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Baxter Federated Garden Club met on Nov. 17. Nine members were present. Meeting called to order by president Macy Lick. For roll call members shared what they have planned for Thanksgiving. Secretary report was given by secretary Deb Krampe who read the September minutes which were approved as read. For October’s meeting five members toured the Appleberry Farm in Marshalltown.
Treasurer Report was given by treasurer Janet Damman. Janet presented a written report of all expenses and income during October and November.
No correspondence or announcements were shared.
Old and New Business — Macy thanked everyone who helped with planting the community trees and the trees in the Children’s Park. She also thanked the five members who helped clean up the cemetery and Baxter sign gardens.
A big thank you went to Laura, Lynette, and Peggy for decorating our Christmas tree at the Jasper County Museum for the Tree-mendous Christmas Experience.
The members who attended the Appleberry Farm in October had a good time.
The Fall Front Door Contest was a success! Winners were recognized in the Jasper County Tribune with first place going to Rapp-Morphew’s winning $100, second place going to the Pyle’s winning $75, and third place to the Bethards winning $50.
The club will be sponsoring a Christmas Decorating contest for Baxter residents during the month of December with the same cash prizes as the fall contest. Committee members Janet and Cindy will be heading up this contest.
Club members discussed what to do with the main street planters for the holiday season. It was decided to have members adopt the business section planters and decorate them. Each member present signed up for one or two planters and will have them decorated by the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Laura shared that the club has 50 hours of volunteer time in. This is not including the time spent watering the main street planters.
President Macy announced that the club would be getting $100 this next year for putting on the Breakfast for the district meting. Next year’s district meeting will be in Oseola at the Oseola Conservation Building and the State Federated Garden Club meeting will be at the Prairie Rose Casino in Jefferson.
The club will be honoring long time member Betty Nikkol by submitting a Circle of Roses award for her exceptional dedication and making a difference with her knowledge and participation. As well as donating our Plant-a-Tree (Penny for Pines) donation in her honor. Big thank you goes to Beth for submitting these awards.
Next meeting will be the club’s Christmas Potluck at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Deb Krampe’s.
Meeting adjouned. Diane served a wonderful Apple butterscotch cake and snack mix while members enjoyed doing a craft they had brought.