Lindheimer Chapter Board Minutes April 2026 (Preliminary)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lindheimer Chapter Board Minutes April 2026 (Preliminary) 9:30 AM 4\/13\/26.\u00a0\u00a0 Called to order at 9:36 AMTye Preston Library BoardroomAttendance: Dick _x_ Sara T. _x_ Debbie __ Bev __ Sarah M. _x_ Craig __\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nancy _x_ Christina _x_ Mike Laffey _x_ Jan Walker _x_ (Quorum not met, 3 of 6 required).Old Business:Mike Laffey \u2013 review proposed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"wf_page_folders":[13],"class_list":["post-6817","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lindheimerchapternpsot.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6817","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lindheimerchapternpsot.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lindheimerchapternpsot.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lindheimerchapternpsot.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lindheimerchapternpsot.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6817"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lindheimerchapternpsot.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6817\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6818,"href":"https:\/\/lindheimerchapternpsot.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6817\/revisions\/6818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lindheimerchapternpsot.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"wf_page_folders","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lindheimerchapternpsot.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fwf_page_folders&post=6817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
9:30 AM 4\/13\/26.\u00a0\u00a0 Called to order at 9:36 AM
Tye Preston Library Boardroom
Attendance<\/strong>: Dick _x_ Sara T. _x_ Debbie __ Bev __ Sarah M. _x_ Craig __
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nancy _x_ Christina _x_ Mike Laffey _x_ Jan Walker _x_ (Quorum not met, 3 of 6 required).
Old Business<\/strong>:
Mike Laffey \u2013 review proposed changes to the By-Laws.\u00a0 We weren’t sure everybody had seen the latest version, Dick will send it out for review so we can notify the membership in time to vote on it at the May meeting.
John LaBonte, Canyon Lake Gorge.\u00a0 The Canyon Lake Gorge is interested in reconnecting as a local partner.\u00a0 The Canyon Lake Gorge is interested in reconnecting as a local partner.\u00a0 We are in the process of developing an area to showcase native plants for new homeowners moving to our area and need your help.\u00a0 Our goal is to educate the community about the resiliency of native plants and highlight their beauty.\u00a0 How can the Canyon Lake Gorge Education Center and Park become a location worthy of NPSOT support? \u00a0We are looking for a leader to do it.\u00a0 One of our members is considering this and will do a trial evaluation this coming Saturday at the Gorge.
State Society<\/strong>:
1. NPSOT Webinar with Emmy Award-winning producer Lee Smith – April 17, Noon.
\u2022 Lee is one the original creators of the Texas Parks and Wildlife PBS series! He is offering a free webinar on how to capture, edit, and share compelling conservation videos on your smartphone.
\u2022 This is a GREAT opportunity to learn how to better feature your chapter’s projects and successes via video.\u00a0 We encourage you to sign up and share this post with your followers.
2.\u00a0 Texas Wildflower Day at TWU – April 24 and 25.
\u2022 Encourage your audiences to register for the Texas Wildflower Day Symposium at Texas Woman’s University in Denton. They can attend in-person or via Zoom. More info here. Feel free to share this post. There are several NPSOT members presenting at this great event!
Annual Member Awards.
Monthly Membership Tip.
\u2022 Sending an individual email to each new member is a nice way to make a personal connection and learn something about why the new member joined your chapter.
\u2022 This activity can be complimented with an automated email series that shares information about your chapter with new members.
\u2022 For more information about the automated email process, check the New Member Email Welcome Series document in the February 2026 Chapter Leader Forum folder.
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President\u2019s Report: Sara Torres, Acting<\/strong>
\u2022Continue Board meetings at TPML at 9:30, on the second Tuesday, reserved for January to April at TPML.\u00a0 During construction our Board can meet in the Chamber of Commerce meeting room.\u00a0 We will hold our chapter meetings at Mammen Family Public Library during construction.\u00a0 Debbie is working reserving a room at Mammen Library for June, July, and August for the chapter meetings (no confirmation yet).
\u2022Please turn in your Event Liability Forms.
\u2022I had to clean up the Lindheimer Chapter Accounting folder on the State’s Dropbox account, where we have been storing a lot of chapter files.\u00a0 They are now in my personal Dropbox account, which is okay with me for now.\u00a0 I inquired about getting a Chapter folder on the State’s Dropbox account, as I would like to avoid the chapter paying for a subscription, if possible.\u00a0\u00a0 Existing folders will need to be re-shared with whoever needs access.\u00a0 Who all needs access and to which folders?\u00a0 Nobody currently has a need.
\u2022Scoops and Roots as a NICE Nursery?\u00a0 They have a new Native Plant Retail Nursery and want to participate in the NICE program.\u00a0 I gave them the extra sign.\u00a0 Do we want to table or do an event there?\u00a0 Will be added to our NICE list, we are looking for an event.
\u2022Nancy has offered to update the Chapter pages on the State website.
\u2022Workday to replace storage shed flooring?\u00a0 Sara is painting the flooring and will look at setting a date when she is finished.
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Secretary\u2019s Report:<\/strong>
Dick Bigelow, VOTE<\/strong> to approve minutes.\u00a0 We do not have enough directors to make a quorum, votes on the minutes delayed until By-Law changes can be made.
Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/strong>: Sarah Mato
The bank balance as of 03\/31\/26 is $3,133.06.
I have the invoice for the picnic room charge, but the link to pay does not work. I have contacted Kim at the Headwater and she has not gotten back to me yet.\u00a0 She will mail it in, the link does not work.
Have a $100 donation for The Gorge with me. Hoping Christina (or someone else that participated) can write the \u201cThank You\u201d to make it more related to our specific tour.
