Martha Washington Garden Club

Transcription

1

2 Martha Washington Garden Club Washington, Pennsylvania Organized in ACTIVE MEMBERS Member of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania, District X Federated on February 20, 1934 Member of: National Garden Clubs, Inc Central Atlantic Region of National Garden Clubs, Inc. The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Resource Council Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Natural Disasters International/USA Affiliated with: Washington County Historical Society Phipps Conservatory Membership in the Martha Washington Garden Club is open to all regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity or religious affiliation.

3 2 National Garden Clubs, Inc. President: Sandra H. Robinson 960 Maple Grove Rd. London, KY Central Atlantic Region Director: Anne Boucher 3529 Twin Branches Drive Silver Springs, MD The Garden Club Federation Of Pennsylvania President: Sharon Brown 2755 Carnwright Mtn. Rd. Troy, PA District X Director: Haddie Weber 1009 Broughton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA haddie.weber@verizon.net

4 3 National & State Officers Table of Contents MWGC Officers 4 President s Theme 5 Past Presidents 6 Projects: Continuing 8 New 9 Committees Donations 12 Monthly Programs Membership 24 Dates to Remember 43 2

5 President: Sandra L. Grilli First Vice President: Linda Coleman Second Vice President: Susan Luisi Recording Secretary: Carol Hanna Corresponding Secretary: Debbie Knestrick Treasurer: Joyce Streator

6 Dear Members: Each year the president of the Martha Washington Garden Club has the opportunity to select a theme for the current year. After some reflection, the theme selected for the Martha Washington Garden Club Year 2016 is Cultivating Community. Each of us belongs to many communities our garden club, our local town, state, country, church, personal groups, etc. Our goal this year, and we hope you may adopt this goal, too, is to contribute in some way to the communities in which you/we all belong. How can we achieve this? As a garden club, we have opportunities to participate in events sponsored by our club. We can expand that as individuals into our communities, also. Throughout our booklet, we will give hints of ways to cultivate community. Within our group, we can brainstorm ways we can as groups or individuals achieve this. Getting involved in these activities is a win for us personally or as group, and a win for those we may be helping throughout our community. My hope is that this year The Martha Washington Garden Club will cultivate our many communities. Sandra Grilli

7 6 Past Presidents of MWGC Mrs. George W Warrick Miss Goldie Henry Mrs. Henry Mollenauer Mrs. W.J. Warrick, Jr Mrs. Roy S. Craft Mrs. Patrick H. York Mrs. H. D. Horn Mrs. J.R. Irwin Knox 1942 Miss Georgia Pease Mrs. J.F. Nease Mrs. H.C. Perry Mrs. C.R. Sproat Mrs. J. R. Manson Mrs. Lloyd Beall Mrs. L.D. Linn Mrs. Edward Frank Mrs. Robert Engle Mrs. G. R. White Mrs. Lloyd Linn Mrs. R.B. Carroll Mrs. W.W. Burns Mrs. Sally Slear Mrs. Wm. J. Groitsch Mrs. Andrew Balent Mrs. J. Franklin Dunn Mrs. Esther Porter Mrs. Evelyn Carroll Mrs. Lucile Blasiole Mrs. Jean McCullough Mrs. Esther Linke Mrs. Beverly McMichael Mrs. Linda Salvini Mrs. Lynn Reardon Mrs. Jean McCullough Mrs. Romola Lindsay Mrs. Judy Schaum

8 Mrs. Judy Schaum 1987 Mrs. Grace Mitchell Mrs. Tara Gray 1990 Mrs. Grace Mitchell 1991 Mrs. Connie Martin 1992 Mrs. Mary Lu Martin 1993 Mrs. Connie Puskarich 1994 Mrs. Suzanne Weimer Mrs. Joyce Streator Mrs. Susan Luisi Mrs. Susan Sawyer Mrs. Betty Bedillion Mrs. Nancy Marshall Mrs. Carole Tucci Mrs. Dixie Lee Avolia Mrs. Iva Lea Clark Mrs. Judith Weizen Ms. Donna McKnight

9 8 PROJECTS (P=number of participating members) Italic = Chairman All projects benefit the Greater Washington Community. CONTINUING PROJECTS 1. Plant and maintain LeMoyne House Garden. (P=12) Grace Mitchell and Jean Davis 2. Decorate the LeMoyne House for Christmas. (P=12) Carol Hanna 3. Plant two large flowerbeds at the Washington County Fairgrounds. (P=6) Grace Mitchell 4. Decorate Citizens Library window monthly. (P=12) Carole Malmgren, 5. Present Lovely Landscape Award to recognize outstanding area planting. (P=4) Donna McKnight 6. Hold a Standard Flower Show (P=50) Kathy Wells, Cathy McCort, Susan Luisi 7. Enter floral designs at Washington County Fair. (P=6) Grace Mitchell 8. Designate an Artistic Designer of the Month with design to be showcased at the monthly meeting. (P=8) Ruth Hrutkay 9. Plant and maintain Veterans Garden at the Historic Pennsylvania Railroad Station. (P=8) Mary Dobich & Ruth Hrutkay 10. Donate personal care items at Washington Women s Shelter. (P=45) Dixie Avolia 11. Workshop to create designs for distribution to personal care home residents. (P=30) Mary Dobich

