{"id":6752,"date":"2026-03-12T19:26:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lindheimerchapternpsot.org\/?page_id=6752"},"modified":"2026-06-13T13:43:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T13:43:57","slug":"board-minutes-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lindheimerchapternpsot.org\/?page_id=6752","title":{"rendered":"Board Minutes March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lindheimer Chapter Board Minutes March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:30 AM 3\/10\/26.&nbsp;&nbsp; Called to order at 9:38 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tye Preston Library Boardroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attendance<\/strong>: Dick _x_ Sara T. _x_ Debbie _x_ Bev _x_ Sarah M. _x_ Craig _x_ Marian S. _x_ Nancy _x_ Christina _x_ Mike Laffey ___ Jan Walker _x_ (Quorum met, 6 of 6 required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Old Business<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mike Laffey \u2013 review proposed changes to the By-Laws, are we ready to send them to the membership?&nbsp; Marian will send out an updated version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John LaBonte, Canyon Lake Gorge.&nbsp; The Canyon Lake Gorge is interested in reconnecting as a local partner.&nbsp; The Canyon Lake Gorge is interested in reconnecting as a local partner.&nbsp; We are in the process of developing an area to showcase native plants for new homeowners moving to our area and need your help.&nbsp; Our goal is to educate the community about the resiliency of native plants and highlight their beauty.&nbsp; How can the Canyon Lake Gorge Education Center and Park become a location worthy of NPSOT support? &nbsp;Sara talked to Leon about it (he is a docent there), we are looking for a leader to do it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>State Society<\/strong>:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spring NLCP Classes\u2013 Registration is now open for NLCP classes!&nbsp; Be sure to promote the classes in your area.&nbsp; Debbie is checking to see if plants will be available for the NLCP I class due to the changes being made by TPML&#8217;s expansion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Scholarships Available &#8211; Encourage undergraduates to apply for our scholarships now through March 15 by sharing this graphic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly Membership Tip &#8211; Allow plenty of time for chapter members to visit before the formal meeting starts. That\u2019s a great time to mingle and get to know new people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State has hired a chapter coordinator\/helper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>President\u2019s Report: Sara Torres, Acting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continue Board meetings at TPML at 9:30, on the second Tuesday, reserved for January to April at TPML.&nbsp; June to August the Chapter meetings will be held at Mamman, board meetings will continue at TPML.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please turn in your Event Liability Forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine sales price and when to sell the State NPSOT signs. We will sell signs for the same price as State, $29 at our plant sale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workday to replace storage shed flooring? Sara will send out 3 days to choose from.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Secretary\u2019s Report:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dick Bigelow, <strong>VOTE<\/strong> to approve minutes.&nbsp; Dick made a motion to approve, Debbie seconded, unanimous approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/strong>: Sarah Mato<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chase Checking $3,916.62 as of 2\/28\/26.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update from Craig about NLCP Reimbursement for 4 classes in 2025.&nbsp; No update yet, he will make it a priority to get done in the coming week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sarah reimbursed $20 Mycology debit mistake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sarah sent her stuff to State this morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Director of Formal Education: <\/strong>Craig Bruska<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Native Seed Library Program, upcoming workdays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>March 12<sup>th<\/sup> (second Thursday) Mammen seed cleaning 2-4 PM.<ul><li>March 13<sup>th<\/sup> (second Friday) TPML seed cleaning 2-4 PM.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>March 19<sup>th<\/sup> (third Thursday) Garden Ridge seed cleaning 1-3 PM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NLCP-1 April 25th TPML (Spring Plant Sale).&nbsp; Sarah will do early opening check for TPML.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NLCP-4 May 23rd Headwaters of the Comal.&nbsp; Craig and Holly Wilson from Hays County will be instructors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Director of Community Outreach: <\/strong><em>Sara Torres, Acting<\/em><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WORD of Comal County is exploring potential partner interest and getting some early feedback on an event idea we\u2019re developing for this spring. We\u2019re considering hosting a family-friendly Earth Day &amp; Arbor Day celebration called Roots &amp; Rivers on April 25 at Canyon Park in Canyon Lake. The focus would be on how native plants, trees, and land stewardship directly support clean and healthy watershed.&nbsp; They would like to know whether this type of event seems doable, is our organization interested, any concerns or suggestions we might have.&nbsp; Sara will respond after checking with TPML, this is the day of our plant sale.&nbsp; Since it is the day of our plants sale we will not participate, Sara will notify them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pollinator Fiesta March 14th 10-2, Guadalupe State Park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debbie will be giving a presentation at Mammen Library on March 16 at 12:00.&nbsp; The topic will be on designing a water-wise pollinator-friendly garden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dino Days March 21st 12-4, will give away Bluebonnets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agrifest May 2nd 9-1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debbie will be speaking to a garden club in June (contact was made in her talk to the retired teachers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Demonstration Gardens<\/strong>:&nbsp;<ul><li>Texas Museum of Handmade Furniture \u2013 Bev Willmann said Justin is no longer available.