Board Briefs - The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.

Board Briefs
A Newsletter from The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. Board of Directors
VOLUME XIV – EDITION III
AUTUMN 2015
LINDA RAGLAND, EDITOR
Dear Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. Members,
Time is going by fast for 2015. We have had such a busy summer, and I
know that you have all learned a lot from the Club Officers Workshops
and Awards Workshops. We had a great time gaining knowledge to help
us go to work for our organization.
Our Youth Camp was a big deal this year as usual. Seventeen young
minds learned, had fun, and now know who The Garden Club of
Georgia, Inc. is.
The Conservation Wildlife Program (CWP) was a big success.
Attendance was very good. Everyone seemed to be ready to participate.
We are looking forward to being backyard and neighborhood certified.
District Meetings are the main attraction for October. Seven Directors
are sharing wonderful programs in their districts to support The Garden
Club of Georgia, Inc. This is the best time to be with friends from other
parts of our beautiful state.
We are now getting ready for the upcoming event at Lake
Blackshear in Cordele. November will never be the same, because
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we are going to learn, have fun, and refresh our knowledge in
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Environmental Studies, Garden Study and Landscape Design.
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Georgia will be one of the very best educated Garden Club
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organizations in the Deep South and National.
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Please start to make plans for all the awards that you are going
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to win this year. You first must dedicate yourselves to a particular
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award and then submit. We love bring home the awards that
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Georgia is so capable of winning.
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Get ready for the Garden Therapy Projects to come up very
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soon. We have a gift of doing just the right thing for others to
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show how we care. Garden Therapy is one way of doing this.
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Don’t forget our students and the scholarships that are needed.
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We need to educate them as well as ourselves.
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Enjoy the cooler days and beautiful leaves as fall approaches.
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We have begun our sowing seeds of knowledge. Now we shall
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start to reap some conservation with beauty that follows.
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See you all at the District Meetings.
Martha
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
President’s Page
President’s Special Projects
Laurel District Annual Meeting
Camellia District Annual Meeting
Dogwood District Annual Meeting
Azalea District Annual Meeting
Magnolia District Annual Meeting
Redbud District Annual Meeting
Oleander District Annual Meeting
Cherokee Garden Library – Ken Druse
President’s Workshop & Tri-Refresher
National & Deep South Projects
Birds and Butterflies
Herb Garden = Pollinators
The Community Wildlife Project
Penny Pines
Bellmere Christmas Tour & Bazaar
Arboreta, Botanic & Memorial Gardens
NGC Youth Poetry Contest
Youth Garden Clubs
Suzanne Wheeler Flower Show School
Legislative, Governmental Affairs
Yellow Daisy Flower Show
Blue Star Memorial Markers
Scholarships
Wildflowers
Wildflowers Digital Photo Contest
Litter & Pollution Control/Recycling
Awards Workshops & Awards
Membership
Date Register
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“Mind, Body and Spirit”
THE LAUREL DISTRICT
of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Invites you to
the 57th Annual District Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Towns County Recreation and Conference Center
150 Foster Park Road, Young Harris, GA 30582
9:00 AM Registration, Coffee, Hospitality, Shopping and Silent Auction
10:00 AM Meeting Begins
Honored Guest: Martha Price, President of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Featured Speaker: Cathy Cox, President of Young Harris College
speaking on
Mind, Body and Spirit.”
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Lodging: Holiday Inn Express, 706-896-8884 - Lake Chatuge Lodge 706-896-5253
The Ridges Resort, 706-896-2262 and Brasstown Valley Resort 706-379-9900
Please book early as Fall is peak season and there is a Fall festival in Hiawassee on same date.
Directions
Coming through Young Harris on Highway 76 (stay in the right lane) keep straight to the stoplight at intersection of 76
and Highway 515 going to Hayesville, NC. Immediately after coming through the stoplight turn on the road between
Benjamin Moore Paint store and Century 21, this is Foster Park Road. The convention center is a short distance on
the right, 150 Foster Park Road. There is plenty of parking.
Coming through Helen, GA, on through Hiawassee on Highway 76, keep straight, past the Ridges Resort on the right
to Foster Park Road; turn left between Century 21 and Benjamin Moore Paint Store on the left. The convention center
is 150 Foster Park Road.
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Laurel District Meeting Registration Form
Deadline date for registration and cancellation is October 3, 2015
Registrar: Caroline Alford, 7 Pine Valley Rd, SW Rome, GA 30165-4337
706-291-0684 -- caroboone@aol.com
Registration and luncheon $33.00 -- Make check payable to Laurel District
Late Registration fee is $10.00
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name_______________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________
City, ZIP_____________________________________________________________
Phone___________________________ E-mail ______________________________
Garden Club Name _____________________________________________________
District ______________________________________________________________
Amount Enclosed: $
Check # ___________________
Please list any special dietary request
Please Check All That Apply:
____First Laurel District Meeting
____Laurel District Voting Delegate*
____Laurel District Board Member
____Laurel District Council President
____Laurel District Club President
____Laurel District Club Member
____State President
____Former State President
____Laurel District Director
____Former Laurel District Director
____District Director - other District
____Former District Director -other
District
____National Board Member
____National Life Member
____Deep South Board Member
____Deep South Life Member
____State Board Member
____State Life Member
____Guest
*Voting delegate is one member from each club or council
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------State or District Chairmen wishing to reserve display space please indicate here.
YES
3 feet
6 feet
Name ________________________________Chairmanship _______________________________
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Camellia District Annual
Fall Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Thomasville Garden Center 1102 S.
Broad St.
Thomasville, GA 31792
Thomasville Garden Club, Inc. invites you to
A Fabulous Fall Celebration
Coffee/Registration/Shopping: 9:15 a.m.
Meeting: 10 a.m.
Honored Guest: Martha Price, President The
Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Program: “Celebrating Fall” Speaker:
Marge Willis
“Serving Our Communities”
Each club is requested to bring items valued at $25 for Camellia District Country Store or make a
contribution of $25.00 – Check payable to Camellia District. Country Store Chairman:
Jane Delarber, 340 E. Jefferson St, Thomasville. GA 31792, 229-226-4708.
Faye Roe, Merchandizing Chairman
Reserve Exhibit Space: Limited Space, confirm early: State or District Chairmen
wishing to reserve a display space, 3’ Wide x 2 1/2’ Deep, please provide:
Chairman’s name
Committee Name:
e-mail
address:
Confirmation will be made by e-mail. (Please plan to have your display completed
by 9 a.m. the day of meeting.)
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PLEASE RETURN THIS REGISTRATION FORM WITH CHECK
REGISTRATION: $30.00 - DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: September 29, 2015
Make checks payable to Camellia District. Mail check and this form to:
Mary Julia Coons, 203 Summercreek Cove, Thomasville, Ga. 31792 - 229-228-4157; almar62rose.net
NOTE: District Annual Meeting Attendance Award of $50.00 will be presented to the District Club with most members
in attendance with registrations paid and postmarked by Sept. 29, 2015. The hostess clubs are not eligible for the award.
Name
(As you would like on name tag)
For Camellia District Members Only
Garden Club __________________________________City
___________
Mailing Address
First District Fall Annual Meeting?
