DIGS AGM minutes March 3, 2018

DIGS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: March 3, 2018  -  Minutes

Number present:  19

1.   Kevin Pistor called the meeting to order at 10.06 am.

2.   Approval of agenda – moved by Barry, seconded by Maureen

3.   Minutes from 2017 DIGS AGM were read-moved by Margaret/seconded Lin

4.   There was no correspondence to read.

5.   Business arising from minutes: it was suggested to email copies of the minutes

to DIGS members, post a copy on the Harvest Table and on digsgarden.blogspot.com

6.   Veronica read the Treasurer’s report – opening balance as of Jan.31/17 was $4274.90  Total Revenue: $7378.29    Total Expenditures: $7432.76

Bank balance on Jan. 31,2018:  $4220.43  Expenses over revenue: $52.47

($574.99 still on hand for shed or gazebo) Actual available for garden:$3645.44

Moved: Cate  Seconded:Norah   Passed

7.   President’s Report: 1) Seedy Sunday took place in January. Jane Foxwell was appointed “seeds” director. Jane had made a calendar of planting dates. It is located on the shed door. 2) Jim is looking for volunteers to help with seeding in preparation for the Plant Sale, May 13.  3) Norah spoke about potential field trips for this year.  4) Work on the gazebo to date: 4 holes dug 5) Greenhouses

yellow one needs to be fixed as a tree fell on it this winter – new one needs a new cover  6) Little Diggers: theme this year “Growing a Soup” -lessons start in April on Sundays. 7) the Fall Fair is scheduled for Sept. 8   8) The Dessert Auction fundraiser is scheduled for June 23   9) Apple Orchard – it was suggested that the trees that are not producing fruit be replaced with pear trees

Veronica moved to accept the President’s report, Seconded by Lin  Passed

8.   Allotment Beds: Norah 1) 2 new beds were built for a total of 21. 2)no more on the waiting list. 3) Watering and Mowing schedules: allotment bed leasers must sign up on these schedules. 4)Maureen Johnson volunteered to take over the position of Allotment Bed Coordinator.

9.   Directors for 2018: President: Jim Harris, Secretary: Margaret Harris  Treasurer: Veronica  Directors: Mike, Andria, David   by acclamation

10.New Business: Barry moved that fennel not be allowed in the garden as a lot of plants are affected by chemicals in fennel. Seconded by Jim  Passed

11.Annoucements:Kevin mentioned that Farmer Chris Brown has a radio program 101.7FM Thursdays

 Meeting adjourned: moved by Veronica, seconded by Lin.