Madison Herb Society - Events and Meetings

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Events and Meetings

Join us for business, announcements, herbal treats, and a featured presentation. Society general meetings are held at Olbrich Botanical Gardens unless otherwise noted. Click on links for additional information.

Madison Herb Society members receive the opportunity every two years to run for a position on the Board of Directors or to elect board members of their choice. This process is repeated every two years and the upcoming September 2008–August 2010 term is voted on at the annual meeting on June 14, 2008.

Nominations will be accepted in April. There is also the opportunity for write-in candidates on the paper ballot. To nominate an interested person, or to volunteer for the position of your choice (contact us for position descriptions), please contact one of the below committee members prior to May 1, 2008.

Lauri Lee: (608) 242-1664
Jan Jacobson-Johnson (608) 429-2207
Dawn Aitken (608) 249-0795
Carrie Wilkey (608) 846-8008

2007 Events and Meetings Archive

Date	Time	Program
1/19/08	Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	"Herbs For Beauty" - Presented by Bonnie Kulke of Onondaga Herbs & Everlastings
2/8 - 2/10/08	Friday, Saturday, and Sunday	MHS Sales Booth at Garden Expo Pick up your favorite MHS products while the are available: Wisconsin Herb Blend, bread and scone mixes, dried herbs, cookbooks, and more!
2/16/08	Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	"Spices and Herbs for Cooking" - Presented by Nancy Momsen
3/10/08	Monday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.	South of the Border Chilifest - Jane Gahlman chair Click on link for complete information.
3/15/08	Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Neeta Saluja will present Indian Cooking with 6 Spices
4/15/08	Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.	Scented Geranium Study Group in the Olbrich Meeting Room. Contact Bonnie Kulke to RSVP Phone: 920-478-9662 - limited seating available. Click here for the study form.
4/19/08	Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	"Herbal Symphony - Floral High Notes to Chocolate Finale Tea Event " - speakers: Bonnie Kulke of Onondaga Herbs and Lauri Lee of Herbal Concepts. A planned menu tea event starring an herbal symphony of flavors, and featuring TerraSource Gourmet Chocolates. Contact Joan Lawrence to RSVP and select a recipe. Sign-up begins at the MHS March membership meeting. Serving details will be provided. Event will be held in Olbrich's Commons Room. Click on the above links for additional details.
5/17/08	Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Plant Exchange at Schonheit Gardens in Sun Prairie
6/3/08	Tuesday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.	Edible Flowers Study Group in the Olbrich herb garden. Contact Bonnie Kulke to RSVP Phone: 920-478-9662 - limited seating available. Click here for the study form. Please share the electronic version of your completed form with Carrie Wilkey so it can be added to the web site and shared with other MHS members.
6/14/08	Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Annual Meeting - recognition, awards, vote on new board. Click here for more information on nominating board members. Deadline for nominations is May 1, 2008.
6/20/07 - 6/21/07	Friday and Saturday	Herb-inspired field trip to Decorah, Iowa - The itinerary includes attraction such as Winneshiek Wilberry Winery, Willowglen Nursery, Seed Savers, Green Woman Herbs, as well as time to shop. Transportation, accommodations, dinner, breakfast, and tours are all included for only $98/member when you sign up by April 19, 2008. Fill out the trip form and save your spot soon. To become a member, fill out a membership form and submit your member ship fee along with the trip reservation.
July	TBD	Member garden tour - Details to follow.
8/11/08	Monday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.	Gourmet dinner "Simple and Seasonal" - Bonnie Kulke is chairing this year's event. This theme dinner will focus on fresh fruit and vegetable with minimum fuss and frill - pure flavor is the goal. Click on the above link for additional details.
9/13/08	Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Watch for details.
10/18/08	Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Watch for details.
11/8/08	Saturday, 8 am. - 4:30 p.m.	Annual Herb Fair - Watch for details.
12/2/08	Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.	Holiday Party - Watch for details.

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