JUDY BARNES, PRESIDENT
THE GARDEN CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
“Make a Difference”

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FROM THE PRESIDENT:

I have already seen how we can “Make a Difference” by the news I am hearing from across the state about what our clubs are doing. Our clubs get publicity in community newspapers about their projects. Our gardens are written up in magazines and are even on TV.

The more the public hears about, us the better our chances for new clubs and new members, which means we can even make MORE of a Difference. We can make our communities and our state a place in which the quality of life is first rate!

Our work with the DOT on the wildflower plantings is becoming well known not just in North Carolina but in other states too. People see what a beautiful place we live in and want to know how it is done. I can only reply that it is with a lot of hard work, from a lot of dedicated gardeners.

Our Youth Program is envied by other state clubs. We are educating the future gardeners of America and our future garden club members.

It is through our dedication that we can influence conservation, environmental and garden issues across North Carolina.

It is up to all of us to convince prospective members and other non-GCNC Clubs that they can “Make a Difference” by joining with us to keep North Carolina a place that we are all proud to call home.

Judy Barnes

MARY DIXON, DIRECTOR
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION
“Members Are The Link To The Future”
Invite – Communicate – Educate

FROM THE DIRECTOR

“Members Are The Link To The Future” will be the theme for the 2011-2013 administration. The term ICE is used on cell phones to give a number to call In Case of an Emergency. Our Emergency call is to INVITE new members to join our organization, COMMUNICATE with anyone you know about the opportunities available to members of a garden club, and EDUCATE members about the many areas available for them to learn about gardening, floral design, horticulture and ways to improve the environment around us.

Mary H Dixon, Director
(Quoted from the SAR website.  Read more from Mary on the official SAR website.)
South Atlantic Region

SHIRLEY NICOLAI, PRESIDENT
NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC.
“NGC: PROUDLY SERVING OUR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITIES”

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FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Membership: Let’s be Pro-Active

“As NGC President, I urge you to actively participate in our efforts to gain more members.  Organizing and mentoring a new club can be a most satisfying experience. New members’ interests can provide guidelines for programs during the first year.

Perhaps your community would benefit from a new club with evening meetings to accommodate those who are unavailable during the day, or one that meets at a restaurant for lunch or dinner. Meetings should be fun and educational, not overwhelming nor too long. In all cases, we want to welcome novice gardeners, as well as accomplished ones. Novice gardeners often have other talents that make them valuable assets, and mentoring is so rewarding.”

Shirley Nicolai
(Quoted from the NGC website.  View Shirley’s full Membership article here.)
“NGC: Proudly Serving our Members and Communities”