&nbsp; We decided we will just take our plants.&nbsp; Plans for the transition to Mammen were discussed, Debbie has volunteered to be the team leader.&nbsp; Debbie will talk to Pam.&nbsp; March 24 and 26 are possible work days.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country: Mickey Riviere, 1st Thursdays at 9:30-11:00.&nbsp; We need a new sign.&nbsp; Craig will get the signs from the Handmade Furniture garden to Sara (after Craig sent a picture of the signs it appears that they are not ours, Marian is looking to get signs made).<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chamber of Commerce demonstration garden.&nbsp; Our next workday is on Wednesday, March 18th at 9:00 (day after chapter meeting).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Director of Communications<\/strong>: Marian Stasney<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facebook \u2013 Nancy, as of March 5th -133 members.&nbsp; We&#8217;ve had 1,196 views in the last month Feb 5-March 5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please send articles or suggestions for them to Marian for the newsletter!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send upcoming events to Dick to be updated on the website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marian said this was her last meeting as a board member, she will continue to help and will be transitioning what she is doing to other people.&nbsp; Discussions we held about how to change the newsletter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Director of Plant Sales<\/strong>: Debbie Kyrouac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plant sale is Saturday, April 25th, with setup on the 24th.&nbsp; The library has confirmed use of the patio for that date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linda Chang may not have much to contribute this year.&nbsp; She will be contacted again later in Feb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An email was sent to Bob to see if he would like some help with his property.&nbsp; He has not responded yet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An announcement will be made at the next chapter meeting inviting members to donate plants.&nbsp; An offer will also be made to come get plants from member\u2019s yards if they need help and\/or to supply pots if needed.&nbsp; All plants need to have tags with both common and scientific name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a plant dig April 2nd at Sarah&#8217;s at 3:30.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debbie is checking with The Headwaters about getting plants from them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She will probably buy some plants for the plant sale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Past President<\/strong> \u2013 Sara Torres<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><strong>Program Committee Chair:<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp; Mike Laffey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>March 17th Central Texas Mycological Society (via Zoom).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 21st Cyrus Harp, Author of Native Food Plants of Texas: An Austin Forager\u2019s Guide Based on Indigenous Knowledge, Christina will order his book for a door prize.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 19th Chapter Picnic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 17<sup>th<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 21<sup>st<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 15th Looking at Jeff Pavalat &#8211; the Curator of Cacti &amp; Succulents of the Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, speaking on \u201cCacti &amp; Succulents of South Texas\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Field Trip Chair:<\/strong> Christina Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Canyon Lake Gorge-<ul><li>16029 S Access Rd, Canyon Lake, TX 78133<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Saturday, March 21st 9:15 to 11:30 (In the morning, before Dino Days)<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tour bus holds 15 people (including guide and docent), though the bus can make two runs if our group exceeds 13, no cost to our chapter (we will do a $100 donation).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposing \u201cUV Night Walk\u201d April 24th in Dripping Springs. Event requires registration and donation of $7\/pp. This same event would cost $200 for a private tour.&nbsp; This won&#8217;t be a field trip, anyone interested will sign up directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April Program, Paleo Foraging- Has not released the 2026 calendar. Most recent foraging walk was $30+\/pp in San Antonio. Walks primarily offered in the surrounding Austin areas. Website offers $100 for 1-2 people private tour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Looking at a Tribal Buffalo walk for a field trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Membership<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As of 3-4-26 99 members + 35 affiliates = 134 total.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hospitality<\/strong>: Jan Walker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discussion-vote on having the chapter picnic at the Dino Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country or the Headwaters in May.&nbsp; Jan emailed the board about the fees and areas available for each of them.&nbsp; Sara made a motion to have the picnic at the Garden Room at The Headwaters of Comal ($80 an hour, close to what we would donate otherwise) from 5:30 to 8:30 (setup 5:30 to 6, 6 to 8 is picnic, 8 to 8:30 cleanup).&nbsp; Dick seconded, unanimous approval.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan said there is $100 left on the old HEB card still.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Business<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chloe Masiakowski, new NPSOT Speakers Bureau Outreach Coordinator, proposal adding a chapter wide Speakers Bureau contact option for each chapter discussion.&nbsp; We will not participate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adjourned at 11:18 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lindheimer Chapter Board Minutes March 2026 9:30 AM 3\/10\/26.&nbsp;&nbsp; Called to order at 9:38 AM Tye Preston Library Boardroom Attendance: Dick _x_ Sara T. _x_ Debbie _x_ Bev _x_ Sarah M. _x_ Craig _x_ Marian S. _x_ Nancy _x_ Christina _x_ Mike Laffey ___ Jan Walker _x_ (Quorum met, 6 of 6 required). 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