP~ ~( b nternational aster Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5

~ ~ ~~~~ Graduation - 5 6 tJ -Q 00 ~ Fall Vegetable Ie and Seminar - 825 ~ - ~~~~J ~ ~1 6 Fall Garden Tour 1020 [Y ~ fiJMA Qj

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Procedure for Project RequestsAgreements

Bell County Master Gardener Association

The following steps will be followed by Bell County Master Gardeners and individualsagencies requesting project assistance from BCMGA

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

The individual or agency requesting assistance will be provided an application by any Master GardcMr (~( tQ~Jt~ t~ SQc

The Master Gardener contact submits the application to the BCMGA boar~t~=i~~~ week prior to the board meeting

The BCMGA Board ofDirectors reviews and discusses the application If the project is deemed educational in keeping with the goals ofBCMGA and feasible for BCMGA a BCMGA project coordinator will be named and the project will be carried forward to the Bell County Master Gardener Coordinator for consideration and discussion

The Bell County Master Gardener Coordinator reviews the request and makes recommendations in consultation with the Board ofDirectors

The requesting agency is notified that the project has been tentatively approved and that they are to meet with the BCMGA Board ofDirectors to complete the Project Agreement or they are notified that the project is not feasible for BCMGA If approved the official closing of the agreement will occur at the next regularly scheduled BCMGA Board meeting At that time the proj ect agreement will be finalized and signed by the BCMGA Board President the BCMGA Coordinator the Project Coordinator and the Contact Person for the requesting agency

Steps 3 4 and 5 can be combined to expedite the process when necessary

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APPLICATION FOR PROJECT ASSISTANCE

Bell County Master Gardeners Association Educated Educating Serving

AgencyOrganization requesting assistance with project _____________

Contact Person Phone No Email Address

Description of Project (please be complete and descriptive Ifmore space is needed please attach sheet)

Goals of Projects

MethodsObjectives for reaching goals

Role of Master Gardeners

Role ofyour organization

Is this project and site educational Yes __ No __

If so who are we educating

What will the project cost

Who are the funding sources

Who will be involved

Who wiD maintain this project site after completion

What are the starting and ending dates for project

Who owns the project site ____________________________________ Where is the site located

DateofRequest ______________________________________________

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This side ofform is to be completed by the BeD County Master Gardeners Association Board BeD County Master Gardeners Association Coordinator the appointed BCMGA project leader and representative ofrequesting agency after review discussion and tentative approval ofapplication by BCMGA Board

PROJECT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and

PROJECT

PURPOSE The purpose of this agreement is to provide a mutual understanding of expectations and commitments between the BCMGA and the assisted group Generally the mission of BCMGA is to advise and educate groups who have asked for assistance Generally BCMGA is not a labor pool and does not provide funding

BCMGA provides Project Leader Ph Planning for landscapinggardening projects Project construction guidance Planting instructions and guidance Instructor Equipment Supplies Plants Other

Assisted Group Point of Contact Ph Internal coordination Students Workers Equipment Supplies Other

BCMGA project termination end state

BCMGA President Date

BCMGA Coordinator Date

BCMGA Project Leader ----------------------------Date ---------shyAssisted Organization Project Leader ---------------------------Date-------- shy

Agenda Bell County Master Gardener Association Meeting

January 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1- Vice President Mary Ann Everett 2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lou Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson Directors Neil Cochran Emily Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh

Opening Pledge and Thought Dirk Aaron

Program Lavender

Presidents Comments Gyman Okeson

bull The bids have been let for the new greenhouse fence which should be in place soon

bull Our Awards Committee is currently hard at work on nominations for TMGA awards that are given at the State Convention We will be entering competitions for the best newsletter (the Blooming Bell) the best graphic presentation (Composting DVD) and the best exhibit (our rainwater harvesting exhibit)

bull The Board will be considering a new rainwater-harvesting project utilizing the storage building rather than the greenhouse

bull A committee will be developed to start planning a JMG program If you are interested in helping to pursue this project please let me know

bull The Landscaping Subcommittee of the Greenhouse Committee has been actively developing plans to improve the appearance of the area around the greenhouse especially that portion to the west of the greenhouse This will include drip irrigation to the south-side planters

bull The spring vegetable sale will be held March 17th and the plant sale and seminar will be held April 28th

bull The spring garden tour will be April 21st

bull There are two exceptional conventions to be held in our part of the world The Texas MG Convention will be held Apri112-14 at Kerrville and the International MG Convention will be held May 2-5 in Little Rock Arkansas Registration materials are available on the TMGA web site Plan to attend it you possibly can

bull The 2007 Class started January third We have what should be an exceptional group of students this year Our own Master Gardener Specialists will be doing more of the teaching Graduation will be held May 16th at the Expo

bull We will again be playing an active role in the county Home and Garden Show which takes place February 24-25 We will have two booths at the 2-day eventshyone being Ask the Master Gardener and the other being our -Rainwater Harvesting for Homes exhibit In addition we will conduct seminars on two important horticultural topics

bull Thanks to our web-master Dean Franklin we will see our web site change significantly into an instrument that will play new roles in directing our Associations activities A committee has been developed to oversee this change

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

February 282007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Rutha Leffel Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Guests Karla Tomeka Ursula Nanna and Crystal Fisher

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 9 lOam

Gy Okeson requested that everyone look at the minutes of the last meeting Marty Portmann apologized for everyone getting a heading but no minutes via e-mail Her computer apparently had a mind of its own that day Marty stated that in December she was asked to fmd where the Board made a recommendation on the donating plant materials that was to be reported in January but got overlooked Gy asked her to read what shed found In the January 2006 mins the following paragraph was presented Each calendar year 2 requests for plant material donations from non-profit organizations may be approved Requests must be made in writing and given to the greenhouse crew prior to the event Plant material with a total value of$50 will be chosen by the greenhouse crew Requests from the same organization may be considered every 3 years Gy asked if this should be policy and the Board said no The previous incident was an isolated case Neil Cochran stated that the policy should be not to give away anything Gy again asked for a motion to accept the minutes as printed Emilie so moved Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson to present the treasurers report Jan stated that as of31 January 2007 we had $1156884 in our regular account and we are still carrying $4000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if weve paid for all the improvements that we have previously voted on Jan stated that everything but the fence has been taken care of and that the fence people will want one-half of their money when they start and the balance when the job is completed Neil Cochran asked about the separate account Jan stated that it for purchase ofpoly or other large items not budgeted for No further comments Bob Gordon moved to accept the report as printed Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull

Motion carried

New Class Committee update - Gy Okeson stated that a way has been found to fix the video situation to be able to record the class each week to put it onto 1 large DVD instead ofnumerous smaller ones Now we just need to get someone to be responsible for running it Mary Ann Everett and Mary Lew Quisenberry were asked to work this out

Greenhouse Committee - Karla Tomeka stated that they moving towards the vegetable sale on March 17th

bull There seem to be questions regarding the watering schedule and she will work with the committee to resolve them Karla questioned what seminars will be presented that day - Neil volunteered to do vegetable gardening Gy Okeson will do composting and the herb ladies will also do a presentation Schedules and timing will be worked out with the presenters and Dirk Aaron Dirk suggested getting an ad in the

Killeen paper for the sale seminars and also to include the Yard tours on March 21st

Mary Lew Quisenberry will take care of this Crystal Fisher passed around the Logo that will be presented for competition at state She also is resigning her position on the greenhouse crew due to health problems but hopes to return to working there in about a year DJ Campbell has found fan louvers for the greenhouse We need 2 and they will cost $15995 each plus shipping He has repaired the fan motors and they are running well Bob Gordon moved to purchase the louvers Emilie Butts 2nd Motion carried He further stated that Nolan Young donated a fan and motor to this project DJ has also put together suggestions for standard operating procedures for the greenhouse which he asked the Board to take home and review He further stated that he has opened a tax free account for Master Gardeners with his telephone These purchases are for greenhouse use only Dirk Aaron stated that the Fire Ant Specialist program is not accepted any longer by TAMU as the information the specialists have is out of date Mary Ann Everett questioned the surface in the greenhouse - it is hard and hard to walk and work on Dirk stated that there is a new product on the market made out of a form of rubber that allows water to drain through but is much more comfortable to work on He will check into prices for this Neil Cochran also stated that most professional greenhouses have concrete bases Dirk further stated that this nlbber material could go right on top of the base we have now Neil will also check into expanded shale for the vegetable demo gardens and Dirk suggested he contact Dr Welch for sources

Dirk Aaron talked about Heart ofTexas landscaping doing mowing and weedeating around the premises Doing 4 mowings (on Tuesdays) a month for $1OOmonth It is a month to month agreement and can be adjusted as needed Rutha Leffel motioned to get this started Jan Anderson 2nd Motion carried The drip-line bid will come later from them as they installed the rest ofwhat we have They are too busy to take this part of the project on right now

Forthcoming projects - Leon Heights - Emilie Butts stated she is to talk to the lady today about this and will get back to us Dirk Aaron says that there is no fmal design at this point No news on the Nanette Whitten project The Home and Garden Show was a huge success The Harris Park project is on hold as the lady that spoke to us is no longer working there

Policy on 5 and 10 year pin calculations- Gy Okeson presented a policy proposal to correct the years His proposal is to have a special ceremony at our April meeting to present the balance of the 5 yr pins to the Class of 2002 Gys suggestion is that year one is when you start not the year you are certified Dirk Aaron agreed with this suggestion Bob Gordon moved to accept Gys suggestion to include presentation of these awards at a special ceremony in April Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Gy suggested that this be in print as part of our policies

Mary Ann Everett is to do a program recently at Temple College and suggested that we donate 2 earthkind roses for their entrance Bob Gordon offered to pay for them She also asked about volunteers that are helping get yards ready for the tour After some discussion it was decided not to limit the hours we put in helping for the yard tours

Dirk Aaron had to leave so asked to interrupt this discussion to ask if any one on the Board would have an objection to their names being on a list of Master Gardeners who would be willing to answer questions presented by the legislature regarding operations of Extension He told us that when the legislature is in session no one from the Extension office can talk to the lawmakers This is a vital piece ofhis funding No objections were noted

Mary Ann Everett continued with Reid Lewiss proposal for our West Streetscape This is a task oriented proposal and the only one endorsed by Dirk Aaron and Raymond Marr She passed out copies to Board members for their review and comments Each of the beds would be taken care of by a small group ofpeople within our organization DJ Campbell motioned to accept Reids proposal Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Bob Gordon asked Dirk Aaron about the dates for Safety Days at the Expo Dirk stated that on May 8th at the EXPO Center and on May 15th at the Killeen Civic Center AG Days will be May 1st amp 2nd at the EXPO Center and will feature com and vegetable art with Susan Elrod

Gy Okeson is asking members who are doing something special out of the organization to e-mail him with the information on what they did

JMG Conference participants - Gy Okeson stated the training will be April 24 amp 25 in College Station Mary Ann Everett and Neil Cochran are going and will present what theyve learned to interested teachers at workshops the week of July 22nd

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Gy Okeson has again been approached about our BCMGA hosting the TMGA Conference in 2009 After some discussion there was no interest in doing this

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1055 am

h1~p~~Marty Po ann Recording ecretary

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 28th 2007

Several items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost being a Bell County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its members

I feel that clear guidelines bond a group into a cohesive organization

It is my feeling that the following guide lines are In order at this time

The Greenhouse Sign in sheet is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of us including myself

This was the way I was Originally taught to document my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually working In or on the greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work areas suffer from low participation by the membership because there is no requirement by the association to show partiCipation in any given area

Our orlgination does not have documentation to fulfill our main purpose which is a training origination

Our Origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that they were trained

This rule should apply to all other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by the origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonned by each member to satisfy their annual certification obligation

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Alldonated time outside the aster Gardener area willnotbe counteduntil the required hOUTSare completed in the designated workareasat thegreenhouse ItJclltion Once the required time at designated work areas has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work areas will be honored

The members that have anyparticularhandiCllpdisability will be given consideration as to their needfor thatpatticulararea that would impact theirdisabilityorhandicap

Time sheets should be provided for each designated work area Each member will sign in and out and show the time and calendar date of each

area that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping and require each member to participate in the full range of Master Gardener work efforts needed for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proposed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate in a variety of areas which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of a few members canying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide ample work partiCipation in all the required areas and will solve the problem of the select few canying the entire work load

Respectfully

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Plan for the West Streetscape ) ~J ~yenJ4-

Reasons for Renovation ~CI )-0) ~~~

JgtM ~ sv1 Reduce maintenance by 50 ~- ~~ tA ~ 2 Xeriscape plantings conserve water ~ ~y)r-- ~

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3 Unifonn mass plantings are visually pleasing and attract wildlife (butterflies ~oJt)-J hummingbirds other birds)

4 Provide a Demonstration area utilizing native plants xeriscape design

Plan for west streetscape

1 Remove weeds and plants on the ridge

2 Install limestone edging to defIDing plantings

3 Add decomposed granite and a border of limestone between shaded tree area and streetscape

4 Install a xeriscapenative planting consisting of Bamboo muhley Texas lantana Raspberry delight salvia and Lindheimer muhley On the slope use Mexican feather grass and pine muhley with a line of rock to delineate where to mow

5 Revisit existing beds both along wooden and iron fences Too much plant material and too much ofa lot of different plantings make for a polka dot appearance

Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

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bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

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1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

January 24 2007 Meeting J ~

President Gyman Okeson 1atVraquolce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd Vice PJSldent Rutha Leffel Recording ~ecretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Ander~n V Directors Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron -1 Call to Order q ()~

Q 0 ~ - 11 ~ ~w lMJIVIJ 2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann t~middot ~J ($ ~ r 3 Treasurers Report - Jan AnderSO~ lt I 2 ~ - ~ Ipoundi Qt 3 1) b~~ 4 Committee Reports ~ _01 (

New Class Committee Update - Canard - ha~tjLuf - ~ AkS (~JV~gtt ~ - 3 huJ1(lk~ Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence --tjoUi rut - ltr~ l)~ J a-UJY FAA~ Vol -Q)J ~~lllJ0 tQM~~ - (f1_9~~~M- ~~t - ~ ~ middot

5 Old Business - ~ )~~t ~ ~uVJt1 Fence Status - Jan- ~ ~~~~~)- - ~~~tsa ~~)- Iraquob~ Project Forms - Rutha - jgtJl-MIt+4~J Status Lawnmowing and Drip Line - Dirk Aaron - a~ l -to ]--t ~i ~

6 New Business shyForthcoming Projects - ~tYv --Tlo~(t))

bullbull~~ ~ Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts - II-lab~ V-J ~ IT - - ~~) tJ ~ Nanette Whitten - Rae Schmuck - u9 hJt~

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Home d Garden Show - 224-25 ~ Spring ego Sale and Seminar - 317

Texas M ter Gardener Convention (Kerrville) - 4112-14 bull ~ ~pring G en Tour - 421

1gt ~ ~ pring Plan Sale amp Seminar 428rP~ ~( b nternational aster Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5

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Procedure for Project RequestsAgreements

Bell County Master Gardener Association

The following steps will be followed by Bell County Master Gardeners and individualsagencies requesting project assistance from BCMGA

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

The individual or agency requesting assistance will be provided an application by any Master GardcMr (~( tQ~Jt~ t~ SQc

The Master Gardener contact submits the application to the BCMGA boar~t~=i~~~ week prior to the board meeting

The BCMGA Board ofDirectors reviews and discusses the application If the project is deemed educational in keeping with the goals ofBCMGA and feasible for BCMGA a BCMGA project coordinator will be named and the project will be carried forward to the Bell County Master Gardener Coordinator for consideration and discussion

The Bell County Master Gardener Coordinator reviews the request and makes recommendations in consultation with the Board ofDirectors

The requesting agency is notified that the project has been tentatively approved and that they are to meet with the BCMGA Board ofDirectors to complete the Project Agreement or they are notified that the project is not feasible for BCMGA If approved the official closing of the agreement will occur at the next regularly scheduled BCMGA Board meeting At that time the proj ect agreement will be finalized and signed by the BCMGA Board President the BCMGA Coordinator the Project Coordinator and the Contact Person for the requesting agency

Steps 3 4 and 5 can be combined to expedite the process when necessary

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APPLICATION FOR PROJECT ASSISTANCE

Bell County Master Gardeners Association Educated Educating Serving

AgencyOrganization requesting assistance with project _____________

Contact Person Phone No Email Address

Description of Project (please be complete and descriptive Ifmore space is needed please attach sheet)

Goals of Projects

MethodsObjectives for reaching goals

Role of Master Gardeners

Role ofyour organization

Is this project and site educational Yes __ No __

If so who are we educating

What will the project cost

Who are the funding sources

Who will be involved

Who wiD maintain this project site after completion

What are the starting and ending dates for project

Who owns the project site ____________________________________ Where is the site located

DateofRequest ______________________________________________

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This side ofform is to be completed by the BeD County Master Gardeners Association Board BeD County Master Gardeners Association Coordinator the appointed BCMGA project leader and representative ofrequesting agency after review discussion and tentative approval ofapplication by BCMGA Board

PROJECT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and

PROJECT

PURPOSE The purpose of this agreement is to provide a mutual understanding of expectations and commitments between the BCMGA and the assisted group Generally the mission of BCMGA is to advise and educate groups who have asked for assistance Generally BCMGA is not a labor pool and does not provide funding

BCMGA provides Project Leader Ph Planning for landscapinggardening projects Project construction guidance Planting instructions and guidance Instructor Equipment Supplies Plants Other

Assisted Group Point of Contact Ph Internal coordination Students Workers Equipment Supplies Other

BCMGA project termination end state

BCMGA President Date

BCMGA Coordinator Date

BCMGA Project Leader ----------------------------Date ---------shyAssisted Organization Project Leader ---------------------------Date-------- shy

Agenda Bell County Master Gardener Association Meeting

January 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1- Vice President Mary Ann Everett 2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lou Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson Directors Neil Cochran Emily Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh

Opening Pledge and Thought Dirk Aaron

Program Lavender

Presidents Comments Gyman Okeson

bull The bids have been let for the new greenhouse fence which should be in place soon

bull Our Awards Committee is currently hard at work on nominations for TMGA awards that are given at the State Convention We will be entering competitions for the best newsletter (the Blooming Bell) the best graphic presentation (Composting DVD) and the best exhibit (our rainwater harvesting exhibit)

bull The Board will be considering a new rainwater-harvesting project utilizing the storage building rather than the greenhouse

bull A committee will be developed to start planning a JMG program If you are interested in helping to pursue this project please let me know

bull The Landscaping Subcommittee of the Greenhouse Committee has been actively developing plans to improve the appearance of the area around the greenhouse especially that portion to the west of the greenhouse This will include drip irrigation to the south-side planters

bull The spring vegetable sale will be held March 17th and the plant sale and seminar will be held April 28th

bull The spring garden tour will be April 21st

bull There are two exceptional conventions to be held in our part of the world The Texas MG Convention will be held Apri112-14 at Kerrville and the International MG Convention will be held May 2-5 in Little Rock Arkansas Registration materials are available on the TMGA web site Plan to attend it you possibly can

bull The 2007 Class started January third We have what should be an exceptional group of students this year Our own Master Gardener Specialists will be doing more of the teaching Graduation will be held May 16th at the Expo

bull We will again be playing an active role in the county Home and Garden Show which takes place February 24-25 We will have two booths at the 2-day eventshyone being Ask the Master Gardener and the other being our -Rainwater Harvesting for Homes exhibit In addition we will conduct seminars on two important horticultural topics

bull Thanks to our web-master Dean Franklin we will see our web site change significantly into an instrument that will play new roles in directing our Associations activities A committee has been developed to oversee this change

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

February 282007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Rutha Leffel Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Guests Karla Tomeka Ursula Nanna and Crystal Fisher

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 9 lOam

Gy Okeson requested that everyone look at the minutes of the last meeting Marty Portmann apologized for everyone getting a heading but no minutes via e-mail Her computer apparently had a mind of its own that day Marty stated that in December she was asked to fmd where the Board made a recommendation on the donating plant materials that was to be reported in January but got overlooked Gy asked her to read what shed found In the January 2006 mins the following paragraph was presented Each calendar year 2 requests for plant material donations from non-profit organizations may be approved Requests must be made in writing and given to the greenhouse crew prior to the event Plant material with a total value of$50 will be chosen by the greenhouse crew Requests from the same organization may be considered every 3 years Gy asked if this should be policy and the Board said no The previous incident was an isolated case Neil Cochran stated that the policy should be not to give away anything Gy again asked for a motion to accept the minutes as printed Emilie so moved Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson to present the treasurers report Jan stated that as of31 January 2007 we had $1156884 in our regular account and we are still carrying $4000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if weve paid for all the improvements that we have previously voted on Jan stated that everything but the fence has been taken care of and that the fence people will want one-half of their money when they start and the balance when the job is completed Neil Cochran asked about the separate account Jan stated that it for purchase ofpoly or other large items not budgeted for No further comments Bob Gordon moved to accept the report as printed Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull

