MGV Zoom Meeting – October 8th
- We had a rather informal meeting covering not only items from our Oct. newsletter but questions and information from our members.
- Kristen informed us that the office hours are now Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 4:00 but are only offering curbside service. From experience it’s best to call before you go to office to make sure the office staff are not attending zoom meetings. Our virtual classes are being scheduled through next March. We need master gardeners to sign up to teach these classes. Kristen will gladly help you with subject matter and get you all set up to present. It’s really a painless process! BE BRAVE A shout out to Patty Kacenski and Marge Greenisen members of the 2020 class for volunteering to lead a zoom class. Make sure to “tune in” and support them.
Marilyn informed us that the VMS system we now use will be changing next year. You should save your hours on paper (after entering them Oct. 31 for this year) and the new system should be in effect by June 2021.——–NOTICE THIS IS OLD NEWS. READ FUTURE MINUTES FOR CORRECT, NEW INFO.- Wreaths for Veterans is being held Dec. 12th at Vaughn Cemetery Lake Milton Ohio. This where we held it last year and will again order the wreaths from Tractor Supply complete with bows. More information will be sent as event gets closer.
- Our virtual banquet will be held Dec. 3rd at 6pm. Lori and Kristen have been working on this for us and we will be enjoying dessert (of our choice!) together and they also have games for us to enjoy. This will also have more information coming as our banquet gets closer.
- If you are interested in being a person to look and report sightings of the spotted lanternfly call the office to watch the information video on how to go about this process. This is an opportunity to get some volunteer hours and exercise at the same time.
- Our listings of upcoming zoom classes are on the OSU website calendar. If you have missed one call Kristen and she can send you the link to view the recording.
- Articles are needed for the Valley Grows page. Eric sent an email with a few suggestions, but at this time fall going into winter articles are the best. Drop an email to Eric or Kristen with subject matter to make sure another person isn’t writing about the same thing.
- Eileen Novotny brought a new project idea to us concerning the rebuilding of the nature classroom at Hilltop Elementary School. The idea is going to be presented to Eric for approval and information of this project (should we do it) will become available and committee will be formed.
- The MGV virtual state conference is being held Oct. 22-23. The conference is both days from 8:45am -12:30pm and costs $40. This includes a copy of keynote Brie Arthur’s book Gardening with Grains. The Awards program is Oct. 22 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm and is free to all. You must register for both of these events at https://mastergardener.osu.edu/MGVStateConference
- The clinic has served 250 people as of last month. Thanks to Dave and his committee who have kept this service open to the public during this shutdown!
- We discussed methods for storing elephant ear, canna, and dahlia bulbs over winter……this would be a great Vindy article.
- Remember to log on to our next MG zoom chat on Oct. 20th at 1pm. Hope to see you then.
– Rick Patterson Secretary MGV