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AFFILIATED CLUBS' SPECIAL EVENTS
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1. Arbor Day Observance (P*, C*) Ann Gay, Chairman 281-333-4662
Plant a tree after the February
meeting at the VA
Hospital’s Fisher House. Fisher House provides temporary lodging to
families of
2. Award a HFGC Scholarship (C) Margaret Sinclair, Chairman 832-722-5517 Committee awards this scholarship from the HFGC Scholarship Fund to a currently enrolled student at a Texas college or university
3. Community Concerns Projects Star of Hope Project (P*, C*) Betty Broussard, Chairman 409-898-8939Clubs and individuals bring toys for distribution to needy children through the auspices of Star of Hope Mission, December 12 at the Houston Garden Center.
Poinsettias Project (P*, C*) Sara Chumley, Chairman 713-461-0573 Purchase poinsettias for distribution to area nursing homes, hospitals and/or shelters. Clubs and individuals are asked to make financial contributions to the Poinsettia Fund.
Flowers/Plants for VA Hospital Chapel (P*, C*) Guyneth Priem, Chairman 713-664-5831 Continuing the tradition of clubs or individuals placing flowers or potted plants in the VA Hospital Chapel that was started by Houston Council of Garden Clubs over 60 years ago. Clubs sign up with the chairman .
4. Community Service Projects Houston Botanic Garden (P* C*) Margarette Jones, Liaison 713-723-4698Support effort to build a botanic garden for Houston. Visit www.botanicgardenofhouston.org for information on the site. Clubs may contribute to this project.
Margaret Sharpe Memorial Rose Garden (P*, C*) Mary Lou Hakansson, Liaison 713-729-0788 Located on the University of Houston campus, this garden is a memorial to a founder of the Texas Rose Rustlers and former President of Federation. Clubs are asked to contribute to this project now in phase two.
Federation Maintains the Inside Plants at the Garden Center Bunnye Baldwin, Chairman 281-482-7130 Federation maintains the inside plants at the Garden Center and decorates the building for Christmas.
World Gardening – “Seeds for Life” (P*, C*) Ann Nette Pearce, Chairman 713-432-1260 Clubs may donate commercially packaged vegetable or flower seeds at each Federation meeting, to be distributed through various community organizations, both in the US and Overseas . Monetary donations will be used to purchase food product seed.
5. Youth Gardening (C) Mary Hall, Chairman. 713-467-4611 Encourage and offer support and resources for clubs working with young people in organized youth clubs, community organizations, schools, churches, neighbor-hoods or a club member’s front porch. Contact the chair-man to let Federation know how your club is or wants to be working with young people, and let Federation serve you.
1. WAYS AND MEANS ACTIVITIES:
December Luncheon and Celebrations* Federation Elected Officers Program Christine Morrison, Chm.Luncheon Daphne Light, Chm.Hospitality Janie Vance, Chm.Luncheon Ticket Sales Beth Campbell, ChmDrawings |