Those taking on a role and those leaving meet informally to chat, get to know each other and share experiences. Those of us on the executive have an invaluable tool in the Handbook. It describes each position in detail with useful how to's, phone numbers and important dates. As well as your own job it is a handy reference tool for knowing who to call about what, how to get reimbursed or where to find equipment.
The informal get together is followed by the first Exec meeting where we get down to work. Programmes, garden visits, publicity, social,membership, note taking and banking kick into gear so when you turn up to the meetings coffee is on, the rent is paid, a speaker is booked, the meeting has been advertised and the membership forms are at the door ready to be filled in.
Our club has been lucky in its Presidents, all who run a tight ship and keep the meetings short and efficient. If we like we can show up early for chit chat over coffee and a baked good as, conveniently, our Exec meeting is at Julie's Airport Cafe.
At the beginning of Garden Club year (Sept to June) I begin to think what topics and stories will go on this site.
Over the next few weeks the blog will introduce you to some of our Exec along with some personal stories of their club experience.
Once again I would like all our members to think of contributing. You can hand write something on a scrap of paper and I will do the tech stuff or you can send something by email. I'm particularly looking for stories and pictures about gardens you may have visited in the last year or two. They don't have to be famous although I know at least two members have been to gardens in Europe recently and I will be
See you at the first meeting on Sept 25th.
A great backgrounder, Sue!
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