1998 Summer BOD: Charlottesville

January 25, 2022

Bessie Carter hosted her first board meeting in Charlottesville at her historic home, Redlands on Friday, July 17. She began the meeting by expressing appreciation to Betty Schutte and Barbara Catlett for their “perseverance, skill and indefatigable personal effort” in overseeing the Kent-Valentine House construction project. She also praised Betty for her accomplishments in obtaining sales tax exemption (an act of legislation), and for initiating scheduled email communication to member club presidents.

Bessie provided Basics 101 to board members for hostessing, liaison duties and attendance.

Liaisons and committee chairmen provided reports, bringing board members up to speed, primarily, by summarizing early fall events and announcing plans for upcoming events and initiatives. One topic requiring further discussion came from a Horticulture Field Day homeowner who requested liability insurance coverage. Restoration Committee Chairman Nancy Talley moved to include a resolution in honor of Mr. Favretti in the minutes. Conservation and Beautification Chairman Sharon Scott reported on a request from Scenic Virginia for financial assistance, and a motion to pledge $5,000 for Scenic Virginia start-up was seconded and passed (pending Finance Committee approval). Plans for a 1999 study tour to Italy were discussed, with $100 per person to be directed to the Kent-Valentine Endowment.

Bessie hosted board members and spouses for a “magical evening” at Royal Orchard with elegant food, wine and flowers.