PMGC Meeting Minutes 120325
Potomac Mecklenburg Garden Club (PMGC) — December 3 2025 Meeting
Attendees: Carolyn Thomas, Aileen Boyd, Jane Gamble, Suzie Patrick, Karen Fitzpatrick, Evelyn Gettys, Kathy Bilton, Peggy Bowers, Kate McClellan, Christine Dorsey, Sally Thomas
WELCOME: President Carolyn Thomas ((buffet of festive refreshments served first)
As the greens, berries, dried flowers, etic were laid out, Carolyn asked members to consider the varied possibilities of where to give a donation. Next, she shared previous giving, passed to her from prior treasurer Jill Daniel as follows:
Last December: $250 PVAS for camp scholarships, $100 Nature Conservancy, $250 WV Rivers Coalition, $500 for Shepherdstown Library (where we meet). In February: $100 Race for the Birds. Carolyn reported the Race for the Birds is now discontinued. Members discussed the projects/organizations in need of support.
Dec. 2025 Motions passed:
- Motion by Jane Gamble and second by Peggy Bowers – $500 to PVAS
- Motion by Evelyn Gettys and seconded by Peggy Bowers – $500 to the Shep Public Library
- Motion by Peggy Bowers and second by Karen Fitzpatrick – $350 to WV Rivers
- Motion by Jane Gamble and seconded by Peggy Bowers – $100 to Nature Conservancy
Welcome Center Planters: The PMGC group thanked members Suzi Patrick, Elise Bach, and Karen Fitzpatrick for decorating the planters with greenery and berries. This was a request of the town.
Greenery: Members made varied pieces for their homes and friends. Wreaths, swags and vases of different evergreen species, red bark twigs, berries, herbs and flowers were created. Over a dozen vases will be delivered to Shepherdstown Shares for distribution. Karen Fitzpatrick will be post photos on the PMGC Facebook page.
Next PMGC meeting: Febrary 25 at 1:30pm in the Shepherdstown Libary. The program will be a presentation by member Jane Gamble.
Respectfully submitted by Karen Fitzpatrick, Secretary PMGC