City
Telephone (
Are you a New Garden Club Member? ___
Zip
)
Email
PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:
___National Board Member
___National Life Member
___Deep South Board Member
___Deep South Life Member
___State President
___Past State President
___Camellia District Board Member
___State Board Member
___Council President
___State Life Member
_Club President
___Visiting District Director ___Club Member
___Past District Director
___Guest
Directions: Camellia District Annual Meeting, October 6,
Thomasville Garden Center, 1102 S, Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31792
From North: I-75 to Exit 99 -Hwy 300 to Albany, South on US 19
1. Arriving in Thomasville you will come to the intersection of Hwy 319/19
2. On the right is the Southwest Georgia Technical College and a Days Inn, on the left is a Walgreens Pharmacy. Keep going straight.
3. Go through intersection that has: Office Depot on the left/CVS Pharmacy on the right
4. Go through intersection that has: Zaxby's on the left/Lowe's on the right
5. As you continue on 19South/Hwy 300 you will notice a tractor company on right, keep going straight.
6. About 1/2 mile + there will be a road that goes to the right, take this road. (Old Monticello Road)
7. Go through the intersection of Pinetree Blvd/Old Monticello Road (traffic light here), you will pass Glen Arven Country Club on left.
Continue on Old Monticello Rd.
8. You will see the sign GARDEN CENTER on the left.
From Moultrie/Tifton: Coming into Thomasville on Hwy 319.
1. Will come to the intersection of Hwy 319 and Hwy 19/300. There is a Walmart on the left and Walgreens Pharmacy on right.
2. Turn left at the traffic light onto Hwy 19South/Hwy 300 Follow Directions #3 through #8 above
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From East: (Valdosta, St. Simons Island, Brunswick, etc.) Coming into Thomasville on Hwy 84 W.
At the intersection of Hwy 84 and Pinetree Boulevard. Turn left. (BP Service Station on left and Shell Service Station on right.)
Continue on Pinetree Boulevard. Cross over RR tracks, continue until you reach the traffic light then turn right onto Old Monticello
Road.
You will pass Glen Arven Country Club on left. Continue on Old Monticello Rd.
You will see the sign GARDEN CENTER on the left
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The Magnolia District
Of the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Cordially Invites You to Attend Our
Annual District Meeting
Honored Guest: Martha Price, President
The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Featured Speaker: Quincy Hammond
Landscape Architect
2015 Winner of the Philip Trammel Shutze Award
from the Institute of Classical Arts and Architecture,
Southeast Chapter
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Coffee, Registration, and Shopping 9:00 a.m.
Business Meeting 10:00 a.m.
Massee Lane Gardens
100 Massee Lane, Fort Valley, Georgia 31030
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Magnolia District Annual Meeting Registration Form
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Luncheon Registration: $30.00
Deadline: September 25, 2015
Late Registration: $35.00
Name_________________________________________________________________
Email_________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
City______________________________Zip__________________________________
Garden Club__________________________District____________________________
Phone_________________________________________________________________
PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
____National Board Member
____Past State President
____National Life Member
____State Board Member
____Deep South Board Member
____State Life Member
____Deep South Life Member
____District Director
____State President
____Past District Director
____First Time Attendee at a District Meeting
____District Board Member
____Council President
____Club President
____Club Member
____Guest
____New Garden Club Member in 2015
Send Registration Form and Check payable to GCG Magnolia District
To: Clare Jenkins, 495 Hunters Ridge, Coleman, GA 39836 - 229-732-3031, clareajenkins@yahoo.com
If you wish to reserve exhibit space, detach this portion and mail to Faye Frazier, 2494 GA HWY 195 N,
Americus, GA 31709.
229-886-7139 Mail before September 25, 2015.
Name___________________________ Contact information____________________
Chairmanship/Name of Display_____________________________________________
Please have display set up by 9:15 a.m.
I would like to reserve exhibit space for a display. I will need: ½ table________ 1 table_________
LODGING AND DIRECTIONS from Jean O’Shields
Motels in Byron, GA (at Exit 149, I-75) All numbers are local to Byron
Comfort Inn
103 Dunbar Road, Byron, GA
478-956-1222 ($93 + tax)
Best Western
101 Dunbar Road, Byron, GA
478-956-3065 ($79 + tax)
Holiday Inn
102 Holiday Ct., Byron, GA
478-956-7829 ($121 + tax)
Directions from the South (I-75)
Exit 135. Turn left at Ramp’s end. You will be on Hwy 127/224. Go 20 miles, take right at the fork. This is Hwy 127.
Follow this highway into Marshallville (11.2 miles). Turn right onto Hwy 49. Go 2.5 miles. Massee Lane is on the right.
Directions from the North (I-75, Exit 149 Byron)
Turn right off I-75 onto Hwy 49. Continue 17.5 miles South on Hwy 49. Massey Lane will be on the left. Sign on the right.
Coming from the East or West
Take Hwy 96 to Fort Valley. Turn south on Hwy 49 for 5.6 miles. Massee Lane is on the left. Sign is on the right.
If you need help, Jean O’Shields phone number is 478-397-7660.
Park in front of the Gardens and enter through the gift shop.
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The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Oleander District
Cordially Invites All Garden Club Members to the
Fifty-Seventh Annual Fall District Meeting
“Autumn Splendor”
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
9:00 am – Coffee and Registration
10:00 am – Meeting Begins
2887 Ebenezer Road Rincon, Georgia 31326
Honored Guest: Martha Price
President of the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Program: A Fall to Holiday Floral
Speaker: Caroline Holder, Floral Designer
A visit from: Mary Musgrove
Museum will open after meeting
Reserve Exhibit Space: State or District Chairman wishing to reserve display space please contact Brenda Helmly 912826-5590. Provide chairman’s name/name of display and specify the space needed (1/4 or 1/2 of an 18 inch by 6 foot table).
Reservations for exhibit space are required by OCTOBER 1, 2015.
Memorial Service: Please notify Tabatha Higgs, Chaplain, of the names of any members who have passed away since the
last District Meeting so they can be honored at the memorial service. Tabatha Higgs can be contacted at (912) 538-2496
or tabathahiggs@yahoo.com
Memorial information is needed by OCTOBER 1, 2015.
Questions?
Joni Thompson
912-863-4056
Betty Waller
912-754-6240
Jane Johnson
478-982-5660
jjthompson@planters.net
b.waller606@comcast.net
pincejohnson@bellsouth.net
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Oleander District Meeting and Registration Form
New Ebenezer Retreat and Conference Center
Mail completed registration form and check for $25.00 made payable to Oleander District
Meeting 2015 to Brenda Helmly, 113 E. Long Street, Rincon, Georgia 31326
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2015
Name____________________________________________________Email____________________________________
Badge Name Preference_____________________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________________
Garden Club___________________________________District____________________Phone____________________
Important: Please check all that apply to you:
__National Board Member
__Former State President
__District Board member
__National life Member
__State Board member
__Council President
__Deep South Board Member
__State Life Member
__Club President
__Deep South Life Member
__District Director
__Club Member
__State President
__Former District Director
__Club Voting Delegate
__New Garden Club Member in 2015
__1st Time Attendee Dist. Mtg.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Lodging and Directions
The New Ebenezer Retreat center is on the Savannah River at the end of GA Hwy
275. From I-95, take exit 109 at GA 21, follow GA 21 North approximately 12
miles to the intersection of GA 275. New Ebenezer is five miles east of GA 275.
