The meeting was called to order by President Margaret Otis at 1:10 P.M.   Jo Molnar led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Margaret thanked the membership for the items they brought in for The Baby Center and showed the membership a plate made by Joyce Udell to be used with the plants/flowers the garden club maintains at the front desk of the Brooks Library.  Margaret  told the membership that the women who maintain the Brooks Academy and Brooks Fountain gardens have been invited to the upcoming Historical Society volunteer recognition luncheon.
Secretary’s Report:  Accepted and filed

Treasurer’s Report:  Accepted and filed

Corresponding Secretary:  A thank-you letter was received from The Family Pantry for last month’s donations. A get-well card was sent to member Susan Wright.

Membership:  Carrie Wailgum reported that 108 members, 7 associates and 4 guests were present at the meeting.

Program:  Susan Hart is collecting money for the December 2nd holiday luncheon at Sea View in Dennis.  Reservations can be made for groups of four or eight, and checks need to be received by Nov. 26^th.

Civic Beautification:  Irene Mitchell called attention to the garden club’s work at Saquatucket Harbor .  She asked people to say yes, when they receive a call to help clean up the many gardens that the club maintains throughout the growing season.  The blooming barrels will be decorated with greens and a red bow before the Christmas Stroll.

Daffodils:  Aileen Demeusy reported a profit of $140.00 on the sale of daffodil bulbs.

Chamber of Commerce:  Glee Janson says the town pole wreaths are ready and will be hung before Thanksgiving.

Public Building wreaths:  Linda Felice & Aline Glifort will hold a workshop to finish these wreaths on Dec. 3^rd at 9:30 at the HCC.

Design Workshop:  Doris Casey will hold the next workshop on Nov. 21^st at the HCC.

Bridge Luncheon:  Margaret thanked Mimi Foster and her committee for a lovely afternoon of food and cards which netted the club around $2,500.00.

Newsletter:  The next newsletter will be available at the December meeting and will contain information about the January Pot Luck luncheon.

Christmas Boutique:  Cathy Dillon is looking for another member to join her on 11/13 when the local TV station tapes a segment about the garden club’s Christmas boutique.  She has ordered a new banner to replace the missing one.  There will be a workshop on Monday Dec. 1^st to finish various items for the sale and more greens are needed from member’s gardens.  Help is needed for the setup (9-11) and breakdown of the event on Dec. 5^th.  Maisie Wall has flyers ready and members are asked to distribute them around town.

Old Business:  None
New Business:  The Rose Society is requesting help on Nov. 15^th with their cleanup of the rose garden at the HCC.
The Hyannis Garden Club is presenting a three day holiday event at the Cape Cod Cultural Center in Yarmouth on Nov. 14, 15 and 16.
The Children’s Center is holding their annual gingerbread house silent auction on Nov. 16^th at the Wequasett Inn.  Nan Poor has tickets, they are $50.00.
Brooks Academy will hold their Holiday Fair on Nov. 22^nd, and will have a tree lighting ceremony and carol sing on Dec. 14^th.
The Chatham Garden Club is holding their Festival of Trees at the Atwood House Museum on Nov. 28^th and 29^TH, and Dec. 5^th and 6^th.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:25 P.M.   Jeanne Tassinari introduced Betty Sanders who spoke on decorating with winter greens while she made half a dozen arrangements which were then raffled to the membership.  

Respectfully submitted,

Sharon Oudemool, Recording Secretary