Motion carried

New Class Committee update - Gy Okeson stated that a way has been found to fix the video situation to be able to record the class each week to put it onto 1 large DVD instead ofnumerous smaller ones Now we just need to get someone to be responsible for running it Mary Ann Everett and Mary Lew Quisenberry were asked to work this out

Greenhouse Committee - Karla Tomeka stated that they moving towards the vegetable sale on March 17th

bull There seem to be questions regarding the watering schedule and she will work with the committee to resolve them Karla questioned what seminars will be presented that day - Neil volunteered to do vegetable gardening Gy Okeson will do composting and the herb ladies will also do a presentation Schedules and timing will be worked out with the presenters and Dirk Aaron Dirk suggested getting an ad in the

Killeen paper for the sale seminars and also to include the Yard tours on March 21st

Mary Lew Quisenberry will take care of this Crystal Fisher passed around the Logo that will be presented for competition at state She also is resigning her position on the greenhouse crew due to health problems but hopes to return to working there in about a year DJ Campbell has found fan louvers for the greenhouse We need 2 and they will cost $15995 each plus shipping He has repaired the fan motors and they are running well Bob Gordon moved to purchase the louvers Emilie Butts 2nd Motion carried He further stated that Nolan Young donated a fan and motor to this project DJ has also put together suggestions for standard operating procedures for the greenhouse which he asked the Board to take home and review He further stated that he has opened a tax free account for Master Gardeners with his telephone These purchases are for greenhouse use only Dirk Aaron stated that the Fire Ant Specialist program is not accepted any longer by TAMU as the information the specialists have is out of date Mary Ann Everett questioned the surface in the greenhouse - it is hard and hard to walk and work on Dirk stated that there is a new product on the market made out of a form of rubber that allows water to drain through but is much more comfortable to work on He will check into prices for this Neil Cochran also stated that most professional greenhouses have concrete bases Dirk further stated that this nlbber material could go right on top of the base we have now Neil will also check into expanded shale for the vegetable demo gardens and Dirk suggested he contact Dr Welch for sources

Dirk Aaron talked about Heart ofTexas landscaping doing mowing and weedeating around the premises Doing 4 mowings (on Tuesdays) a month for $1OOmonth It is a month to month agreement and can be adjusted as needed Rutha Leffel motioned to get this started Jan Anderson 2nd Motion carried The drip-line bid will come later from them as they installed the rest ofwhat we have They are too busy to take this part of the project on right now

Forthcoming projects - Leon Heights - Emilie Butts stated she is to talk to the lady today about this and will get back to us Dirk Aaron says that there is no fmal design at this point No news on the Nanette Whitten project The Home and Garden Show was a huge success The Harris Park project is on hold as the lady that spoke to us is no longer working there

Policy on 5 and 10 year pin calculations- Gy Okeson presented a policy proposal to correct the years His proposal is to have a special ceremony at our April meeting to present the balance of the 5 yr pins to the Class of 2002 Gys suggestion is that year one is when you start not the year you are certified Dirk Aaron agreed with this suggestion Bob Gordon moved to accept Gys suggestion to include presentation of these awards at a special ceremony in April Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Gy suggested that this be in print as part of our policies

Mary Ann Everett is to do a program recently at Temple College and suggested that we donate 2 earthkind roses for their entrance Bob Gordon offered to pay for them She also asked about volunteers that are helping get yards ready for the tour After some discussion it was decided not to limit the hours we put in helping for the yard tours

Dirk Aaron had to leave so asked to interrupt this discussion to ask if any one on the Board would have an objection to their names being on a list of Master Gardeners who would be willing to answer questions presented by the legislature regarding operations of Extension He told us that when the legislature is in session no one from the Extension office can talk to the lawmakers This is a vital piece ofhis funding No objections were noted

Mary Ann Everett continued with Reid Lewiss proposal for our West Streetscape This is a task oriented proposal and the only one endorsed by Dirk Aaron and Raymond Marr She passed out copies to Board members for their review and comments Each of the beds would be taken care of by a small group ofpeople within our organization DJ Campbell motioned to accept Reids proposal Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Bob Gordon asked Dirk Aaron about the dates for Safety Days at the Expo Dirk stated that on May 8th at the EXPO Center and on May 15th at the Killeen Civic Center AG Days will be May 1st amp 2nd at the EXPO Center and will feature com and vegetable art with Susan Elrod

Gy Okeson is asking members who are doing something special out of the organization to e-mail him with the information on what they did

JMG Conference participants - Gy Okeson stated the training will be April 24 amp 25 in College Station Mary Ann Everett and Neil Cochran are going and will present what theyve learned to interested teachers at workshops the week of July 22nd

bull

Gy Okeson has again been approached about our BCMGA hosting the TMGA Conference in 2009 After some discussion there was no interest in doing this

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1055 am

h1~p~~Marty Po ann Recording ecretary

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 28th 2007

Several items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost being a Bell County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its members

I feel that clear guidelines bond a group into a cohesive organization

It is my feeling that the following guide lines are In order at this time

The Greenhouse Sign in sheet is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of us including myself

This was the way I was Originally taught to document my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually working In or on the greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work areas suffer from low participation by the membership because there is no requirement by the association to show partiCipation in any given area

Our orlgination does not have documentation to fulfill our main purpose which is a training origination

Our Origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that they were trained

This rule should apply to all other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by the origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonned by each member to satisfy their annual certification obligation

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Alldonated time outside the aster Gardener area willnotbe counteduntil the required hOUTSare completed in the designated workareasat thegreenhouse ItJclltion Once the required time at designated work areas has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work areas will be honored

The members that have anyparticularhandiCllpdisability will be given consideration as to their needfor thatpatticulararea that would impact theirdisabilityorhandicap

Time sheets should be provided for each designated work area Each member will sign in and out and show the time and calendar date of each

area that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping and require each member to participate in the full range of Master Gardener work efforts needed for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proposed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate in a variety of areas which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of a few members canying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide ample work partiCipation in all the required areas and will solve the problem of the select few canying the entire work load

Respectfully

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Plan for the West Streetscape ) ~J ~yenJ4-

Reasons for Renovation ~CI )-0) ~~~

JgtM ~ sv1 Reduce maintenance by 50 ~- ~~ tA ~ 2 Xeriscape plantings conserve water ~ ~y)r-- ~

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3 Unifonn mass plantings are visually pleasing and attract wildlife (butterflies ~oJt)-J hummingbirds other birds)

4 Provide a Demonstration area utilizing native plants xeriscape design

Plan for west streetscape

1 Remove weeds and plants on the ridge

2 Install limestone edging to defIDing plantings

3 Add decomposed granite and a border of limestone between shaded tree area and streetscape

4 Install a xeriscapenative planting consisting of Bamboo muhley Texas lantana Raspberry delight salvia and Lindheimer muhley On the slope use Mexican feather grass and pine muhley with a line of rock to delineate where to mow

5 Revisit existing beds both along wooden and iron fences Too much plant material and too much ofa lot of different plantings make for a polka dot appearance

Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

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Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Extension programs service people ofaU ages regardless ofsocioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin The Texas AampM University System US Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

The Texas AampM University System US Department ofAgriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

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bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

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1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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olt~~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Procedure for Project RequestsAgreements

Bell County Master Gardener Association

The following steps will be followed by Bell County Master Gardeners and individualsagencies requesting project assistance from BCMGA

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

The individual or agency requesting assistance will be provided an application by any Master GardcMr (~( tQ~Jt~ t~ SQc

The Master Gardener contact submits the application to the BCMGA boar~t~=i~~~ week prior to the board meeting

The BCMGA Board ofDirectors reviews and discusses the application If the project is deemed educational in keeping with the goals ofBCMGA and feasible for BCMGA a BCMGA project coordinator will be named and the project will be carried forward to the Bell County Master Gardener Coordinator for consideration and discussion

The Bell County Master Gardener Coordinator reviews the request and makes recommendations in consultation with the Board ofDirectors

The requesting agency is notified that the project has been tentatively approved and that they are to meet with the BCMGA Board ofDirectors to complete the Project Agreement or they are notified that the project is not feasible for BCMGA If approved the official closing of the agreement will occur at the next regularly scheduled BCMGA Board meeting At that time the proj ect agreement will be finalized and signed by the BCMGA Board President the BCMGA Coordinator the Project Coordinator and the Contact Person for the requesting agency

Steps 3 4 and 5 can be combined to expedite the process when necessary

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APPLICATION FOR PROJECT ASSISTANCE

Bell County Master Gardeners Association Educated Educating Serving

AgencyOrganization requesting assistance with project _____________

Contact Person Phone No Email Address

Description of Project (please be complete and descriptive Ifmore space is needed please attach sheet)

Goals of Projects

MethodsObjectives for reaching goals

Role of Master Gardeners

Role ofyour organization

Is this project and site educational Yes __ No __

If so who are we educating

What will the project cost

Who are the funding sources

Who will be involved

Who wiD maintain this project site after completion

What are the starting and ending dates for project

Who owns the project site ____________________________________ Where is the site located

DateofRequest ______________________________________________

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This side ofform is to be completed by the BeD County Master Gardeners Association Board BeD County Master Gardeners Association Coordinator the appointed BCMGA project leader and representative ofrequesting agency after review discussion and tentative approval ofapplication by BCMGA Board

PROJECT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and

PROJECT

PURPOSE The purpose of this agreement is to provide a mutual understanding of expectations and commitments between the BCMGA and the assisted group Generally the mission of BCMGA is to advise and educate groups who have asked for assistance Generally BCMGA is not a labor pool and does not provide funding

BCMGA provides Project Leader Ph Planning for landscapinggardening projects Project construction guidance Planting instructions and guidance Instructor Equipment Supplies Plants Other

Assisted Group Point of Contact Ph Internal coordination Students Workers Equipment Supplies Other

BCMGA project termination end state

BCMGA President Date

BCMGA Coordinator Date

BCMGA Project Leader ----------------------------Date ---------shyAssisted Organization Project Leader ---------------------------Date-------- shy

Agenda Bell County Master Gardener Association Meeting

January 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1- Vice President Mary Ann Everett 2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lou Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson Directors Neil Cochran Emily Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh

Opening Pledge and Thought Dirk Aaron

Program Lavender

Presidents Comments Gyman Okeson

bull The bids have been let for the new greenhouse fence which should be in place soon

bull Our Awards Committee is currently hard at work on nominations for TMGA awards that are given at the State Convention We will be entering competitions for the best newsletter (the Blooming Bell) the best graphic presentation (Composting DVD) and the best exhibit (our rainwater harvesting exhibit)

bull The Board will be considering a new rainwater-harvesting project utilizing the storage building rather than the greenhouse

bull A committee will be developed to start planning a JMG program If you are interested in helping to pursue this project please let me know

bull The Landscaping Subcommittee of the Greenhouse Committee has been actively developing plans to improve the appearance of the area around the greenhouse especially that portion to the west of the greenhouse This will include drip irrigation to the south-side planters

bull The spring vegetable sale will be held March 17th and the plant sale and seminar will be held April 28th

bull The spring garden tour will be April 21st

bull There are two exceptional conventions to be held in our part of the world The Texas MG Convention will be held Apri112-14 at Kerrville and the International MG Convention will be held May 2-5 in Little Rock Arkansas Registration materials are available on the TMGA web site Plan to attend it you possibly can

bull The 2007 Class started January third We have what should be an exceptional group of students this year Our own Master Gardener Specialists will be doing more of the teaching Graduation will be held May 16th at the Expo

bull We will again be playing an active role in the county Home and Garden Show which takes place February 24-25 We will have two booths at the 2-day eventshyone being Ask the Master Gardener and the other being our -Rainwater Harvesting for Homes exhibit In addition we will conduct seminars on two important horticultural topics

bull Thanks to our web-master Dean Franklin we will see our web site change significantly into an instrument that will play new roles in directing our Associations activities A committee has been developed to oversee this change

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

February 282007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Rutha Leffel Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Guests Karla Tomeka Ursula Nanna and Crystal Fisher

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 9 lOam

Gy Okeson requested that everyone look at the minutes of the last meeting Marty Portmann apologized for everyone getting a heading but no minutes via e-mail Her computer apparently had a mind of its own that day Marty stated that in December she was asked to fmd where the Board made a recommendation on the donating plant materials that was to be reported in January but got overlooked Gy asked her to read what shed found In the January 2006 mins the following paragraph was presented Each calendar year 2 requests for plant material donations from non-profit organizations may be approved Requests must be made in writing and given to the greenhouse crew prior to the event Plant material with a total value of$50 will be chosen by the greenhouse crew Requests from the same organization may be considered every 3 years Gy asked if this should be policy and the Board said no The previous incident was an isolated case Neil Cochran stated that the policy should be not to give away anything Gy again asked for a motion to accept the minutes as printed Emilie so moved Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson to present the treasurers report Jan stated that as of31 January 2007 we had $1156884 in our regular account and we are still carrying $4000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if weve paid for all the improvements that we have previously voted on Jan stated that everything but the fence has been taken care of and that the fence people will want one-half of their money when they start and the balance when the job is completed Neil Cochran asked about the separate account Jan stated that it for purchase ofpoly or other large items not budgeted for No further comments Bob Gordon moved to accept the report as printed Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull

Motion carried

New Class Committee update - Gy Okeson stated that a way has been found to fix the video situation to be able to record the class each week to put it onto 1 large DVD instead ofnumerous smaller ones Now we just need to get someone to be responsible for running it Mary Ann Everett and Mary Lew Quisenberry were asked to work this out

Greenhouse Committee - Karla Tomeka stated that they moving towards the vegetable sale on March 17th

bull There seem to be questions regarding the watering schedule and she will work with the committee to resolve them Karla questioned what seminars will be presented that day - Neil volunteered to do vegetable gardening Gy Okeson will do composting and the herb ladies will also do a presentation Schedules and timing will be worked out with the presenters and Dirk Aaron Dirk suggested getting an ad in the

Killeen paper for the sale seminars and also to include the Yard tours on March 21st

Mary Lew Quisenberry will take care of this Crystal Fisher passed around the Logo that will be presented for competition at state She also is resigning her position on the greenhouse crew due to health problems but hopes to return to working there in about a year DJ Campbell has found fan louvers for the greenhouse We need 2 and they will cost $15995 each plus shipping He has repaired the fan motors and they are running well Bob Gordon moved to purchase the louvers Emilie Butts 2nd Motion carried He further stated that Nolan Young donated a fan and motor to this project DJ has also put together suggestions for standard operating procedures for the greenhouse which he asked the Board to take home and review He further stated that he has opened a tax free account for Master Gardeners with his telephone These purchases are for greenhouse use only Dirk Aaron stated that the Fire Ant Specialist program is not accepted any longer by TAMU as the information the specialists have is out of date Mary Ann Everett questioned the surface in the greenhouse - it is hard and hard to walk and work on Dirk stated that there is a new product on the market made out of a form of rubber that allows water to drain through but is much more comfortable to work on He will check into prices for this Neil Cochran also stated that most professional greenhouses have concrete bases Dirk further stated that this nlbber material could go right on top of the base we have now Neil will also check into expanded shale for the vegetable demo gardens and Dirk suggested he contact Dr Welch for sources

Dirk Aaron talked about Heart ofTexas landscaping doing mowing and weedeating around the premises Doing 4 mowings (on Tuesdays) a month for $1OOmonth It is a month to month agreement and can be adjusted as needed Rutha Leffel motioned to get this started Jan Anderson 2nd Motion carried The drip-line bid will come later from them as they installed the rest ofwhat we have They are too busy to take this part of the project on right now

Forthcoming projects - Leon Heights - Emilie Butts stated she is to talk to the lady today about this and will get back to us Dirk Aaron says that there is no fmal design at this point No news on the Nanette Whitten project The Home and Garden Show was a huge success The Harris Park project is on hold as the lady that spoke to us is no longer working there

Policy on 5 and 10 year pin calculations- Gy Okeson presented a policy proposal to correct the years His proposal is to have a special ceremony at our April meeting to present the balance of the 5 yr pins to the Class of 2002 Gys suggestion is that year one is when you start not the year you are certified Dirk Aaron agreed with this suggestion Bob Gordon moved to accept Gys suggestion to include presentation of these awards at a special ceremony in April Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Gy suggested that this be in print as part of our policies

Mary Ann Everett is to do a program recently at Temple College and suggested that we donate 2 earthkind roses for their entrance Bob Gordon offered to pay for them She also asked about volunteers that are helping get yards ready for the tour After some discussion it was decided not to limit the hours we put in helping for the yard tours

Dirk Aaron had to leave so asked to interrupt this discussion to ask if any one on the Board would have an objection to their names being on a list of Master Gardeners who would be willing to answer questions presented by the legislature regarding operations of Extension He told us that when the legislature is in session no one from the Extension office can talk to the lawmakers This is a vital piece ofhis funding No objections were noted

Mary Ann Everett continued with Reid Lewiss proposal for our West Streetscape This is a task oriented proposal and the only one endorsed by Dirk Aaron and Raymond Marr She passed out copies to Board members for their review and comments Each of the beds would be taken care of by a small group ofpeople within our organization DJ Campbell motioned to accept Reids proposal Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Bob Gordon asked Dirk Aaron about the dates for Safety Days at the Expo Dirk stated that on May 8th at the EXPO Center and on May 15th at the Killeen Civic Center AG Days will be May 1st amp 2nd at the EXPO Center and will feature com and vegetable art with Susan Elrod

Gy Okeson is asking members who are doing something special out of the organization to e-mail him with the information on what they did

JMG Conference participants - Gy Okeson stated the training will be April 24 amp 25 in College Station Mary Ann Everett and Neil Cochran are going and will present what theyve learned to interested teachers at workshops the week of July 22nd

bull

Gy Okeson has again been approached about our BCMGA hosting the TMGA Conference in 2009 After some discussion there was no interest in doing this

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1055 am

h1~p~~Marty Po ann Recording ecretary

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 28th 2007

Several items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost being a Bell County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its members

I feel that clear guidelines bond a group into a cohesive organization

It is my feeling that the following guide lines are In order at this time

The Greenhouse Sign in sheet is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of us including myself

This was the way I was Originally taught to document my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually working In or on the greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work areas suffer from low participation by the membership because there is no requirement by the association to show partiCipation in any given area

Our orlgination does not have documentation to fulfill our main purpose which is a training origination

Our Origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that they were trained

This rule should apply to all other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by the origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonned by each member to satisfy their annual certification obligation

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Alldonated time outside the aster Gardener area willnotbe counteduntil the required hOUTSare completed in the designated workareasat thegreenhouse ItJclltion Once the required time at designated work areas has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work areas will be honored

The members that have anyparticularhandiCllpdisability will be given consideration as to their needfor thatpatticulararea that would impact theirdisabilityorhandicap

Time sheets should be provided for each designated work area Each member will sign in and out and show the time and calendar date of each

area that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping and require each member to participate in the full range of Master Gardener work efforts needed for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proposed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate in a variety of areas which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of a few members canying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide ample work partiCipation in all the required areas and will solve the problem of the select few canying the entire work load

Respectfully

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Plan for the West Streetscape ) ~J ~yenJ4-

Reasons for Renovation ~CI )-0) ~~~

JgtM ~ sv1 Reduce maintenance by 50 ~- ~~ tA ~ 2 Xeriscape plantings conserve water ~ ~y)r-- ~

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3 Unifonn mass plantings are visually pleasing and attract wildlife (butterflies ~oJt)-J hummingbirds other birds)

4 Provide a Demonstration area utilizing native plants xeriscape design

Plan for west streetscape

1 Remove weeds and plants on the ridge

2 Install limestone edging to defIDing plantings

3 Add decomposed granite and a border of limestone between shaded tree area and streetscape

4 Install a xeriscapenative planting consisting of Bamboo muhley Texas lantana Raspberry delight salvia and Lindheimer muhley On the slope use Mexican feather grass and pine muhley with a line of rock to delineate where to mow

5 Revisit existing beds both along wooden and iron fences Too much plant material and too much ofa lot of different plantings make for a polka dot appearance

Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Af~l~h-r 7 BOAftB MEITINO AGllt1g~

ltpJLF1r3F ~ 2007

Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

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July 24 and 27 2007

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Teacher Name

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Daytime Phone _____________________

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

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Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
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  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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APPLICATION FOR PROJECT ASSISTANCE

Bell County Master Gardeners Association Educated Educating Serving

AgencyOrganization requesting assistance with project _____________

Contact Person Phone No Email Address

Description of Project (please be complete and descriptive Ifmore space is needed please attach sheet)

Goals of Projects

MethodsObjectives for reaching goals

Role of Master Gardeners

Role ofyour organization

Is this project and site educational Yes __ No __

If so who are we educating

What will the project cost

Who are the funding sources

Who will be involved

Who wiD maintain this project site after completion

What are the starting and ending dates for project

Who owns the project site ____________________________________ Where is the site located

