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First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting 12:35 p.m., Sunday, February 21, 2010 FUUSM Parlor, RE building Attending: Patty Troisi, Roger Kalter, Ralph Olander, Diana Bungard, Joan Coffey, Debra Miller, Jim Grecni, Mike Bailey, Adeline Bailey. Mike Bailey chaired the meeting. Nature Conservancy Bag Since it will not be needed until the Service Auction, Debra Miller is waiting for sales to purchase tools to outfit the bag to use as a prize for that event. Harvest Dinner/Community Garden GS still needs to have discussions with the Auction Committee to plan for the dinner in connection with the auction. Joan Coffey and Barbara Dernberger have ordered seeds for the garden and they are working on a plan and schedule for planting. Green Solutions booklet The booklet is not yet complete. Earth Day Mike announced that Friends of Lower Muskingum have scheduled a 5K walk/run on the 22nd in connection with the Marietta event, which is scheduled for April 24. GS needs a committee to organize the composting activity that we are to do as a “Passport” station during the celebration. Jim Grecni, Roger Kalter and Mike Bailey will work on it. Roger Kalter has been in contact with master gardener Pat Lane, who may have seeds or possible plant starts to donate. Susannah Jackson, a student at Meredith Manor, has suggested that the equestrian training school is a good source for aged manure. 5-Year Plan GS will submit action plans from the GS manual as steps to our goal of GS certification, which will be added to the congregation’s 5-year plan. March meeting The March GS meeting will be moved to March 28 because of a schedule conflict with the annual meeting on March 21.Mike also announced that the OMD District meeting will be held on March 26-27, with a GS workshop scheduled for Saturday. Recycle Reminder We are still collecting ink jet and toner cartridges, aluminum, and batteries. Green products Joan has checked into pricing from the Silver Bridge Coffee Company. She can purchase 12 ounce packages for $6.25 - $7.00 for regular, and $6.50 for decaf. She plans to purchase two cartons as a trial run to consider whether to use the coffee for fellowship hour. Diana Bungard noted that Sam’s has raised bed garden kits made from recycled material, as well as compost bins and rain barrels. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 12:45. Respectfully submitted,Adeline Bailey ACTION ITEMS Write up minutes - Adeline Bailey Outfit gardener's bag with tools - Debra Miller Finish Green booklet – Adeline Bailey Save pint and quart size waxed paper (milk) cartons for Earth Day model activity - All GS members Collect ink jet and toner cartridges for FLMR recycling effort - All GS members |