MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

2013 April-May-June

Dear Garden Club Member:

Gala XXXV was a very successful fundraiser for Headquarters House.  Thanks go to Chairman Joyce Komnick and her team for organizing and presenting Gala in Everett. Thanks to every member who attended and contributed. Designer Julie Reed was most creative in her design interpretations. The food presented by the Holiday Inn staff was delicious and well-presented in a timely manner. We all had a wonderful time.

The Pacific Region Convention is in Santa Rosa CA April 22-24. Those who attend will have a fabulous time. For details go to the website: pacificregiongardenclubs.org.

Remember the Wildflower Workshop on May 7. See details elsewhere on this website.

The long-awaited NGC 2013 Convention is May 24 to 26 at the Seattle Sheraton. Attend for at least one day and evening. It will be a memorable and fun experience meeting folks from around the nation and networking. Linda Nelson (OR) will be installed as NGC President 2013-2015. Any garden club member may attend. May 15 is the registration deadline. Details elsewhere on this website.

Finally, June! The WSFGC 80th Convention will be at the Best Western Plus Silverdale Beach Hotel in Silverdale from June 10 to 14. Chairman Marie Ennaro and her team are coordinating a fun event. Everyone is invited. Attend for at least one day and evening to get the flavor of garden club fun. The award banquet will be June 12 with installation of your new officers following. Brynn Tavasci will guide WSFGC for 2013-2015. She and your new board will do a fabulous job and are looking forward to serving you.

I want to shout out “THANK YOU” for this incredible honor of being your WSFGC President for 2011-2013. It’s been a wonderful journey. You are a nurturing group with your passions for gardening, designing, producing shows, supporting scholarships, and donating your time and energy to many worthy causes. As individuals and as a group you make a difference!

Nurture natives — and each other.

Judith

P. S.

A Mason Bee Kit is being offered at a 36% discount to WSFGC members until April 30, 2013 with $5 from every kit purchased going directly to WSFGC...A great fundraiser for our state plus the bees will begin to fly and pollinate now through June!
First come, first served, while supplies last.

Upcoming Events:

"A HILL OF BEANS - BEAN BONANZA!"
April 20, 2013    1:00-4:00 pm
Sponsored by Beacon Hill GC
Jefferson Community Center
3801 Beacon Ave, S.
Seattle, WA
A day of family fun, education, and eating.
For more information, click here.

FLOWER SHOW
Friday, April 26, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 27, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sponsored by Oak Harbor GC
First United Methodist Church
1050  SE  Ireland St
Oak Harbor, WA
Free Admission, Open to public
To see a copy of the schedule & to enter, go to
www.chuckanutwa.org and download info.  Deadline for registration is Monday, April 15.

HORTICULTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOP
APRIL 30, 2013
"FUSION" Sponsored by Hill & Dale GC at
Ranier View Christian Church
12305 Spanaway Loop Rd .
Tacoma, WA
Full day of horticulture & design with lunch, $10
Make checks payable to Hill & Dale GC and send to
Sherry Matthews
2005  5th Ave SW
Puyallup, WA  98371

WILDFLOWER WORKSHOP
May 7, 2013
Wild Horse Wind Farm
Whiskey Dick Mountain
(16 miles east of Ellensburg)

For cost,  travel information & registration form, click here



SYMPOSIUM
July 16-17, 2013
Red Lion Inn at the Quay
100 Columbia St
Vancouver, WA

For schedule & registration, click here


 

   Garden Club Websites:

 National Garden Clubs:  www.gardenclub.org
 Photos of National Garden Clubs: 
            www.flickr.com/photos/nationalgardenclubs

 Pacific Region:   http://www.pacificregiongardenclubs.org/

 Bainbridge Island GC: 
      http://mmgardener.googlepages.com/home
      http://dottie.smugmug.com/Bainbridge-Island-Garden-Club
                           
  Blue Mountain:       www.bluemountaindistrict.homestead.com

  Chinook District:  www.chinookgardenclubs.org

  Chuckanut District:     www.chuckanutwa.org 

   Dogwood Garden Club of  Eatonville, WA                      
            www.dogwoodgardenclub.com

  East Lk Wa District:  http://www.elwd.org

  Enumclaw GC: http://www.enumclawgardenclub.info

  Evergreen District:  www.edmondsfloretumgardenclub.org

  Greater Seattle:     www.greaterseattledistrictwsfgc.webs.com

  Hill and Dale District:  www.hillanddaledistrict.weebly.com

  Marine Hills GC: http://www.marinehillsgardenclub.blogspot.com 

  Mukilteo Way GC:  <www.mwgc.org>  

  Olympia GC:  http://www.olympiagardenclub.wordpress.com/  

  Parkside Garden Club -  Normandy Park area:
      www.parksidegardenclub.org 

  Root & Bloom GC:  http://rootandbloomgardenclub.weebly.com/