Savannah, GA is located only 40 minutes from New Ebenezer Retreat Center.
Call New Ebenezer Retreat Center for lodging information, let them know you are
with Garden Clubs of Georgia District Meeting. You can also download more
detailed directions from their webpage:
New Ebenezer Retreat Center
2887 Ebenezer Road, Rincon, Georgia 31326
Email: retreat@newebenezer.org
Website: www.newebenezer.org
Ph.: 912-754-9242 Fax: 912-754-7781
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The Cherokee Garden Library
is for the garden historian, the horticulturist,
the dirt gardener, the flower arranger and the
lover of fine books.
There are over 28,000 books, manuscripts,
seed catalogs and landscape drawings that have
been restored,
preserved, and are
housed in the Kenan
Research Center at
the Atlanta History
Center. This is the
library and it is free
and open to the
public Wednesday –
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5
p.m. The collection
is accessible to
anyone exploring
the heritage of
gardening, landscape design, garden history,
horticulture, floral design, botanical art, cultural
landscapes, natural landscapes, and plant
ecology.
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the
library is presenting a lecture by garden writer,
Ken Druse, on Wed. Oct. 14, 2015 at 7p.m. at
McElreath Hall at the Atlanta History Center. He will speak re: his 2012 publication, Natural Companions: The
Garden Lover’s Guide to Plant Combinations and his newest book: The New Shade Garden: Creating a Lush
Oasis in the Age of Climate Change. Called “the guru of natural gardening” by The New York Times, Ken Druse is a
celebrated lecturer, photographer, and author. He has a dynamic weekly radio show and podcast called “Ken
Druse—The Real Dirt” (http://www.kendruse.typepad.com/), and he writes frequently for the The New York
Times, Martha Stewart Living, House Beautiful, and many others publications. Ken Druse is America’s best-loved
gardener. Making More Plants is a bestseller and winner of The American Horticultural Society’s 2001 “Best Book
of the Year” and the Garden Writers Association of America’s 2001 “Award of the Year,” its highest honor. The
American Horticultural Society listed The Natural Habitat Garden among the best books of all times. Mr. Druse is
an organic gardener, writer, photographer, designer, and naturalist and his passion for gardening is to inspire
us to take better care of the earth.
Tickets are $25 Club donations are appreciated to support the Library’s continuing conservation and
education efforts. Visit the web site www.AtlantaHistoryCenter.com/CherokeeGardenLibrary or call 404814-4150
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Our GCG President, Vice President, all District Directors and all Cherokee Garden Library Chairmen
attended a delightful and informative orientation and lunch hosted by the Cherokee Garden Library at
the Atlanta History Center. In attendance from GCG were Martha Price, Jane Hersey, Edna
McClellan, Susan Roof, Betty Davis, Sue Edenfield, Hilda Rushing, Winette Almon, Marie Andrews,
Julie Groce, Willie Maxwell, Nancy Muggridge, Rosie Davidson, Janet McGinnis, and Julianne
Goecke. Staci Catron and Claire Schwartz represented the Cherokee Garden Library, and Joy
Vannerson as liaison represented both organizations.
Your representatives will share information with you.
District Cherokee Garden Library Chairmen:
Susan Roof, Laurel CGL Chairman
C 678-936-1782
sroof16@gmail.com
Sue Edenfield, Azalea CGL Chairman
C 706-825-5977
sunshine9557@comcast.net
Winette Almon, Oleander CGL Chairman
H 912-832-3358; C 912-258-1112
almon@darientel.net
Julie Groce, Camellia GCL Chairman
H 478 743 5651; C 478 731 5901
groce@infionline.net
GCG members and President, Martha Price, at Swan Coach House
Nancy Muggridge, Magnolia CGL Chairman
229-336-8295
nanmugg@aol.com
Julianne Givens Goecke, Redbud CGL Chairman
H 404 982-0203; C 678-736-0540
jmcgi@bellsouth.net
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Joy Vannerson, GCG/CGL Liaison and
Dogwood CGL Chairman
770-540-2764
joyvannerson@gmail.com
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. ~Cicero
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National Garden Clubs
and
The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Present
A State President’s Workshop and Tri-Refresher
ACTION IN THE ENVIRONMENT
November 12-13, 2015
Meeting and Lodging
Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club
at Georgia Veterans State Park
2459-H US Highway 280 West, Cordele, GA 31015
Our GCG President Martha Price welcomes the challenge to ‘Leap into Action’ and embrace the NGC
Theme of “Service in Action”. Martha has focused her GCG Special Projects on Water Conservation
and Native Plants and also supports the NGC philosophy that garden club leadership is important
in saving our pollinators, amphibians and monarchs.
To that end, Martha called for a “State President’s Workshop” to promote leadership and
education in those areas – a workshop in which both young and ‘not-so-young’ members could
participate. 3rd VP Virginia Pennington (she chairs NGC & DSR Projects) and Marilyn McDonnell (our new
Chairman for Parks and Public Lands) have organized this fantastic event to be held at Lake Blackshear Resort
in mid-November. And as an added bonus, this workshop is also a Tri-Refresher for our three
consultant groups. What a great opportunity for you to update your credentials.
There is an outstanding group of instructors who will present programs on a variety of
topics. Evening activities will be included. You will surely want to join us for this exciting event and
participate in this ACTION packed workshop.
Mark your calendars now and make plans for November. Reserve your lodging early and send in
your registration fee and form. Club Presidents - please share this information with your garden club
members. One big advantage of being a member of GCG is the opportunity to participate in these
exciting educational events. Everyone is welcome.
Cost: Workshop only $90.00; Refresher Credit - +$5.00 for EACH school. TOTAL ENCLOSED $______
Reservations: 1-800-459-1230 or 229-276-1004 by October 22. Code: Garden Club Reservation #240046
Room Rate: $105 + taxes & fees (single/double occupancy); OR Cabin $159 + taxes & fees (2br/4beds, lr, 1 bath).
Ask for Lodge room to be near meeting area / Ask for 1st floor if in Villa and need to avoid stairs.
REGISTRATION
Due by November 1, 2015 (hotel must be booked by October 22, 2015)
Name: _____________________________________ Phone _____________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
zip code
Email: ______________________________________________________________________
Name of Garden Club: __________________________________ State if not Georgia: ___________
Please check all appropriate: Master Gardener ( ) National Gardener Subscriber ( )
Refreshing Consultant for: Environmental Studies ( ); Gardening Studies ( ); Landscape Design ( )
Special Dietary Needs: ____________________________________________________________
Mail registration and check payable to Garden Club of Georgia to: Mrs. Merle Smallwood, 4102 Abbey Ln., Tifton, GA 31793.
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THE NATIONAL AND DEEP SOUTH GARDEN CLUB PROJECTS
AWAKE -ALERT WITH ACTION!
