The President's Column
Green Sprouts
I am sure everybody would agree this has been a long cold winter. I personally am ready to see those green sprouts of
spring.
I would like to announce that effective January 1, 2010, I have resigned as President. My work schedule has me
working 12-hour days and Saturday and Sundays. It’s not fair for me not to make it to the activities of the society.
But I will be doing the Educational Meeting “Growing Lilies from Seeds.” I’ll share my knowledge and experiences through a Power
Point presentation with lots of photos and step-by-step instructions. Happy Gardening!
Dennis Fitzgibbons
We Need You
MARLS will miss Dennis in his President’s role, but we understand work commitments and are lucky he can continue
as an active member and lily grower/exhibitor.
The next membership meeting, at the start of the Education Meeting, will elect a slate of officers. At that meeting we will also consider our budget. Something must give because current expenditures are exceeding income. Please renew your membership by paying your dues. Every dollar helps. Bring your ideas to the meeting and contribute to shaping MARLS’ future. Your help is needed for the bulb packing and sale as well as the Lily Show in June. Please sign-up!
Two of our members, Carol Appelbaum and Linda Smith, recently underwent knee replacement surgery. We wish them a speedy recovery.
Don Kelley, Vice President