DateofRequest ______________________________________________

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This side ofform is to be completed by the BeD County Master Gardeners Association Board BeD County Master Gardeners Association Coordinator the appointed BCMGA project leader and representative ofrequesting agency after review discussion and tentative approval ofapplication by BCMGA Board

PROJECT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and

PROJECT

PURPOSE The purpose of this agreement is to provide a mutual understanding of expectations and commitments between the BCMGA and the assisted group Generally the mission of BCMGA is to advise and educate groups who have asked for assistance Generally BCMGA is not a labor pool and does not provide funding

BCMGA provides Project Leader Ph Planning for landscapinggardening projects Project construction guidance Planting instructions and guidance Instructor Equipment Supplies Plants Other

Assisted Group Point of Contact Ph Internal coordination Students Workers Equipment Supplies Other

BCMGA project termination end state

BCMGA President Date

BCMGA Coordinator Date

BCMGA Project Leader ----------------------------Date ---------shyAssisted Organization Project Leader ---------------------------Date-------- shy

Agenda Bell County Master Gardener Association Meeting

January 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1- Vice President Mary Ann Everett 2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lou Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson Directors Neil Cochran Emily Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh

Opening Pledge and Thought Dirk Aaron

Program Lavender

Presidents Comments Gyman Okeson

bull The bids have been let for the new greenhouse fence which should be in place soon

bull Our Awards Committee is currently hard at work on nominations for TMGA awards that are given at the State Convention We will be entering competitions for the best newsletter (the Blooming Bell) the best graphic presentation (Composting DVD) and the best exhibit (our rainwater harvesting exhibit)

bull The Board will be considering a new rainwater-harvesting project utilizing the storage building rather than the greenhouse

bull A committee will be developed to start planning a JMG program If you are interested in helping to pursue this project please let me know

bull The Landscaping Subcommittee of the Greenhouse Committee has been actively developing plans to improve the appearance of the area around the greenhouse especially that portion to the west of the greenhouse This will include drip irrigation to the south-side planters

bull The spring vegetable sale will be held March 17th and the plant sale and seminar will be held April 28th

bull The spring garden tour will be April 21st

bull There are two exceptional conventions to be held in our part of the world The Texas MG Convention will be held Apri112-14 at Kerrville and the International MG Convention will be held May 2-5 in Little Rock Arkansas Registration materials are available on the TMGA web site Plan to attend it you possibly can

bull The 2007 Class started January third We have what should be an exceptional group of students this year Our own Master Gardener Specialists will be doing more of the teaching Graduation will be held May 16th at the Expo

bull We will again be playing an active role in the county Home and Garden Show which takes place February 24-25 We will have two booths at the 2-day eventshyone being Ask the Master Gardener and the other being our -Rainwater Harvesting for Homes exhibit In addition we will conduct seminars on two important horticultural topics

bull Thanks to our web-master Dean Franklin we will see our web site change significantly into an instrument that will play new roles in directing our Associations activities A committee has been developed to oversee this change

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

February 282007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Rutha Leffel Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Guests Karla Tomeka Ursula Nanna and Crystal Fisher

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 9 lOam

Gy Okeson requested that everyone look at the minutes of the last meeting Marty Portmann apologized for everyone getting a heading but no minutes via e-mail Her computer apparently had a mind of its own that day Marty stated that in December she was asked to fmd where the Board made a recommendation on the donating plant materials that was to be reported in January but got overlooked Gy asked her to read what shed found In the January 2006 mins the following paragraph was presented Each calendar year 2 requests for plant material donations from non-profit organizations may be approved Requests must be made in writing and given to the greenhouse crew prior to the event Plant material with a total value of$50 will be chosen by the greenhouse crew Requests from the same organization may be considered every 3 years Gy asked if this should be policy and the Board said no The previous incident was an isolated case Neil Cochran stated that the policy should be not to give away anything Gy again asked for a motion to accept the minutes as printed Emilie so moved Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson to present the treasurers report Jan stated that as of31 January 2007 we had $1156884 in our regular account and we are still carrying $4000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if weve paid for all the improvements that we have previously voted on Jan stated that everything but the fence has been taken care of and that the fence people will want one-half of their money when they start and the balance when the job is completed Neil Cochran asked about the separate account Jan stated that it for purchase ofpoly or other large items not budgeted for No further comments Bob Gordon moved to accept the report as printed Mary Ann Everett 2nd

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Motion carried

New Class Committee update - Gy Okeson stated that a way has been found to fix the video situation to be able to record the class each week to put it onto 1 large DVD instead ofnumerous smaller ones Now we just need to get someone to be responsible for running it Mary Ann Everett and Mary Lew Quisenberry were asked to work this out

Greenhouse Committee - Karla Tomeka stated that they moving towards the vegetable sale on March 17th

bull There seem to be questions regarding the watering schedule and she will work with the committee to resolve them Karla questioned what seminars will be presented that day - Neil volunteered to do vegetable gardening Gy Okeson will do composting and the herb ladies will also do a presentation Schedules and timing will be worked out with the presenters and Dirk Aaron Dirk suggested getting an ad in the

Killeen paper for the sale seminars and also to include the Yard tours on March 21st

Mary Lew Quisenberry will take care of this Crystal Fisher passed around the Logo that will be presented for competition at state She also is resigning her position on the greenhouse crew due to health problems but hopes to return to working there in about a year DJ Campbell has found fan louvers for the greenhouse We need 2 and they will cost $15995 each plus shipping He has repaired the fan motors and they are running well Bob Gordon moved to purchase the louvers Emilie Butts 2nd Motion carried He further stated that Nolan Young donated a fan and motor to this project DJ has also put together suggestions for standard operating procedures for the greenhouse which he asked the Board to take home and review He further stated that he has opened a tax free account for Master Gardeners with his telephone These purchases are for greenhouse use only Dirk Aaron stated that the Fire Ant Specialist program is not accepted any longer by TAMU as the information the specialists have is out of date Mary Ann Everett questioned the surface in the greenhouse - it is hard and hard to walk and work on Dirk stated that there is a new product on the market made out of a form of rubber that allows water to drain through but is much more comfortable to work on He will check into prices for this Neil Cochran also stated that most professional greenhouses have concrete bases Dirk further stated that this nlbber material could go right on top of the base we have now Neil will also check into expanded shale for the vegetable demo gardens and Dirk suggested he contact Dr Welch for sources

Dirk Aaron talked about Heart ofTexas landscaping doing mowing and weedeating around the premises Doing 4 mowings (on Tuesdays) a month for $1OOmonth It is a month to month agreement and can be adjusted as needed Rutha Leffel motioned to get this started Jan Anderson 2nd Motion carried The drip-line bid will come later from them as they installed the rest ofwhat we have They are too busy to take this part of the project on right now

Forthcoming projects - Leon Heights - Emilie Butts stated she is to talk to the lady today about this and will get back to us Dirk Aaron says that there is no fmal design at this point No news on the Nanette Whitten project The Home and Garden Show was a huge success The Harris Park project is on hold as the lady that spoke to us is no longer working there

Policy on 5 and 10 year pin calculations- Gy Okeson presented a policy proposal to correct the years His proposal is to have a special ceremony at our April meeting to present the balance of the 5 yr pins to the Class of 2002 Gys suggestion is that year one is when you start not the year you are certified Dirk Aaron agreed with this suggestion Bob Gordon moved to accept Gys suggestion to include presentation of these awards at a special ceremony in April Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Gy suggested that this be in print as part of our policies

Mary Ann Everett is to do a program recently at Temple College and suggested that we donate 2 earthkind roses for their entrance Bob Gordon offered to pay for them She also asked about volunteers that are helping get yards ready for the tour After some discussion it was decided not to limit the hours we put in helping for the yard tours

Dirk Aaron had to leave so asked to interrupt this discussion to ask if any one on the Board would have an objection to their names being on a list of Master Gardeners who would be willing to answer questions presented by the legislature regarding operations of Extension He told us that when the legislature is in session no one from the Extension office can talk to the lawmakers This is a vital piece ofhis funding No objections were noted

Mary Ann Everett continued with Reid Lewiss proposal for our West Streetscape This is a task oriented proposal and the only one endorsed by Dirk Aaron and Raymond Marr She passed out copies to Board members for their review and comments Each of the beds would be taken care of by a small group ofpeople within our organization DJ Campbell motioned to accept Reids proposal Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Bob Gordon asked Dirk Aaron about the dates for Safety Days at the Expo Dirk stated that on May 8th at the EXPO Center and on May 15th at the Killeen Civic Center AG Days will be May 1st amp 2nd at the EXPO Center and will feature com and vegetable art with Susan Elrod

Gy Okeson is asking members who are doing something special out of the organization to e-mail him with the information on what they did

JMG Conference participants - Gy Okeson stated the training will be April 24 amp 25 in College Station Mary Ann Everett and Neil Cochran are going and will present what theyve learned to interested teachers at workshops the week of July 22nd

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Gy Okeson has again been approached about our BCMGA hosting the TMGA Conference in 2009 After some discussion there was no interest in doing this

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1055 am

h1~p~~Marty Po ann Recording ecretary

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 28th 2007

Several items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost being a Bell County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its members

I feel that clear guidelines bond a group into a cohesive organization

It is my feeling that the following guide lines are In order at this time

The Greenhouse Sign in sheet is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of us including myself

This was the way I was Originally taught to document my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually working In or on the greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work areas suffer from low participation by the membership because there is no requirement by the association to show partiCipation in any given area

Our orlgination does not have documentation to fulfill our main purpose which is a training origination

Our Origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that they were trained

This rule should apply to all other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by the origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonned by each member to satisfy their annual certification obligation

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Alldonated time outside the aster Gardener area willnotbe counteduntil the required hOUTSare completed in the designated workareasat thegreenhouse ItJclltion Once the required time at designated work areas has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work areas will be honored

The members that have anyparticularhandiCllpdisability will be given consideration as to their needfor thatpatticulararea that would impact theirdisabilityorhandicap

Time sheets should be provided for each designated work area Each member will sign in and out and show the time and calendar date of each

area that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping and require each member to participate in the full range of Master Gardener work efforts needed for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proposed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate in a variety of areas which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of a few members canying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide ample work partiCipation in all the required areas and will solve the problem of the select few canying the entire work load

Respectfully

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Plan for the West Streetscape ) ~J ~yenJ4-

Reasons for Renovation ~CI )-0) ~~~

JgtM ~ sv1 Reduce maintenance by 50 ~- ~~ tA ~ 2 Xeriscape plantings conserve water ~ ~y)r-- ~

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3 Unifonn mass plantings are visually pleasing and attract wildlife (butterflies ~oJt)-J hummingbirds other birds)

4 Provide a Demonstration area utilizing native plants xeriscape design

Plan for west streetscape

1 Remove weeds and plants on the ridge

2 Install limestone edging to defIDing plantings

3 Add decomposed granite and a border of limestone between shaded tree area and streetscape

4 Install a xeriscapenative planting consisting of Bamboo muhley Texas lantana Raspberry delight salvia and Lindheimer muhley On the slope use Mexican feather grass and pine muhley with a line of rock to delineate where to mow

5 Revisit existing beds both along wooden and iron fences Too much plant material and too much ofa lot of different plantings make for a polka dot appearance

Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

1

Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Af~l~h-r 7 BOAftB MEITINO AGllt1g~

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

1

BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

Doug

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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olt~~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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PROJECT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and

PROJECT

PURPOSE The purpose of this agreement is to provide a mutual understanding of expectations and commitments between the BCMGA and the assisted group Generally the mission of BCMGA is to advise and educate groups who have asked for assistance Generally BCMGA is not a labor pool and does not provide funding

BCMGA provides Project Leader Ph Planning for landscapinggardening projects Project construction guidance Planting instructions and guidance Instructor Equipment Supplies Plants Other

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Agenda Bell County Master Gardener Association Meeting

January 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1- Vice President Mary Ann Everett 2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lou Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson Directors Neil Cochran Emily Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh

Opening Pledge and Thought Dirk Aaron

Program Lavender

Presidents Comments Gyman Okeson

bull The bids have been let for the new greenhouse fence which should be in place soon

bull Our Awards Committee is currently hard at work on nominations for TMGA awards that are given at the State Convention We will be entering competitions for the best newsletter (the Blooming Bell) the best graphic presentation (Composting DVD) and the best exhibit (our rainwater harvesting exhibit)

bull The Board will be considering a new rainwater-harvesting project utilizing the storage building rather than the greenhouse

bull A committee will be developed to start planning a JMG program If you are interested in helping to pursue this project please let me know

bull The Landscaping Subcommittee of the Greenhouse Committee has been actively developing plans to improve the appearance of the area around the greenhouse especially that portion to the west of the greenhouse This will include drip irrigation to the south-side planters

bull The spring vegetable sale will be held March 17th and the plant sale and seminar will be held April 28th

bull The spring garden tour will be April 21st

bull There are two exceptional conventions to be held in our part of the world The Texas MG Convention will be held Apri112-14 at Kerrville and the International MG Convention will be held May 2-5 in Little Rock Arkansas Registration materials are available on the TMGA web site Plan to attend it you possibly can

bull The 2007 Class started January third We have what should be an exceptional group of students this year Our own Master Gardener Specialists will be doing more of the teaching Graduation will be held May 16th at the Expo

bull We will again be playing an active role in the county Home and Garden Show which takes place February 24-25 We will have two booths at the 2-day eventshyone being Ask the Master Gardener and the other being our -Rainwater Harvesting for Homes exhibit In addition we will conduct seminars on two important horticultural topics

bull Thanks to our web-master Dean Franklin we will see our web site change significantly into an instrument that will play new roles in directing our Associations activities A committee has been developed to oversee this change

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

February 282007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Rutha Leffel Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Guests Karla Tomeka Ursula Nanna and Crystal Fisher

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 9 lOam

Gy Okeson requested that everyone look at the minutes of the last meeting Marty Portmann apologized for everyone getting a heading but no minutes via e-mail Her computer apparently had a mind of its own that day Marty stated that in December she was asked to fmd where the Board made a recommendation on the donating plant materials that was to be reported in January but got overlooked Gy asked her to read what shed found In the January 2006 mins the following paragraph was presented Each calendar year 2 requests for plant material donations from non-profit organizations may be approved Requests must be made in writing and given to the greenhouse crew prior to the event Plant material with a total value of$50 will be chosen by the greenhouse crew Requests from the same organization may be considered every 3 years Gy asked if this should be policy and the Board said no The previous incident was an isolated case Neil Cochran stated that the policy should be not to give away anything Gy again asked for a motion to accept the minutes as printed Emilie so moved Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson to present the treasurers report Jan stated that as of31 January 2007 we had $1156884 in our regular account and we are still carrying $4000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if weve paid for all the improvements that we have previously voted on Jan stated that everything but the fence has been taken care of and that the fence people will want one-half of their money when they start and the balance when the job is completed Neil Cochran asked about the separate account Jan stated that it for purchase ofpoly or other large items not budgeted for No further comments Bob Gordon moved to accept the report as printed Mary Ann Everett 2nd

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Motion carried

New Class Committee update - Gy Okeson stated that a way has been found to fix the video situation to be able to record the class each week to put it onto 1 large DVD instead ofnumerous smaller ones Now we just need to get someone to be responsible for running it Mary Ann Everett and Mary Lew Quisenberry were asked to work this out

Greenhouse Committee - Karla Tomeka stated that they moving towards the vegetable sale on March 17th

bull There seem to be questions regarding the watering schedule and she will work with the committee to resolve them Karla questioned what seminars will be presented that day - Neil volunteered to do vegetable gardening Gy Okeson will do composting and the herb ladies will also do a presentation Schedules and timing will be worked out with the presenters and Dirk Aaron Dirk suggested getting an ad in the

Killeen paper for the sale seminars and also to include the Yard tours on March 21st

Mary Lew Quisenberry will take care of this Crystal Fisher passed around the Logo that will be presented for competition at state She also is resigning her position on the greenhouse crew due to health problems but hopes to return to working there in about a year DJ Campbell has found fan louvers for the greenhouse We need 2 and they will cost $15995 each plus shipping He has repaired the fan motors and they are running well Bob Gordon moved to purchase the louvers Emilie Butts 2nd Motion carried He further stated that Nolan Young donated a fan and motor to this project DJ has also put together suggestions for standard operating procedures for the greenhouse which he asked the Board to take home and review He further stated that he has opened a tax free account for Master Gardeners with his telephone These purchases are for greenhouse use only Dirk Aaron stated that the Fire Ant Specialist program is not accepted any longer by TAMU as the information the specialists have is out of date Mary Ann Everett questioned the surface in the greenhouse - it is hard and hard to walk and work on Dirk stated that there is a new product on the market made out of a form of rubber that allows water to drain through but is much more comfortable to work on He will check into prices for this Neil Cochran also stated that most professional greenhouses have concrete bases Dirk further stated that this nlbber material could go right on top of the base we have now Neil will also check into expanded shale for the vegetable demo gardens and Dirk suggested he contact Dr Welch for sources

Dirk Aaron talked about Heart ofTexas landscaping doing mowing and weedeating around the premises Doing 4 mowings (on Tuesdays) a month for $1OOmonth It is a month to month agreement and can be adjusted as needed Rutha Leffel motioned to get this started Jan Anderson 2nd Motion carried The drip-line bid will come later from them as they installed the rest ofwhat we have They are too busy to take this part of the project on right now

Forthcoming projects - Leon Heights - Emilie Butts stated she is to talk to the lady today about this and will get back to us Dirk Aaron says that there is no fmal design at this point No news on the Nanette Whitten project The Home and Garden Show was a huge success The Harris Park project is on hold as the lady that spoke to us is no longer working there

Policy on 5 and 10 year pin calculations- Gy Okeson presented a policy proposal to correct the years His proposal is to have a special ceremony at our April meeting to present the balance of the 5 yr pins to the Class of 2002 Gys suggestion is that year one is when you start not the year you are certified Dirk Aaron agreed with this suggestion Bob Gordon moved to accept Gys suggestion to include presentation of these awards at a special ceremony in April Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Gy suggested that this be in print as part of our policies

Mary Ann Everett is to do a program recently at Temple College and suggested that we donate 2 earthkind roses for their entrance Bob Gordon offered to pay for them She also asked about volunteers that are helping get yards ready for the tour After some discussion it was decided not to limit the hours we put in helping for the yard tours

Dirk Aaron had to leave so asked to interrupt this discussion to ask if any one on the Board would have an objection to their names being on a list of Master Gardeners who would be willing to answer questions presented by the legislature regarding operations of Extension He told us that when the legislature is in session no one from the Extension office can talk to the lawmakers This is a vital piece ofhis funding No objections were noted

Mary Ann Everett continued with Reid Lewiss proposal for our West Streetscape This is a task oriented proposal and the only one endorsed by Dirk Aaron and Raymond Marr She passed out copies to Board members for their review and comments Each of the beds would be taken care of by a small group ofpeople within our organization DJ Campbell motioned to accept Reids proposal Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Bob Gordon asked Dirk Aaron about the dates for Safety Days at the Expo Dirk stated that on May 8th at the EXPO Center and on May 15th at the Killeen Civic Center AG Days will be May 1st amp 2nd at the EXPO Center and will feature com and vegetable art with Susan Elrod

Gy Okeson is asking members who are doing something special out of the organization to e-mail him with the information on what they did

JMG Conference participants - Gy Okeson stated the training will be April 24 amp 25 in College Station Mary Ann Everett and Neil Cochran are going and will present what theyve learned to interested teachers at workshops the week of July 22nd

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Gy Okeson has again been approached about our BCMGA hosting the TMGA Conference in 2009 After some discussion there was no interest in doing this

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1055 am

h1~p~~Marty Po ann Recording ecretary

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 28th 2007

Several items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost being a Bell County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its members

I feel that clear guidelines bond a group into a cohesive organization

It is my feeling that the following guide lines are In order at this time

The Greenhouse Sign in sheet is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of us including myself

This was the way I was Originally taught to document my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually working In or on the greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work areas suffer from low participation by the membership because there is no requirement by the association to show partiCipation in any given area

Our orlgination does not have documentation to fulfill our main purpose which is a training origination

Our Origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that they were trained

This rule should apply to all other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by the origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonned by each member to satisfy their annual certification obligation

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Alldonated time outside the aster Gardener area willnotbe counteduntil the required hOUTSare completed in the designated workareasat thegreenhouse ItJclltion Once the required time at designated work areas has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work areas will be honored

The members that have anyparticularhandiCllpdisability will be given consideration as to their needfor thatpatticulararea that would impact theirdisabilityorhandicap

Time sheets should be provided for each designated work area Each member will sign in and out and show the time and calendar date of each

area that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping and require each member to participate in the full range of Master Gardener work efforts needed for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proposed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate in a variety of areas which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of a few members canying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide ample work partiCipation in all the required areas and will solve the problem of the select few canying the entire work load

Respectfully

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Plan for the West Streetscape ) ~J ~yenJ4-

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JgtM ~ sv1 Reduce maintenance by 50 ~- ~~ tA ~ 2 Xeriscape plantings conserve water ~ ~y)r-- ~

