Committees
The following committees are not limited to those members listed—anyone can participate. Arbor Day Tree Planting (April)
Decide what and where to plant a tree in Ames. We work with Trees Forever to plant trees in the parks in Ames. Dianne Brotherson, Lisa Harmison, Traci Imlau, Marianne Klinsky, Becky Musselman Arboretum Christmas Tree Decorating (November)
Create ornaments and decorate a Christmas tree at the Iowa Arboretum’s annual Christmas tree display. Doris Foell, Jo Ann Hansen, Traci Imlau, Carol Keaton, Don and Wilma Lesan, Lea Lippolis (chair), Lois Macken, Jim and Lori Peake Archive Club Materials
Help archive as needed. Nan Ripley, Barbara Rusk (chair), Kay Skelton, Gretchen Triplett Field Trip
Plan a field trip for Club members to attend. Jenny Bethurem, Jim and Lori Peake, Gretchen Triplett, Jean Zmolek Floral Arrangements Workshop to Celebrate National Garden Week (June)
Organize a workshop, help collect material, set up, and clean up. Floral arrangements will be made for display at local businesses, churches, work places, and homes. Yvonne Diller, Sandra Gossman, Traci Imlau, Marianne Klinsky, Don and Wilma Lesan, Dixie Lickteig, Jane Lohnes, Irene Pope, Barbara Rusk, Jean Zmolek. Doris Foell donates plant material. Heartland Senior Center Flower Bed (Summer)
Design, plant, and maintain flower beds at the Senior Center. Sandra Gossman (co-chair), Lyle and Gloria Herrold, Carol Kenton, Marianne Klinsky, Lea Lippolis, Jackie Runyan, Mary Anne Silence (co-chair), Jaye Stefani Holiday-Related Activity (December)
Organize a holiday-related activity. Sandra Gossman, Don and Wilma Lesan, Lea Lippolis, Jim and Lori Peake, Jean Zmolek Library Book Selection (March)
Explore selections for gardening-related book(s) to purchase for the Ames Public Library.
Lois Girton (chair), Georganna Hinrichsen, Irene Pope, Nan Ripley, Jackie Runyan, Denise Vrchota
Photographer for Club Activities
Photograph Club activities. Laurent and Linda Hodges, Gretchen Triplett Plant Sale (May)
Organize all aspects of the Club’s annual plant sale, including volunteers, publicity, set up, and clean up. Chair: Kris Keehner, Chair Helpers: Sandra Gossman, Kay Shelton Standard Flower Show (July)
Organize all aspects of a flower show, including the theme, classes, registration, set up, and clean up. Chair: Kris Keehner; Co-Chair: Sandra Gossman Telephone Tree Caller
Contact Club members as needed on short notice. Doris Foell, Georganna Hinrichsen, Ada Mae Lewis, Lea Lippolis, Lois Macken, Mary Anne Silence, Kay Skelton, Jean Zmolek
Monthly Hospitality Responsibilities
The Hughes Auditorium/Mahlstede Building at Reiman Gardens will be open before 6:30 p.m. by an assigned monitor employed by Reiman Gardens. We need to be out by 9:00 p.m. Hospitality duties are to be divided among members including what to serve and individual responsibilities. About 20-35 people attend meetings. Consider a variety of light refreshments (something for diabetics too) and possibly a hot and cold drink. Try to keep things simple to reduce the number of trips from the parking lot. Using a floral arrangement or potted plant is nice (fresh/real plant material is preferred). The club coffeepot will be stored in the kitchen at the Mahlstede Building for use at club meetings and other activities as needed (or taken home for use at the following meeting). Please bring your own paper or cloth towels and utensils as these are not provided. For club meetings not held at Reiman, special instructions will be given to the members. If you have changes, please contact the Hospitality Chair, Linda Hodges. |