10 9 NEW PROJECTS 1. Donate plant materials to Habitat for Humanity. (P=15) Susan Luisi 2. Donate vegetable and flower seeds to local library for distribution. (P=25) Grace Mitchell 3. Flag Presentation Ceremony at Train Station/Veterans Garden. (P=10) Susan Luisi. 4. Donate to Greater Washington Food Bank. (P=60) Ruth Hrutkay 5. Donate Fresh produce from our gardens to City Mission. (P=50) Sandra Grilli The Martha Washington Garden Club Board meets Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM One week prior to the Regular Meeting The Board is composed of the Officers and the Committee Chairs

11 10 Committees Italics indicate chairpersons Auditing Awards Birds, Butterflies & Horticulture Concern Contact Carol Hanna Grace Mitchell, Susan Luisi Arlene Ricker Theresa Powell Joyce Streator, Dixie Lee Avolia, Mary Dobich, Phyllis Kaufman, Clarice Killen, Elinor Kowell, Billie Sue Serbak, Mary Sims, Jane Caldwell ( only) Designer of the Month Electronic Communication Finance Flower Show Ruth Hrutkay Kathy Wells Orr, Jane Caldwell Joyce Streator, Linda Coleman Kathy Wells Orr, Cathy McCort, Sue Luisi, Grace Mitchell, Marolyn Piacenza. Carole Tucci, Jane Caldwell, Betty Bedillion Garden Therapy Hospitality Inspiration Betty Bedillion Donna McKnight Dulcina Nunes

12 LeMoyne House Garden LeMoyne House Christmas Librarian Library Windows Lovely Landscape Member Services Membership Nominating 11 Grace Mitchell, Jean Davis, Phyllis Kaufman, Robin Russell, Marilyn Stackowicz, Linda Coleman Carol Hanna, Antoinette Koski, Theresa Rosmus, Dixie Lee Avolia, Dulcina Nunes, Clarice Killen Iva Lea Clark Carole Malmgren, Carole Tucci Donna McKnight, Barbara Funk, Theresa Powell Joyce Streator, Linda Coleman, Billie Sue Serbak Linda Coleman Linda Coleman, Susan Luisi Program Peggy Condon, Ruth Hrutkay, Sandra Grilli,, Arlene Ricker, Grace Mitchell, Susan Luisi Publicity Scholarship Trips Train Station/ Veterans Garden Yearbook Arlene Ricker Iva Lea Clark Ruth Hrutkay, Peggy Condon Mary Dobich, Ruth Hrutkay, Sue Luisi, Arlene Ricker, Theresa Powell, Donna McKnight Kathy Wells Orr, Grace Mitchell, Jane Caldwell, Sandra Grilli

13 Donations College Scholarship Award $1, Penny Pines $68.00 Washington Elementary Scholarship Duncan Miller Society In memory of Marie McFeely $50.00 $50.00 Windy Gap Presbyterian Church In memory of Norma Jean Hedger 1st Lutheran Church In memory of Doris Scarberry & Jean Young $50.00 $100.00

14 February 16, :30PM Laboratory Presbyterian Church 33 Manse Street Washington, PA Inspiration Hostesses Designer of the Month Birds, Butterflies, & Horticulture Library Window Barb Funk Board Me ers Annette Johnston and Barb Funk Arlene Ricker Judy Weinzen How to Create an English Garden Carol Chernega, Phipps Garden Consultant, will instruct us in the details of how we can grow a corner of England at home in Pennsylvania. By helping a neighbor with yard chores.

15 14 Inspiration Hostesses March 15, :30PM Laboratory Presbyterian Church 33 Manse Street Washington, PA Peggy Condon Barb Funk, Annette Johnston, and Carole Malmgren Designer of the Month Birds, Butterflies, & Horticulture Library Window Nancy Zipko Marolyn Piacenza Theresa Powell Only God Can Make a Tree But Everybody Can Plant One. Matt Fromm, Arborist at Davey Tree and Lawn Care, will share information on how to care for our trees and shrubs. By volunteering to tend gardens at your local church.