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3 Unifonn mass plantings are visually pleasing and attract wildlife (butterflies ~oJt)-J hummingbirds other birds)

4 Provide a Demonstration area utilizing native plants xeriscape design

Plan for west streetscape

1 Remove weeds and plants on the ridge

2 Install limestone edging to defIDing plantings

3 Add decomposed granite and a border of limestone between shaded tree area and streetscape

4 Install a xeriscapenative planting consisting of Bamboo muhley Texas lantana Raspberry delight salvia and Lindheimer muhley On the slope use Mexican feather grass and pine muhley with a line of rock to delineate where to mow

5 Revisit existing beds both along wooden and iron fences Too much plant material and too much ofa lot of different plantings make for a polka dot appearance

Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

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bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

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1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Agenda Bell County Master Gardener Association Meeting

January 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1- Vice President Mary Ann Everett 2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lou Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson Directors Neil Cochran Emily Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh

Opening Pledge and Thought Dirk Aaron

Program Lavender

Presidents Comments Gyman Okeson

bull The bids have been let for the new greenhouse fence which should be in place soon

bull Our Awards Committee is currently hard at work on nominations for TMGA awards that are given at the State Convention We will be entering competitions for the best newsletter (the Blooming Bell) the best graphic presentation (Composting DVD) and the best exhibit (our rainwater harvesting exhibit)

bull The Board will be considering a new rainwater-harvesting project utilizing the storage building rather than the greenhouse

bull A committee will be developed to start planning a JMG program If you are interested in helping to pursue this project please let me know

bull The Landscaping Subcommittee of the Greenhouse Committee has been actively developing plans to improve the appearance of the area around the greenhouse especially that portion to the west of the greenhouse This will include drip irrigation to the south-side planters

bull The spring vegetable sale will be held March 17th and the plant sale and seminar will be held April 28th

bull The spring garden tour will be April 21st

bull There are two exceptional conventions to be held in our part of the world The Texas MG Convention will be held Apri112-14 at Kerrville and the International MG Convention will be held May 2-5 in Little Rock Arkansas Registration materials are available on the TMGA web site Plan to attend it you possibly can

bull The 2007 Class started January third We have what should be an exceptional group of students this year Our own Master Gardener Specialists will be doing more of the teaching Graduation will be held May 16th at the Expo

bull We will again be playing an active role in the county Home and Garden Show which takes place February 24-25 We will have two booths at the 2-day eventshyone being Ask the Master Gardener and the other being our -Rainwater Harvesting for Homes exhibit In addition we will conduct seminars on two important horticultural topics

bull Thanks to our web-master Dean Franklin we will see our web site change significantly into an instrument that will play new roles in directing our Associations activities A committee has been developed to oversee this change

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

February 282007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Rutha Leffel Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Guests Karla Tomeka Ursula Nanna and Crystal Fisher

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 9 lOam

Gy Okeson requested that everyone look at the minutes of the last meeting Marty Portmann apologized for everyone getting a heading but no minutes via e-mail Her computer apparently had a mind of its own that day Marty stated that in December she was asked to fmd where the Board made a recommendation on the donating plant materials that was to be reported in January but got overlooked Gy asked her to read what shed found In the January 2006 mins the following paragraph was presented Each calendar year 2 requests for plant material donations from non-profit organizations may be approved Requests must be made in writing and given to the greenhouse crew prior to the event Plant material with a total value of$50 will be chosen by the greenhouse crew Requests from the same organization may be considered every 3 years Gy asked if this should be policy and the Board said no The previous incident was an isolated case Neil Cochran stated that the policy should be not to give away anything Gy again asked for a motion to accept the minutes as printed Emilie so moved Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson to present the treasurers report Jan stated that as of31 January 2007 we had $1156884 in our regular account and we are still carrying $4000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if weve paid for all the improvements that we have previously voted on Jan stated that everything but the fence has been taken care of and that the fence people will want one-half of their money when they start and the balance when the job is completed Neil Cochran asked about the separate account Jan stated that it for purchase ofpoly or other large items not budgeted for No further comments Bob Gordon moved to accept the report as printed Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull

Motion carried

New Class Committee update - Gy Okeson stated that a way has been found to fix the video situation to be able to record the class each week to put it onto 1 large DVD instead ofnumerous smaller ones Now we just need to get someone to be responsible for running it Mary Ann Everett and Mary Lew Quisenberry were asked to work this out

Greenhouse Committee - Karla Tomeka stated that they moving towards the vegetable sale on March 17th

bull There seem to be questions regarding the watering schedule and she will work with the committee to resolve them Karla questioned what seminars will be presented that day - Neil volunteered to do vegetable gardening Gy Okeson will do composting and the herb ladies will also do a presentation Schedules and timing will be worked out with the presenters and Dirk Aaron Dirk suggested getting an ad in the

Killeen paper for the sale seminars and also to include the Yard tours on March 21st

Mary Lew Quisenberry will take care of this Crystal Fisher passed around the Logo that will be presented for competition at state She also is resigning her position on the greenhouse crew due to health problems but hopes to return to working there in about a year DJ Campbell has found fan louvers for the greenhouse We need 2 and they will cost $15995 each plus shipping He has repaired the fan motors and they are running well Bob Gordon moved to purchase the louvers Emilie Butts 2nd Motion carried He further stated that Nolan Young donated a fan and motor to this project DJ has also put together suggestions for standard operating procedures for the greenhouse which he asked the Board to take home and review He further stated that he has opened a tax free account for Master Gardeners with his telephone These purchases are for greenhouse use only Dirk Aaron stated that the Fire Ant Specialist program is not accepted any longer by TAMU as the information the specialists have is out of date Mary Ann Everett questioned the surface in the greenhouse - it is hard and hard to walk and work on Dirk stated that there is a new product on the market made out of a form of rubber that allows water to drain through but is much more comfortable to work on He will check into prices for this Neil Cochran also stated that most professional greenhouses have concrete bases Dirk further stated that this nlbber material could go right on top of the base we have now Neil will also check into expanded shale for the vegetable demo gardens and Dirk suggested he contact Dr Welch for sources

Dirk Aaron talked about Heart ofTexas landscaping doing mowing and weedeating around the premises Doing 4 mowings (on Tuesdays) a month for $1OOmonth It is a month to month agreement and can be adjusted as needed Rutha Leffel motioned to get this started Jan Anderson 2nd Motion carried The drip-line bid will come later from them as they installed the rest ofwhat we have They are too busy to take this part of the project on right now

Forthcoming projects - Leon Heights - Emilie Butts stated she is to talk to the lady today about this and will get back to us Dirk Aaron says that there is no fmal design at this point No news on the Nanette Whitten project The Home and Garden Show was a huge success The Harris Park project is on hold as the lady that spoke to us is no longer working there

Policy on 5 and 10 year pin calculations- Gy Okeson presented a policy proposal to correct the years His proposal is to have a special ceremony at our April meeting to present the balance of the 5 yr pins to the Class of 2002 Gys suggestion is that year one is when you start not the year you are certified Dirk Aaron agreed with this suggestion Bob Gordon moved to accept Gys suggestion to include presentation of these awards at a special ceremony in April Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Gy suggested that this be in print as part of our policies

Mary Ann Everett is to do a program recently at Temple College and suggested that we donate 2 earthkind roses for their entrance Bob Gordon offered to pay for them She also asked about volunteers that are helping get yards ready for the tour After some discussion it was decided not to limit the hours we put in helping for the yard tours

Dirk Aaron had to leave so asked to interrupt this discussion to ask if any one on the Board would have an objection to their names being on a list of Master Gardeners who would be willing to answer questions presented by the legislature regarding operations of Extension He told us that when the legislature is in session no one from the Extension office can talk to the lawmakers This is a vital piece ofhis funding No objections were noted

Mary Ann Everett continued with Reid Lewiss proposal for our West Streetscape This is a task oriented proposal and the only one endorsed by Dirk Aaron and Raymond Marr She passed out copies to Board members for their review and comments Each of the beds would be taken care of by a small group ofpeople within our organization DJ Campbell motioned to accept Reids proposal Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Bob Gordon asked Dirk Aaron about the dates for Safety Days at the Expo Dirk stated that on May 8th at the EXPO Center and on May 15th at the Killeen Civic Center AG Days will be May 1st amp 2nd at the EXPO Center and will feature com and vegetable art with Susan Elrod

Gy Okeson is asking members who are doing something special out of the organization to e-mail him with the information on what they did

JMG Conference participants - Gy Okeson stated the training will be April 24 amp 25 in College Station Mary Ann Everett and Neil Cochran are going and will present what theyve learned to interested teachers at workshops the week of July 22nd

bull

Gy Okeson has again been approached about our BCMGA hosting the TMGA Conference in 2009 After some discussion there was no interest in doing this

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1055 am

h1~p~~Marty Po ann Recording ecretary

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 28th 2007

Several items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost being a Bell County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its members

I feel that clear guidelines bond a group into a cohesive organization

It is my feeling that the following guide lines are In order at this time

The Greenhouse Sign in sheet is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of us including myself

This was the way I was Originally taught to document my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually working In or on the greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work areas suffer from low participation by the membership because there is no requirement by the association to show partiCipation in any given area

Our orlgination does not have documentation to fulfill our main purpose which is a training origination

Our Origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that they were trained

This rule should apply to all other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by the origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonned by each member to satisfy their annual certification obligation

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Alldonated time outside the aster Gardener area willnotbe counteduntil the required hOUTSare completed in the designated workareasat thegreenhouse ItJclltion Once the required time at designated work areas has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work areas will be honored

The members that have anyparticularhandiCllpdisability will be given consideration as to their needfor thatpatticulararea that would impact theirdisabilityorhandicap

Time sheets should be provided for each designated work area Each member will sign in and out and show the time and calendar date of each

area that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping and require each member to participate in the full range of Master Gardener work efforts needed for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proposed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate in a variety of areas which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of a few members canying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide ample work partiCipation in all the required areas and will solve the problem of the select few canying the entire work load

Respectfully

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Plan for the West Streetscape ) ~J ~yenJ4-

Reasons for Renovation ~CI )-0) ~~~

JgtM ~ sv1 Reduce maintenance by 50 ~- ~~ tA ~ 2 Xeriscape plantings conserve water ~ ~y)r-- ~

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3 Unifonn mass plantings are visually pleasing and attract wildlife (butterflies ~oJt)-J hummingbirds other birds)

4 Provide a Demonstration area utilizing native plants xeriscape design

Plan for west streetscape

1 Remove weeds and plants on the ridge

2 Install limestone edging to defIDing plantings

3 Add decomposed granite and a border of limestone between shaded tree area and streetscape

4 Install a xeriscapenative planting consisting of Bamboo muhley Texas lantana Raspberry delight salvia and Lindheimer muhley On the slope use Mexican feather grass and pine muhley with a line of rock to delineate where to mow

5 Revisit existing beds both along wooden and iron fences Too much plant material and too much ofa lot of different plantings make for a polka dot appearance

Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Af~l~h-r 7 BOAftB MEITINO AGllt1g~

ltpJLF1r3F ~ 2007

Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

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July 24 and 27 2007

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Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

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Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
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  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

February 282007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Rutha Leffel Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Guests Karla Tomeka Ursula Nanna and Crystal Fisher

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 9 lOam

Gy Okeson requested that everyone look at the minutes of the last meeting Marty Portmann apologized for everyone getting a heading but no minutes via e-mail Her computer apparently had a mind of its own that day Marty stated that in December she was asked to fmd where the Board made a recommendation on the donating plant materials that was to be reported in January but got overlooked Gy asked her to read what shed found In the January 2006 mins the following paragraph was presented Each calendar year 2 requests for plant material donations from non-profit organizations may be approved Requests must be made in writing and given to the greenhouse crew prior to the event Plant material with a total value of$50 will be chosen by the greenhouse crew Requests from the same organization may be considered every 3 years Gy asked if this should be policy and the Board said no The previous incident was an isolated case Neil Cochran stated that the policy should be not to give away anything Gy again asked for a motion to accept the minutes as printed Emilie so moved Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson to present the treasurers report Jan stated that as of31 January 2007 we had $1156884 in our regular account and we are still carrying $4000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if weve paid for all the improvements that we have previously voted on Jan stated that everything but the fence has been taken care of and that the fence people will want one-half of their money when they start and the balance when the job is completed Neil Cochran asked about the separate account Jan stated that it for purchase ofpoly or other large items not budgeted for No further comments Bob Gordon moved to accept the report as printed Mary Ann Everett 2nd

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Motion carried

New Class Committee update - Gy Okeson stated that a way has been found to fix the video situation to be able to record the class each week to put it onto 1 large DVD instead ofnumerous smaller ones Now we just need to get someone to be responsible for running it Mary Ann Everett and Mary Lew Quisenberry were asked to work this out

Greenhouse Committee - Karla Tomeka stated that they moving towards the vegetable sale on March 17th

bull There seem to be questions regarding the watering schedule and she will work with the committee to resolve them Karla questioned what seminars will be presented that day - Neil volunteered to do vegetable gardening Gy Okeson will do composting and the herb ladies will also do a presentation Schedules and timing will be worked out with the presenters and Dirk Aaron Dirk suggested getting an ad in the

Killeen paper for the sale seminars and also to include the Yard tours on March 21st

Mary Lew Quisenberry will take care of this Crystal Fisher passed around the Logo that will be presented for competition at state She also is resigning her position on the greenhouse crew due to health problems but hopes to return to working there in about a year DJ Campbell has found fan louvers for the greenhouse We need 2 and they will cost $15995 each plus shipping He has repaired the fan motors and they are running well Bob Gordon moved to purchase the louvers Emilie Butts 2nd Motion carried He further stated that Nolan Young donated a fan and motor to this project DJ has also put together suggestions for standard operating procedures for the greenhouse which he asked the Board to take home and review He further stated that he has opened a tax free account for Master Gardeners with his telephone These purchases are for greenhouse use only Dirk Aaron stated that the Fire Ant Specialist program is not accepted any longer by TAMU as the information the specialists have is out of date Mary Ann Everett questioned the surface in the greenhouse - it is hard and hard to walk and work on Dirk stated that there is a new product on the market made out of a form of rubber that allows water to drain through but is much more comfortable to work on He will check into prices for this Neil Cochran also stated that most professional greenhouses have concrete bases Dirk further stated that this nlbber material could go right on top of the base we have now Neil will also check into expanded shale for the vegetable demo gardens and Dirk suggested he contact Dr Welch for sources

Dirk Aaron talked about Heart ofTexas landscaping doing mowing and weedeating around the premises Doing 4 mowings (on Tuesdays) a month for $1OOmonth It is a month to month agreement and can be adjusted as needed Rutha Leffel motioned to get this started Jan Anderson 2nd Motion carried The drip-line bid will come later from them as they installed the rest ofwhat we have They are too busy to take this part of the project on right now

Forthcoming projects - Leon Heights - Emilie Butts stated she is to talk to the lady today about this and will get back to us Dirk Aaron says that there is no fmal design at this point No news on the Nanette Whitten project The Home and Garden Show was a huge success The Harris Park project is on hold as the lady that spoke to us is no longer working there

Policy on 5 and 10 year pin calculations- Gy Okeson presented a policy proposal to correct the years His proposal is to have a special ceremony at our April meeting to present the balance of the 5 yr pins to the Class of 2002 Gys suggestion is that year one is when you start not the year you are certified Dirk Aaron agreed with this suggestion Bob Gordon moved to accept Gys suggestion to include presentation of these awards at a special ceremony in April Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Gy suggested that this be in print as part of our policies

Mary Ann Everett is to do a program recently at Temple College and suggested that we donate 2 earthkind roses for their entrance Bob Gordon offered to pay for them She also asked about volunteers that are helping get yards ready for the tour After some discussion it was decided not to limit the hours we put in helping for the yard tours

Dirk Aaron had to leave so asked to interrupt this discussion to ask if any one on the Board would have an objection to their names being on a list of Master Gardeners who would be willing to answer questions presented by the legislature regarding operations of Extension He told us that when the legislature is in session no one from the Extension office can talk to the lawmakers This is a vital piece ofhis funding No objections were noted

Mary Ann Everett continued with Reid Lewiss proposal for our West Streetscape This is a task oriented proposal and the only one endorsed by Dirk Aaron and Raymond Marr She passed out copies to Board members for their review and comments Each of the beds would be taken care of by a small group ofpeople within our organization DJ Campbell motioned to accept Reids proposal Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Bob Gordon asked Dirk Aaron about the dates for Safety Days at the Expo Dirk stated that on May 8th at the EXPO Center and on May 15th at the Killeen Civic Center AG Days will be May 1st amp 2nd at the EXPO Center and will feature com and vegetable art with Susan Elrod

Gy Okeson is asking members who are doing something special out of the organization to e-mail him with the information on what they did

JMG Conference participants - Gy Okeson stated the training will be April 24 amp 25 in College Station Mary Ann Everett and Neil Cochran are going and will present what theyve learned to interested teachers at workshops the week of July 22nd

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Gy Okeson has again been approached about our BCMGA hosting the TMGA Conference in 2009 After some discussion there was no interest in doing this

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1055 am

h1~p~~Marty Po ann Recording ecretary

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 28th 2007

Several items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost being a Bell County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its members

I feel that clear guidelines bond a group into a cohesive organization

It is my feeling that the following guide lines are In order at this time

The Greenhouse Sign in sheet is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of us including myself

This was the way I was Originally taught to document my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually working In or on the greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work areas suffer from low participation by the membership because there is no requirement by the association to show partiCipation in any given area

Our orlgination does not have documentation to fulfill our main purpose which is a training origination

Our Origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that they were trained

This rule should apply to all other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by the origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonned by each member to satisfy their annual certification obligation

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Alldonated time outside the aster Gardener area willnotbe counteduntil the required hOUTSare completed in the designated workareasat thegreenhouse ItJclltion Once the required time at designated work areas has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work areas will be honored

The members that have anyparticularhandiCllpdisability will be given consideration as to their needfor thatpatticulararea that would impact theirdisabilityorhandicap

Time sheets should be provided for each designated work area Each member will sign in and out and show the time and calendar date of each

area that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping and require each member to participate in the full range of Master Gardener work efforts needed for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proposed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate in a variety of areas which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of a few members canying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide ample work partiCipation in all the required areas and will solve the problem of the select few canying the entire work load

Respectfully

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Plan for the West Streetscape ) ~J ~yenJ4-

Reasons for Renovation ~CI )-0) ~~~

JgtM ~ sv1 Reduce maintenance by 50 ~- ~~ tA ~ 2 Xeriscape plantings conserve water ~ ~y)r-- ~

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3 Unifonn mass plantings are visually pleasing and attract wildlife (butterflies ~oJt)-J hummingbirds other birds)

4 Provide a Demonstration area utilizing native plants xeriscape design

Plan for west streetscape

1 Remove weeds and plants on the ridge

2 Install limestone edging to defIDing plantings

3 Add decomposed granite and a border of limestone between shaded tree area and streetscape

4 Install a xeriscapenative planting consisting of Bamboo muhley Texas lantana Raspberry delight salvia and Lindheimer muhley On the slope use Mexican feather grass and pine muhley with a line of rock to delineate where to mow

5 Revisit existing beds both along wooden and iron fences Too much plant material and too much ofa lot of different plantings make for a polka dot appearance

Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Af~l~h-r 7 BOAftB MEITINO AGllt1g~

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

1

BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

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Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

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July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

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Campus Name _____________________

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Daytime Phone _____________________

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Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

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Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

-61~ ~trDUamp-t~ (~) tl~gtapoundlt(~- 5 Old Business - t l _~ w~ q_I ~ Fence Status - OkesonLJfraquo~~~(BJdmiddot J ~~~

bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

Jr~p9f Mint Pots - Pringle - aM p ~ fAlo ~ lttltdshy~ ~ J4JaJamp~ ~ ~ PAur ~tL)~ I

jS r-o 7 Adjourn - tt 6~-r ~- I () ~ ltshy

1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Killeen paper for the sale seminars and also to include the Yard tours on March 21st

Mary Lew Quisenberry will take care of this Crystal Fisher passed around the Logo that will be presented for competition at state She also is resigning her position on the greenhouse crew due to health problems but hopes to return to working there in about a year DJ Campbell has found fan louvers for the greenhouse We need 2 and they will cost $15995 each plus shipping He has repaired the fan motors and they are running well Bob Gordon moved to purchase the louvers Emilie Butts 2nd Motion carried He further stated that Nolan Young donated a fan and motor to this project DJ has also put together suggestions for standard operating procedures for the greenhouse which he asked the Board to take home and review He further stated that he has opened a tax free account for Master Gardeners with his telephone These purchases are for greenhouse use only Dirk Aaron stated that the Fire Ant Specialist program is not accepted any longer by TAMU as the information the specialists have is out of date Mary Ann Everett questioned the surface in the greenhouse - it is hard and hard to walk and work on Dirk stated that there is a new product on the market made out of a form of rubber that allows water to drain through but is much more comfortable to work on He will check into prices for this Neil Cochran also stated that most professional greenhouses have concrete bases Dirk further stated that this nlbber material could go right on top of the base we have now Neil will also check into expanded shale for the vegetable demo gardens and Dirk suggested he contact Dr Welch for sources

