Introductions
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What did you learn about gardening this season?
Schedule
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Sat., Nov. 10: Closing Workday, 11 am-3 pm at Garden
Operations Committee
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Workday priorities: Weed, rake and uprooting dead vines
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Look at fig tree: is it time to winterize it?
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Compost Toilet: Clean rooftop solar panels & try to fix fan
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Benches: Sand and Stain, look at wooden chair as well
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Produce donation: Gather produce from Margaret’s plot & donate
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Clean, sharpen and oil gardening implements, store for winter
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Clean out back shed, tin shed, and compost toilet
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Pull out more butterfly bushes and plant shade garden plants
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Prune bushes and trees for wintering.
Membership Committee
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Check your status: Shana and Tara sent a link, track your requirements.
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You need 3 workdays, 3 meetings, and 4 open hour shifts per season
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No partying in the garden after 9 pm! Please be quiet and considerate, inform other members via email, and keep the garden gate open.
Treasurer
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Our balance after Harvest Fest is now $5,000.
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Pay your dues; it’s a membership requirement!
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Submit your expenses via receipt with Robert Moskal before season’s end.
Events Committee
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We’re having a little BBQ at today’s workday!
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Let’s see if we can sell the rest of the succulents and some books today.
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Harvest Fest raised $500. Big thanks to all who helped make it a success!
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Do we want to welcome the Clinton Hill Carolers on Fri, Dec 20th, for bonfires, hot cider and weenie/marshmallow roast?
Other Business
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Steering Committee elections will happen via Doodle at the end of the season, so let’s take nominations today. We want an incoming officer for every position (except Treasurer): Co-president, Ops apprentice, Membership apprentice, Events Co-chair, BQLT Alternate Rep. Who’s interested?
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BQLT Updates:
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The 10th Annual Celebration of Gardens will be held on November 3rd from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Brooklyn Job Corps, 585 DeKalb Ave. Join them for a day of workshops, festivities, music and giveaways. Email Kim for more info and how to register: kimberlylightbody@gmail.com
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Hollenback Community Garden 