16 April 19, :30PM Laboratory Presbyterian Church 33 Manse Street Washington, PA Seed and plant exchange: Bring some to share. 15 Inspiration Hostesses Designer of the Month Birds, Butterflies, & Horticulture Library Window Deborah Davis Marolyn Piacenza, Phyllis Kaufman, and Marilyn Stackowicz Arlene Ricker Patty Wynn Mary Sims Planters, Window Boxes and Containers Susan H. Parker, Phipps Conservatory Speaker, will share her knowledge of creating these decorative units for our homes this Spring. By distributing seed packets to local youth groups

17 16 Inspiration Hostesses May 17, :30PM Laboratory Presbyterian Church 33 Manse Street Washington, PA Ruth Hrutkay Karla Hilzondeger and Mary Pruss Designer of the Month Birds, Butterflies, & Horticulture Library Window Cathy McCort Sue Luisi Donna McKnight and Shirley Johnson Mary Fike, MWGC member with 20+ years of experience attracting and advancing the Eastern Bluebird in our area, will discuss with our members the feeding and promoting of Bluebirds. By sharing your knowledge of gardening with neighbors or friends.

18 Inspiration Hostesses June 21, :30PM Laboratory Presbyterian Church 33 Manse Street Washington, PA Dulcina Nunes Vina McLeod Rudolph and Sue Luisi 17 Super Succulents and a Side of Cactus. Susan Luisi, Gardener and Flower Show Judge & MWGC member will share her knowledge of successfully raising and propagating these trendy plants both indoors and outdoors. Designer of the Month Birds, Butterflies, & Horticulture Library Window Vina McLeod Rudolph Sandy Grilli Donna McKnight and By sharing gardening knowledge in public locations, such a libraries.

19 18 Inspiration Hostesses July 19, :30PM Laboratory Presbyterian Church 33 Manse Street Washington, PA Deborah Davis Joy e Streator a d Billie Sue Ser ak Design Demonstration Sheila Croushore, Pittsburgh Area Judges Council and accredited Flower Show Judge, will discuss horticulture nomenclature and demonstrate design concepts in preparation for this year s flower show. Birds, Butterflies, & Horticulture Library Window Deborah Davis Ruth Hrutkay By donating extra garden produce to food banks or shelters.

20 Martha Washington Garden Club Presents: A Standard Flower Show with Bake Sale, Green Elephant Sale, and Plant Sale August 5 & 6, 2016 Memories of Grandma 19 Co Chairmen: Kathy Wells Orr Cathy McCort Susan Luisi Washington Crown Center Washington, PA Schedules for the Flower Show will be distributed at the June meeting. Everyone is asked to participate in either the Horticulture and/or the Design Division. Set-up will begin at 6PM on Thursday August 4, All help is appreciated. Entries, design and horticulture MAY be placed after 6:30 PM. All horticulture entries cards and bottles must be placed Thursday evening. Specimens may be placed on Friday morning. Design entries will be accepted 8-10 AM on Friday, July 24, Judging will start Friday at 11:00 AM.

21 20 August 16, 2016 Noon Billy Bell Park South Strabane Twp Washington, PA Annual Picnic & Auction Picnic: Members bring covered dish and a guest. Tableware and beverage will be provided. Brown Bag Auction: Bring something you would buy. Grace Mitchell and Peggy Condon, MWGC members, will be our auctioneers.come and have fun! Hostesses Peggy Co do a d Jea Davis Library Window Marilyn Stackowicz, Marolyn Piacenza By mentoring someone in garden planting/flower care.

22 September 20, :30PM Laboratory Presbyterian Church 33 Manse Street Washington, PA Inspiration Hostesses Carole Tucci Janet Rhodes and Donna McKnight Designer of the Month Birds, Butterflies, & Horticulture Library Window Ruth Hrutkay Mary Dobich Carole Malmgren, Barbara Funk Pennsylvania Wildflowers David C. Buresch, Phipps Conservatory Speaker, will share his knowledge of and how these native treasures add to the beauty of our landscape throughout the year. By planting wildflowers

23 22 October 18, :30PM Laboratory Presbyterian Church 33 Manse Street Washington, PA Inspiration Hostesses Designer of the Month Birds, Butterflies, & Horticulture Library Window Judy Weinzen Judy Weinzen, Donna McKnight, Nancy Zipko Dulcina Nunes Ruth Hrutkay Peggy Dryer, Nancy Zipko Presenting. Our Members MWGC Members will share their observations and secrets about their personal gardens. Each participant will have 3-5 minutes to discuss their favorite plant, garden or conservation project and how it worked for them. By creating individual, small arrangements for shut-ins.

24 November 15, 2016 Noon Lone Pine Golf Club 2755 Park Ave. Washington (724) Inspiration Carol Hanna Holiday Party Melissa Mega, owner of Ivy Green Florist, will create seasonal designs to inspire us with our own holiday decorating. Don t Forget the basket raffle and the 50/50! Library Window November, 2016 Carol Hanna December, 2016 Joyce Streator, Linda Coleman and Billie Sue Serbak January, 2017 February, 2017 Kathy Wells Orr Jane Caldwell

25 Dates to Remember March 3 10 April 1 April April 24 May 5-7 June 17 August 5-6 August Philadelphia Flower Show District X Members Tea: Mon Valley Y GCFP Convention: State College, PA Arbor Day NGC Convention: Grand Rapids, MI District X Fund Raiser MWGC Flower Show Washington County Fair September 16 District X Annual Meeting