Dirk Aaron talked about Heart ofTexas landscaping doing mowing and weedeating around the premises Doing 4 mowings (on Tuesdays) a month for $1OOmonth It is a month to month agreement and can be adjusted as needed Rutha Leffel motioned to get this started Jan Anderson 2nd Motion carried The drip-line bid will come later from them as they installed the rest ofwhat we have They are too busy to take this part of the project on right now

Forthcoming projects - Leon Heights - Emilie Butts stated she is to talk to the lady today about this and will get back to us Dirk Aaron says that there is no fmal design at this point No news on the Nanette Whitten project The Home and Garden Show was a huge success The Harris Park project is on hold as the lady that spoke to us is no longer working there

Policy on 5 and 10 year pin calculations- Gy Okeson presented a policy proposal to correct the years His proposal is to have a special ceremony at our April meeting to present the balance of the 5 yr pins to the Class of 2002 Gys suggestion is that year one is when you start not the year you are certified Dirk Aaron agreed with this suggestion Bob Gordon moved to accept Gys suggestion to include presentation of these awards at a special ceremony in April Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Gy suggested that this be in print as part of our policies

Mary Ann Everett is to do a program recently at Temple College and suggested that we donate 2 earthkind roses for their entrance Bob Gordon offered to pay for them She also asked about volunteers that are helping get yards ready for the tour After some discussion it was decided not to limit the hours we put in helping for the yard tours

Dirk Aaron had to leave so asked to interrupt this discussion to ask if any one on the Board would have an objection to their names being on a list of Master Gardeners who would be willing to answer questions presented by the legislature regarding operations of Extension He told us that when the legislature is in session no one from the Extension office can talk to the lawmakers This is a vital piece ofhis funding No objections were noted

Mary Ann Everett continued with Reid Lewiss proposal for our West Streetscape This is a task oriented proposal and the only one endorsed by Dirk Aaron and Raymond Marr She passed out copies to Board members for their review and comments Each of the beds would be taken care of by a small group ofpeople within our organization DJ Campbell motioned to accept Reids proposal Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Bob Gordon asked Dirk Aaron about the dates for Safety Days at the Expo Dirk stated that on May 8th at the EXPO Center and on May 15th at the Killeen Civic Center AG Days will be May 1st amp 2nd at the EXPO Center and will feature com and vegetable art with Susan Elrod

Gy Okeson is asking members who are doing something special out of the organization to e-mail him with the information on what they did

JMG Conference participants - Gy Okeson stated the training will be April 24 amp 25 in College Station Mary Ann Everett and Neil Cochran are going and will present what theyve learned to interested teachers at workshops the week of July 22nd

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Gy Okeson has again been approached about our BCMGA hosting the TMGA Conference in 2009 After some discussion there was no interest in doing this

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1055 am

h1~p~~Marty Po ann Recording ecretary

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 28th 2007

Several items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost being a Bell County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its members

I feel that clear guidelines bond a group into a cohesive organization

It is my feeling that the following guide lines are In order at this time

The Greenhouse Sign in sheet is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of us including myself

This was the way I was Originally taught to document my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually working In or on the greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work areas suffer from low participation by the membership because there is no requirement by the association to show partiCipation in any given area

Our orlgination does not have documentation to fulfill our main purpose which is a training origination

Our Origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that they were trained

This rule should apply to all other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by the origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonned by each member to satisfy their annual certification obligation

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Alldonated time outside the aster Gardener area willnotbe counteduntil the required hOUTSare completed in the designated workareasat thegreenhouse ItJclltion Once the required time at designated work areas has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work areas will be honored

The members that have anyparticularhandiCllpdisability will be given consideration as to their needfor thatpatticulararea that would impact theirdisabilityorhandicap

Time sheets should be provided for each designated work area Each member will sign in and out and show the time and calendar date of each

area that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping and require each member to participate in the full range of Master Gardener work efforts needed for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proposed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate in a variety of areas which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of a few members canying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide ample work partiCipation in all the required areas and will solve the problem of the select few canying the entire work load

Respectfully

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Plan for the West Streetscape ) ~J ~yenJ4-

Reasons for Renovation ~CI )-0) ~~~

JgtM ~ sv1 Reduce maintenance by 50 ~- ~~ tA ~ 2 Xeriscape plantings conserve water ~ ~y)r-- ~

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3 Unifonn mass plantings are visually pleasing and attract wildlife (butterflies ~oJt)-J hummingbirds other birds)

4 Provide a Demonstration area utilizing native plants xeriscape design

Plan for west streetscape

1 Remove weeds and plants on the ridge

2 Install limestone edging to defIDing plantings

3 Add decomposed granite and a border of limestone between shaded tree area and streetscape

4 Install a xeriscapenative planting consisting of Bamboo muhley Texas lantana Raspberry delight salvia and Lindheimer muhley On the slope use Mexican feather grass and pine muhley with a line of rock to delineate where to mow

5 Revisit existing beds both along wooden and iron fences Too much plant material and too much ofa lot of different plantings make for a polka dot appearance

Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

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4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

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Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

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Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

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AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

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July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

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2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

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~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Dirk Aaron had to leave so asked to interrupt this discussion to ask if any one on the Board would have an objection to their names being on a list of Master Gardeners who would be willing to answer questions presented by the legislature regarding operations of Extension He told us that when the legislature is in session no one from the Extension office can talk to the lawmakers This is a vital piece ofhis funding No objections were noted

Mary Ann Everett continued with Reid Lewiss proposal for our West Streetscape This is a task oriented proposal and the only one endorsed by Dirk Aaron and Raymond Marr She passed out copies to Board members for their review and comments Each of the beds would be taken care of by a small group ofpeople within our organization DJ Campbell motioned to accept Reids proposal Jan Anderson 2nd

bull Motion carried

Bob Gordon asked Dirk Aaron about the dates for Safety Days at the Expo Dirk stated that on May 8th at the EXPO Center and on May 15th at the Killeen Civic Center AG Days will be May 1st amp 2nd at the EXPO Center and will feature com and vegetable art with Susan Elrod

Gy Okeson is asking members who are doing something special out of the organization to e-mail him with the information on what they did

JMG Conference participants - Gy Okeson stated the training will be April 24 amp 25 in College Station Mary Ann Everett and Neil Cochran are going and will present what theyve learned to interested teachers at workshops the week of July 22nd

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Gy Okeson has again been approached about our BCMGA hosting the TMGA Conference in 2009 After some discussion there was no interest in doing this

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1055 am

h1~p~~Marty Po ann Recording ecretary

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 28th 2007

Several items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost being a Bell County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its members

I feel that clear guidelines bond a group into a cohesive organization

It is my feeling that the following guide lines are In order at this time

The Greenhouse Sign in sheet is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of us including myself

This was the way I was Originally taught to document my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually working In or on the greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work areas suffer from low participation by the membership because there is no requirement by the association to show partiCipation in any given area

Our orlgination does not have documentation to fulfill our main purpose which is a training origination

Our Origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that they were trained

This rule should apply to all other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by the origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonned by each member to satisfy their annual certification obligation

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Alldonated time outside the aster Gardener area willnotbe counteduntil the required hOUTSare completed in the designated workareasat thegreenhouse ItJclltion Once the required time at designated work areas has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work areas will be honored

The members that have anyparticularhandiCllpdisability will be given consideration as to their needfor thatpatticulararea that would impact theirdisabilityorhandicap

Time sheets should be provided for each designated work area Each member will sign in and out and show the time and calendar date of each

area that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping and require each member to participate in the full range of Master Gardener work efforts needed for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proposed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate in a variety of areas which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of a few members canying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide ample work partiCipation in all the required areas and will solve the problem of the select few canying the entire work load

Respectfully

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Plan for the West Streetscape ) ~J ~yenJ4-

Reasons for Renovation ~CI )-0) ~~~

JgtM ~ sv1 Reduce maintenance by 50 ~- ~~ tA ~ 2 Xeriscape plantings conserve water ~ ~y)r-- ~

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3 Unifonn mass plantings are visually pleasing and attract wildlife (butterflies ~oJt)-J hummingbirds other birds)

4 Provide a Demonstration area utilizing native plants xeriscape design

Plan for west streetscape

1 Remove weeds and plants on the ridge

2 Install limestone edging to defIDing plantings

3 Add decomposed granite and a border of limestone between shaded tree area and streetscape

4 Install a xeriscapenative planting consisting of Bamboo muhley Texas lantana Raspberry delight salvia and Lindheimer muhley On the slope use Mexican feather grass and pine muhley with a line of rock to delineate where to mow

5 Revisit existing beds both along wooden and iron fences Too much plant material and too much ofa lot of different plantings make for a polka dot appearance

Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Af~l~h-r 7 BOAftB MEITINO AGllt1g~

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

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School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

-61~ ~trDUamp-t~ (~) tl~gtapoundlt(~- 5 Old Business - t l _~ w~ q_I ~ Fence Status - OkesonLJfraquo~~~(BJdmiddot J ~~~

bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

Jr~p9f Mint Pots - Pringle - aM p ~ fAlo ~ lttltdshy~ ~ J4JaJamp~ ~ ~ PAur ~tL)~ I

jS r-o 7 Adjourn - tt 6~-r ~- I () ~ ltshy

1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

FallPlantSaleampSeminar-1027 R~~~ - ~ - 5~~

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 28th 2007

Several items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost being a Bell County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its members

I feel that clear guidelines bond a group into a cohesive organization

It is my feeling that the following guide lines are In order at this time

The Greenhouse Sign in sheet is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of us including myself

This was the way I was Originally taught to document my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually working In or on the greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work areas suffer from low participation by the membership because there is no requirement by the association to show partiCipation in any given area

Our orlgination does not have documentation to fulfill our main purpose which is a training origination

Our Origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that they were trained

This rule should apply to all other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by the origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonned by each member to satisfy their annual certification obligation

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Alldonated time outside the aster Gardener area willnotbe counteduntil the required hOUTSare completed in the designated workareasat thegreenhouse ItJclltion Once the required time at designated work areas has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work areas will be honored

The members that have anyparticularhandiCllpdisability will be given consideration as to their needfor thatpatticulararea that would impact theirdisabilityorhandicap

Time sheets should be provided for each designated work area Each member will sign in and out and show the time and calendar date of each

area that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping and require each member to participate in the full range of Master Gardener work efforts needed for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proposed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate in a variety of areas which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of a few members canying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide ample work partiCipation in all the required areas and will solve the problem of the select few canying the entire work load

Respectfully

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Plan for the West Streetscape ) ~J ~yenJ4-

Reasons for Renovation ~CI )-0) ~~~

JgtM ~ sv1 Reduce maintenance by 50 ~- ~~ tA ~ 2 Xeriscape plantings conserve water ~ ~y)r-- ~

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3 Unifonn mass plantings are visually pleasing and attract wildlife (butterflies ~oJt)-J hummingbirds other birds)

4 Provide a Demonstration area utilizing native plants xeriscape design

Plan for west streetscape

1 Remove weeds and plants on the ridge

2 Install limestone edging to defIDing plantings

3 Add decomposed granite and a border of limestone between shaded tree area and streetscape

4 Install a xeriscapenative planting consisting of Bamboo muhley Texas lantana Raspberry delight salvia and Lindheimer muhley On the slope use Mexican feather grass and pine muhley with a line of rock to delineate where to mow

5 Revisit existing beds both along wooden and iron fences Too much plant material and too much ofa lot of different plantings make for a polka dot appearance

Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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ltpJLF1r3F ~ 2007

Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

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July 24 and 27 2007

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Teacher Name

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Campus Name _____________________

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Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

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Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Alldonated time outside the aster Gardener area willnotbe counteduntil the required hOUTSare completed in the designated workareasat thegreenhouse ItJclltion Once the required time at designated work areas has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work areas will be honored

The members that have anyparticularhandiCllpdisability will be given consideration as to their needfor thatpatticulararea that would impact theirdisabilityorhandicap

Time sheets should be provided for each designated work area Each member will sign in and out and show the time and calendar date of each

area that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping and require each member to participate in the full range of Master Gardener work efforts needed for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proposed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate in a variety of areas which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of a few members canying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide ample work partiCipation in all the required areas and will solve the problem of the select few canying the entire work load

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Reasons for Renovation ~CI )-0) ~~~

JgtM ~ sv1 Reduce maintenance by 50 ~- ~~ tA ~ 2 Xeriscape plantings conserve water ~ ~y)r-- ~

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3 Unifonn mass plantings are visually pleasing and attract wildlife (butterflies ~oJt)-J hummingbirds other birds)

4 Provide a Demonstration area utilizing native plants xeriscape design

Plan for west streetscape

1 Remove weeds and plants on the ridge

2 Install limestone edging to defIDing plantings

3 Add decomposed granite and a border of limestone between shaded tree area and streetscape

4 Install a xeriscapenative planting consisting of Bamboo muhley Texas lantana Raspberry delight salvia and Lindheimer muhley On the slope use Mexican feather grass and pine muhley with a line of rock to delineate where to mow

5 Revisit existing beds both along wooden and iron fences Too much plant material and too much ofa lot of different plantings make for a polka dot appearance

Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

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f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

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Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Extension programs service people ofaU ages regardless ofsocioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin The Texas AampM University System US Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

The Texas AampM University System US Department ofAgriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

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bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

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1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

FallPlantSaleampSeminar-1027 R~~~ - ~ - 5~~

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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Plan for the West Streetscape ) ~J ~yenJ4-

Reasons for Renovation ~CI )-0) ~~~

JgtM ~ sv1 Reduce maintenance by 50 ~- ~~ tA ~ 2 Xeriscape plantings conserve water ~ ~y)r-- ~

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3 Unifonn mass plantings are visually pleasing and attract wildlife (butterflies ~oJt)-J hummingbirds other birds)

4 Provide a Demonstration area utilizing native plants xeriscape design

Plan for west streetscape

1 Remove weeds and plants on the ridge

2 Install limestone edging to defIDing plantings

3 Add decomposed granite and a border of limestone between shaded tree area and streetscape

4 Install a xeriscapenative planting consisting of Bamboo muhley Texas lantana Raspberry delight salvia and Lindheimer muhley On the slope use Mexican feather grass and pine muhley with a line of rock to delineate where to mow

5 Revisit existing beds both along wooden and iron fences Too much plant material and too much ofa lot of different plantings make for a polka dot appearance

Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Af~l~h-r 7 BOAftB MEITINO AGllt1g~

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

Diann Mitchell Website Administrator Texas Cooperative Extension Extension Information Technology Texas AampM University TARS Annex Bldg f~~~~9~_~~~~~~_~~~~~_2~i~~~~~ 979-845-3473 ~I~~K~I~~~~~~~~~~~ Grove Site provides a unique opportunity to develop quality websites at no cost to your program with a user-friendly information management

system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

Doug

Douglas F Welsh PhD Professor and Extension Horticulturist Texas Cooperative Extension The Texas AampM University System ~_1~ ~_~ ~ ~~ 979-845-8906 fax ~~~~~X~~(~~ll~~g~

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
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  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
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  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
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  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
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Lawn area Aeriate and compost (BRA) Need to sharpen mower blade

Starting in the comer weeping yaupon Thryallis (Galphimia gracillus) yellow blooming plant- put in another of these plants

so there are two in the bed In the middle of these place Indigo spires Use stepping stones to invite you to enter

Plant fall asters beneath oleander

Replant Mexican mint marigold (that is now trying to grow along a very narrow area against the fence) to the right of the fall asters The Mex Mint marigold is not happy where it is placed along the fence it is long and leggy trying to seek the sun

Maintain height of oleander or dig it up In its place plant woolly butterflybush (Buddleja marrubiifolia)

Rosebudshould not be staked Take out liriope and use trailing rosemary and sedge as the ground cover Too much

makes for a polka dot appearance

Leave pathway for the roses inviting you to enter the area

On the top of slope Bamboo muhley 7 plants by the telephone polesS plants by the fence Texas lantanaRaspberry delight salvia Lindheimer muhley interspersed between the

bamboo muhley

On the slope Mexican feather grass Pinemuhley Do a line ofrock to where to delineate where to mow

Crushed granite in area which is now totally weeds Place flat rock within crushed granite as a pathway Would need rock to keep granite differentiated from plantings

Live oak trees Mulch very heavily under trees Use roundup on weeds vinegar in other areas where seedlings are coming up Use large rocks as accent pieces a cluster of3 and maybe a single Trim the live oaks to where a 6 ft person can walk underneath

Along parking lot beneath live oak trees where homestead verbena is planted Plant skeleton leaf golden eye on both ends the yellow with the fuschia would be

stunning

Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

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Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Af~l~h-r 7 BOAftB MEITINO AGllt1g~

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

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July 24 and 27 2007

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Teacher Name

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Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

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Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
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Where the Knockout rose is planted Leave a pathway for the roses using stepping stones to invite you to enter the garden

and smell the roses

Bed on back side ofgreenhouse Because of the lines on the fence you need something to take you eyes away from that

as a focal point Several possibilities exist Texas Smoke Tree height 15 Senna height 9 Amarillas and grape hyacinths

Or Cenizo Damianita

Cross vines are too much for our fence need to replace with coral honeysuckle which a Texas native

Our beds have way too much material in them Crepe myrtles-need to decide what to do with them They will be getting 15-20 tall

Along parking lot going from right to left starting at the right of the gate Bed 1

Remove lantana shrimp plant crossvine Tie candlestick tree to fence Pot feather grass or move to front planting area Prune trailing rosemary

Bed 2 Traintake cuttings of red cascade rose Remove passion vine Remove S greggii shrimp plant Leave white lantana coreopsis on either side ofcrepe myrtle oxeye daisy Hopley

oregano let mist flower fill in Pot skullcap

Bed 3 Remove cross vine plant coral honeysuckle Remove var lantana looks washed out Insert S greggii from bed 2 Have cluster ofbulbs on either side Pot candlestick Pot bulbs

Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

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Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Extension programs service people ofaU ages regardless ofsocioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin The Texas AampM University System US Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

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bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

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1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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olt~~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • Plan for the West Streetscape
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  • April 2007 letter to board13
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  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
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Bed 4 Remove plumbago set aside to be placed in bed 5

Put in another oxeye daisy on the other side of crepe myrtle Remove Jewel of Ophir Remove Jerusalem sage Dig out some of the yarrow leave a small cluster

Put Peruvian rock rose and the pyramid plant in 5 gal pots Trim gregs mist Remove fennel put in herb bed Remove coreopsis put with other coreopsis in bed 2

Bed 5 Plumbago Coral honeysuckle

Bed 6 Remove fennel and southemwood put with herbs Remove ruella and move out to front bed by trees Surround crepe myrtle with Salvia coccinea Put coreopsis in bed 2 Leave daytura and greggs mist

Trim potato plant

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

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bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

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1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

March 28 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Mary Ann Everett Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Bob Gordon Ad hoc Neil Cochran and Dirk Aaron Visitors Charles Newsom Ken Richey Lavern Adams and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 909 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No corrections or additions Bob Gordon motioned to accept the minutes as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

In Jan Andersons absence Mary Lew Quisenberry presented the treasurers report stating that as of Feb 28th

there is a balance of $991457 in our account This total does not reflect the Vegetable sale on March 17th

which made over $4600 Bob Gordon motioned to accept the report as presented Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Mary Ann Everett presented the new class committee report stating that she didnt realize till last week that the planned trip on the 2nd Wed in April conflicted with the MG monthly meeting Gy Okeson stated that the class seems to be happy and well and hes had no reports ofproblems

Karla Tomeka then gave the Greenhouse report stating that as noted before the vegetable sale was the best yet with proceeds over $4600 We did have too many tomatoes and they are working on an inventory ofwhat they sold so they can adjust accordingly next sale Somehow all the tomato seeds were planted which created the over abundance Dirk Aaron commented that the organization is its own best customers purchasing not only sale items but others from the greenhouse Dirk likes the idea that we have voted not to give away any plants Gy Okeson stated this isnt a policy per se and again demonstrates the need for a policy and procedures addition to our handbook Charles Newsom gave Lawrence Cox some heirloom tomato seeds to use Bob Gordon asked if Master Gardeners could buy plants early at the same price as the sale price and the answer was yes Karla stated that Lawrence was adamant about this as those are the people who have done all the work Karla also stated that we need to decide on the seminars for the 28th

so we can start publicizing this It was determined that Neil Cochran would do earth kind roses Mary Ann Everett and Bob Gordon will do Oak Wilt and Charles Newsom would do an updated version on Fire Ants Karla then stated that Annette Ensing will be taking over for Crystal Fisher as Production Manager She is super organized and computer literate They have begun grouping plants by category and their goal is to have as many Bell County recommended plants as possible for sale A discussion was had on the expanded shale It has been determined that 3 bags per bed should be sufficient DJ Campbell suggested that out ofwhat we buy ~ goes to the Veg Demo gardens and ~ for plant use in the greenhouse Bob Gordon moved that we purchase the shale not to exceed $1000 Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried Mary

Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Af~l~h-r 7 BOAftB MEITINO AGllt1g~

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

-61~ ~trDUamp-t~ (~) tl~gtapoundlt(~- 5 Old Business - t l _~ w~ q_I ~ Fence Status - OkesonLJfraquo~~~(BJdmiddot J ~~~

bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

Jr~p9f Mint Pots - Pringle - aM p ~ fAlo ~ lttltdshy~ ~ J4JaJamp~ ~ ~ PAur ~tL)~ I

jS r-o 7 Adjourn - tt 6~-r ~- I () ~ ltshy

1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

FallPlantSaleampSeminar-1027 R~~~ - ~ - 5~~

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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olt~~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
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  • E-amils and other papers13
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Ann Everett and Dirk Aaron will go to Cen-Tex nWSery to survey the situation for purchase of the shale Bob Gordon and Lawrence Cox attended both the Senate and House ceremonies which recognized the work of 4-H Master Gardeners and the Extension Office They had a wonderful time and were recognized in both venues along with a proclamation Dirk Aaron said this event was to celebrate 100 years ofExtension existence Gy Okeson asked about the reviewing of Standard Operating procedures shytraining versus sales or working in the greenhouse The greenhouse committee will review this and report Next up was Dirk Aaron on the drip line bid from Tony Gallagher of HoT Landscape He estimates that for all we need done $87100 will be needed Some ofthe lines will have to run on top of the ground but most will be underground Mary Ann Everett moved to accept the bid Emilie Butts 2nd

bull Motion carried Dirk will tell him weve accepted the bid and to get working on the system DJ Campbell then mentioned reworking the sign in sheets for the greenhouse and who is working on what that particular day so when mistakes occur we can work with that personpersons to correct the problem and it will be handled by the greenhouse committee He also mentioned needing to work on the potting area floors in the greenhouse What we have now is really hard to stand on Charles Newsom stated that if we will rake the stones out hell haul them out of the way and then we can work on the compacted sand for the greenhouse Karla said that would be a first Wed project to bring rakes etc to accomplish the task

Old Business - Fence Status - no one knows but Gy Okeson stated that if its not in the works by the end of the month well go elsewhere for a bid for this project as it needs to be accomplished

JMG Scholarship Class - Neil Cochran and Mary Ann Everett have volunteered to go and then lead the teachers through this program proposal

New Business - We have been presented with a project for Killeen High School We have a proposal sheet but not much information Mary Ann Everett was asked to contact Nancy Hawkins since her husband is the KISD Superintendent and maybe she can fill us in on the details and see ifKISD cant fund the project Dirk Aaron said that the area needs to be worked on as its an eyesore IfKISD cant fund it Dirk said he would Mary Ann Everett moved that we go ahead with the project Bob Gordon 2ndJ Motion carried As far as the Leon Heights Elementary School project - Dirk has met with the architect and the school officials and that they have removed the tree that was needed and have come up with a great plan for the area Dirk will get with Emilie Butts and DJ Campbell to find a time to go to the school to check out what we can do Dirk hopes Emilie and DJ will take the lead and get other Master Gardeners involved

Pricing plants to sell- Mary Ann Everett suggested to Gy Okeson that we get some input at the State meeting regarding what we should be charging for our plants for our membership While at State they will get with other county Master Gardeners to see how they handle this situation

Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Af~l~h-r 7 BOAftB MEITINO AGllt1g~

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

Doug

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Extension programs service people ofaU ages regardless ofsocioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin The Texas AampM University System US Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

-61~ ~trDUamp-t~ (~) tl~gtapoundlt(~- 5 Old Business - t l _~ w~ q_I ~ Fence Status - OkesonLJfraquo~~~(BJdmiddot J ~~~

bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

Jr~p9f Mint Pots - Pringle - aM p ~ fAlo ~ lttltdshy~ ~ J4JaJamp~ ~ ~ PAur ~tL)~ I

jS r-o 7 Adjourn - tt 6~-r ~- I () ~ ltshy

1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

FallPlantSaleampSeminar-1027 R~~~ - ~ - 5~~

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Mary Ann Everett stated that at the last class meeting she had been approached about making a DVD for the new class members of the talks given Dirk Aaron stated that we cant do that because of copyright releases Dirk further stated that he knew ofat least 4 that would not release their talks to anyone Mary Ann moved that we not sell DVDs to class members but make the tapes available for make-up class work DJCampbell 2nd

bull

Motion carried

Mary Lew Quisenberry asked if she could possibly have $200 to advertise the garden tour and the plant sale from the advertising budget Bob Gordon so moved Mary Ann Everett 2nd

bull Motion carried

Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Dirk Aaron has pulled up the web-site and suggests that our Master Gardener of the year be submitted to this Karla Tomeka will check this out Dirk stated that the overall winner of this program will win $2500

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1030 am

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Af~l~h-r 7 BOAftB MEITINO AGllt1g~

ltpJLF1r3F ~ 2007

Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

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Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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Guy I just recieved this e-mail from Doug Is this something we would be interested in Dirk

Dirk Aaron Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County 1605 North Main Rm 102 ________ 1 _____________ _i3-eitoii- --Tx- --i65i-j ---- --shy

2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

Diann Mitchell Website Administrator Texas Cooperative Extension Extension Information Technology Texas AampM University TARS Annex Bldg f~~~~9~_~~~~~~_~~~~~_2~i~~~~~ 979-845-3473 ~I~~K~I~~~~~~~~~~~ Grove Site provides a unique opportunity to develop quality websites at no cost to your program with a user-friendly information management

system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

Doug

Douglas F Welsh PhD Professor and Extension Horticulturist Texas Cooperative Extension The Texas AampM University System ~_1~ ~_~ ~ ~~ 979-845-8906 fax ~~~~~X~~(~~ll~~g~

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Extension programs service people ofaU ages regardless ofsocioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin The Texas AampM University System US Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

-61~ ~trDUamp-t~ (~) tl~gtapoundlt(~- 5 Old Business - t l _~ w~ q_I ~ Fence Status - OkesonLJfraquo~~~(BJdmiddot J ~~~

bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

Jr~p9f Mint Pots - Pringle - aM p ~ fAlo ~ lttltdshy~ ~ J4JaJamp~ ~ ~ PAur ~tL)~ I

jS r-o 7 Adjourn - tt 6~-r ~- I () ~ ltshy

1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

FallPlantSaleampSeminar-1027 R~~~ - ~ - 5~~

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

March 28 2007 Meeting v ~

President Gyman Okeson 1 at~ce President Mary Ann Everett 2nd VICVresldent Rutha Leffel Recording Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quisenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson V V Directors Emilie ~utts DJ Campbell Bob GorCfon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil C~ran Dirk ~on

1 Call to Order ~ ~

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Portmann 0 ) ~ Iw~ ~ ) t ~~~ (1~~~

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson - t) q 5 f 0 t~ ramp

~4CommitteeReports -- I~ _(l__~O(~ w~~~V-l~uJ New Class Committ~ Update - Canard lraquotll vt~ vo7 -t

~IY~- ~jtJGreenhouse Committee - poundIiWHH188 ~ - I~1~01l+ ~rn~ 00faJ lWlo-t) ~~S QJ-~ 3~~1 Exp~ndedShaleforVegDemoGar S-OJ ~~~vt3~ ~ 1-(~~tlpJ Review Stand~rd Operating procedures - arlf~ u ~ _-fb~fL

~sric~ G~ F~n Repairs - 1 t ltl0~ 5 QNVJt~ ~~ f ~~ Drip Line Bid - Dirk -87 Co MfItIe ~ ltA1- ltc Ilt~f

f)~ ~~ Compacted Sand for Isl~s -(fiJ3Jl gt ~raquo lvI~ I ~t-- O~ ids ~1Y Y 5 Old Business - -~rttv ~ Mt) ~orotv - ~ ltJiy fA Fence Statusll1~~~middot tN-v M~ M-- v ~y 6 Bylaw Revision - Rutha -~ raquo ()J~ ~-S ~~~ oJ Status Drip Line - Okeson amp~~ ~w ~ M~ tgt~~ V JMG Scholarships ~1 ~~ co))L Of ~ L d Ie- ~~~

~ 6 New Business - _~ ~h~ ~~ Forthconing Projects - N~~ Project(~iI1Y~tH S~~VNJ ~ It- ~ -Qwd ~-~T Leon Heights School - EmilIe Butts lgt ~ ~dJ~

oJ Succession of Officers - Okeson c

~~ Nomination for Garden Crusader Program - Okeson tlJt ~~ c Pricing Plants at Sale - MaryAnn ~~~~~ ~~~ Selling DVDs to New Class - Mary Ann t6~ - Q~ lr

~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~_W - bbshy7 Adjourn - II)3~ 6

Events I)YI~ d~ ] 00 Texas Master Gardener Convention (Kerrville) 4112-14 ~~~+AdLSpring Garden Tour - 421 Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 ~J~~~ n International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 ~~ I f4tcac ~)Graduation - 516

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Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 8127-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

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Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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Dirk Aaron Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County 1605 North Main Rm 102 ________ 1 _____________ _i3-eitoii- --Tx- --i65i-j ---- --shy

2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

Doug

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

The Texas AampM University System US Department ofAgriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

-61~ ~trDUamp-t~ (~) tl~gtapoundlt(~- 5 Old Business - t l _~ w~ q_I ~ Fence Status - OkesonLJfraquo~~~(BJdmiddot J ~~~

bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

Jr~p9f Mint Pots - Pringle - aM p ~ fAlo ~ lttltdshy~ ~ J4JaJamp~ ~ ~ PAur ~tL)~ I

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1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

FallPlantSaleampSeminar-1027 R~~~ - ~ - 5~~

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

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Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Extension programs service people ofaU ages regardless ofsocioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin The Texas AampM University System US Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

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~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

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1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Several Items that I would like to bring to the attention of the board

First and foremost belnl a Be County Master Gardener should be appealing to Its mmbe

I feel that dear guidelines bond a IrouP Into a cohesive organization

It Is my feellnl that the following lulde line are In order at this time

The Greenhouse SIgn In sheet Is used as a catch-all for documenting time by all of Including myself

This was tile way I w originally taught to documnt my time donation

The Greenhouse sign In sheet should only cover those minutes hours spent actually worIdng In or on tile greenhouse

Allocation of time to retain certification as a Bell County Master Gardener

The local work a suffer from low participation by the membership because there Is no requirement by the association to show participation In any given area

Our origination does not have documentation tD fulfill our main purpose which Is II training origination

Our origination should be able to show documentation on who has been trained and the date and amount of time that tIIy were trained

Th18 rule should apply to aU other areas of required time

I recommend that the greenhouse training garden area landscape and any other area maintained by tile origination be defined by the Board and a given amount of time allotted to each area that must be perfonnecl by each member to satisfy their annual certifIcatIon obligation tr1 1

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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

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Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Extension programs service people ofaU ages regardless ofsocioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin The Texas AampM University System US Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

The Texas AampM University System US Department ofAgriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

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bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

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1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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olt~~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
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  • Plan for the West Streetscape
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  • April 2007 letter to board13
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  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
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  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
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  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
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Alldonated time ouI1IItIe the IIGllnIe1fIII wllllIOt btl counteduntil the lfIqulreti Iou completedIn tile lIIIted worltat the glNnho otIItIon Once the required time at designated work rea has been completed then the donated time to outside of the designated work reas will be honored

ThII membelS thath IInypattlculllrhIIndlaJpd_bllity willbegln consldenltlDn to theirneed for thIItpattlculr lltell thllt WDuld impact theirdl6llbllity DrhllndlaJp

nme sheets should be provided for each designated work Each member will Ign In nd out nd show the time nd calendar date of each

that they donated their time

(Note) This will eliminate the splinter grouping nd require each member to participate In the full range of Master Gardener work efforts neeclecl for the origination to function smoothly

Due to this proed requirement each member to maintain their certification will participate In bull vrlety of which will distribute the work load evenly the problem of bull few mambe carrying the entire work load will be solved due to the sharing of the workload by the entire membership This will provide mple work participation In all the required nd will solve _ problem of the seiad few carrying the entire work load

Respectfully

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

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Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Extension programs service people ofaU ages regardless ofsocioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin The Texas AampM University System US Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

1 Call to Order 6 oV ~ 0shy~ dJ ~ e c 11gt ~ lJIJlL~~ ~ lgt tgt

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

l~~ -International MG Convention - Okeson- ~ 1t ~ ~~~ d~1J-- vtf ~~ t~~ ~r 14~ 5p-~ _ U bull ~ -7)__ _ 3lt crA

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bull0bullbullbull ~~ Leon Heights School Project~~~ie~utts-sct- ~ l ~~v ~Or A ~~~~-~~~G-CL~~ z~ ----- ~(i~ ~ s~ -~LlQL- -IvLtP ~~~ ~-uJr~ ~ )~Jg 6 New Buslness- ~e~~~~ I+Jru ~-J JMG update - NeilCochraS-O ~r (f-~~~t-~if1e~ erA -r Grove Site Web Development- Okeso~ f P ~-7S ~~ Dirt Piles and a Silver Garden - OkesonIPring-r ~T

~ j 01 Clarification of Service and Education Hours - Okesonshy

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1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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olt~~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

April 2~ 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson 1~Vlce President Mary Ann Ever~tt 2nd Vice Pre~l$ktnt Rutha LeHeI RecordI1)9 Secretary Marty Portmann Corresponding secretary Mary Lew Qutsenberry Treasurer Jan Anderson v Directors Emilie Butts DJ CampgeJJ Bob Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochran Dirk AarorY

~ 1 Call to Order lt0

2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty Port mann J3 0 biG araquo~ Q~ ~ I 11 ~~ It I D ) I ~ 0 1 J C~G I middot

3 Treasurers Report - Jan Anderson I IoN V

4 Committee Reports ~ S~ v S-+oA1J ~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan - ~ ~ 0 z ~~M~

~~ New Class Committee Update -~~hhtf~V b~hfAlboJrIZ_Jv ~~ Greenhouse Committee - ~iM~ J l~oJJ Review Standard Operating procedures - Karla - C Jut-1 ~ I0 I uA--

Graduation chairperson = Ilene Miller - C ~ 1 ~ 0M ON~-t- ~ i-J~-ri~~- QO-~~u~IfJti~ Wv ~

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5 Old BUSiness - ~~ K --~ S ~~~)v~ (~ ~ ~t-J)IIY~ lt) ~ [

Fence Status - Jan 75 D ~ ~ J~~v- 0- CS n) ~~~ boqshyExpand~d Shale Status - DJ - qqq ~~ )~) - N~ ~ 0 Leon Heights School - Emilie Butts _ ~M ~~I)J-~L ~ ~ltlbt 1-JL Killeen High School Project - MaryAnn - ~ lVciJ middot

6 New Business shyPricing Plants at Sale Update - MaryAnn - ~I(-t~ Discussion of Certification Changes - OJ - trX It I~ CIiI Opl actic Tellts (JfSS8ltshy

Board Social- Okeson - -1 ~ J-Ikd )- SJ~(Wk

7 Adjourn - lu ~S

Events Spring Plant Sale amp Seminar - 428 International Master Gardener Convention (Little Rock Ark) - 52-5 Graduation Board Social- 516 Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 8125 Entomology Training - Dallas - 827-31 Fall Garden Tour - 1020 Fall Plant Sale amp Seminar - 1027

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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

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Motion carried

Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

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July 24 and 27 2007

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Teacher Name

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Daytime Phone _____________________

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

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Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
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  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
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BELL COllNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 25 2007

Members Present Gy Okeson Marty Portmann Mary Lew Quisenberry Jan Anderson Emilie Butts DJ Campbell Gabriele Marsh and Dirk Aaron Visitors Ursula Nanna Ken Richey and Sue Morgan and Karla Tomeka

President Gy Okeson called the meeting to order at 905 am

Secretary Marty Portmann presented the minutes of the last meeting No additions or corrections noted Bob Gordon moved to accept them as printed Gabriele Marsh 2nd

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Treasurer Jan Anderson presented her report stating that as of 31 March 07 the balance in our checking account was $1013071 This figure does not include the $400000 in the reserve account Bob Gordon asked if we were caught up on large bills and Jan stated that we paid $999 for the shale $750 has been paid towards the fence project The dripshyline project was approved for $1021 but has not been paid for yet and the decomposed granite for the walkway will run about $28 a ton and well need about 10 tons to do the job With no further questions Gabriele Marsh moved to accept the report DJCampbell 2nd

bullMotion carried

Sue Morgan was asked to give the Garden Tour update - she stated that they had collected $1280 and there were 256 paying visitors This was the best one so far She again thanked all those who opened their yards and the volunteers who helped out even with the Easter snow Dirk Aaron stated that hed hate to know the dollars invested in each yard to get it ready and also appreciated all the effort put into this project Mary Lew Quisenberry was thanked for the great publicity for this event and will write the editor of the Killeen Daily Herald to thank them for the great articles in their paper

New Class update -Janice Canard was not available but Jan Anderson stated that the committee would start working in June on plans for the 2008 class Karla Tomeka asked that greenhouse committee be involved in the planning stages because of the Greenhouse 101 class that they want to get started Gy Okeson stated that Illene Miller is heading up graduation ceremony plans so if there are any questions about 16 April they need to get in touch with her

Karla Tomeka gave the Greenhouse committee report stating that Greenhouse 101 is going to be a test run and they are trying to involve all Master Gardeners in this whether they are regular workers or not This is a program theyll tweek as it evolves Gy Okeson asked that they bring back to the Board in July an update on how things are going

Gy Okeson asked Jan Anderson about the time frame for the annual audit Jan stated that Gladys Newsome will be working on the books in the May-Aug time frame and report should be ready for the August Board meeting Bob Gordon asked if the Treasurer is

bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

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July 24 and 27 2007

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Teacher Name

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

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Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

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Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

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2 Last Meeting Minutes - Marty PortmannJ~~~ fflVwshy

3 Treasurers Report-JanAnderson ~~~ 2~ir - --4Jt-~- ~~-~ ~~4~ ~W~ ~ (~~

4 Committee Reports ~~~~ BfH-~ Garden Tour Update - Sue Morgan ll 80

~ New Class CommitteeGraduation Update - canard - Ilene Miller All ~if ~L- ampAt-1 Greenhouse Committee - Lawrence -agtf I ]J ~ j(~ -~cr~~~1 ~

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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bonded- and Dirk stated that if the position is not bonded it should be and the comptroller should continue to be the past Treasurer as he has to turn in a report Sept 1 to the Commissioners Court regarding all the entities that fall under the Extension Office Bob stated that he is in the process of finding a bondsman for his church and will also check into this for the Board and report back his findings

Gy Okeson asked about the status of the fence - Kenneth Perry a Killeen city fireman is going to do the work and though has been paid $750 as a down payment - no steel has been delivered yet

Gy Okeson asked DJ about the expanded shale status Dirk Aaron stated that he had gone with Mary Ann Everett to Cen-Tex Nursery to see about it The cost was $666 a bag and the total cost came to $999 The nursery delivered the 100 bags and didnt charge us a delivery fee Dirk stated that they basically made a donation of time and effort and again this is a good reason to buy locally as they gave us a good price break on what we bought

Emilie Butts stated that the Leon Heights Elementary project got started last Friday and the Master Gardeners sorted the stones and the kids helped carry the stones in wagons to the various bed areas Once the forms are set kids and teachers will load dirt into the beds and Johnny Buck will teach them how and where to plant the plants There were 4 teachers involved as well as Johnny Buck and DJ Campbell Mary Ann Everett was not present to talk about the Killeen High School project so information will be deferred till next meeting

At the State meeting Mary Ann Everett talked to numerous Master Gardener Associations about pricing plants and will be deferred till the next meeting since she isnt available today

Gy Okeson asked for discussion on certification changes DJ Campbell represented his proposal which after much discussion was put on hold for now

Gy Okeson stated that hes heard from Montgomery Chiropratic again regarding doing a program on acupuncture and related health issues Gy has reiterated to them that we are a horticulture organization Jan Anderson stated that they have done a program before on the how tos ofbending and working on plants in relation to taking care ofour backs and she found it interesting

Gy Okeson had sign-up sheets for various committees for the coming year that will be available at monthly meetings and encouraged the Board to find their niche to work in

Gy Okeson invited all Board members and significant others to attend a social the evening of graduation April 16th at his house to review the progress and pitfalls weve had this year He asked that we RSVP by 10 May so he and Violet can prepare for it

Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

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AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

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Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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Dirk Aaron reminded the Board that AG Day will be at the Expo Center on May 1 st and sent a sign-up sheet around for those interested in helping He will contact the helpers about what needs to take place in their booth

Gy Okeson related the following upcoming events The Spring Plant Sale and Seminars will be 428 the Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminars will be 1027 and the Fall Garden Tour will be 1020

No further business the meeting was adjourned at 1025 am

Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

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Guy I just recieved this e-mail from Doug Is this something we would be interested in Dirk

