GARDEN CLUB OF HARWICH 
GENERAL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2007

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President Margaret Otis called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.  Jo Molnar led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Fran Merrill and Ann McCarthy led the singing of God Bless America.

Secretary’s Report:
         Accepted

Treasurer’s Report:
         Accepted  The profit from the Bridge Luncheon was over $2,800.

Corresponding Secretary’s Report:  Thank you cards were received from Ellen Schipke and Joan Bittrich.  A get-well card was sent to Alayne Tsigas who is recovering from surgery.  Thinking of you cards were sent to Diane Schoenfelder who has a recurrence of cancer and to Charlotte Clark.

Program:   Jeanne Tassinari spoke about the Holiday Tea to be held in December at Chatham Bars Inn.  An Art in Bloom program is planned for the April meeting and a Lunch and Fashion show will be held in May at the Captain’s Golf Course.

Membership:  Carrie Wailgum reported that 122 members were present including one Life Member.  A new member, Kate Labrecque, was introduced.  There were two guests present.

Newsletter:  Peg Erdlen reported that the newsletter will be published in early December.

Civic Beautification:  Irene Mitchell thanked all those who helped with the clean up at the various gardens.  Doane Park will have to be done a second time after the storm.

 Design Workshop:  Doris Casey reported that the December workshop is full and there are only two openings for the January workshop.

Harwich Port Stroll Boutique:  Lynne Drummond reviewed the e-mail that was sent out regarding instructions for donations including the times and places where the items can be dropped off.  Craft items may be dropped off at the Community Center on November 13th between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m.  Fresh greens and baked goods may be dropped off at the Village Center on November 30th between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce (Town Pole Wreaths):  Glee Jansen reported that the pole wreaths are done.

Town Building Wreaths:  Barbara Winchell announced a workshop will be held at the Community Center on December 6, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.

Doane Park Christmas Decorations:  Jean Delaney reported that the decorations are all set and will be in place by November 30th.

Ways and Means:   Eileen MacCaughern reports that they are selling vests, note cards and gloves.

Bridge Luncheon:  Margaret Otis gave a big thank-you to Anne Lawson and her committee for a very successful Bridge Luncheon.

Conservation:  Jane Molyneux reports that the Harwich Conservation Trust has two walks planned.  The first, on November 17 at 2:00 p.m., is at the Coy Park Woodlands.  The second is on December 8, 2007 at the D. Isabel Smith Monomoy River Conservation Lands.

Old Business:         None

New Business:       None

Margaret Otis reminded us that a cash donation for teenage boys will be taken up at the Holiday Tea.  This money will donated to the Family Pantry.


The meeting was adjourned at 1:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,

Ann McCarthy, Acting Recording Secretary