North Georgia Camellia Society Meeting Minutes_Oct_05_2024
The in person meeting at Bellmere Garden House was called to order at approximately 10:15 am by John Scarpucci, President.
Old Business: There were no meeting minutes from previous meetings requiring approval.
Our treasurer, Suzi Modisett, presented our financials to the club. We are beginning the 2024-2025 season without debit and in good standing.
New Business We have updated our Square Reader account to reflect only our new plant sales which streamlines collection of payments. The function “tap to pay” will be added to Square so that we can accept credit card chip cards.
We have a new NGCS website with our current plants listed for online sales.
Jim Pruckler donated more than twenty, 1 gallon, healthy, rare camellias to the club and arranged a silent auction during the meeting. Club members were very interested and many were purchased at the close of the meeting. The remaining plants will be sold in the upcoming plant sales.
The annual election of officers was enacted. The following nominees were elected:
John Scarpucci-President
Vice President-Jim Pruckler
2nd Vice President-Phil Jones
Treasurer-Suzi Modisett
Secretary-Susan Benson
These officers will serve a one year term from October 2024-October 2025.
John closed the meeting about 12:20 pm.
Reminders
Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024: In person meeting,( note location and time change) 1pm-3pm Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, Mark Crawford will speak about his Year Round Camellia Project.
Monday, Nov. 11, 2024: Fulton Federation Garden Club Plant Sale, 9am-12pm
Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024: Peachtree Road Farmers Market, Central Fulton Master Gardeners, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024: Cherokee Garden Club Plant Sale 10am-12pm
Monday, Dec. 9, 2024: Holiday Party 6;30pm-8:30pm, details to follow when host(s) are confirmed
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025: 10 am-12 pm @ Bellmere Garden House, 10777 Bell Road, Duluth, GA 30097, in person meeting & Flower Show Preparation Training for our club members. Meeting speaker: Jena Tegeler, Atlanta History Center, Philip Schutze’s Camellias and other research from the AHC collection.
February 3, 2025: Zoom meeting, final show prep (note date change)
Our 2025 ACS Certified 76th Atlanta Camellia Show, Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Friday, Feb 7th Show setup at 10am
Judges’ party at Sally and John Seeds 6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, Feb 8th Bloom Entry: Saturday, Feb 8th @ 7:30 am-10:30 am
Judging 11am-1pm
Open to public 1pm-5pm
Sunday, Feb 9, 2025 Open to public 10am-5pm
March 11, 2025: Monthly meeting via Zoom
Saturday, April 26, 2025: Monthly in person meeting 10 am-12 pm @ Bellmere Garden House, 10777 Bell Road, Duluth, GA 30097
May/June 2025: Annual picnic to be scheduled when host(s) are confirmed
Other events: air layering, cutting swap, visits, tours to be scheduled
Written & submitted by Susan Benson