MCMGA Board Minutes for February 25, 2025
/6:00pm via zoom
Attendees:
Cynthia Chase, Lorna Schilling, Mike Rutherford, John Jordan, Jack Lazareck, Rich Becker, Jen Hazen, Jennifer Nottingham, Valentina Chau, Susan Marcus, Amanda Rondeau, Marcia McIntyre, Carole Hardy, Winnie Mauch, Linda Goldser, Kim Butchereit
Discussions:
Approve minutes from January
Approval: Carole H
Seconded: Mike R
Approved
IE Sale - The catalog has been updated for 2025 and the church contract is in place. Small increases on plant prices (pennies for some plants).
Carole requests the Westwind order in the Google Chapter Drive visible for the Board - Jen to work with Mike
Signup & Save the Date for IE sale will reappear in eNews
Budget readjusted - buying more plants to increase revenue. Order has been placed with Westwind.
Demo Garden - the first intern workshop was on 2/22 - 12 attendees- more workshops coming in the next two weekends.
Member Retention - Infinity (Helpline) and VRS volunteer hour tracking systems were discussed. Concerns raised about accessibility to those who are not deft with technology.
Marcia offers training and orientation to Infinity - next session soon.
Kim offers to to assist anyone who is struggling with VRS system - reach out via email
We are not currently reaching out to those who have had certification lapse.
Next Board Meeting: March 25, 2025
Meeting led by: Cynthia Chase
Adjourned at: 7:12p
Notes taken by: Valentina Chau
Minutes approved on: March 25
