From the President
(*Annual Reports from previous years are archived here.)
So many clubs have been supportive of our Science Center Children’s Garden by sending in donations. We welcome other clubs to join in.
This endeavor will be so rewarding to families visiting the center. For a complete list of clubs that have donated check our website www.ctgardenclubs.org/sciencecenter.html.
A special thank you goes to Chair Dee Mozzocchi, and to Kathrine Neville and her committee for working on the exciting garden plans. |
President's Message (from the NEWS)
If I were to tell you that I have a green five inch stack of NEWS issues, some of which date back to 1986, would that be too revealing of my character? I am not sure how it happened, but the issues have been a valuable resource in my job as president of The Federation.
Looking back to September 2007, Maria Nahom brought news to you that Environmental Studies School was coming your way. Also included in her article was the news that The CT Science Center was looking for clubs to partner with them for a rooftop garden. What I find so rewarding is that both of these projects came to fruition.
Our first ESS students have graduated. Eighty-two clubs and individuals donated monies for the installation of a children’s rooftop garden at The CT Science Center. On September 15 we will have two groups participating in tours, witnessing dedication ceremonies and enjoying lunch after viewing the garden. The deadline for the event was set for August 25. As I write this on August 3, I do not know if the reservations will be full. May I suggest a call to me if you wish to come. If there is space, I will try to accommodate you. If not, I will look into a future event for those who have missed this one.
Completed projects are energizing and fulfilling. Don’t let September settle down without deciding to attend one or both of the following NGC, Inc. Schools: Flower Show School, Course I, October 4-6 and Gardening Study School, Course I, November 8-10. If you like to start at the beginning, this is your opportunity. Both Schools will be held at The CT Agricultural Experiment Station, Jones Auditorium, in New Haven.
On October 18-19 we will focus on the NER Meeting and FS in Stratton Mountain, VT. The high-light of the meeting will be a Flower Show titled “Recycle.” Many of us will be there to help with the Flower Show and many of us will be at the Aqua Turf at our own Awards Meeting on October 20.
Yes, we have back to back meetings in two states; but we will manage to attend both. Sydney Eddison, a favorite CT gardener and author, will have signed copies of her new book, Gardening for a Lifetime: How to Garden Wiser as You Grow Older at the Aqua Turf. Sydney will also receive a prestigious 2010 Award of Excellence from NGC, Inc.
The Federation’s highest award, the Bronze Medal. will be presented. Many individuals and clubs will receive awards for their achievements and projects. Please join us for a day of rewards, raffles and recognition.
