Board Meeting Minutes
November 2006
Llano Master Gardeners Board Meeting
Friday, November 17, 2006; 11:30 a.m.
Acme Dry Goods, Llano
5 members
Five members, Dwight Bonner, Sandy Shaw, Julia Woodall, Lillie Baker and Todd Swift, gathered at the Acme to discuss the spring master gardener class for certification. After ordering, Sandy Shaw informed the group she had gone by the library and the only afternoons available were Monday and Friday. After a short discussion it was decided that neither of those days were ideal for ten weeks of classes. The suggestion that the class be at a different time was considered, discussed and evaluated. Times suggested were 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m to 12 noon, 12 noon until 4:00 p.m., and 9:00a.m until 1:00 p.m. After careful debate and discussion, it was decided the best time slot was 9:00a.m. until 1 p.m.
It was decided the Llano County Library was the best location to hold the classes. The library seemed interested in having the classes in the building in hopes of having some help with their flowerbeds by new students earning community service credit. The cost of the library for the ten weeks would be $25 (refundable) clean up fee. The only condition would be money could not change hands. Nothing could be sold. The group discussed the fact some speakers give their presentations free of charge but sell books they have authored. The librarian indicated another area could be used for selling of the books.
Once a time was selected, the discussion moved to the starting date. Julia Woodall reported the Burnet Master Gardener website stated they would start in February. Due to the livestock show, it was felt that Llano should wait until March. Again after much discussion, debate and evaluation of the following start date: March 7, March 10, March 14, March 21, and March 28, it was decided to start on Wednesday, March 14, due to the fact Todd Swift, County Agent, would be in his office on that date. It is important that the county agent be at the first meeting. Wednesdays were considered instead of Thursdays like the past years because several potential students have indicated they could attend class if it was not on Thursday. The ending day would be May 16.
The group decided to keep the registration fee at $100. That money covers the cost of the text book (about $40), the soil sample, the refreshments, the speakers’ fee, nametags and the first year’s dues to the association.
It was decided that publicity needed to start immediately to get people to register before the February 1 deadline. It was decided that Sandy Shaw and Lillie Baker would be available in both Mason and San Saba on December 4 to take applications and answer any questions someone might have. Sandy Shaw said she would contact Norm Millen about some publicity. Todd Swift said he had some information he would submit to the local papers.
Respectfully submitted by;
Lillie Baker, Secretary
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