MGV Meeting October 14, 2021

Carol called the meeting to order by leading the members into the Pledge of Allegiance.

Committee Reports

• Plant and Pest Clinic – The clinic has been very busy, with volume similar to 2019. Two donations were received by the clinic.
• OSU Grounds Committee – Mike and Eric agreed that weeds need to be pulled in the flower beds.
• Wreaths for Veterans – Mike reported 90 wreaths will be taken to Eckis Cemetery, 2381 S. Newton Rd, North Jackson, OH on December 11, 2021. Any MGV can assist by showing up at the cemetery at 9:30 am. The American Legion will play “Taps”. The wreaths were purchased again from Tractor Supply Company. Mike told the MGV that he has always been happy with the quality and condition of the wreaths.
• Fellows Christmas Tree Decorations – Nancy donated a Christmas tree. The committee has not decided on the decorations at the this time.
• Local Flavors – All MGV were encouraged to attend at least one local flavor each year.
• Junior MGV – Kary reported there were two participants at the last event. The Jr MGV made minature gardens.
• Garden Art – Pam reported there’s interest in doing Holiday Containers and Centerpieces.
• Extension Office – Kristen
• There’s a request for a speaker on container gardening for 20-40 seniors.
• A listing and description of MGV officers and revised committees was provided to the MGV. There will be more information on this at our next meeting. Also provided to the MGVs was the changes in education and volunteer hours. There will still be the requirement of 20 Volunteer and 10 Continuing Education Hours. Starting in 2022, MGV must have 2 Continuing Education Hours in Integrated Pest Management and 2Continuing Education Hours in Invasive Species classes or presentations. Also starting in 2022, each MGV must have 2 Volunteer Hours in Backyard and Local Food events, such as Local Flavors and Jr MGV, and 2 hours in Environmental and Horticultural Events, such as BOTO and Canfield Fair.
• Extension Office – Eric
• A new MGV and OCVN class will start in February.
• A banquet will be held at the December MGV meeting at the Canfield Fairgrounds.
• State Awards – The MGV were recognized for all the State awards received. The State awards presentation was viewed prior to the meeting.
• The MGV thanked John Schoeni for his informative presentation on Growing Pumpkins.
• Pam made Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with a variety of flavorings and provided the recipes to the MGV.
• There were also a variety of desserts provided by MGVs.

Barb Kostelic, MGV and Kathy Costa, MGV

The next MGV meeting will be November 4^th at 6:30 PM

MGV Meeting Minutes

August 12, 2021,

Pam Baytos presided over MGV meeting asking the various committees to report

Local Flavors: The last Local Flavor Garden visit of the summer will be the Flying High Urban Gardens in Youngstown

Veterans Building and landscaping at Fairgrounds: Chester reports we are good to go.

Plant and Pest Clinic: David asked for more help to answer pest and plant question. Clinic is open Monday and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Fellows Christmas Tree Decoration:  Theresa reports a tree is being held for the MGV to decorate.

Wreaths for Veterans: Mike reports we are good to go for now

OSU Grounds Committee: Mike said we will have another cleanup of the landscaping before the Fair on August 25th at 4:00pm

Junior MGV: Kary said the 3-sister garden is doing well

Kristen:  MGV Fair Display will be in the same area as 2019 which is building 25. Tickets and parking passes if you work a shift at the display will have to be picked up here at the office after August 23rd.  Need speakers for a Garden Club on the 21st or the 22nd of September at Liberty subject: “preparing your garden for winter”.

BOTO Pinky:  BOTO will be held Saturday August 21st . 9:00 am to 10:00 am plant check in. 10:00 to 10:30 plant exchange. 10:30 to 1:30 plant sale, garden art, and used garden implements.  Set up will be Friday on the 20th of August. Need plant boxes and plant trays. We do need plants to sell as well.

Fair Committee, Bob: Sign-up sheet for members to bring plants and what type of plants was passed around. Setup will be Monday the 30th. Committee members were asked what help and type of arrangements they would like on the fair display tables. Trucks needed to help bring tables to fairgrounds. Sign-up sheet for members to work a shift at the fair display was passed around.

Birthday Cards:  A big thanks to Marilyn for sending us all the Birthday cards.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:30 pm

Next Meeting September 9th

Rick Patterson   Secretary