THE NATIONAL PROJECTS- theme -"SERVICE IN ACTION"
Bee Gap-adding pollinator plants to your garden
The Monarch Watch - adding a butterfly Way Station in your garden
The Frighten Frog - utilizing early reader and lessons plans K-3rd grade.
Be a Wildlife Action Hero-committing to gardens for wildlife.
Some of these projects you may recognize as a continuation from the previous year and
others are new. That is because they are so important and we must have continuous action to
establish them in our communities.
DEEP SOUTH PROJECTS-theme-"SERVICE THROUGH ACTION"
PROJECT- COMMUNITY ACTION!
Encourage your club, council and district to develop ideas of service for the community.
Take action with an inventory of your community’s needs to evaluate and develop ideas. Find
club projects to PROMOTE education, conservation, and beautification. The use of National
Projects in your community will enrich the quality of life. Let us build new relationships with
other civic organizations and PARTNERSHIP a source of growth and action for community
benefit. Districts are encouraged to promote these themes in meetings and activities. Your club
is where National and Deep South projects begin.
Virginia Pennington, 3rd Vice President
National and Deep South Projects
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Birds and Butterflies
The Plains Historical Preservation Trust is sponsoring the second
annual
Plains Chautauqua
The Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail:
Connecting History and Nature Weekend Event
October 9-11, 2015
Plains, GA
This weekend event includes guided tours, guest speakers, trolley rides, performances, butterflies and
much more. They are offering a Saturday Garden Club Special, which is a Saturday day pass for
Garden Club of Georgia members. The pass is priced at $10.00 without lunch or $20.00 with
lunch.
The pass will include:
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Keynote Speech – Dr. Chip Taylor, Founder of the Monarch Watch
Choice of sessions by UGA Project Monarch Health, Emory DeRoode Monarch Lab, US Fish &
Wildlife, Monarchs Across Georgia, Carter Boyhood Farm tours, Guided Walking Tour to
Rosalynn Carter’s childhood home/porch talk and Guided Trolley Ride through the Carter’s
property.
This will be a great opportunity to learn about the plight of the Monarch butterfly and some of the
conservation measures that numerous organizations are undertaking to protect this amazing species
from extinction.
For more information email plainsed@gmail.com or call 229-824-4567, www.plainschautauqua.com.
Seating is limited. Book early!
Mary Ann Bryant
Birds and Butterflies Chairman
Maryannbryant1@gmail.com
770-893-1570
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Attract Pollinators by planting an Herb Garden
NGC 2015-2017 special projects focus on Preserving and Nurturing our Bio-Indicators by reversing
the population decline in pollinator species: “Bee a Wildlife Action Hero” encourages members to
become actively involved; BeeGAP initiative designed to increase the awareness of native bees and
encourage efforts to increase bee population; the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge- a campaign to
register a million public and private gardens and landscapes to support pollinators are just a few of
the programs the NGC encourages state garden club members to do.
ALL of these projects can be accomplished by planting an herb garden!
When it comes to vegetable and fruit production,
pollinating insects are the very lifeblood of the garden.
For the majority of food plants they're 100% necessary, so
it's important to make pollinators at home in the garden
and encourage them to stay. Many herbs produce flowers
that are completely irresistible to pollinating insects, as
well as an unlimited number of wildlife species including
native bee species, honeybees, butterflies, and
hummingbirds. Herbs are a solution to the need
expressed by many beekeepers to increase nectar
availability in an area. Herbs are versatile blooming the
same year they're planted in many cases. With sufficient
variety, an herb garden can have plants in bloom 10
months of the year, providing nectar and pollen sources for honeybees.
Herbs such as basil, lemon balm, chamomile, dandelion, dill, and sage are examples of bee favorites.
Many pollinators are tiny and like plants with tiny flowers; plant thymes, mints, oregano,
and rosemary to attract them. Larger pollinators, especially big bumblebees, prefer plants with larger
and sturdier flowers such lavender, sage, bee balm, stinging nettle, and anise hyssop. We don’t often
think of butterflies as pollinators. Butterflies are the happiest in sipping on flowers planted in areas
with good sun and little or no wind. Consider planting chives, thyme, marjoram, catmint, mint,
chives, or parsley. You could also plant herbs with flowers in umbels such as dill, yarrow, caraway,
and Echinacea for them to feast on. Another overlooked pollinator is a hummingbird. They like bee
balm, comfrey, and lavender, mallow, globe thistle, and find pineapple sage irresistible. Some herbs
do double duty, attracting both pollinators and parasitic wasps and hoverflies. If you don’t have a lot
of space, consider planting chamomile, dill, anise, or parsley to lure both kinds of beneficial to your
garden.
“Bee a Wildlife Action Hero” by attracting pollinators, butterflies,
and other beautiful wildlife to your community, herb, or vegetable
garden. One garden alone can't save the bees, birds and butterflies, but if each of us
plants just a few herbs pollinators love, what a difference we could make!
Complement your vegetable garden some pollinator-seducing herbs.
(www.gardenclub.org and gardenclub.uga.edu/)
Apply for GCG Herb Award (#41) Due December 1st Apply to: Deborah Hardage @
pfgcbaxleyga@gmail.com Silver perpetual trophy given by Country Hills Garden Club, Atlanta, in honor of
Jaconette D. Williams, for her outstanding contribution in growing and use of herbs. Award is given to an
individual member or garden club for the most comprehensive activity or program on herb lore, culture or
program, plant exhibit or demonstration on herbs.
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The Community Wildlife Project
(CWP) is a joint effort of GCG and the Department of Natural Resources Non-game
Division. Its purpose is to better manage non-game wildlife and plant habitats in
rural, urban, and suburban communities seeks to:
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Enhance native nongame animal and plant populations and their habitats in urban,
suburban and rural communities throughout the state.
Foster wildlife conservation stewardship and education in Georgia communities.
Promote respect and appreciation of wildlife in combination with community beautification.
Improve the quality of life for Georgians living in these communities.
For over ten years, homeowners have been certifying their backyards through this program.
Although this is a Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. project, you do not need to be a Garden Club member
to participate. A certificate will be awarded to the district with the highest certification of the year in
both the Backyard and Hummingbird Haven categories based on percentage of membership. Please
encourage all Georgia residents to participate in this easy and important program. It's a win-win
situation! By caring for and protecting our wildlife through Backyard Habitats, we also create
wonderful viewing environments. As an added bonus, your club receives points on the annual Club
President's report if you have members with certified backyards. Participation categories include:
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Individual Backyard Certification (download application here)
Neighborhood Backyard Certification—Invite your neighbors to complete a survey
Communal Living Backyard Certification—For apartment, condo, townhouse, or assisted
living dwellers (download application here)
Community Certification—An in-depth, multi-faceted program intended to educate the
community while creating a diverse and large scale habitat for wildlife
Hummingbird Haven - Individual Yard Certification (download application here)
Neighborhood Box Certification—Register your neighborhood’s roosting/nesting boxes
(download application here)
Some of the criteria for CWP are:
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attracting birds by planting wildflowers
ensuring protection of wetlands
utilizing native trees and shrubs in landscape
educating the public sector on wildlife needs through nature trails and
outdoor classrooms
attracting non-game animals to private and public lands by creating
nesting islands in brush, rock piles and tree cavities
Complete the forms available above and see if your yard qualifies to be a "Certified Wildlife Habitat."
