President Karen Cook called the meeting to order in the social hall at St. John’s Church.
Cook thanked the hostesses Priscilla Zachary, Carolyn Fisher, Teresa Huxhold and Myrna Slinker. After a prayer, the membership enjoyed the lovely fall presentation of delicious refreshments.
After refreshments, Cook opened the business meeting. She introduced guests Emily Toomey and Kezia Blackwell. Both ladies are interested in becoming members of Flower Lovers Club. There were 31 members present and two guests.
Lana Presslor gave the treasurer’s report.
October birthdays were acknowledged.
Three sign-up sheets were passed around: Suggestions for trips and speakers, the December Christmas Party and hostesses for the 2024 meetings.
Cook reminded members that dues are $25 and the Christmas lunch is $20. Presslor will be happy to take a check for $45.
Flower Lover shirts are still available in sizes S,M,L, 2XL for $10.
Pamphlets are still available from the 2023 Garden Walk as a keepsake.
Recommendations for the 2025 Garden Walk included: provide bottled water; improve ticket locations; update the signs; and food trucks will be determined by the Garden Walk Committee; throughout this coming year, be mindful of possible gardens for the 2025 Garden Walk; and suggested a get-together party to celebrate the success of this year’s garden walk.
Nominating committee will present the slate of officers for 2025 in November and a vote will be taken.
Trinkle asked that the downtown pots continue to be maintained and cared for until the freeze. She suggested the pots be cleaned out and the Christmas greens be put in around mid-November. If pot caregivers need help with getting greenery contact her, otherwise each caregiver is responsible for their own greens and pot decorations. There are four pots available for next year. It is difficult for one member to take care of more than one pot. Please consider taking care of a downtown pot.
The annual Christmas party lunch will be Dec. 6 at the Crawfordsville Country Club. Price of the lunch for members will be $20. The actual price is more than that but the club is paying the difference. The membership voted to have a menu of soups, salads and bite-size desserts. You need to sign up for the lunch and pay $20 to Presslor. No refunds after Nov. 22.
The next meeting is Nov. 1 with hostesses Jo Anderson, Dorothy Fogel, Sandra Lawson and Margie Staten. Bring 10 self-addressed stamped envelopes to receive mailed newsletters to Ruth Hallett.
Following the meeting, plant/garden related items were auctioned. Cook, Belinda Grimble, and Trinkle kept the auction moving along and helped make money for our treasury.
Dusk to Dawn Harvest Festival is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church.
If you are interested in being on the Garden Walk in 2025, contact Cook 765-401-6454 or Paul Furr 765-376-0335.
