Speaker Kathi Efflandt, owner of Native Roots Perennial Farm and Garden
Gayle Coe
The Robson Ranch Women’s Club is excited to host Kathi Efflandt, owner of Native Roots Perennial Farm and Garden, at the October luncheon. She is back by demand with wonderful Master Gardener updates specific to our Texas landscaping needs. She holds two state certifications, one in plant propagation and the other in greenhouse management. She also teaches other Master Gardeners and the public at her farm.
Kathi is an avid gardener. Her love of gardening has made her an enthusiastic teacher and speaker on gardening in this crazy Texas climate, mostly promoting the use of native and adaptive plants.
She is back by popular demand after the wonderful presentation she gave last year. Everyone walked away with a better understanding of how to manage our landscape with more success and enjoyment!
We will also have a plant auction! This will be a popular program!
The October charity is Friends of the Family.
Buffet: Chicken teriyaki, teriyaki sauce, Hawaiian fried rice, Asian salad, miso vinaigrette and ranch dressing, and white coconut cake.
Luncheon checks are due by Monday, Sept. 30, at 8 a.m.
If you have any questions, contact Candace Anderson at 512-809-7570.
As a recap, the August luncheon program was on Aug. 5. President Lisa Olson called the meeting to order and reported that the Women’s Club had 510 members. Lisa Olson and Donna DeBoever introduced new members, first-time attendees, and guests.
Shirley Monge celebrated the August birthdays with a drawing for a birthday card, lunch certificate, and lottery ticket. Joan Connelley was the birthday card drawing winner.
Dianna Duncan announced that $375 was raised at the luncheon and was donated to the Denton County Friends of the Family Survivor Advocacy Team. Donna DeBoever won the Share the Blessings drawing. Sandy Conwell thanked everyone who donated items for the Duffle Bag Donation Project. Forty to fifty bags of items were donated. The next Community Outreach meeting was on Sept. 10.
Donna DeBoever gave a 2025 charities selection update. She shared the names of the top six charities. Upon diligent review, the charities will be announced in 2025.
Lisa Olson gave a brief overview of Ways & Means. It includes the fundraising events the Holiday Market, the Home & Garden Show, the Holiday Home Tour, and the Patio Tour. 2025 committee members are needed.
The Holiday Market will be on Oct. 12. Husbands are needed to help vendors with loading/unloading. Volunteers are also needed to sell raffle tickets.
The “Denim & Pearls on the Patio” Fall Social will be Oct. 20.
Lisa reminded everyone that the Women’s Club has a new Facebook page. There is also a To-Do Checklist with upcoming events/information.
Pam Dotson announced that the September presenter would be Heather Vroegop with HCV Design Concepts.
The August presenter was Kendall Meade, owner of Brandt Travel. Kendall discussed ways to plan your trips, including all considerations. She provided helpful tips on how to pack and other pointers. Brandt Travel gave away a free dinner. The winner was Lynn Weber.