Certificates will be delivered at the annual district meetings. Once certified, you are eligible to purchase the
beautiful metal sign pictured above right for $8.00. For further information, contact Terry Waith, GCG
Community Wildlife Chairman, at 404-252-4473 or by email at twaith@bellsouth.net.
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PENNY
PINES
PROGRAM
NGC and the USDA Forest Service are proud to have formed a partnership "Penny Pines Program" sustaining our national
and urban forests through this reforestation/forest education program. Your garden club can participate by
contributing $68 to a Penny Pine plantation as part of the costs of replanting replacement trees and/or trees indigenous
(Not Just Pine Trees) to a particular damaged area.
For each $68.00 contribution, you will receive a Penny Pines Certificate from National
Garden Clubs, Inc. made "In Honor of: ____________" or "In Memory of:
__________" a special someone who you wish to honor. (Certificates will be issued
according to information listed on the form below).
GCG is making a concerted effort to raise more money for the Penny Pines Program during
this term. We ask each club to seriously consider adding this to your club’s budget. Your
donations are greatly appreciated and will benefit the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
in our state. Your club also gets credit for participation - see #22 or #42 on the President’s
Report of Garden Club Achievements.
Contributions should be for a minimum of $68.00 (or multiples thereof) Make checks payable to "NGC- Penny Pines " and mail to:
Barbara Bourque, Penny Pines Chairman for GCG
6445 Holland Drive, Cumming, GA 30041-4641
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Bellmere Christmas Tour and Bazaar
The Designers Club
Thursday, December 10, 2015
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bellmere Tour
Home of Jim and Deen Day Sanders
10777 Bell Road
Johns Creek, GA
Ticket required for tour of home decorated for Christmas
Ticket price $25
Morning refreshments – Afternoon tea
Bazaar at the
Bellmere Garden House
Free and open to the public.
Sale of Christmas door designs, table designs,
wreaths made by The Designers Club Members
Contact Nancy Jamison
at nanwhit@bellsouth.net
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Arboreta, Botanic & Memorial Gardens
Masse Lane, Fort Valley, Georgia
Please encourage your club members to support the
Arboreta, Botanical and Memorial Gardens. Donations
of $10.00 or more, if received by March 1st, 2016, will
receive a certificate at the Garden Club of Georgia State
Convention. Include club name and number, district
name, club president’s name and complete address.
Gifts in honor and memorials are encouraged. Please
send name and address of person being honored or
memorialized and name and address of family or
person to receive acknowledgement card.
If you desire an individual or club membership to
the State Botanical Garden, please go to GCG’s web site
http://gardenclub.uga.edu/ look up state
chairmanships in the new GCG Guide then Arboreta,
Botanic and Memorial Gardens for the different
memberships that you or your club might consider.
This site also has instructions of where to send your
check for membership.
Thank you for supporting our gardens.
Ruthellen Anderson
State and Laurel District Arboreta & Botanical Gardens Chairman
Garden Club of Georgia Garden Club: ______________________________
Club#________ District __________________________
President: ____________________________Phone:___________________
Treasurer: _____________________ Phone: _____________ Check # ______
Donations to the following GCG programs may be sent to the State Treasurer
Make check payable to Garden Club of Georgia and mail to:
Brenda Griner, GCG Treasurer
244 Satilla Drive
Brunswick, Georgia 31523
If making donation:
Description Amount $_________________
Arboreta/Botanical and Memorial Gardens - For Certificate of Appreciation, send $10.00 or more by March 1, 2016.
$_______.00 donation for the State Botanical Garden in Athens
$_______.00 for the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
$_______.00 for Other Garden - list_______________________________
Cherokee Garden Library: For Cert. of Appreciation, send $25 or more prior to March 1, 2016.
Founder’s Memorial Garden: A certificate will be issued for clubs sending $25 or more prior to March
1, 2016.
Why not plan a club field trip to one or more of the gardens listed below, we are fortunate to have so
many beautiful gardens here in Georgia.
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Arboretums
Lockerly Arboretum
Smith-Gilbert Arboretum
Thompson Mills Forest
The Coastal Plain Research Center
UGA Campus Arboretum
1534 Irwinton Road
Milledgeville 31061
2382 Pine Mountain Road NW
Kennesaw 30152
8755 Highway 53
Braselton 30517
2356 Rainwater Road
Tifton 31794
Athens, Georgia 30602
Campus Arboretum Map
478-452-2112
770-919-0248
706-654-2666
229-386-3351
706-542-0842
Botanical and Memorial Gardens
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Gainesville
Augusta Botanical Garden
Barnsley Gardens
Callaway Gardens
Chatham County Garden Center
and Botanical Garden
Columbus Botanical Garden
Founders Memorial Garden
Fred Hamilton Rhododendron
Garden
Garden Station Research and
Education Garden
Georgia Perimeter College
Botanical Garden
Georgia Southern Botanical Garden
Gibbs Garden
Masse Lane Gardens
(American Camellia Society)
The State Botanical Garden of
Georgia
Vines Botanical Gardens
Waddell Barnes Botanical Gardens
1345 Piedmont Avenue NE
Atlanta 30309
1911 Sweetbay Drive
Gainesville 30501
1100 Reynolds Street
Augusta 30901
597 Barnsley Garden Road
Adairsville 30103
Highway 27
Pine Mountain 31822
1388 Eisenhower Drive
Savannah 31406
3603 Weems Road
Columbus 31909
UGA Campus, 325 S Lumpkin Street
Athens 30602
1311 Music Hall Road
Hiawassee 30546
1109 Experiment Street
Griffin 30223
3251 Panthersville Road
Decatur 30034
Georgia Southern University,
1505 Bland Avenue
Statesboro 30548
1987 Gibbs Drive
Ball Ground 30107
100 Masse Lane, Fort Valley 31030
http://www.camellias-acs.com
2450 South Milledge Avenue
Athens 30605
3500 Oak Grove Road
Loganville 30052
100 College Station Drive
Macon 31206
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404-876-5859
404-876-5859
706-724-4443
770-773-7480
800-225-5292
912-355-3383
706-327-8400
706-542-4948
706-896-4191
770-228-7243
678-891-2668
912-871-1114
770-893-1881
478-967-2358
706-542-1244
770-466-7532
478-471-2780
The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Invites YOU to participate in the
NGC YOUTH POETRY CONTEST
The 2015-2016 Contest Theme is
“Croaking Leaping Frogs”
Be imaginative; express your knowledge and share your insight as to the importance of
these amphibians to our earth!
Scale of Points: Title – 10; Content – 40; Creativity – 30; Style - 20
Eligibility:
General Education: Kindergarten through 9th Grade.
Special Education: Kindergarten through 9th Grade.
English as a Second Language: Kindergarten through Ninth Grade.
Submit Entries to your District Poetry Contest Chairman before or by December 1st. Questions may
be directed to your District Poetry Chairman or State Chairman Jean O’Shields 400 Valley View
Drive Fort Valley, GA 31030-3443 oshieldsjj@bellsouth.net 478-397-7660
Contest Rules
1. All entries must be typed and titled.
2. Include name, age, grade, school, school address on the back of entry.
3. Sponsoring garden club and contact person and state federation/club name must also
be identified. Contact person is the mailing address for any winning entries.
