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Baxter Garden Club
Baxter Federated Garden Club met on Sept. 11.
Club members presented the Baxter Food Pantry with donated food items. Bruce and Canice Connelly gave a tour of the Pantry and answered questions.
Program Presentation - Master Gardener Cindy Dethrow shared her knowledge about Mum care and updated the Club on the progress of the Inspiration Garden that is located at the Newton DMACC campus.
Meeting Called to Order by president Macy Lisk. Ten members responded to roll call stating their favorite color of Mum.
Secretary Report was given by secretary Deb Krampe. A correction was made on the minutes, changing Jasper County Foundation to Jasper Community Foundation.
Treasurer Report - Treasurer Janet Damman presented a written report showing the income and expenses for the month of August. Macy presented the receipt from Iron Works for the planter that was purchased using the Jasper Community Foundation Grant money.
Correspondence/Announcements - Jasper County Master Gardener Mum sale is Saturday September 13 from 10 – 2 at the Inspiration Garden Pavilion on the Newton DMACC Campus.
Macy shared there is a workshop September 27th at Rock Creek titled Safe Mushroom Foraging if any member is interested in attending.
Deb Krampe shared that the Baxter school is looking for Garden club members to assist with helping plant trees with students on September 19th at 1:00pm. A DNR grant was received for 14 trees to be planted at the school and the park. Five cub members were interested in volunteering.
Macy presented an idea of doing a Sitting Pretty contest for next years Fun Days.
Old/New Business - Thank you to Laura for her tour of her gardens at our last meeting.
Planters on Main Street can now be cleaned out and decorated for the fall season.
Members voted to purchase two trees from Earl May using Foundation Grant money. Barb and Macy will work with Earl May on this purchase and the planting of these trees.
Continued discussion on purchasing benches to be placed around the city of Baxter will continue in hopes this project will happen next year.
Discussion on assisting with the beautification of the Baxter Recreation Complex will be continued at a later meeting date.
Members decided to select their own individual Christmas craft to bring and make at our November meeting.
Peggy made a motion that we sponsor a fall and Christmas yard decorating contest for Baxter residents awarding cash prizes of $100 for first, $75 for second, and $50 for third place. Laura seconded the motion and the members voted yes. Macy and Laura volunteered to do the fall contest and Janet and Cindy volunteered for the Christmas contest. Posters will be made to promote the contests.
Peggy announced the three Baxter homes that were awarded the Yard of the Month.
Members enjoyed a sharing time and snacks provided by Deb Krampe.
Next meeting will be on Saturday October 11 where members will travel to the Appleberry Farm in Marshalltown.
Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.