Silver Lakes Garden Club Meeting Minutes

March 7th, 2018

The meeting was called to order at 4:02 pm by Co-Chr. Margaret Weber.

23 members were in attendance. The minutes of 2/21/18, having been
distributed via email were approved. Pat Bradley, motion to approve, Gloria
Padula, second.

FINANCIAL REPORT: Chautzie Wood; Previous balance was $7,909.35. We

showed income of $470 (bake sale profit and memorial brick purchases) and
expenses of $307.16, leaving a cash balance in our account of $8072.19

OLD BUSINESS:
Tree Planting at DCH: Kathy Bisonic and Gail Miller reported that the new
pots in front of the DCH are now planted with palms and scarlet sage around
the base of the palm. Scott and his crew planted these containers at a cost of
$50 per pot.
Proposal to BOD for our front entrance project: Margaret Weber reported
that the BOD has approved our plan for enhancing the center island of the
park front entrance. Plans are going forward to improve the irrigation system
in this area prior to any planting improvements. The actual garden designs and
plantings will begin about October 15, when the Raakes will be present to
oversee this operation. A suggestion was made that we place a plaque in this
area recognizing this as a garden club initiative. Deep appreciation was
expressed for the careful oversight and attention that Margaret and Robert
have given this project.
Major Event, January 19th,2019: Pat Bradley has graciously offered to
chair this event and Gloria Padula volunteered to co-chair. Jolene Smith
volunteered as ticket/advertising chair. Mel Presgraves is working with
Bernwood Catering to establish a menu that they would deliver, that we as a
club would serve as well as provide dessert, and which would come in at a
cost no more than $15 a plate. Diane Schmaus is in touch with Debi Guthery to
provide two hours of entertainment at a cost figure of $550. Ms. Guthery is
willing to split her performance- one hour “Dusty Storm”, one hour 50's/60's.
(Giving rise to a possible theme of “A little bit country/a little bit rock and
roll!”)

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Watering Schedule/Planting update: Chautzie has emailed a revised
watering schedule. Members are reminded that if they cannot meet the time
their team leader has planned for watering, they are to notify their leader and
find a substitute. Chautzie asks for those members who will be in the park
during the months of November and December to notify her so she can create
a watering schedule for those months. It has become apparent that during the
dry season, the flowers planted in the window boxes at the Guard Shack need
more frequent attention. A suggestion was made that perhaps a micro
irrigation system could be considered for this area in the future. Claire and
Peggy purchased new plants for the front of the SCH and for the Silver, Happy
Valley and Diamond pools.
Bake Sale: Proceeds from our bake sale at Hot Dogs 2/20/18 was $138
and on 3/6/18, $164 for a total of $302 for our treasury.
Education: Gail Miller announced that Karen Hagen is vacating her
position on the Education Committee. Our final educational event for this
season will occur on Sunday, March 11th from 2 to 5pm entitled, “Silver Lakes
Garden Walk.” Seven gardens will be featured:
 Kratz Garden featuring fountains
 Miller Garden featuring succulents and bromeliads with
experts from the Botanical Gardens
 Weber Garden featuring artist Jo Baum
 Pellegrino Garden featuring music by John Stansell
 Kroupa Garden featuring hydroponic towers
 Lockey Garden featuring orchids
 Dolce Garden featuring container gardening
There will be fliers for attendees to pick up at both the SCH and the DCH,
giving information about the tour, addresses etc. Balloons will also denote the
gardens being featured. Refreshments will be served at several locations and
volunteer members will be present at each garden to assist as necessary.
Should we be faced with inclement weather, a cancellation alert will go out to
SLPOA at 1pm on Sunday.
Public Relations: Jolene recommends that this committee be disbanded
as our “brand” is firm. Members agreed.
Memorial Garden: Gloria Padula reported that the five bricks recently
purchased are being engraved and will be installed ASAP. When this happens
we will post the information on SLPOA and in the Coffee Notes to encourage
our community to visit this area.

NEW BUSINESS:
Names of garden club members have been submitted to Carole Kratz for
the Celebrate The Stars Event, Saturday, March 24th. Those members wishing
to attend this free event will have to be in the box office line on Monday
morning, March 12th to pick up a ticket.
The Silver Lakes Garden Club Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday,
March 24th. We will depart the DCH (by carpool) at 9:30 am to enjoy the
Naples Flower Show at the Botanical Gardens (Ticket cost $15) We will leave
the gardens at 1 pm and head to lunch at Sam Sneed's Restaurant at Lely.
(reservation at 2 pm) Cost of lunch, tax and tip...$20 (wine extra) Jolene will
email members with menu choices and reservations must be received to her
by March 20th. Payment will be individual bills at the restaurant. All committee
chairs are to write a summation of their committee's work for the past season
and submit it to Peggy Shereda by March 20th. These reports will be collated
and distributed to the membership at our annual meeting.
Peggy and Margaret will advise the membership if an additional meeting
is needed on Wednesday, March 21st.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:06 pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary-Jo Kolde
Secretary