4. 'Generations of Gardeners" sponsoring garden club may be that of a Grandparent.
5. All entries become the property of NGC, Inc.
6. Poems do not have to rhyme.
7. Poems may be traditional verse, acrostics, blank verse, cinquains, diamond poems (diamonte), limerick, Haiku, Lune,
Tanka, tongue twisters or jump rope rhymes.
District Poetry Contest Chairman ONLY, send your winning District entries to
State Chairman by December 10th Deadline-Send 1st & 2nd Place in each category to:
Jean O’Shields 400 Valley View Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030-3443
oshieldsjj@bellsouth.net 478-397-7660
Note: Only Regional winners are considered in the judging for National winners.
National contest winners will not be allowed to win in two consecutive years.
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DISTRICTS DIG YOUTH!
Youth Garden CLUBS
A Special Project of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Your GCG Youth Team knows that you Dig Youth!
Let’s keep the momentum going and help our Young
Gardeners learn that
“Sowing Seeds of Knowledge Reaps
Conservation with Beauty”
GCG State Board Youth Team 2015-2017
Youth Coordinator, Youth Sculpture Contest Chairman &
Wild & Wonderful Experience Camp Co-Chairman:
Susan Turner – 3380 Glencree, NW Conyers 30012
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Home/Office: 770-922-4411 Cell: 404-502-8147
glencree@bellsouth.net
Youth Garden Clubs Chairman:
Linda Cobb – P.O. Box 1048 Social Circle 30025
Home 770-784-6634 lindalou218@earthlink.net
Youth Awards &
Wild & Wonderful Experience Camp Chairman:
Molly Kimler – 555 West Hightower Trail, Social Circle 30025
Home: 770-464-3589 Office: 770-267-1388 Cell: 770-842-3182 mollykimler@gmail.com
High School Gardeners Essay Contest & High School Awards State Chairman:
Barbara Wheeler-Horner – P.O. Box 815 Evans, 30809-5360
Home: 706-860-0769 Cell: 706-955-6699 bawhorner@aol.com
Youth Poetry Contest State Chairman:
Jean O’Shields – 400 Valley View Drive, Fort Valley 31030-3443
Home: 478-825-3540 oshieldsjj@bellsouth.net
Cell: 478-397-7660
Youth Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Poster Contest
State Chairman:
Mary Ogden – 51 Horton Road, Odum 31555-7832
Home: 912-586-6125 Cell: 912-294-4144 mjogden@hotmail.com
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7.
Suzanne Wheeler Flower Show School
Sponsored by:
North Georgia Council of Flower Show Judges
In memory of former GCG President Suzanne Wheeler, North Georgia Council of Flower Show Judges is
sponsoring a Flower Show School to be held at Bellmere Garden House in Johns Creek. Come and join us
September 28-30, 2015 for Course I. Learn the “ins and outs” of flower shows and how to create and judge
award-winning designs. Georgia’s own, Fay Brassie, NGC Flower Show School Instructor, will exhibit and
discuss traditional mass, line, line/mass and still life designs.
If your focus is on horticulture, then
you’ll want to come and hear Darlene
The Suzanne Wheeler
Newell, NGC Flower Show School
Instructor from West Virginia, talk about
Flower Show School
chrysanthemums, succulents and cacti, and
Course I
how to grow, show and judge them.
Registration Deadline: September 14, 2015
Flower Show School is not only for
NO REFUNDS AFTER SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
prospective flower show exhibitors and
Course I: September 28-30, 2015
judges, but also for all garden club
(The 2007 Handbook is required for credit)
members and all persons interested in
flower design and horticulture. While the
Name______________________________________________
primary purpose of these courses is to train
Address____________________________________________
those aspiring to become flower show
judges, many people attend for
E-mail_____________________________________________
information only. Each of the four courses,
Phone #____________________________________________
offered approximately every six months,
includes Horticulture curriculum, Design
Garden Club________________________________________
instruction and Flower Show Procedure.
The cost for each course is $125.00.
Make Checks Payable To:
For further information, contact Joy
NGCFSJ Flower Show School
Zaidan, GCG Flower Show Schools
Chairman at jzaidan@bellsouth.net or
Mail to: Cookie Roland, Registrar & Co-Chairman
770-493-8475.
2771 Anscot Court, Snellville, GA 30078-3005
r_cookie@att.net
Four Basic Courses
(Check one)
Course I: September 28-30, 2015
Full Course (with exam). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125_____
Course II: March 15-17, 2016
Full Course (no exam). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115_____
Course III: September 27-29, 2016
Full Course, Judge’s Special. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80_____
Course IV: March 28-30, 2017
One Day, Monday, Horticulture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50_____
One Day, Tue., Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50_____
Fee: Each Course: $125.00
Total Enclosed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$________
Venue: Bellmere Garden House
Fees include lunch and 2 breaks with snacks on
10777 Bell Road
Tuesday and Wednesday
Johns Creek, GA 30097
(Registration limited to 30
students)
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Legislative, Governmental Affairs
Chairman - Tally Sweat
Prior to your upcoming district board meetings, I'd like to alert you about several
issues/events that you are requested to pass on to others in your districts and the state at
large.
As your legislative chairman for the last four years, I have been exposed to many
environmental issues and none more important than those concerning our clean air and
water. By now, I imagine each of you has heard about the new EPA rulings to curb air
pollution and global warming that came out of Washington this past week. Please learn as
much as you can about the issues across the spectrum and share with me your
recommendations for handling any upcoming state or local legislation that might relate to
those rulings and I will keep you informed of any items that come to my attention.
Secondly, I wish to thank all of you who weighed in on two of the bills concerning water that
resulted in one passage, the Salt Marsh Protection Bill, and one failure, the "plastics bag
everywhere" bill which was defeated. Another important bill, SB 30, passed the Georgia
Senate but remains in the House Natural Resource Committee. This bill would provide
protection for Groundwater which is so very important as it provides the drinking water for
many in our state.
CAPITOL CONSERVATION DAY IN GEORGIA
in Partnership with the Georgia Water Coalition
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Please mark your calendars to attend, and invite others to attend, Capitol
Conservation Day on Feb. 18, 2016. You can make a real difference with your
presence at the Legislature as we let our representatives and senators know
which legislation we are supporting in 2016!
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Scare Is in the Air if you Dare to Enter Redbud
District’s 44th Standard Flower Show,
“Daisy is Bewitched!”
September 11-13, 2015 at Stone Mountain Park
Friday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wickedly Wonderful horticulture, Eerie-sistible
designs and Bone-Chilling Educational Exhibits all
await your arrival. And Something Wicked is
Brewing as children wear their Monster Masks and
stir their Bubbling Cauldrons. Come join us for
this Frightfully Fun Halloween happening.
