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Celebrating Herbs - November 8, 2025
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HUMMUS TRICKS, TIPS & RECIPES
MISSION STATEMENT
To gather in the spirit of friendship and cooperation, to learn more about herbs and to use this knowledge to educate and benefit others.
In an effort to accomplish our mission, we are hoping to receive your input and ideas on the following Society activities.
ORDER OF BUSINESS MEETING ITEMS
Beginning in 2025, we moved the Program Speaker and Herb of the Month to the beginning of the timeframe and the “business” discussions, to the end. At the beginning of the meeting we announce if there will be any votes during the business portion, allowing for attendance at the business portion to be optional (especially for visitors).
Check the ORDER OF BUSINESS MEETING ITEMS you agree with
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I favor moving the SHS Business meeting to the end of the meeting
I will likely participate in SHS business discussions
Order of Business Meeting Comments
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COMMUNICATION METHODS
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Check the one Communication Method you prefer
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Email
Text
Phone/Voicemail
Communication Method Comments
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MONTHLY HERB TASTING & EDUCATION
Members vote on herbs to be featured from a proposed list. January’s featured herb is the International Herb Association Herb of the Year. Please note:
Hosting at least one featured herb tasting/education per year is currently a membership requirement
Check the Herb Tasting & Education options you favor
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I favor continuing the Monthly Featured Herb Tasting & Education
I favor the Member requirement for once-a-year participation
I favor discontinuing the Monthly Featured Herb Tasting & Education
Monthly Herb Tasting & Education Comments
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MONTHLY MEETING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
The monthly meeting typically includes a 45-minute Program.
Check the Program presentation options you favor
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Outside Speakers
Member Speakers
Planned Member Group Discussions/Self Study on Specified Topics
Ad Hoc Member Group Discussions on member-initiated topics
Video Presentations on specified topics by Internet Experts with follow-up group discussions
Hands-On Activities (e.g. culinary, craft, health, wellness, cultivation, garden related)
Field Trips
Monthly Meeting Program Activities Comments
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SHS WEBSITE
SHS has a Public and Member Website. The
Public site
provides SHS Meeting/Program/Featured Herb & Tasting Signups. The
Member Website
is
password protected (h3rbi3
) and provides
Member contact information
.
To access our Website(s),
go to:
www.seasideherbsociety.com
Check the Website selections you agree with
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Public SHS Website has useful information and is accessible
Member SHS Website has useful information and is accessible
I find it difficult to access the SHS Website
I do not access the SHS Website
SHS WEBSITE Comments
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FUNDRAISING/PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
In the past, SHS held 2 events each year to finance Society activities and support our Mission.
a plant sale in November and
an Herb Faire in late March/April (consisting of a bake sale, a plant sale and outside vendors)
Last Spring we did not hold a Faire and have planned a combined bake and plant sale on November 8, 2025.
Check the Event schedule you prefer going forward
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Plant Sale Only (no baked goods, plant sale or vendors)
Plant Sale & Event with plant sale, bake sale (no outside vendor)
Plant Sale & Event with plant sale, bake sale, and outside vendors
One “Event” with a plant sale & bake sale (no outside vendors)
No Events
Fundraising/Public Education Events Comments/Suggestions
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EVENT “JOBS”
The following EVENT JOBS would enable us to highlight all Society activities.
To help us plan, check a job you would be willing to work or indicated Not Interested
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Plant Sale setup
Plant Sale cashier
Bake Sale Bakers (make at least one homemade bake good)
Bake Sale Chair
Bake Sale Setup
Bake sale Cashier
Bake Sale Customer Helpers
Membership
SHS Culinary Activities Booth
SHS Educational Booth
SHS Garden Booth
Vendor Chair - Procurement, Scheduling & Coordinating
I am not interested in working at an Event
Event Jobs Comments
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HERB GARDEN
In support of our Mission to educate others about herbs, SHS maintains the herb garden just north of the Bailey Riverbridge. Member volunteers are needed to maintain and weed the garden throughout the year.
Check the Herb Garden selection you agree with
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I think the Herb Garden is worth maintaining
I am willing to help maintain and weed the Garden
I am not interested in or able to work in the Garden
Herb Garden Comments
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NEWSLETTER
The Society publishes a monthly Newsletter that provides information and activities shared at our meetings from September through May.
Check the Newsletter selections you agree with Choose One
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I enjoy the Newsletter and think it has useful information
I don’t read the Newsletter
Newsletter Comments/Suggestions
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COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
The Society typically supports several community initiatives throughout the year.
Check the community initiatives you would like to work
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I would like to be a Library Window volunteer
I would like to be a Casements Christmas Tree Decoration volunteer
I would like to be an Ormond Beach Parks Summer Camp project volunteer
I am not interested in volunteering
Please check the Community Initiatives you are in favor of, are willing to volunteer for and/or provide suggestions or comments.
Community Initiatives Comments
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SPEAKERS ENGAGEMENT
The SHS website provides a platform for individuals and organizations to hire SHS members as speakers for $75.
Check the Speakers Engagement selections you agree with
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I am in favor of the Society offering SHS Speaker engagement services
I am in not favor of the Society offering SHS Speaker engagement services
I would like to volunteer to be a Speaker
Speaker Engagement Comments
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HOLIDAY PARTY
SHS holiday party has recently been held during the regular meeting schedule in December. The Society funds a portion of the party and members bring a themed dish. In the past, we have also scheduled a luncheon at a local restaurant. In both cases, there was an optional gift exchange.
Check the Holiday Party selections you are in favor of
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Riverbridge location, Member prepared theme dishes
Restaurant location, members pay their bill
Optional gift exchange
Holiday Party Comments
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Suggestions to Grow Membership/Educate the Community About Herbs
We are looking for current and former members to provide feedback and suggestions on changes or activities that would increase your likelihood of remaining or becoming a member. (already instituted or proposed changes, future fund-raising or program events)
Please provide your Comments/Suggestions on Growing Society Membership and Educating the Community about Herbs
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Providing your name would be helpful particularly if you have expressed an interest in volunteering for a Society activity.
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