MEETING MINUTES
Black Hill Ranger Station
Attendees:
Gabrielle
Ron Anderson Kathie Jarmon
John Bennett Tom Frederick
Michael Morgan
Treasurer’s Report:
Submitted
by Tom Frederick. Board members discussed current financial
status.
Tom went over the final
CY 2018 accomplishments/expenditures report and the updated COPCO funds report.
Gabrielle will
send out request letter to the Elkton VFW to fund a donation to NRCC student
scholarships. Thanks to Ron for setting
this up.
Update on Big Tree Program:
John went over
several news articles developed over the last month.
He also gave a
presentation on trees nominated and measured by some local residents on the new
ENSP addition (old
John, Dori and
Kathie will be measuring trees on Feb 17th at
Ron located the
absentee landowner for the Willow Oak in
NRCC Update:
Approximately 15
students have applied so far statewide.
March 30th will be a cut-off date for applications. Applications will be accepted, but will only
be selected if there are openings.
Gabrielle will be
giving a presentation at MAOEA conference in
Luther Weigle will be leaving
Website Update:
Ron added the CY 2018 accomplishment report to the site.
He also added some old photos that John presented last month of Black Hill. The Board would like to start a history page on the site. The photos are a good start.
New Business:
Ron reported that
the “grandkids” of the Wye Oak he germinated are doing well in his basement.
Michael reported
that he has pretty bad “oak decline” on his property on Elk Neck. Oak decline is a serious condition in which
many oak trees die due to native fungi attacking the trees, generally through
the roots. It hits “older”, stressed
trees. There is no real treatment for
this issue.
Tom went over a
possible tree planting this Spring at Calvert ES
involving about 100 seedlings/shelters.
Anyone interested in helping out, let Tom know.
Gabrielle asked
the Board if they wanted to participate in the St. Mary Anne’s Garden Show this
Spring on May 3rd, 9am – 6pm and May 4, 9am
– 4pm. The Board voted 6-0 to
participate. Once closer we will need to
work out a schedule
Next Meeting: March
6, 2019