Guests: Warren Boman Manager of the Hutchinson Community Garden and our speaker for today.
Sergeants Playground: Deputy Sheriff Stan Macgirvn and his toilet carrier Jeff Brewer began by collecting the weekly fine from President Dane. Then Stan asked this editor about the Newsletter question for today. When I responded that I would reveal the answer at the appropriate time, I was fined $1 for you speakee-you payee. Larry S paid a whining tax for something said during the weekly Dead-Butt Society meeting. Fred C paid a breathe easy tax for something said at the same meeting. Ward D ratted on Darrin W by presenting the Sgts with a rather poor picture of our past president with his pants rolled up wading in the water after a recent water leak. Since Darrin would not allow the picture to circulate among members I did not see where the leak happened. However it was noted that he did have on a shirt of some kind. The boys finished up by checking for pins and breakfast invitation cards.
Announcement: Fred C announced that the Ice Cream Sign Up Board was now available. Each member is asked to take at least 3 shifts during the 10-day Fair. He has eliminated some slots during the days, but a year ago we had more members on our roster. He is starting his work earlier since the fair starts on Sept 6th this year, which means we start making cones on the 3rd. Doug F announced an Ice Cream Booth Committee meeting for next Friday at 6:30 AM. Randall H announced a Membership/Social Committee meeting for the same time, so if youre on both committees, you may run around like a confused chicken until the regular meeting starts.
Program: If you are a gardener who has just moved to a new location where the yard will not accommodate your traditional garden, you need to meet Warren Boman. If you would like to learn to grow your own vegetables, you need to meet Warren Boman. Just who is this mysterious fellow? After todays program those in attendance knew him well. He is the manager of the Hutchinson Community Garden located at Wall Street and Severance. The land was donated to the city and it worked out perfectly for the use of gardeners. It has a strong source of water, which the city provides at no charge.
It has tillable soil and adequate shade. The area is divided into 168 plots which are rented to gardeners at $30 to $50 a year, the year running from March 1st to November 15th. All the lots are currently occupied with a waiting list of several who are interested for next year. Warren also acts a consultant for those who wish to learn more growing their own food. He reported learning about two new crops that can be grown in Kansas. If you can name one of those surprise crops when your name is drawn later in the meeting, you could win $30.
Drawings: The 50/50 pot of $17 was won by Jim Seitnater, who immediately offered to by beer for everyone (just kidding Jim). President Dane announced that he had spent many hours since last week reworking the sack of chips for the Newsletter drawing. He even had it audited by Don G, but Don refused to express his opinion on the accuracy of the final result. The pot was $25 and the question was easy. We expected a winner. The first name drawn from the reworked sack of chips was Mark Clark, who was not in attendance. So the pot builds to $30 for next Fridays meeting. Next Fridays question is Name one of the 2 surprise crops grown in the Hutchinson Community Garden this year.
Upcoming Program: Marci Kauffman from Tech, IncC, who will fill us in on the upcoming Uncorked for Tech fundraiser and the 40th anniversary plans. She will be accompanied by Carmen Jantz, a very special Tech client.
Editor: Duke Wiggins