President’s Message

Although we still haven’t received any sizeable rainfall amounts to alleviate the drought, the temperatures have moderated some, making for some cool to chilly nights and more reasonable daytime highs. At least it seems a little like fall, which officially started September 23.

Thanks to Laura for providing all the delicious foods, drinks, and desserts at our regular October meeting on the 27th. A great time was had by all who attended and hopefully you were able to fill out the questionnaire about ideas for club meetings, subject matter, and general goals for our club into the future.

The nominating committee, headed by Norman Wagner, presented a slate of officers and board of directors’ members who are willing to serve for 2012. We will vote on these at the November 17, regular meeting. As you know, that is our joint meeting with the Cactus and Succulent Club. It is held a week earlier than normal because the next Thursday is the Thanksgiving Day holiday. I want to wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving. Hopefully it will be a day of family gatherings, special foods, and a time for giving thanks for all of our blessings. Please bring extra goodies to the November 17 meeting since it will be for the two clubs. The Cactus and Succulent Club is providing the speaker as well as many plants for door prizes, so our club needs to be extra generous providing drinks, snacks and desserts.

Remember that our Board of Directors’ meeting will be on Monday, November 14 and our regular meeting, November 17, as stated above. The Lunch Bunch group will meet on Tuesday, November 22, at Luby’s Cafeteria. Remember also, that our Christmas banquet and awards program will be on Thursday, December 1, 2011. Since the newsletter will not be published until after the banquet, remember to put this date on your calendar. The club will be furnishing the meat dishes and everyone else should bring a favorite side dish or dessert. This makes for a very festive banquet and an enjoyable evening as we end another great year of gardening!

Sincerely,
Wilburn