GENERAL MEETINGS
General Meetings of the Herb Society of
Manitoba are held at Assiniboine Park Conservatory. The
Conservatory is located at 15 Conservatory Drive in Assiniboine
Park, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and are
held on the second Thursday of each month except for December,
July and August. The schedule for the 2007 to 2008 calendar year is listed
below.
Meetings generally begin with a brief presentation of Herb
Society business, then there is a short break. The Hospitality
Committee provides herbal goodies for everyone to try during the
break. Right after the break, the speaker begins their
presentation. Upcoming speakers are listed below. To find out
more about other upcoming events, check our
Herbal Happenings page.
Notice to our Guests
The Herb Society of Manitoba charges guests $5.00 to attend
presentations given at General Meetings. We thank you in advance
for your interest in our programming and look forward to seeing
you there! Please note that events such as the Herb Society's
annual HerbFest will continue to be free to all!
FALL/WINTER 2008 SPEAKERS & EVENTS
Thursday, September
11, 2008
Speaker: Dorothy Dobbie, Pegasus
Publications
Topic: Medicinal Herbs
Dorothy Dobbie is well known in Winnipeg gardening circles. She
will talk on exotic medicinal herbs, what they do and how to find
them.
Remember to bring a friend! Introduce them to our group and the
benefits of herbs in their lives.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Speaker: Carrie Forsythe, Ambrosia
Aromatherapy
Topic: Aromatherapy
Carrie Forsythe has spoken to our group before.
Her speaking style is interesting and informative. Enthusiastic
about her topic, Carrie is a delight to listen to.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
SOCIAL EVENING - FREE to all!
GROUP ACTIVITY: TBA
Come out and get to know other members in a
social setting.
Donations will be accepted for Alpha House as in past years.
Questions, contact us at:
herbsocietymb@mts.net.
WINTER/SPRING 2009 SPEAKERS
Thursday, January
8, 2008
Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA
Thursday, February 12, 2008
Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA
Thursday, March 12, 2008
Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA
Thursday, April 8, 2008 - Hands on
Workshop
Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA
Thursday, May 14, 2008
Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA
Thursday, June 11, 2008
Annual General Meeting - ELECTIONS
Elections for President, Vice President, Treasurer and
Secretary will be held. As well, we will be aiming to fill other
vacant committee positions such as HerbFest Chair and Programs
Chair. We welcome membership inquiries about these positions. Please
contact the executive at:
herbsocietymb@mts.net for more information if interested.
Get involved in your Society!
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