BLUE STAR MEMORIAL MARKERS
I encourage the Districts who have not yet done so, to make your decision for a location and get your
orders in for the remaining markers that are being cosponsored by the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
President, Martha Price is honoring the project established by Past President Suzanne Wheeler for the
GCG, Inc. to partner with each District in sponsoring a Blue Star Marker for each District. We would
like to have these markers in place and dedicated as soon as possible to complete this project. As
always feel free to contact me with any needs or questions.
Jan Thiese, GCG Blue Star Memorial Marker Chairman, 128 Weatherly Drive Macon 31210
478-477-6507 janicemariemaconga@cox.net
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DEAR GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA MEMBERS,
A DOLLAR DOES NOT GET YOU MUCH ANYMORE. STOP
BUT YOU WILL BE SURPRISED WHAT IT CAN DO FOR A SCHOLAR. STOP
WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS IN THE COMING MONTHS. STOP
JANUARY WON'T BE THE SAME. STOP
DON'T MISS YOUR DISTRICT MEETING. STOP
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. STOP
THANK YOU. STOP
A FELLOW AMBASSADOR.
“Dollars Educate Scholars”
Fundraiser Launched
Many thanks for all of you who support scholarships. This year, $62,500.00 was awarded to 30
students. Two students won an additional $4,000.00 each from National. All of this was possible
because you cared and made scholarships a priority. The cycle begins again. The Scholarship
Committee is again asking for your continued support.
During the last administration, “Bagging for Scholarships” tote bags were offered for sale to
supplement the scholarship program. Since most of our bags have been sold, the Scholarship
Committee is launching a new fundraiser called “Dollars Educate Scholars”.
January has been designated as “Scholarship Month”. We are asking all club members to support
scholarships with a dollar per member during the month of January. Please note that we are not
replacing District Named Scholarships; they are vital to the Scholarship Program. This is in addition
to the Named Scholarships. However, for every $1,000.00 raised, the district can add another Named
Scholarship. At the January club meeting, each club treasurer will collect the dollars, deposit the cash
in their club account and write a check for that amount and send the check to the GCG Assistant
Treasurer, Susan Turner. She will electronically acknowledge the club’s contribution, credit the
district and send a thank you note to the club. Each club will receive an electronic reminder of the
fundraiser containing more information as to where to send the check and other information.
Martha Price, GCG President, will add points to the President’s report for club participation. 100%
clubs get extra points for the “Club of Excellence” report. We are counting on your help to get the
word out, as well as your continued support of scholarships. If you have additional questions or more
explanation, please contact Dot Williams at d.williams@bellsouth.net or call at 478-477-1742. This is
just another way we can raise more money to give more scholarships, making it possible for students
to receive their college education.
Let’s raise the bar ONE MORE NOTCH by making January Dollars Educate Scholars” month.
Dot Williams, Scholarship Chairman
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Wildflowers
"OH THE PLACES YOU WILL GO, AND THE WONDERS YOU WILL SEE" *
Evelyna Keadle Rogers & Barbara Keadle Johnson
Wildflower Chairmen
SEASON OPENING!
Rumors! Rumors! Rumors! Everybody is talking, it is truly the talk of the
town. Have you heard the news? The 2015-2017 Wildflower Team is gearing
up for action.
District Directors have selected their District Wildflower Chairmen. The
District Wildflower Chairmen will serve as team captains. GCG Wildflower
Chairmen Barbara and Evelyna will be coaching the teams. Our Award
Judges will referee the games. Every garden club in Georgia is invited to put
your team on the playing field.
Let the games begin, and may the best team win!
We interviewed some pros to get their suggestions for some training tips, and inventive strategies.
This is what they advise. Every team needs a captain. Select your club Wildflower chairman. Every
team needs a plan. Select your best Wildflower programs and projects. Work your plan.
Remember your team not only needs quarterbacks and heavy hitters, you also need cheerleaders
and water boys. It is a team sport. Plan and practice. Get in shape. The competition will be tough.
The winning team will end the season as the state champions, and will have all the bragging rights
to Wildflower Award # 11.
To answer your questions or for additional information, please contact us. Barbara Keadle Johnson,
7695 Highway 37, Camilla, Georgia 31730;
Evelyna Keadle Rogers, rogers2767@bellsouth.net
Go Team, Go!
WISHING EVERY TEAM A WINNING SEASON,
Evelyna & Barbara
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WILDFLOWERS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC CONTEST
ENJOY & SHARE THE WILDFLOWERS!
RULES FOR WILDFLOWER DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Chairmen: Evelyna Keadle Rogers - rogers2767@bellsouth.net & Barbara Johnson
Webmaster/2nd Vice-President - Barbara Bourque - b.bourque@comcast.net
EXTRA!,
EXTRA!,
EXTRA!
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
WILDFLOWER PHOTO CONTEST
What is your favorite season? Is it autumn with its technicolor show? Is it winter with the tangy
smell of evergreens teasing your nostrils and thoughts of Christmas decorations dancing in your head?
Is it Spring when the earth awakens and the first sign of bulbs begin pushing up? Are you a summer
person enjoying the sunshine and flowers everywhere? The good news is that no matter which season
is your favorite there will be an abundance of wildflowers to add their special touch to the season. And,
if you get out your cameras to capture their beauty and send your photos to The Garden Club of Georgia,
Inc. 2015-2017 Digital Photo Contest, we will all be able to enjoy the wildflower show throughout the
year.
Contest regulations and application forms are all to be found in the GCG Guide. There are two
separate categories for submitting and judging. One category for garden club members only, and one
for non-garden club members. All submitted photos will be posted by our Webmaster, 2nd. Vice
President Barbara Bourque. What a wonderful way for us all to learn more about wildflowers while
enjoying your photos. What is our favorite season? Wildflower Seasons, of course.
Evelyna, Barbara & Barbara
For any additional information, or technical support please contact:
Evelyna Keadle Rogers at rogers2767@bellsouth.net; Barbara Keadle Johnson, 7695, Highway37, Camilla, Georgia
31730; or Barbara Bourque at b.bourque@comcast.net
b.
Flame Azalea Rhododendron calendulaceum
Purple Crown Vetch, Coronilla varia*
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LEAPING INTO
LITTER & POLLUTION CONTROL/RECYCLING
Evelyna Keadle Rogers
If you attended the 2015 Convention at Jekyll Island perhaps you wandered
down by the pond and met our frogs. We do admit they are a loud group,
croaking and singing all the while. And, there are some loud mouthed stump
speakers, too.
The frogs were enjoying a frog jamboree. However, the purpose of their
gathering is a serious one. The frogs want to call our attention to the serious
problems litter and pollution are causing in our lakes, ponds, rivers, oceans, and all across our land.
Choosing to make their first appearance at the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. state convention was
no accident. Their leaders selected this sight with care. Where else might they have found a group
more concerned with protecting the waters and the land? Where else could they make their plight
heard by a group so well equipped to take positive action?
Maybe you were too busy at the convention, or having too much fun, to stop down by the
pond and meet the frogs. If you missed them at the convention, the frogs want us to tell
you to just find them at the District Meetings. They are taking their message on the road,
and will be making appearances at your District Meeting.
Please pay attention to our warning. The frogs are serious, they are out to recruit you
in their fight against litter and pollution. They want to entice you into planning programs
to inform all members and communities about the dangers caused by litter and pollution. They want
you to plan projects, and to take action. They want you to recycle, and get your community involved.
