Club Meeting Minutes:

NOVEMBER 11, 2014 MINUTES

Since November 11th fell on a day considered a “ holiday” where federal offices and banks were closed, Bonni inquired if anyone wanted a luncheon meeting rather than an evening meeting and those that were able to attend agreed to a day, rather than an evening meeting. The meeting was held a 1:00 pm at 279 Wentworth Avenue.

In attendance: Peggy, Lisa, Jeanne R. Barbara and Bonni. Sending regrets Heidi, Paul, Chanel, Susan, Cathy D. and Andrea.

Guest: Claire Nagle (former Lowell Garden Club member and known to some Curbs members).

Hospitality: Luncheon was served prior to the meeting; the Menu consisted of Squash Soup, bacon- apple cheddar baked cheese sandwiches on 9-grain rolls. Barbara’s amazing chilli, served with shredded cheddar and crackers. Jeanne made homemade apple pie, the crust was golden and the flakiest one could imagine; brought back memories of how apples pies were baked by grandma! and Peggy baked her death-by-chocolate godiva brownies! Lisa supplied the excellent crisp french white wine. Needless to say we had a feast!

Bonni gave everyone a recipe card for apple chips and the bacon cheddar apple grilled cheese sandwiches. Yum! (Attached to Minutes)

During dessert and coffee, Bonni called the meeting open and a quorum was met.

The meeting honoring Veteran's Day - Although Andrea was not in attendance she was visiting the clubs of the pacific coast that were conducting Blue Star ceremonies, she offered a pin to each one of our members to commemorate the day. The pin is a Service Unity pin a combination of the Blue Star and Unity( American flag )Ribbon. The pin was created to establish a universal symbol of America’s support of our military and their families during the war against terrorism. When wearing the Service Unity Pin you show your patriotism and support for our Armed Forces working and fighting to keep our nation free! A pin will be given/sent to each member of the club. Thank you Andrea, as always, for your generous nature and support of the club.

General Business:

1. Ways & Means: Bonni mentioned that the fundraiser chosen by the members in October would be a yard sale and that it would be held in the spring. Since Heidi suggested that the most desirable place to hold the yard sale would be at 279 Wentworth Ave. Bonni agreed. The date would not be set until the club reconvenes in March. It will be some date in April, as the weather permits.

2. 501 c. 3: Bonni stated that the club’s filing of the 501 c 3- with AG’s office has been completed on November 1, 2014. And the all requirements have been met for the 2013-2014 filing season.

The non-profit filing protocol is as follows: (1) During month of July: file with GCFMA the renewal of the Garden Club Umbrella and proposed budget for the tax year.

(2) August: file the E-post card with IRS.