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Minutes from All Gardeners Meeting, September 12, 2015

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Jim Willmann after determining a quorum was present.

  • Jim welcomed the attendees and thanked everyone participating in the work day.
    • The board is working on a consistent enforcement of compliance across the garden.
    • Shannon Posern has been appointed Secretary for Ginny's remaining term.
    • Service hours can be gained by clearing plots before new gardeners take them over. Contact Kay to learn which need to be cleared.
  • Fall Plant Sale is October 1 - 3
    • Cashiers are needed. Contact Jenn if you are available.
    • Compost tea will be for sale.
    • We will be using Square again for our credit card cashiers.
  • Compost Update:
    • Please put Khaki weed, large sticks over 1/2 inch in diameter, and plant tags in the dumpster.
    • If you find trash in the compost pile, buckets are available next to the compost piles. Please empty the buckets into the trash.
  • Please turn off the hoses after every use. Even if you have a sprayer attached with a cut-off option, you need to turn off the hose at the base.
  • Kay and Shannon attended the Association of Community Gardeners Conference in Denver, Colorado.
    • If you are interested in attending future conferences, please let the board know.
    • A copy of the schedule will be made available to all gardeners in the Weekly Weeder. Please contact Kay or Shannon if you have any questions about the conference.
  • Girl Scouts will be providing mason bee houses around the garden for their silver and gold awards.
  • Austin Children's Shelter has become a partner of the garden. Teens will tour the garden once a month.
  • The meeting was adjourned by the vice president.

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