No deposit from state for 2025 NLCP classes \u2013 update needed from Craig.
Director of Formal Education: <\/strong>Craig Bruska
Native Seed Library Program, upcoming workdays
May 8th<\/sup> (second Friday) TPML seed cleaning 2-4 PM.
May 14th<\/sup> (second Thursday) Mammen seed cleaning 2-4 PM.
May 21st<\/sup> (third Thursday) Garden Ridge seed cleaning 1-3 PM.
NLCP-1 April 25th<\/sup> TPML (Spring Plant Sale).
NLCP-4 May 23rd<\/sup> Headwaters of the Comal.\u00a0 Craig and Holly Wilson from Hays County will be instructors.
Director of Community Outreach: <\/strong>Sara Torres, Acting<\/em>
Agrifest May 2nd 9-1.
Demonstration Gardens<\/strong>:\u00a0
Texas Museum of Handmade Furniture \u2013 Bev Willmann
Do we have any remaining actions there?\u00a0 Bev said that all that is left if Pam’s bench and she does not want it back unless we don’t have a place for it.\u00a0 Jan will check with Mickey to see if the Heritage Museum wants it.
Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country – Mickey Riviere, 1st<\/sup> Thursdays at 9:30-11:00.
Any update?\u00a0 No.
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Chamber of Commerce demonstration garden.\u00a0
Our next workday is on Wednesday, April 22nd<\/sup> at 9:00 (day after chapter meeting).
Mamman Demo Garden – 2nd Wednesdays 9:00-11:00.
Status?\u00a0 Transition is in process.
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Director of Communications<\/strong>: Open
Facebook \u2013 Nancy, as of April 6th -135 followers.\u00a0 The biggest viewing was after our March chapter meeting – 225 views. There is no consistency in viewers – it could be 28 all the way to 130 for a post. People like picture postings.
New permanent Lindheimer sign for the Heritage Museum.\u00a0 Nancy’s husband is working on it.
Send upcoming events to Dick to be updated on the website.
Director of Plant Sales<\/strong>: Debbie Kyrouac
Plant sale is Saturday, April 25th, with setup on the 24th.\u00a0 The library has confirmed use of the patio for that date.
Sara T and I dug up a few plants at Linda Chang\u2019s house.\u00a0 Several of us went to Sarah Mato\u2019s house and dug up some plants and repotted others.\u00a0 I also picked up some trees from Marian\u2019s house.\u00a0 We have a pretty good inventory at this point.\u00a0 I did order a few plants from STG to round out our NLCP inventory.
Susan Bogle is working on a new plant walk map as things have changed at the library.\u00a0 I will ask her if she is available to be a plant walk leader as Craig will not be at the class.
Sent out a signup genius link to the board for the NLCP class and sale, Bev sent the link to the membership.\u00a0 A couple things will be different this time.\u00a0 With Craig\u2019s absence, we will need someone to kick off the class and keep us on the agenda.\u00a0 I also have to leave at 12:00, so Leon and I have worked out an agenda that allows me to help with some of the sale and do a portion of the lecture.\u00a0 Who is taking any leftover plants?
Will generate a plant list for the sale a week prior.
Past President:<\/strong> Sara Torres
Program Committee Chair:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 Mike Laffey
April 21st<\/sup> Cyrus Harp, Author of Native Food Plants of Texas: An Austin Forager\u2019s Guide Based on Indigenous Knowledge, will speak on Paleo Foraging, Christina has ordered his book for a door prize.
May 19th<\/sup> Chapter Picnic
June 17th<\/sup> TBD.
July 21st<\/sup> Elizabeth McGreevy, author of Mountain Cedars Wanted Alive or Dead.\u00a0 Will order her book for a door prize.
August 20th<\/sup> TBD.
September 15th<\/sup> Jeff Pavalat – the Curator of Cacti & Succulents of the Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, speaking on \u201cCacti & Succulents of South Texas\u201d.
Field Trip Chair:<\/strong> Christina Campbell
Paleo Foraging- Cyrus Harp released his Foraging Walk schedule for 2026. Will forward a slide with the schedule to Sara to include in the chapter meeting presentation. The majority are in Austin\/San Antonio, with a couple in San Marcos, and are $40\/pp. If we want to arrange for a private group walk, Cyrus gave us a quote for $400 for 5-15 members for a two-hour foraging walk and would choose a location nearby on the Guadalupe River. Available dates: April 14-16, 22-24, 28, 30.\u00a0 Christina will send out an email to get feedback on the dates from our membership.
Tribal Buffalo Project Ranch Tour- 1.5 hour tour of bison ranch in Waelder, Texas. Owned and led by Indigenous women “dedicated to rematriating the Southern Plains”. Observe a herd of American Bison and agricultural\/cultural practices. Group of 10-30 attendees, including members from Guadalupe chapter and Texas Master Naturalists. Must reserve within 2 weeks of the tour date. Typically $35\/pp, potentially free for members. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited to 15 vehicles. Confirm with Craig.
Membership<\/strong>:
As of 4-8-26 100 members + 35 affiliates = 135 total.\u00a0
Hospitality<\/strong>: Jan Walker
May 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 is our chapter picnic. It will be at the Headwaters at the Comal in the garden room. I am currently looking at different restaurant and sandwich shop offerings. I could use help getting a flyer for the event ready before our chapter meeting.\u00a0 This was discussed.
HEB gift card balance is $69.83.
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New Business<\/strong>:
When to do an event at Scoops & Roots was discussed.\u00a0 April 24th after plant sale setup maybe?
Adjourned at 11:22 AM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"