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2549335305 office 2549335312 fax _--------------shyraquogt Doug Welsh 042307 1147 AM raquogt April 23 2007

MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

Diann Mitchell Website Administrator Texas Cooperative Extension Extension Information Technology Texas AampM University TARS Annex Bldg f~~~~9~_~~~~~~_~~~~~_2~i~~~~~ 979-845-3473 ~I~~K~I~~~~~~~~~~~ Grove Site provides a unique opportunity to develop quality websites at no cost to your program with a user-friendly information management

system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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Douglas F Welsh PhD Professor and Extension Horticulturist Texas Cooperative Extension The Texas AampM University System ~_1~ ~_~ ~ ~~ 979-845-8906 fax ~~~~~X~~(~~ll~~g~

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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Extension programs service people ofaU ages regardless ofsocioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin The Texas AampM University System US Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

Sponsored by Bell County Master Gardeners

and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

Please Print

Teacher Name

School District

Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

The Texas AampM University System US Department ofAgriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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olt~~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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MG Coordinators

Approximately 35 of the 115 county Master Gardener programsassociations have websites

Extension has a contract with Grove Site a web site development company

AS MG Coordinators you can use the Grove Site information management system to develop and manage a county MG website

Diann Mitchell Extension Website Administrator is available to you to explain the system and assist you with the use of Grove Site Her contact information is

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system Grove Site has many features including develop of an online volunteer hour reporting system for your county Grove Sites home page is httowwwmiddotgroyesitecom

Please contact Diann for further details on this powerful information management system

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Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

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July 24 and 27 2007

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Teacher Name

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

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Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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olt~~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

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Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

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TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
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  • E-amils and other papers13
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1605 N Main Rm 102 Belton TX 76513 254933-5305 (phone 254-933-5312 (fax) May 212007

Dear School Educator ~yyuP The Bell County Master Gardeners Association and the Texas Cooperative Extension-Bell County are excited to announce the first Teacher In-Service training designed to on-board Junior Master Gardening (JMG) on to your school campus The training is set for this summer July 24 through 27 2007

r-------shyTeachers will receive 4 days of in-depth hands on training and preparation to utilize the National recognized JMG Curriculum Each will receive curriculum guides and books necessary to support campus and classroom learning experiences for students in grades 1 st - 4th

Teachers will also be certified as Master Gardeners with advanced level training in JMG

The Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County are committed to supporting each teacher and campus by mentoring directly to the teachers who have received this certification Support will begin the fall of 2007

The 4 day classes will be held at the Bell County North Annex at 1605 N Main Belton TX in the large meeting room

Classes will be taught by Extension Specialists County Extension Agents and Bell County Master Gardeners

Registration forms can be emailed andor faxed to 254933-5312

The registration fee of $20000 per teacher is due by June 152007 Fees will cover the cost ofthe curriculum registration and 4 meals This course is limited to the frrst 20 registrants

Portions of the course will be reimbursed upon utilization of the program in the 2007-2008 school year

For more information please contact the County Extension Office at 254-933 5305

------ ---The first 10 teachers to enroll in the program will receive a 50 scholarship which will be refunded

upon completion ofJMG program in the 2007-2008 school year

Sincerely

Dirk Aaron CEA-Ag Texas Cooperative Extension Bell County

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Extension programs service people ofaU ages regardless ofsocioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin The Texas AampM University System US Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating

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Registration Form JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER CURRICULM TRAINING

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and Texas Cooperative Extension - Bell County

July 24 and 27 2007

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Teacher Name

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Campus Name _____________________

Grade Level

School Campus Mailing Address ____________- shy

Daytime Phone _____________________

E-Mail ________________________

Teacher Signature (Required)

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Registration fee $20000 Method of Payment

Check ___ Money Order Total Amount Enclosed

Checks should be made payable to Bell County Master Gardener Association Mail Payments and Registration Form to Bell County Master Gardener Association

1605 N Main Room 102 Belton TX 76513 Phone Dirk Aaron CEA-Bell County 254-933-5305

Registration forms may be faxed or emailed FAX Number 254-933-5312

EMAIL bell-coagtamuedu Note All Registration Forms and Payment Must Arrive by June 15 2007

Conference facilities are accessible for the physically disabled Extension programs service people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level race color sex religion disability or national origin

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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Agenda

Bell County Master Gardener Association Board of Directors

May 23 2007 Meeting

President Gyman Okeson~ Vice President Mary Ann Everett2nd Vice President Rutha Leffel Recording SecJ8tary MartYt0rtmann Corresponding Secretary Mary Lew Quesinberry Treasurer Jan Anderson L ~~~ ~ k---shy

Directors Emilie 8utt~DJ Campbel(80b Gordon Linda Hunter Gabriele Marsh Ad hoc Neil Cochrarr Dirk Aaron

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1~~middotJJf)I ~~1 Events (Y ~ ()r Fall Vegetable Sale and Seminar - 825 ~ 7 Entomology Training - Dallas 8127-31 ~ ) Fall Garden Tour - 1020

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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
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  • Plan for the West Streetscape
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  • April 2007 letter to board13
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  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
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  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
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  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
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  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
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Request for Funds -Junior Master Gardening Program May 23 2007

BCMGA members have set up two programs this summer which will require the building of the infrastructure supplies for the JMG activities I request 575000 for the purchase of the items needed While I have yet to complete the shopping list many items such plastic tubs three blenders lumber for screens and an enormous amount ofchildrens teaching item are needed While some items are consumable this set will be available to any BCMGA member who wants to use them This is the foundation for the re-establishment of the JMG program in Bell County

I request immediate disbursement as a meeting is planned for next Wednesday to assemble these items

Respectfully submitted

Neil Cochran

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

May 23 2007

Members Present Gyman Okeson Mary Ann Everett Jan Anderson Emilie Butts D J Campbell Neil Cochran Visitors Judy Herrmann Ursala Nanna Kim Pringle Gary Slanga Rowena Fengal Kenneth Rickey Kay Marshall Karla Tomeka Lawrence Cox and Jeanette Karr

President Okeson called the meeting to order at 906 am

The President thanked and complimented the outgoing Board members for their outstanding services for the past year or years stating not all times were smooth but you did a great job pulling us through the spots He then welcomed those new members of the Board that were present

Due to the absences there was no quorum President Okeson stated we would break the rule and accept the minutes Mary Ann made the motion to accept and Jan 2nd the motion minutes were accepted as written

Jan stated due to a lightning strike the computer was down therefore we have no updated treasurers report However the April balance was $620899 and the May balance was $1241073 The difference being due to the yard tours and the plant sale At the June meeting there will be a complete yearly report This will be followed by an audit in July or August by Mrs Newsome then the signature cards will also be updated

Jan requested anyone having notes in the treasurers box that is in the greenhouse check them out ifyou have not paid up please do so soon to close out the year

All members ofnew class graduated 4 still have a few hours to complete before receiving their certificates

Greenhouse committee is looking forward to beginning a seed planting program for the fall sale Karla ask for plants that are in back some on table and some on floor to be identified and for someone to say why they are in the greenhouse Let us know what we should do with them Guy stated we should have a policy that ifyou want to bring a plant into the greenhouse for storage it should be for a limited time only Neil says remove the Oxalis as it is an invasive plant and not needed in the greenhouse There will be a MEMBERS ONLY sale on Wednesday May 30th

9 to 11 am Two tables will be Y2 price all other tables not marked as Y2 price will be full price that day

President Okeson states the International Master Gardeners Conference was attended by about 1200 people There were tours of gardens as large as 2 to 3 acres some with ponds with fish etc One of the highlight speakers was P Allen Smith you may have seen him on TV or be familiar with his works he is local to Little Rock gave very interesting demonstration A speaker from Ft Worth was also most interesting he went through a scenario ofwhere we get plants from the

retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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0cb4cuz~ t2teY~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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retail nursery from the plants down to the seeds International Conference in year 2009 will be in Las Vegas then in 2011 it will be held in one of the Carolinas

The problem with the fence is that it is leaning on a comer pole of the telephone company This will be amended by removing a post and drilling another hole adding a post and leaving a gap there After much discussion about the unevenness of the back fence it was decided that DJ would speak to Ken as to the best way to correct the hole under the fence Probably will have to remove a post and replace it with a taller post then look into backfill The back gate is going to be chain locked the gate everyone normally uses to assess the greenhouse will have a combination lock and the combination will be given to each master gardener

Emily Butts was delighted the work at Leon Heights School was so well underway Phase 1 is now complete and phase 2 is in the works she had praise for the students there

Killeen High is a small area according to Mary Ann however it requires much work A tree will be removed its badly in need ofdrainage and just a lot of labor here Plans are to make this as attractive from the inside as well as the outside work should begin in August

While at the State Conference Mary Ann spoke to various associations about their policy of pricing plants to their members Most said their policy was to offer plants to their members at regular prices before a open to public plant sale After the plant sale they often offered plants to their Master Gardeners at halfprice

Neil and Mary Ann have received packets from Dirk pertaining to the new Jr Master Gardening program Neil states that presently there are 2 Jr Master Gardening programs in Bell County He is asking for help from all Master Gardeners to assist in teaching the new program to the Bell County Elementary Teachers This is a 4 day program in which we will teach the teachers what we learned in 4 months This teacher training will begin July 23rd thru 27th

bull A second training class will be on Tuesdays in Georgetown beginning June 1 at the Boys and Girls Club 50 children are expected Neil is inviting the newspaper people to attend and eventually by using the 5013C fonn apply for funds thru the Cooperative Sharing grant Members are ask to assist on Wednesday 30th to help assemble products for these classes Merrlbers have furnished 35 MM cases but lumber screening 15 tubs and other supplies need to be purchased for this Neil is requesting $750 Mary Ann moved we approve this amount with a second by Emilie members present passed it The President will e-mail the absent members for their votes

Neil went on to say that five Master Gardeners Associations have spawned off from the Bell County Association he knows ofno other County with that distinction Bell County has assisted McLennan Lampasas Milam and now Hamilton and Williamson Those member who live in Williamson County will probably move their membership to support their local county

A letter from Douglas Welch pertaining to the development and management ofa county wide web site has been received Gold Site Web development contact person is Diann Mitchell

Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Would this be of interest to you Will need a board member to volunteer as contact person here

Definition of service hours will be hours spent working or doing a service that is direct benefit to the association You teaching is service Education hours are hours being taught Attending meetings--being taught

The vegetable gardens are in place now we are down to the back corner and an unsightly mound of dirt Dirk had originally requested 3 tall trees to be planted in the back corner As to the pile of dirt--Rowena Fengel requested to turn it into a Silver Garden She has a plan to leave the mound and to just amend the soil Has free hard scaping and donated silver plants--all are xeriscape there will be an olive tree on top This should be practically cost free and will enhance our Master Garden demo beds Jan made motion to accept the plans and go ahead with the Silver Garden Mary Ann 2nd the motion motion passed

Discussion of the trees will be taken up with Dirk and Lawrence and request for funds will be made at a later date

Frances Idoux suggested we someday build a memorial garden to those Master Gardeners who have passed on

Looking for new group in charge ofvegetable gardens let vegetable group designate extm space for the herb beds

A variety ofmints not readily found in this area have been donated These need to be planted in pots suggested in 10 gallon ones so that they can be used as parent plants These would be placed out by the sensory gardens President requested a plan to be drawn up and presented at the next meeting

Frances has listing for upcoming programs June Mary Ann will be the speaker July Rowena will speak on Texas bugs August topic will be adaptive gardening Septembers program will be Texas wineries October speaker will be Randy Daude This will also be our birthday month so we can possibly have a birthday cake or maybe a pot luck after the meeting November Neil will show us pictures of the gardens in Potsdam amp Berlin December is Christmas Party time

Socials gatherings away from gardening meetings were discussed

The meeting was adjourned at 1042

Laverne Adams sitting in for Marty Portmann Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

JUNE 27 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Laverne Adams Judy Hermann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Jan Anderson Bob Gordon Kenneth Rickey Karla TomeO Lawrence Cox

CALL TO ORDER 910 There is flooding in area waited for members to arrive

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Emily Butts made motion to approve minutes 2nd by Judy Hermann Motion passed

TREASURERS REPORT Given by outgoing treasurer Jan Anderson Profit for month ofMay was $2835 Leaving a total balance of$904489 in the bank for May and the year balance Yearly report for June 2006-May2007 showed an income of$635622 Expenses were $552774 with Capital improvements of$60000 showing a yearly profit of$22848 Capital improvements were the storage building and the fence Most ofthe income came from the successful yard tours and garden sales Rae schmuck mad motion to approve the report and Emily Butts made the 2nd

motion passed President Okeson reminded Jan ofhaving the audit done by Gladys Newsom

COMMI1TEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla gave a hand out ofmonthly planner for planting fall seeds in the greenhouse Reported on spraying ofneem oil Texas Dept ofAgriculture had made an inspection Lawrence says all plants Master Gardeners bring into the greenhouse will be inspected prior to being accepted 2007 CLASS COMMI1TEE UPDATE no one present JMG UPDATE Neil reports there are 5 programs being held at boys and girls clubs in Georgetown Temple Belton and 2 in Killeen He is still looking for dedicated Master Gardeners to fill positions ofteachers to work with all these eager children Bell County put up a finical grant of$750 to Williamson County for this project With this they have spent $92 For screen frames $170 For equipment such as blenders tubs etc~ leaving a balance ofabout $450 For teachers training Teachers pay $20000 for their books which cost $187 the $12 Over goes into our treasurer funds Neil presented a film ofwork in progress which he will show at the next general meeting

OLD BUSINESS FENCE STATUS Fence is complete except for the combination lock which Bob Gordon will get and bring to the next regular Wednesday workday SILVER GARDEN UPDATE Okeson reports it looks nice will work on trees next MINI POT UPDA TEJDIAGRAM UPDATE noone present for report

NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECfORS AND ALTERNATES President Okeson is asking for 2 board directors to volunteer to go to state meetings in Bryan on Saturdays 4 times a year Ifno director can go then an alternate may attend WEB SITEDean Franklin has been working on one for us for a good while Jan Anderson is on a committee with Franklin but never hears from him Cochran stated we really need our web site updated with information about our lovely greenhouse included and about the activities going on there Judy Hermann suggested speaking with Annette Insing about updating our web site BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Suggested speaking with Barbara Beebe BLOOMING BELL COORDINATOR Jan Anderson vohmteered to accept position HANDBOOK EDITOR No changes to be made to Bylaws so much discussion about only printing a supplement listing new officers and new membership to cut expenses Jan then suggested possibly changing to a loose-leaf binder and each year only adding changes that need to be made thereby cutting future expenses Jan Anderson will head up this project and contanct Han Henshaw to assist DOUBLE SIGNATURES AND TREASURER BONDING Bob Gordon reported he had spoken with the Insurance Co ofBi~ KIewier and Watts Bonding of$250000 would cost $15000 per year for a double signature account Will go with them HARTRICK BLUFF INVITATION Guy read letter from Frances lodux stating we have an invitation to the WI1dlife Native Plant Reserve by Ray amp Virginia Allen 1500 Hartrick Bluff Temple for our October monthly meeting We could make this a picnic and celebrate our birthday month The Allens will give us a guided tour We accepted

Her 2nd project is a wounded warrior project to be established in San Antonio We are not SWe as to the purpose ofthe letter The project is a splendid one will not do as a group will ask Dirk ifone will receive hours ifone goes on this alone

Jan Anderson brought up about the fence taking a long time to be erected during that time cost ofmaterial bad increased possibly causing hardship on the gentleman doing the work Emily made a motion we pay the man another $200 for his work 2nd by Rae this motion passed

Thank you card was received from Bill Welch and read by our president

Next meeting will be July 18th at 900 am due to scheduling ofroom

Meeting adjourned at 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
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  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
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  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

IULY 18 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Hfmnann Laveme Adams Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Karla Tomeka Kenneth Rickey Kim Pringle Gary Slauger

1 CAU TO ORDER 907 am

2 MINUTES Deanna Rankin made motion to accept minutes oflast meeting Rae Schmuck 2- the motion minutes were accepted for file

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy Herrmann reported an income of$245376 mostly coming from the Jr Master gardeners program Expenses were $236173 End ofJune balance WS $513692 Deanna Rankin moved to accept report with 2nd being made by Rae Schmuck report was accepted

4 COMMITfEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Karla Tomeka presented a get well card to be signed and to be sent to

Lawrence Cox She also stated she was open for suggestions for topics for speakas at the fall vegetable sale those suggested were 1 FaIl vegetable gardening 2 Wonn composting and 3 Entomologyshy

2CW7 NEW CLASS UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated letters have been sent to those with addresses in Williamson and Lampasas counties letting them know oftbe classes being held in their county so they may attend there As to tbis date we have 18 students enrolled for the new year Those members who have already graduated and live in one oftbe above counties have the option to transfer their membership or keep it in Bell ColBlty whichever they prefer

REVIEW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES do in August JMG UPDATE Thursday and Friday training of 13 teachers with 13 to 14 master gardeners as

assistants Neil requested additional fimding of$500 He still has balance of$458 From the $750 After discussion it was voted to fund another $300 to the JMO with Rae making a motion and Dianna making a second

SOLD BUSJNESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily Butts stated a study was in progress as to placement of

water pipes and about rain water harvest we will wait until such study is complete KIIIEEN mGD SCHOOL PROJECf Problem here is with paper wolk being completed

will wait for tbis to be completed MINI POTS UPDATE Guy ask for a diagram as to placement ofthese ~ suggested

meeting with Iandscape committee for this Frances explained the various mints available and stated we need large high fired teua-cotta pots for this Guy suggested to keep the cost below $20000

GREENHOUSE FENCE LOCKS All gates will be locked beginning August 12007 The combiuation will use the year 2007 for the combination munber On January 1 2008 the number will change to 2008 All1he combination locks will use the same number and make the same changes The only key lock is the storage shed and the key is inside the greenhouse Go to KarIa for it Hopefully

we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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we will not gIve the combmatton to nonmemoers

c)NEW BUSlNESS

TMGA DIRCfORS AND ALTERNATES We have 2 votes 4 times a year at State meetings in Bryan Names suggested for delegates were Ginger Jones Bene Miller Mary Lou Quesinbeny Frances Iodux Mary Ann Everett Alternates Johnny Buck accepted Bob Gordons name was suggested

GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT no report BLOOMING BELL EDITOR leanne Richards will continue through July giving Damella

Earls time to decide ifshe wishes to take the position Ouy would like to see two people share this position giving more freedom to each person Ian Anderson will be co-editor doing the Jabeling and mailing

HANDBOOK UPDATE Jan Anderson will be in charge reports Sams has inch binders 23 pkgs for 125300 will allow 2S binders for the new class and 159 for the present members We will need paper Voted to spend $30000 for this project Emily made the motion and Diarmamade the second motion passe(l

EXTENSION PAPER NEEDS Need to purchase paper for the JMG program $20000 was approved with Iohnny making the motion and Deanna the~ Passed

Guy stated Rutba Leffel had been ill and now has had herhome flooded she has been absent for some time but expects to be back by September In the JDPJIDfime she will check out the bylaws to see ifany changes or corrections need to be made

Emily Butts ask permission for an intem ftom ~who is employed and bas not completed her volunteer hours to wmk in greenhouse on non scheduled wodc days in order to complete those hours This was approved

Meeting adjourned 1008

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

AUGUST 22 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Rutba Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Kart Neil Cochran Dirk Aaron Lawrence Cox amp Annett Ensing~

1 CALL TO ORDER 906 am The board meeting was held in the Board room ofthe Bell Count Expo Center Due to renovations at the Extension Center

1 MINUTES See item 4 for update Rae Schmuck made motion to accept minutes followed with a second by Deanna Rankin motion passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Membership books cost $14500 over budget Neil returned $140000 ofJMG money some ofwhich was tuition 5300 went to Deb Martin for tuition for Earth Kind Roses $420 applied to tuition for 3 people to attend a greenhouse training school We now have a balance of$287773 Rutba Leffel made motion to accept report seconded by Deanna Rankin motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annett Ensing stated assistance would be needed on Friday to set

up the tents for the upcoming sale ofplants on Saturday She then presented the manual she had completed containing a complete inventory ofplants a diary ofwhat to do when and of caring for plants greenhouse and equipment a master calendar per month and a specific theme for new class 1his manual will become our standard ofoperating procedures

2007 CLASS UPDATE Neil updated our last months mjnutes to read Williamson County now has a full fledge Master Gardeners program tlJere are 31 members so Bell County will no longer accept applications from that County To date Bell County has received 18 applications with 3 having paid

J1miOPUACE lImlreportS ttie JltUprogram lias 6een a tiemenclbus success ancide thanks the Board for the ftmds and support they have given him and the program A full report vill be available on yoW PC He said the teachers commented to the fact that there should be more hands on programs Mentors will be going to the schools to work with the Teachers Johnny Buck presented a shirt he had monogrammed with a JMG logo that he bad designed see him ifyou want infonnation on the business who will do the design

