Ms. Diane Dufour,  LGCF District VI Director, came to Bogalusa to induct Northeast Garden Club member, Mary Anthony, into the Louisiana Garden Club Federation's Circle of Roses. Ms. Dufour Presented Mrs. Anthony with the official Certificate of Membership into the Circle of Roses, a Pin and a lovely bouquet of Roses and also told us a bit about activities and plans in District VI. The Circle of Roses is open to treasured collection of ladies who have generously served their clubs, their communities, and the State Federation of Garden Clubs through the years. Mary Anthony has certainly earned a place within that elite circle.

Mrs. Margaret Ryals, the President of Magic City Garden Council was there to congratulate Mary Anthony; sadly, Mrs. Minnie Posey, President of Washington Parish Garden Council, was unable to attend but Mrs. Posey sent Mrs. Billie Sue Alford as her representative. Many members from all three of Bogalusa's garden clubs, Southeast Garden Club, Northeast Garden Club, and Garden Guild Garden Club, were also present to celebrate Mary's special honor.  

Mrs. Kathryn Martin, President of Northeast Garden Club, presided at the meeting, introduced Diane Dufour , and presented Mary Anthony with a small gift from Northeast Garden Club to remind her of this special day. It was great fun to gather  with so many members of all our Bogalusa Garden Clubs and a special treat to have our hard working, District VI Director, Ms. Diane Dufour, with us! 

left to right: Ms. Diane Dufour and Mrs. (John) Mary Anthony

left to right: Kathryn Martin Diane Dufour Mary Anthony Dr. Susan Crawford Ginny Rodriguez

Mrs. Anthony's two daughters, Mrs.  Ginny Ridriguez  and Dr. Susan Crawford as well as several of Mary's special friends joined us for a festive lunch at Bogalusa Country Club and the presentations by Ms. Dufour.