If you have questions, or need more information, the frogs have authorized Garden Club of
Georgia, Inc. Chairmen Barbara Keadle Johnson, and Evelyna Keadle Rogers to share with you on
their behalf. They may be reached: Barbara Keadle Johnson, 7695 Highway 37, Camilla, Georgia
31730, or Evelyna Keadle Rogers, rogers2767@bellsouth.net
The frogs will be waiting for you down by the pond. They look forward to meeting you, and inviting
you to join them in LEAPING Into Litter & Pollution Control/Recycling.
THE FROGS
&
Barbara & Evelyna
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The “Travelers” Went A-Travelin’
GCG Awards Workshops around the State
GCG Awards Chairman, Jackie Fulmer, and Deep South Awards Chairman for GCG, Lou Ann
Bleakley, along with several awards judges traveled from the north, to the south, to the east and to the
west presenting workshops to all seven districts. “The Travelers”, accompanied by President Martha
Price, began Monday, August 17 in Albany with Camellia and Magnolia Districts and ended Friday,
August 21 in Tucker with Dogwood and Redbud Districts. Oleander, Azalea and Laurel Districts were
in the middle of the week.
A new format was created for the 2015-2017 Awards Workshops. The chairman, who served as
facilitator, was accompanied by judges from the areas of scrapbook, publications, civic improvement,
youth and youth poetry. Along the way, other judges joined the group and spoke about their
chairmanship. These chairmen were the “experts” in their field. The team was encouraged by the
participation (240 attendees) and the questions that were asked. The team served as cheerleaders to
encourage clubs and councils to do the work and apply for the award as the reward for work well done.
The current awards committee wants this to be a record breaking year for awards applications and
awards won at Deep South and National Conventions.
Garden Club Councils
GCG #31 Garden Club Councils Award
Garden Club Councils may apply for GCG #31 Garden Club Councils Award.
Two ways to enter this award - First, the Garden Club Council which, in proportion to its size, has
performed the greatest service to its community through projects. Second, the best single project the
council has done furthering the objectives of GCG. Entries are due February 1, 2016 to:Rosemary
Maulden, GCG Garden Club Councils Chairman.
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YEARBOK AWARD #16 due October 15 to:
Naomi Gerson
718 Allison Park
Macon, GA 31210
Be sure to send one copy of completed form, clipped inside front of book.
Give full award number and designation of size of club and category #16 plus (a, b, c, etc.)
This is based on the total number of members for which dues are paid to GCG.
Please refer to the GUIDE for further information.
user name guide password 1315
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DATE REGISTER
SEPTEMBER 2015
15-19
Tue-Sat
NGC Board Meeting
St Louis MO
21
Mon
GCG F&E Meeting
Helen
22-23
Tue-Wed
GCG State Board Meeting
Helen
28-30
Mon-Wed
The Suzanne Wheeler Flower Show School Course I
Bellmere Garden House, Johns Creek
OCTOBER 2015
6
Tue
Camellia District Fall Meeting
Thomasville
7
Wed
Magnolia District Fall Meeting
Fort Valley
9-11
Fri-Sun
Magnolia and Camellia Districts Standard Flower Show
Perry
13
Tue
Laurel District Fall Meeting
Young Harris
14
Wed
Dogwood District Fall Meeting
Atlanta
15
Thu
Redbud District Fall Meeting
Newnan
20
Tue
Oleander District Meeting
Rincon
21
Wed
Azalea District Fall Meeting
Augusta
NOVEMBER 2015
4-6
Wed-Fri
Gardening Study School
TBA
12-13
Thu-Fri
Workshop and Tri-Refresher
Cordele
JANUARY 2016
12
Tue
GCG F&E Meeting
Milledgeville
13-14
Wed-Thu
GCG State Board Meeting
Milledgeville
19
Tue
Dogwood District Board Meeting
Sandy Springs Library
20
Wed
Native Plant Symposium
Athens
26
Tue
Camellia District Board Meeting
Quitman
26
Tue
Oleander District Board Meeting
Brunswick
FEBRUARY 2016
4
Thu
Magnolia District Board Meeting
TBA
11
Thu
Azalea District Board Meeting
Waynesboro
17
Wed
GCG Scholarship Committee Meeting
Athens
18
Thu
Capitol Conservation Day
Atlanta
19
Fri
Laurel District Board Meeting
Marietta
MARCH 2016
1-3
Tue-Thu
Gardening Study School
Rome
7-8
Mon-Tue
Deep South Convention
MS
15-17
Tue-Thu
The Suzanne Wheeler Flower Show School Course II
Bellmere Garden House, Johns Creek
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APRIL 2016
12
Tue
GCG F&E Meeting
Macon
13-14
Wed-Thu
GCG Annual Meeting
Macon
17-23
Sun-Sat
Garden Week in Georgia
MAY 2016
2-7
Mon-Sat
National Garden Club Convention
Grand Rapids MI
JUNE 2016
5-11
Sun-Sat
National Garden Week
6-9
Mon-Thu
Gardening Study School
TBA
JULY 2016
10-12
Sun-Tue
Flower Show Judges Symposium
Athens
AUGUST 2016
4
Thu
Magnolia District Board Meeting
TBA
11
Thu
Laurel District Board Meeting
TBA
16
Tue
Camellia District Board Meeting
Jeffersonville
16
Tue
Oleander District Board Meeting
Reidsville
18
Thu
Azalea District Board Meeting
TBA
SEPTEMBER 2016
12
Mon
GCG F&E Meeting
Peachtree City
13-14
Tue-Wed
GCG State Board Meeting
Peachtree City
26-30
Mon-Fri
NGC Board Meeting
Portland ME
27-29
Tue-Thu
The Suzanne Wheeler Flower Show School Course III
Bellmere Garden House, Johns Creek
OCTOBER 2016
1-2
Sat-Sun
NGC Board Meeting
Portland ME
4
Tue
Magnolia District Fall Meeting
Albany
5
Wed
Camellia District Fall Meeting
Macon
11
Tue
Dogwood District Fall Meeting
Douglasville
12
Wed
Laurel District Fall Meeting
Marietta
13
Thu
Redbud District Fall Meeting
Atlanta
18
Tue
Azalea District Meeting
Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Mansfield
25
Tue
Oleander District Fall Meeting
TBA
40
JANUARY 2017
10
Tue
GCG F&E Meeting
Thomasville
11-12
Wed-Thu
GCG State Board Meeting
Thomasville
24
Tue
Oleander District Board Meeting
TBA
31
Tue
Camellia District Board Meeting
Fitzgerald
FEBRUARY 2017
9
Thu
Magnolia District Board Meeting
TBA
16
Thu
Laurel District Board Meeting
TBA
The Suzanne Wheeler Flower Show School Course IV
Bellmere Garden House, Johns Creek
MARCH 2017
27-29
Mon-Wed
APRIL 2017
16-22
Sun-Sat
Garden Week in Georgia
17
Mon
GCG F&E Meeting
Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain
18-20
Tue-Thu
GCG State Convention
Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain
National Garden Club Convention
Richmond VA
MAY 2017
16-21
Tue-Sun
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