2003 Winter BOD: Richmond

March 4, 2022

The GCV Board of Directors met January 14, 2003, at the Country Club of Virginia.

A major topic of discussion concerned keeping up with rapidly growing technology, including the database in progress (what to include and how to collect data), outdated computers, help with data entry, and website growing pains.

Conservation and Beautification Chairman Mary Bruce Glaize noted an upcoming Journal article to outline the history between the Garden Club of Virginia, Virginia Conservation Network and Virginia Environmental Assembly. She described a “brag board” and suggested GCV might display one at all events. Mary Bruce moved that her committee create a permanent, portable display to highlight GCV interests and achievements, to be used at such places deemed appropriate by the committee. Motion carried.

Mary Bruce reported that Legislative Day interest would focus on land use and conservation. Bessie Carter moved that the Conservation and Beautification Committee be authorized to support any legislation that arose to help funding for the Secretary of Natural Resources. Motion carried.

Finance Chairman Dianne Spence reported the difficulty of tracking the various GCV accounts because no central source existed among the various treasurers. She also reported that payroll responsibilities had been reassigned, with GCV Administrator Maggie King being given the responsibilities of maintaining and enhancing the website, bill paying, payroll, donations, member database and Kent-Valentine House rentals.

Business reports followed and the meeting was adjourned.