MEETING MINUTES

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Butchers Hill Neighborhood Association
General Meeting Notes
April 2, 2008

General Business:

Welcome by Barry Glassman, President

New Neighbor Introductions

Committee Reports & Introductions

Garden Tour – Joe Rehak – The Garden Tour will be on 06/08/08. They need gardens – if you are interested in having your garden on the tour, or know someone who would be interested, contact Joe Rehak. They are also looking for volunteers and artists. Kini Collins is arranging the artist’s side.

Streetscape – Connie Brines – The Spring Cleanup is 04/19/08. Everyone is encouraged to participate. The block captains will get a flyer to remind everyone of the day. These should be delivered to the neighbors.

Membership Committee – Kathy Hackett – They will not be having a meeting this month; instead they encourage everyone to participate in the cleanup.

Green Committee – Butch Mount – They are buying 500 recycled material grocery bags (green). They will be selling them for $1.50 to $1.75. They are displaying their “greenness” each month by using recycled ink in the newsletters. They are working on forming subcommittees.

Crime Prevention – Carolyn Boitnott – There has been several arrests in the area of Chester and Fairmount. If you witness any criminal activity, report it to 911 and to Carolyn. There has been some gang graffiti discovered on N. Patterson Park Ave. Be sure to report graffiti to Carolyn also.

Education – Carolyn Boitnott – A number of neighbors have helped at School 27 recently, proctoring tests.

Guest Speaker – Callie Schwartz & Melissa Dietz – Maryland Audubon Society

Melissa gave an informative presentation:

• All of the programs they currently have with the local schools, and with the public.
• Discussed the addition of the Patterson Park Audubon Center to the Virginia Baker Recreation Center. They are looking for local support and donations.

Guest Speaker – Roy Hoopengardner – Dundalk Florist and Garden Center

Roy led an entertaining (and informative) discussion on gardening:

• Many different aspects of container gardening – soil, light, water, container, etc.
• How to determine which plants to select
• How to design container gardens
• Introduced examples of several plants that could be used in container gardening.
• Suggested that people use www.provenwinners.com to find more information on gardening.