Executive Summary: PCMG Board Meeting (February 17, 2026)
The February Executive Board meeting focused on operational transitions, upcoming educational events, and a final reconciliation of 2025 finances.
Key Financial & Administrative Updates
- Year-End Reconciliation: The Treasurer finalized the 2025 year-end report, resolving a deposit discrepancy from the Christmas Luncheon. The event concluded with a $400 deficit despite high attendance.
- Membership Dues: Collection is ongoing, with $1,760 deposited to date; however, 105 members have yet to remit payment.
- Digital Modernization: Investigations are underway to implement electronic voting via Constant Contact for upcoming fall elections and awards.
Programming & Member Engagement
- Upcoming Speakers: Following today’s presentation by Nicholas Dial, the March meeting will feature Henry Rogers, who will provide on-site tool sharpening for members in the parking lot.
- New Initiatives: The board approved the Native Seed Project plan. Additionally, “Project Garden Sharing” will launch on Facebook to increase the visibility of volunteer efforts.
- Recruitment: A membership survey is being developed to address retention and recruitment strategies for the 2026 season.
Upcoming Deadlines & Workdays
- Training: Committee Chair orientation was completed on February 4th, and Project Chair training is scheduled for today.
- State Conference: The deadline for the “Build a Pot” conference signup is March 15th.
- St. James Workday: Scheduled for April 14th, with sign-up sheets to be made available at the March general meeting.