President Edeth James’ Quote of the Day:  “I ALWAYS WONDERED WHY SOMEBODY DIDN'T DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT, THEN I REALIZED I AM THE SOMEBODY” Author Unknown
 
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The slate of 2021-22 Board member nominees (below) was presented and approved by members present.
 
Geoff Hollimon reported that things are quiet at the Suburban Ramsey Emergency Coalition.  Despite having approximately $30,000 in grant money available, few grant requests are being received.  Perhaps some of these funds may be used to help prevent evictions when the rent moratorium ends.
 
Nyle Zikmund gave a virtual walking tour of the amazing gardens and landscaping at his home.  Nyle’s yard displays his talents as a woodworker, stone mason, landscaper, and horticulturist.  Nyle closed the virtual tour with an offer to host the June 29th Presidential transition from Edeth to Charlie at his home so we can get an in-person look at his beautiful yard.  More details to follow.
 
Here is a list of upcoming meetings:
- June 8th 12:00 on Zoom - Steve Schmidt from Benedictine Care Center presenting. 
- June 15th 12:00 in-person at the Silver View Park Pavilion, on County Rd. I, just east of Silver Lake Rd.
- June 22nd 12:00 on Zoom – Lake Vermillion/Soudan Mine presentation
- June 29th 12:00 in-person meeting featuring our  Presidential transition and Garden Tour at Nyle Zikmund’s home, 2650 Fox Ridge NE, in Blaine.