JCMGA February 7 2025 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

Jackson County Master Gardener Association

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

February 7, 2025

Board Members Present:

Barbara Low, President, Winter Dreams Summer Gardens Co-Chair, Member Services WG Chair

Marcie Katz, Past President, Co-Chair Spring Garden Fair WG

Linda Millus, President-Elect

Keltie Nelson, Treasurer, Co-Chair Marketing & Technology WG

Kathy Apple, Recording Secretary

Colet Allen, OMGA Representative & Winter Dreams Summer Gardens Co-Chair

Kaleen Reilly, Member-at-Large

Jane Moyer, Fundraising WG Chair

The Executive Committee met via email at the request of Treasurer Keltie Nelson.  A vote on the proposed motion was taken via email.

Business:

Treasurer Keltie Nelson requested action from the Executive Committee regarding liability insurance coverage for the Spring Garden Fair at the Expo.

The Jackson County Expo is requiring liability insurance above what the current JCMGA policy covers.  The current liability policy includes $ 1million for “each occurrence limit”.  The Expo is asking for $2 million coverage for “each occurrence limit”.

The JCMGA insurance agent, Mark Blore has indicated that this increase in coverage would cost JCMGA an additional $900 to $1,200 which is not within the approved 2025 budget for the Spring Garden Fair.

Treasurer Nelson is requesting the Executive Committee approve this additional expense because the Expo is requiring payment in the next few days.

MOTION:  It was moved and seconded to approve the additional liability insurance expense cost for the Spring Garden Fair.

Motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted by Kathy Apple, Recording Secretary