MEETING MINUTES
Black Hill Ranger Station
Attendees:
Gabrielle
Ron Anderson Dori Murphy
John Bennett Kathie Jarmon
Tom Frederick
Treasurer’s Report:
Tom Frederick gave
the board a summary of funds, and this was discussed by those present.
Tom went over the
annual expenditure/accomplishment report.
He will send a copy to Ron to put on the website.
Update on Big Tree Program:
John visited some
trees in the
John, Dori, Kathie and Gabrielle will try to attend.
A total of 18
trees need to be re-measured in 2020. Kathie
and Dori measured 4 of those in December of
2019. A total of 3 didn’t make the cut under the new
State Program rules. They were not close
enough in size to the State Champion or
Kathie now has the
State Champion Black Oak on her property!!
Congratulations!
John presented
pictures from Dori and Kathie’s measuring day in
December.
State Program
John showed some
pictures of recently measured trees on the
John gave out the
State Big Tree annual report.
NRCC Update:
So far 2 students
statewide have been accepted.
Two “fellows” are
still with the Program.
Gabrielle and the
two fellows will be attending the MAEOE Conference on Feb 6, 7, 8.
Website Update:
Ron added last month’s minutes and this month’s agenda.
He has also continued to make sure the County and State Big Tree websites information match. Several discrepancies were corrected tonight.
New Business:
John suggested we should advertise the Poster Contest next year. It was suggested to send the electronic information to specific teachers next year by email, if possible.
Michael went over some of the native fungi attacking trees in the Elk Neck area especially. He also went over some Spotted Lantern Fly information, including some spray control possibilities.
Tom went over Kenneth Jolly’s appointment as Acting
Director/State Forester status.
Next Meeting: February 12, 2020