Maine Rose Society

Draft Minutes of 4/4/04 Meeting

The Barron Center, Portland, Maine

 

Prepared by Deb Rumery, Recording Secretary

 

Present:  Members - Ed Bergen, Kay Buffum, Soren Christensen, Jerry Cinnamon, Sari Hou, Robert Dyer, Norene Dyer, Margaret Edwards, Roger Gotlibson, Joan Gotlibson, Vaughn Hardesty, Claire Homan, Ruth Jones, Rita Lesniak, Charles Ramee, Beverly Ramee, Clarence Rhodes, Deborah Rumery, Wilma Sarna, Marion Stevens

 

The business meeting opened at 1:00 p.m. Jerry Cinnamon requested the group consider a “rule by exception” acceptance of future meeting minutes that would allow the previous meeting’s minutes to stand as prepared unless something required a correction. The group approved, and the March minutes were thus approved.

 

Committee Reports

 

Treasurer: Claire Homan reported the current MRS balance.  Total Society expenses for March, including mailings and postage for meeting notices and the RoseBowl, name tags, copying for flower show handouts, purchase of a table versus rental, and other small expenses was approx. $375.00.

 

Plant Sale: Our roses are slated for an estimated 4/27 arrival at Clarence Rhodes’s house, reported Committee Chair Joan Gotlibson. A date for the pruning party will be determined following their delivery.  In an effort to save the Society money, Clarence presented a handmade waterproof sign to promote the sale in place of purchasing new signs, which the group approved.  Jerry acknowledged that the Society also now has a handmade embroidered quilted banner, which was on display, thanks to the talent and hard work of Charlee Curtis, and Sari read the accompanying note from Charlee. The Society can use this banner at all future MRS events.

 

Rose Demonstration: Chair Vaughn Hardesty reported that this event is now scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Broadway Gardens.  Proposed hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Vaughn will be meeting with Phil Roberts of BG sometime in May to firm up plans.  The event will feature cuts roses grown and exhibited by members.  A discussion ensued regarding the need for an attractive, informative display for the public. Sari Hou volunteered to help Vaughn with signage. Vaughn will assemble a small committee, and he will also contact Ralph Carpenter regarding our vases. Broadway Gardens will donate publicity through their newsletter.

 

Hospitality: Chairperson Margaret Edwards announced she was looking for a few good men to provide refreshments for next month’s meeting.  Stepping up to the plate were Ed Bergen, our Flower Show pinch hitter, and Jerry Cinnamon, who will be working without Sari’s assistance.

 

New Business

 

Nametag Etiquette: Sari distributed new, permanent four-color nametags bearing the ARS logo to all present members.  At future meetings, members not wearing these attractive nametags will be required to pay 25 cents for the privilege of wearing a write-in “Hello, My Name Is” stick-on label.

 

Meeting Program: Getting Ready for Spring Planting

 

Clarence started the program with an overview of the four types of pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and miticides) and their respective uses. A roundtable discussion followed regarding the effective yet responsible use of chemicals and their organic alternatives in the garden.  Master Gardener Ruth Norton volunteered to bring the section on organic pest control from the MG manual to our next meeting.  Vaughn also will update that portion of our website.  Jerry explained the scientific definition and testing methodology of “lethal dosage.” The group discussed the new ARS-endorsed product “Messenger,” and agreed that a more in-depth program on pesticides would be useful. The how’s, why’s and when’s of spring pruning followed, including a live demonstration by Clarence with an accommodating Midas Touch rosebush. 

 

The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

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