WHO
WE ARE . . .
We are members of the National Garden Clubs, the Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont, the Vermont
Institute of Natural Science, and Garden Sponsor Member of Vermont Community
Botanical Garden. Our
members come from communities in the Orleans County to share our common
interests.
OUR
PURPOSE . . .
Our purpose is to stimulate knowledge of gardening: to aid in the protection
of native trees,
environment, plants, and birds; to encourage and promote civic plantings and beautification of our homes
and conservation of our resources.
CLUB
PROJECTS . . .
We
maintain the 19th Century Display Garden at the Cyrus Eaton House, at the Old Stone House
Museum in Brownington, Vermont, a daffodil garden at Gardner Park and the
gardens at North Country
Hospital both in Newport, Vermont. We sponsor science programs for local schools, an information booth
at the Orleans County Fair, and provide holiday arrangements for senior care centers.
Our
main fundraiser is an annual Plant Sale held in early June.
OUR MEETINGS
. . .
We usually meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at various
locations around the
county. Our programs include speakers, workshops and field trips. Members
enjoy sharing gardening tips
and experiences, as well as delicious luncheons provided by members or
out at restaurants.
MEMBERSHIP . . .
Qualification for membership in the Club is an active interest in gardening and willingness to
participate in Club activities. Prospective members are invited to attend
a monthly club meeting,
and if they choose to join, a current club member would work with them
as a mentor for the first year.
We offer two levels of Membership:
$16 Active
Membership shall be defined as attendance at meetings and workshops, participation
in the Club’s
projects, willingness to serve on committees, and hold office as able.
All members shall serve on at least one
committee each year, and serve as facilitator or hostess for one meeting. They shall also be encouraged to make a
flower arrangement for a meeting. As able, members are expected to work
on one of our public gardens during
gardening season.
$26
Supporting
Membership shall be defined as those who are interested in club activities but are
unable to
participate actively. They shall have the privilege of attending
meetings, but not to make motions or to vote.
Call Membership Chairperson,
Rosemary Miller, 895-4839
if you would like to attend a
meeting,
or
President Jennifer Hanlon 723-4002 for further information.
