NPSOT Board Minutes

December 13, 2011

The meeting was called to order by President Bill Stone.  Board members present were Marilyn Butcher, Cindy Anderson, Nina Wagner, and Martha Miesch.  The minutes were approved for the November 3rd board meeting that was distributed by e-mail.  Trish Stone will distribute the treasurer’s report at the January board meeting.

Marilyn stated that additional publicity had been arranged to publicize the January program featuring Harvey Hilderbran who will discuss “Texas 2011 Thoughts on Key Water and Natural Resources Legislation Passed”.  Questions will be encouraged on this important issue.

Bill discussed a recent contact he had responded to from KPUB concerning assistance choosing native trees for their giveaway this spring.  The KPUB supplier has Shumard (red) oak, live oak, Mexican redbud, Southern Wax Myrtle, and Desert Willow.   Lacey oak and Mexican/Monterrey oak are unavailable from their supplier.  Using native species rather than invasive species has been an important chapter contribution to the community. 

Bill, Trish, and Cindy attended the Earth Day planning committee meeting on Fri. the 4^th.  The RNC planning committee was not receptive to any changes the NPSOT members made for the Earth Day Plant Sale.  NPSOT will be responsible for planning and organizing the sale for 2012.

Meeting was adjourned. 

Respectively submitted,

            Martha Miesch

PREVIOUS MONTHLY MEETING ATTENDANCE: 25

At the November 8, 2011 meeting (speakers David Winningham and Pablo Cruces from Natives of Texas):

18 Chapter members plus 7 visitors for a total of 25 attendees.