II. The minutes for the April 20, 2001 board meeting were reviewed.  A motion was made by Shirley McFarland and seconded by Cathy Connel to approve the minutes with revisions.  Passed unanimously.

III. Review of meeting & events

The Oklahoma City Zoo’s Garden Gala is scheduled for October 13, 2001.

IV.  Committee Reports

A.  Treasurer’s Report

Cathy Connel gave the treasurer’s report as of 8/3/2001.

Checking Account:
Previous Balance for Period Ending April 19, 2001 $995.64
Expenditures:

Dr. Welch, expenses  211.39
Lectures in March, April, May  48.00
Connect Oklahoma (hosting fee, has been cancelled  59.85
Board Meeting, April (copies, postage, etc.) 57.21
Oklahoma Garden Festival  71.30
Garden Tour 2001  4359.59
A.H.S., 13-new, 4-renewal  340.00
Festival in the Park, Will Rogers, booth & table  35.00
T-shirts  1537.97
Garden Council Dues  10.00
Trough Material for May workshop  77.35
Jr. Master Gardener Program, Myriad  500.00
Garden Tour 2000  167.75
Internet, yearly dues  220.00
Printing (letterheads)  166.13
Newsletter  555.42
  Total Expenditures  8416.96

Deposits:

A.H.S.   525.00
Membership, 13-new, 4-renewal  595.00
Urn workshop (5.00/person)  85.00
T-shirts & hat sales  734.50
Garden Tour  11896.50
Festival in the Park, Plants & 2 posters  435.40
Telephone transfer from savings  5000.00
  Total Deposits  19271.40

Ending Balance for August 3, 2001  $11850.08 O.H.S. Savings Account Balance Ending Aug.3, 2001  $5214.55
The report passed unanimously.

B. Publicity & Programs

Russell Studebaker reported that the title for Steve Bieberich’s presentation at the fall general meeting is “30 Years Growing Southern Great Plains Plants.”

C.  Membership

No report.

D.  Nominating Committee

Shirley McFarland reported that so far the slate is Hugh Stout – President and Brenda Sanders – Secretary.  The committee is taking suggestions for the other slots on the board.

E. Scholarship Committee

Joe Howell reported that the four scholarships had been awarded to the following students: 
Eve Morgan, OSU
Richard Payne; Justin Moss, OSU
Paul Mitchell; Edward Davis OSU-OKC
Hugh Hedger; and Sheila Weiser, OSU-OKC
Mary Ann Haliburton. 
Marjorie Moesel reported that the students had been contacted and that the money can be sent.  The scholarship awards program in Stillwater is scheduled for September 8 and there should be some OHS representatives at the program.

F. Shirley McFarland announced that two representatives from OHS were needed to attend the Oklahoma Community Foundation Breakfast.  Volunteers were taken.

G.  Garden Tour for Connoisseurs

Sharon Beasley reported that at least 757 people attended the garden tour.  There were 86 volunteer workers, 55 of which were returning.  The attendance count was close to that of last year and the amount of money taken in was slightly larger.  The tour was a great success.  Thanks to everyone who helped with the tour.

V. Old Business

A.  Jr. Master Gardeners

It was reported that $500.00 had been sent to the Myriad Gardens for the first Jr. Master Gardener workshop, which is scheduled for October.  The workshop will be a training workshop for teachers.  Janet Latham is the contact person at the Myriad Gardens for this program.

B. Noble Foundation

No report.

C.  Festival in the Park

Shirley McFarland reported that the Festival in the Park booth was a success with lots of people attending the festival.

D.  Garden Club Calendar

Hugh Stout would like to send our OHS contacts in garden clubs around the state a copy of the OHS newsletter.  He would also like to ask 1 or 2 clubs at a time to write an article on their activities for the OHS newsletter.

E. Hats & T-shirts

Hugh Stout reported that the shirts and hats have been selling well and that we have almost made back the money spent making them.

F. Web Site

Joe Howell reported that the web site it working great and has lots of new links that are very good.

G.  Adding Committee Chairs to the Board

Marjorie Moesel reported that the OHS by-laws don’t specify the number of vice-presidents and that additional board members could be added by making them vice-presidents.  Russell Studebaker suggested that Chairmen of committees might be the better choice as these positions were more flexible.  Joe Howell suggested that the number of board members remain as is for now.  Passed unanimously.

H.  Vaclavek Gold Medal Committee Member Selection

Joe Howell will bring the committee suggestions to the September board meeting.

VI.  New Business

A.  Garden Tour Preparation

Sharon Beasley suggested that listing the names of the tour volunteers in the OHS newsletter might be the best way to thank them for their assistance.  The chairman of the tour can handle this as they see fit.  It was also suggested that the garden tour should be set up in time to sell tickets at the Oklahoma Garden Festival in Oklahoma City, which occurs in February.  Possibly vouchers could be sold that could be redeemed for tickets at a later time.  Plans for the Garden Tour will be discussed more at the September board meeting.  The Tour date is set for the 1^st Saturday in June.

B. Oklahoma Garden Festival Awards

Last year OHS gave two awards at $50 each in the horticulture division at the Oklahoma Garden Festival.  It was suggested that more could be funded for the 2002 Festival.  The award classes from the State Fair were cited as examples.  The addition of a landscape award was also suggested.  Shirley McFarland moved that $370.00 be set aside for awards.  Seconded by Carla Childs.  Passed Unanimously

C.  Oklahoma Community & Urban Forestry Council

Joe Howell announced that the statewide annual convention of the Oklahoma Community & Urban Forestry Council would be held on October 9 in Ardmore.  The theme this year is Historical Aspects of Trees.

D.  Steve Dobbs’ Articles dropped from OKC Newspaper

Warren Filley (in absentia) suggested that OHS members write letters to the Oklahoman protesting the dropping of Steve Dobbs’ articles from the paper.  Warren had already written a letter.

E. Fall General Meeting Reminder

The Fall General Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 23 in Stillwater with a board meeting at 1:30 p.m. and the general meeting at 2:30 p.m.  There will be a silent auction.

VII.  Adjournment at 3:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Brenda R. Sanders, Secretary