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts reports it is still in planning they are looking for rain

water specialist project may take a year KILLEEN ruGH SCHOOL PROJECI Mary Ann reports there has been no

progress made

6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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6 NEW BUSINESS TMGA DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATES Directors are Mary Ann Everett and

Johnny Buck Alternates are Violet Okeson and Frances Idoux GROVE SITE WEB DEVELOPMENT Our web site is several years outdated

Rutha Leffel offered to work on the web site and to report back to us at the next board meeting BLOOMING BELL EDITOR Retta Deiterman and Mary Lou Everett have

accepted to co-host the Bell for the following year HANDBOOK UPDATE Judy Herrmann stated the handbook is in print and will be

available for pickup at the September meeting She stated some mail has been returned so Dirk suggested to use the complete address ofTexas Extension Office BCMGA Room 102 Belton Emphasis was put on the completing ofthe time sheets Pat is there to record our total holDS and she is doing a great job We are to tmn in 1 time sheet per month completed with total contacts total education hours and total working hours Ifwe have worked in the Greenhouse qualify for double hours double the hours before turning in the time sheet as only you know your correct hours

STIPENDS FOR GREENHOUSE CREW FOR COURSE Tuition of$14000 each has been paid for 3 persons to attend the greenhouse management course Suggested names to attend are Annett Ensing Ken Rickey Gary SlangJa and Don Wyatt Judy Herrmann made a motion that each year we pay the tuition only no other expenses to send 2 people to the greenhouse management course this was seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINING To develop and maintain strong programs ofeducation and demonstration in all specialty areas and ifwe are to have adequate representation oftbe specialties in the Speakers Bureau we need a mechanism for the BOD to help interested individuals who do not have the financial ability to afford the tuition dfthese courses Rae Schmuck made a motion that we maintain a fund ofS60000 per year to pay a members tuition for specialty training providing they meet the following criteria

This person would have to be a currently Certified Master Gardener that has previously Shown an active interest in Master Gardening by maintaining his or her certification for At least 3 years

This person would not have the personal financial resources that would enable him or Her to pay their own tuition travel and board required for the specialty course

This person would have to be physically and mentally capable ofattending a specialty Course

The course would have to be in a specialty area that he or she was not only interested in But one that the BOD felt was in need ofbetter representation in our Association

The person would be obligated upon completion ofthe course to take an active part In the Speakers Bmeau giving talks and demonstrations in that specialty area and Would be obligated to be a part oftbat specialty group pursuing the goals and

Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

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A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

77bullbull ADJ 1045~URN

(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Objectives ofthe specialty group in our Association

No other expenses only the tuition would be paid for this person Emily Butts seconded the motion Motion passed Any amount ofthe $600 00 not spent in one year would roll over to the next but each year the amount would only be $600

DISASTER PLAN Charles Newsom sent a memo that there is no disaster plan in the event ofinclement weather or loss ofplastic to our greenhouse We also need a line of communication established to key personnel for quick recovery in case ofa disaster Lawrence said this had been discussed a few years Dirk said they bad discussed a contingency and insurance but found it cost prohibitive and no action was taken A committee ofLawrence Cox Annett Ensing Johnny Buck Charles Newsom and Clyde White was appointed to study this and make some recommendations and report back at the November meeting

SOCIAL TIME BEFORE BCMGA MEETINGS Social time will begin at 1030 before our 1100 meeting Guy and Violet Okeson will host the first social Our next meeting will be held at the Bell County Expo Center

NEW MEMBER CATEGORY Our Bylaws indicate that there are 4 types of memberships President Okeson proposes a fifth class specifically designed to honor a member ofthe Association LIFE MEMBER these would be BCMGA members who have distinguished themselves through long and meritorious service for the betterment ofour association Life Membership would be confeaed upon a member by the Board ofDirectors A vote ofthe membership would not be required Life members would not be required to meet any hour requirements or

-_ pay dues They would be so designated by a plaque and a badge that would indicate that they were a Life Member ofthe Association Life Members would be listed separately from the other members in the handbook to avoid confUsion or harassment The new category would mean a change to the ByLaws and need to be voted on by the members Judy made a motion we amend the ByLaws to include the new category ofLife Membership to the BCMGA this was seconded by Emily motion passed

CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Mary Ann read an invitation from a Christmas Tree farm at Moffat inviting us to set up a booth at a promote gardening and farming practices Johnny Buck made a motion we decline seconded by Rae Schmuck motion passed

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After we adjourned DiIk shared with us the fact that he was cleaning up his Iisting ofthose on the Speakers Bureau as some are no longer active with the Speakers Bureau He also said he had hopes that we could one day offer a Statewide Specialty Course in Bell County one that no one else is doing such as VermicuIture or combine this with composting and run it over a 2 or 3 day period retaining the specialty for 3 years then releasing it to other Master Gardener Associations He spoke ofour new meeting room and suggested we schedule actual time for upcoming meetings for the next year He is also planning a class on answering the telephones and answering questions for the public Says he may use the Master Oardeners 3- days a week

rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

--lt

Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

7 ADJOURN 1036

Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

7 ADJOURN 1039

A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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rhe Texas Forestry Service has shut down the Oak Wilt Specialty Comse thru the lexas Master Gardener Program

tpoundL7A __ e ~ ~-juvVApound Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

--lt

Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

7 ADJOURN 1036

Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

7 ADJOURN 1039

A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

77bullbull ADJ 1045~URN

(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 26 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Judy Herrmann Emily Butts Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Janice Canard

1 CALL TO ORDER 901

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Discussed passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated the large income came from the plant sale The landscaping had been done by the oak tree the large utility bill was due to the fact that 2 water bills arrived in the same month Current balance is $402180

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Guy says that the greenhouse committee has a plant list that

will be distributed to the membership we should check the plants we have in our yard so that the greenhouse crew will know who to go to to obtain a certain plant Judyand Joan are working on handicap beds and need another 4 yards ofcrushed granite At this years fall sale they will add a 3rd table ofherbs for sale Presentations will be on Herbs and hanging baskets and a tour on demonstration gardens

2007 CLASS UPDATE Janice Canard reports class plans are on track with 14 paid students and 1 partial paid Some students transferred to Williamson and Lampasas Counties so we may advertise to fill those slots Plans are to have an annual trip to AampM maybe a 2nd field trip ifmoney holds up Have 7 confirmed speakers from AampM Kim from Temple Mary Ann Everett will be full time class recorder with Jan Anderson and Janice Canard assisting Mentor is Bernie Hurta Orientation will be November 14th the greenhouse crew plan to take an active part in the orientation Since this is the day ofour regular monthly meeting which begins at 11 am we will invite the new class to the meeting and remind our members middotto please wear their name tags The board ofdirectors will furnish a light lunch prior to the orientation ofthe new class

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily Butts says she will meet with teachers today to get

paper work rolling so that they can collect their money

KILLEEN IDGH SCHOOL no report

GROVE WEB SITE Not yet complete but looking great Deb and Marge

working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

--lt

Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

7 ADJOURN 1039

A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

77bullbull ADJ 1045~URN

(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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working on this

HANDBOOK EDITOR Jan Anderson arrived with new handbooks distributed these to members present Others will be distributed at October meeting

LIFE MEMBERSmp Will send out an explanation with change in by laws along with the membership meaning Will explain that ifyou are not going to be at the October meeting to please vote bye-mail or by postal mail Only certified members may vote

OCTOBER PICNIC Frances reports we have been invited to the home of Raye Virginia Allen 5880 Hartrick Bluff Temple This home is a Wildlife refuge with many native plants Bring a chair your lunch a camera directions will be in The Blooming Bell and on e-mail to you Meeting will be October 10th

11 00 am Frances will bring water any remaining water will be placed in greenhouse

6 NEW BUSINESS ELCfION POLICY Guy appointed Rutha Leffel Jeanette Karr and Rae Schmuck to search for election policies Only certified members vote we need to know who are election judges when an election is to be held where is it held any restrictions Report back in January meeting

KILLEEN DAIL Y HEARLD ARTICLE Mary Lou Everett received a request from Killeen Daily Herald that we write an article for their papers gardening section This should be 300 words maximum Motion was made by Frances with a 2nd by Rae that we honor this request--asking Candy Mullin to head the writing and editing group

AWARDS COMMITTEE Each year at the State convention the State gives awards for outstanding work of individuals and groups that has been done by Master Gardeners Guy appointed Karla Mary Lou Guy and Francis as the local Awards committee

NOLANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT Mary Lou will be working at the school event with the kids and needs volunteers for the day it is an educational event

THORNTON ELEMENTARY TEMPLE This school has about an acre a rock garden and a pool needs landscaping done Sue Martin needs to find a Master Gardener to be in charge ofthe project then go to Mary Lou Quesinberry get project forms complete them and bring them to the board to let the board decide ifthis is something we want to do

OTHER Frances spoke about the Center for The Intrepid at Brooks Army Hospital San Antonio The AUSA has a gardening amp landscaping project estimated to be $500000 Frances is in hopes the State Master Gardeners will donate some funds to this Guy said Violet can bring this to the State meeting

2Dd Frances suggested that at the Christmas party we honor nene Miller as Master

--lt

Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

7 ADJOURN 1036

Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

7 ADJOURN 1039

A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

77bullbull ADJ 1045~URN

(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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Gardener ofthe Decade or make her a Life Member if this passes Several agreed that without Ilene we would never have gotten off the ground

NEXT Frances also added we need to have a regular spraying schedule in our greenhouse manual and make this available to all members Keep us up to date with latest spraying being used

7 ADJOURN 1036

Laverne Adams Recording Secretaty

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

7 ADJOURN 1039

A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

77bullbull ADJ 1045~URN

(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

OCTOBER 24 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lou Quesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts D J Campbell Johnny Buck Deanna Rankin Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Neil Cochran Visitor Joyce Richardson Mary Ann Everett

1 CALL TO ORDER 906

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion to approve made by D J with a 2nd by Judy minutes were approved

3 TREASURERS REPORT Judy stated 9 new students paid their tuition we now have a balance of$450801 Rae made motion to approve report DJ seconded motion passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Neil says Georgetown has secured a greenhouse and would be

ever so grateful for the gift ofany pots that this organization could give to them The board approved the gift and will infonn the greenhouse crew so that they can choose the pots

NEW CLASS MEMBERS We have 19 new class members applications will be available at the plant sale

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS Emily reports that she and Johnny Buck have seen that all the

Hardscape has been planted and all fonns have been completed and turned in to Dirk

KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL Mary Lou reports the teachers have been unable to get with grounds people to begin electric work so its on hold

NOLANVILLE SCHOOL Had about 500 students in attendance with 7 Bell County Master Gardeners and 4 Master Gardeners from Georgetown assisting Mary Ann This was the 3nl year to present a program at this school

GROVE WEB SITE Shows much improvement Our Blooming Bell is now on this site click on Bell County Master Gardeners then on the Newsletter and it will download

HANDBOOKS New handbooks are at Pats desk will be brought to the November meeting to be picked up

LIFE MEMBERSmp The designation ofLife Membership vote was approved by the membership Life membership is to be conferred by the Board of Directors and not to very many people It is to be given to members who have kept up their membership for at least 5

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

7 ADJOURN 1039

A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

77bullbull ADJ 1045~URN

(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
Page 49: BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF …€¦ · BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING January 24, 2007 . Members Present: Gy Okeson, Mary

years and who have worked significantly in either hours or accomplishments for the good of the organjzatio~

Frances motioned we vote by accumulation to present life memberships to Lawrence Cox John Curtis Dianne White Delisi and Dene Miller this passed nnanimously Pins shall be ordered and ready for the Christmas Party

Neil submitted a sheet listed with members names (10) some ofwhom have paid present dues here and some have not he is asking ifwe will consider granting these a Life Membership into the Bell County Master Gardeners Association This would be a way to show them our appreciation for their driving up to help us a way ofsaying thanks This would allow them to continue to come up to our greenhouse to work We will discuss this and give an answer in January

ocrOBER PICNIC Frances received thanks and praises for the outstanding picnic

6 NEW BUSINESS KUIEEN DAILY HERALD Two articles have been printed in the Killeen

Saturday edition A meeting will be held November 14th where one will receive information as to articles to submit Dirk wants each article to go thru his desk

TIMBERLAKE-KILLEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT Mary Ann bas found a school that bas about 1500 students asking for a program in January And a 2nd on Earth Day in April A lady from Ft Hood has some plans wants Master Gardeners help

POLICY BOOK Plans to be made for a book to contain all policies that can be found at a moments notice Presently all are buried in the minuets and require a lot of searching

7 ADJOURN 1039

A~ kL~ Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

77bullbull ADJ 1045~URN

(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOVEMBER 28 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Guyman Okeson Frances Idoux Rutha Leffel Laverne Adams Mary Lew Quesinberry Judy Henmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Lawrence Cox Karla Tomaka Sue Morgan

1 CALL TO ORDER 905

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Correction of last months minutes under Killeen high school should read Mary Ann--not Mary Lou Judy made motion to approve with correction 2nd by Rae passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Have had some checks returned suggested we collect the bank fees along with the check fees Balance in bank is $416339 DJ made motion to approve report 2nd by Rae passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Landscaping is completed as well as mulching of the

gardening area Mowing is contracted by the year and prorated to be paid monthly Metal plant markers are in shed suggested to bring some to Christmas party for the auction Guy stated those that went to the greenhouse school have come back with new ideas and new plans that sound exciting and hopefully we will support their new ideas and learn from them

2007 CLASS UPDATE There are 19 new class members Karla has been working with them in the greenhouse teaching them the soil propagmion watering and including them in the daily scheduling Guy reported the orientation class was a success

PAYMENT OF TUITION D J made motion 2nd by Rae Move that when tuition is paid they are non-refundable except on a case by case basis as decided by the Board of Directors Approved This will be on the new applications

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS SCHOOL Emily reports no news maybe in spring KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL no report GROVE WEB SITE is underway CABINET PROJECT Crystal wants to wait with her plaque project in the

greenhouse until the cabinets have been painted NOMINATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Add two more names Charles

Spencer and Mary Lou Edmondson These Awards will be made at the next graduation class

BROOKS AIR BASE Frances presented a drawing of the gardens planned at Brooks Air Base in San Antonio Hopefully the Master Gardeners will take an active part

in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

77bullbull ADJ 1045~URN

(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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in this operation

6 NEW BUSINESS MEMBER REINSTATEMENT President Okeson received a letter fiom Joyce

Friels requesting her membership being reinstated Motion made by R~ 2nd by DJ and approved by all that upon payment ofdues Joyce would remain an associate member until she has accumulated the required amount ofbours

PERPETUAL PLAQUES We are in search ofthe plaques that acknowledge hours shall send out a membership e-mail search in hopes to find these

KD JEEN DAILY HERALD Candy Mullen is editor for these articles needs any gardening related article no longer than 300 words Send e-mail or snail mail she will forward to Dirk and he will get them to the paper at the seasonal time

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL President Okeson appointed a committee ofRae Jeannette and Rutha to prepare a manual ofpolicies and procedures for the Board Report this back in March

THORNTON ELEMENTARY Thornton is in Temple has a waterfall needs work Sue Morgan reports the students plan to assist need landscaping and plants

BAPTIST CHURCH BELTON Guy spoke with Rev Roscoe Harrison about the church yard that is in need or yard work ask Mary Lew to send him an application and information ofour association

NEXT MEETING Will be changed to a week before Christmas namely December 192007 7 ADJOURN 1022

Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

77bullbull ADJ 1045~URN

(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DECEMBER 19 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT Gyman Okeso~ Frances Idoux Laverne Adams Mary Lew Ouesinberry Judy Herrmann Emily Butts DJ Campbell Johnny Buck Rae Schmuck Jeanette Karr Dirk Aaron Karl Tomaka Lawrence Cox Annette Ensing Charles Newsom

1 CALL TO ORDER 903

2 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Rae moved to approve minutes 2nd by D J passed

3 TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer reported collecting one NSF check the other who wrote the NSF check decided to drop from the class Balance in bank is $330549 D J made motion to accept report 2nd made by Emily passed

4 COMMITTEE REPORTS GREENHOUSE Annette passed out copies ofa Long Term Range Disaster

Plan which She Karla and Lawrence had worked up She discussed the need for coordination ofteams in case of loss of greenhouse The key is to protect the plants which are for sale Right now the greenhouse needs repair from bird damage on roof which is hampering the proper air flow on the side nearest the extension office The flooring is also in need ofrepair as well as doors

Charles suggested we need to look forward to long term repairs instead of temporary

After much discussion BJ made a motion which was 2nd by Emily that the Greenhouse Committee should come back to the Board at the next meeting with a more concise plan of urgency for repairs This motion passed

Frances moved that the president appoint a committee to pinpoint a fund raising project for whatever will be needed to maintain a 1 st rate greenhouse Motion died for lack of interest

JMG UPDATE Dirk reports the class limit is 15 teachers Next class begins July 22 to 25 2008 There are 6 actual can use 9 schools

CHRISTMAS PARTY Judy reports an income of$247150 from the auction She suggests that for next years party a sum of$200 be added to the cost of the dinner ticket to cover decoration expenses ~

5 OLD BUSINESS LEON HEIGHTS no report KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT no report THORNTON PROJECT has no JMG project at present this would be a great

opportunity to invite and train the teachers in the JMG program in July of 08

6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

77bullbull ADJ 1045~URN

(Jamp~vGtdvne Laverne Adams Recording Secretary

  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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6 NEW BUSINESS AWARDS COMMITTEE The committee has forwarded nominations for

awards to the State Convention as Nancy Hawkins for her DVD ofVenniculture to nominate Clarence for his handicap gardens the newsletter Johnny Buck for Master Gardener of the year

EXTENSION POLICIES Dirk reports that on January 1 the Extension will be renamed to Texas AgriLife Extension Service The Board room will be known as the AgriLife Board Room and will be used for Board meetings only of the many County wide Boards The class room to be shared with many organizations can be booked tbru Pat The Master Gardeners will have their own office in which to display their awards there will be a desk top computer and storage space Mary Ann and Mary Lew will set up the office One member will be office manager This is a Federal Building so no one person will have a key to the building

BOOK SALES Gy and Violet Okeson will donate 40 books Texas Garden Almanac by Dr Doug Welsh The membership will sell these for $2400 as a fund raiser If these sell good we can reorder and Dirk will pick them up from Bryan saving us the postage

GMAIL ACCOUNT FOR TIPS AskBCMGAgmailcom is our new google free e-mail address for the public to e-mail in to ask gardening questions Anyone wishing to run the computers or work from home will be trained for this Judy Hernnann volunteered to reply to these questions The password is wIldflOwer however it is not to be passed out except to those wishing to volunteer

EARTH KIND MODULES Information for this will be in the Presidents Comer and sent in e-mails for membership to accumulate 12 education hours and to become a Bell County Earth Kind Module

FUND RAISING Judy suggested possibly increasing membership dues by $500 yearly and maybe increasing the cost of tuition

Charles Newsom suggested a No Bake bake sale where everyone donates $5000 instead of baking cakes open to the membership

Frances says Herb group has a potential for money making project later on D J suggested the Board begin the no bake bake sale today by making a

donation of the amount ofyour choice it was so done PROPANE DJ ask ifwe had ever taken bids for delivery ofpropane the

answer is that we have always received prompt service and a reasonable price comparable to others so we will just continue with the same company

BOARD MEMBER REPLACEMENT With the death ofDeanna Rankin we are short 1 board member however it being so near to election time the President says he will ask election committee to seek replacement at election time

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  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13
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  • January 24 2007 meeting13
  • January 24 2007 Agenda13
  • Rrocedure for Project requestAgreements13
  • Application for Project Assistance13
  • January 2007 Agenda13
  • February 28 2007 Meeting13
  • February 29 2007 Agenda13
  • Plan for the West Streetscape
  • March 28 2007 meeting13
  • March 28 2007 Agenda13
  • April 2007 letter to board13
  • April 25 2007 Agenda13
  • April 252007 meeting13
  • April 23 e-mail from Doug Welsh13
  • May 21 Letter to Educators about13 JMG
  • JMG Forms13
  • May 23 Agenda13
  • May 23 request for funds for JMG
  • May 23 2007 meeting13
  • June 27 2007 meeting13
  • July 2007 meeting13
  • August 22 2007 meeting13
  • September 26 2007 meeting13
  • October 24 2007 meeting13
  • November 28 2007 meeting13
  • December 19 2007 meeting13
  • Greenhouse Standard Operating Procedures13
  • Greenhouse General Management13
  • Fire Ant-Ant Academy
  • Request for Master Gardener Project Involvement13
  • Profit amp Loss statement Dec 2006
  • Profit amp Loss January 200713
  • Profit amp Loss February 200713
  • Profit amp Loss April 200713
  • Profit amp Loss May 200713
  • E-amils and other papers13
  • Master Gardener Logo Compotetion13
  • Five and Ten Year Award Pins13
  • Board meeting sign in sheets13