Getting Involved
Without our volunteers,
this club would not exist.
As with any organization based on the goodwill of their volunteers, the more individuals who participate the less the work for all.
Our Club is renowned for the enthusiasm of its members, the hard work of our committee heads and Board members, and the unstinting enthusiasm of our volunteers. Volunteer hours contribute so much to the success of the Club. Please contact the club if something sparks your interest. We would love to have you join one (or more) of the committees shown below.
COMMITTEES FOR 2024
Our committees are the engines that make our club hum. Participation always a lot of fun, and an excellent way to get to know your gardening neighbours!
Advertising In our yearbook: Katharine Spavins
Archives – Our history is important-key events and photos are maintained: Yvonne Michalski
Five Corners Garden – Part of our mission to contribute to the beautification of our community: Theresa Heron (Chair)
Flower Shows – An important part of our heritage-all members can contribute: Sarah Holland (Chair)
Friendship – Give condolences and well wishes to our members: Suellen Stratton
Membership – Maintains the database of our membership and sends all communications to membership: Katherine O’Reilly (Chair)
Newsletters – An important communication piece that keeps our membership informed and delighted: Nancy Grenier
Plant Sale – Our annual plant sale is our primary fundraiser for the club and allows members, and the public at large, access to a wide array of plants: Daryn Collis (Chair)
Program Speakers – Our annual speaker series is carefully curated to ensure our members come back time and again to our monthly meetings: Grace Osmond (Chair)
Social Convenors – For the social part of our monthly general meetings: Marion Castelton & Peggy CANIGLIA
Scholarships – An important way for our club to connect and support local youth who exhibit an interest in horticultural: Wanda Wade and Michelle Driscoll
Website -Maintaining current information on our website Bonnie Young
Social Media – News and Photo updates on FaceBook and Instagram: Carlos Piedrasanta
Yearbook – A summary of our year that has been and a look forward to the year that is coming: Bonnie Young, Dawn McGreggor, Jenny Cheng-Burke
