2000 Winter BOD: Richmond

February 1, 2022

Bessie called the Board of Directors to order in the midst of persistent snowfall on January 20, 2000, at the Kent-Valentine House.

Bessie announced receipt of a generous unrestricted gift from Bambe Wilson, a member of the Warrenton Garden Club.

Marty Whipple led attendees through a complex and tedious discussion of changes to bylaws, standing rules, policies and procedures. The decision to reduce Director at Large terms from three years to two required an amendment to the Charter (Articles of Amendment).

Board members agreed to offer the streamlined BOG format again and debated the pros and cons of round-table discussions vs presidents’ reports.

Second Vice President and Webpage Chairman Mary Hart Darden announced that GCV had registered http://gcvirginia.org on January 3, 2000. VCU would be hosting the website and assisting with the project. Kathy Rolph would be the administrative contact.

In other business, the Flower Shows Committee was denied a request to appoint a four-year Chairman of Artistic Judges; Kathy Rolph was assigned the responsibility of handling donations, deposits and thank you notes.