CVRS SUMMER PICNIC

JUNE 2026

May 29

Written By Verna Buhler

**Summer Picnic and Annual General Meeting**
Saturday,
June 20, 2026
11am - 3pm

Home of Verna Buhler and George Morgen
3908 Cowichan Lake Road,
North Cowichan, B.C.

WELCOME EVERYONE!

WHAT TO BRING:

A favourite, savoury or sweet, potluck item to share
Plate and utensils, a mug
A lawn chair (although we already have a considerable number of seating spaces)
Your smiles and stories

**Fond memories: June 2025 Summer Picnic Live entertainment by some very special ladies**

Proposed Agenda - Social Gathering and Potluck

11:00 a.m.

 Arrival and Social Gathering
 Informal Garden Viewing
 Potluck Lunch

Annual General Meeting - Following Lunch

Call to Order
Welcome and Opening Remarks by President Dorothy Kennedy
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes of the 2025 Annual General Meeting
President's Report
Treasurer's Financial Report by Diane Allen
Membership Report by David Annis
Committee and Activity Reports (Alan Campbell – recap of ARS tour & conference)
Old Business (any?)
New Business (announce award)
Election of Officers and Directors
Announcements and Upcoming Events (September party)
Adjournment

WHAT TO ENJOY:

Following the fabulous food, celebrations, and merriment, a short AGM to set up for next fall.

You may wish to consider volunteering for a position on the Executive. This is where your ideas and experiences are welcomed, and wonderful camaraderie develops.

President: Vacant

Treasurer: Willing to Stand: Chris Garland

Secretary: Vacant

Vice President: Willing to Stand: Janice Moseley

Members-at-Large (4 positions)

Joyce Roger
Laurie Moseley
Vacancy
Vacancy

Give it a try!

Nomination Process

Nominations may be submitted in advance to the President email: Bushby.garden@gmail.com.
Additional nominations may be accepted from the floor at the AGM, with the nominee's consent.
Nominees must be members in good standing of the Society.

Voting Procedure

Each member in good standing present at the AGM is entitled to one vote.
Where only one nominee stands for a position, the election may be by acclamation.
Where more than one nominee stands for a position, voting will be conducted by a show of hands or another method approved by the membership.
Election results will be announced before the close of the meeting.

We look forward to sharing a wonderful afternoon of fellowship, gardening, and Society business in the beautiful garden of Verna and George. Your participation and support help ensure the continued success of the Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society.