| Plaquemine Garden Club |
District VI
The Plaquemine Garden Club was established in 1955 and federated into
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. in 1956. Membership exceeds 100.
Christmas Tea and Flower Show
The
Plaquemine Garden Club celebrated its traditional Christmas Tea and
Flower Show on Dec 7, 2012, at the River Road country home of Mrs.
Madeline Kessler, White Castle, Louisiana. -article-
November meeting and luncheon
The program was "Creative Ideas for Setting the Perfect Thanksgiving Table" -article-
Club members provide holiday designs for the mantel at the Iberville Museum.
Designs are in place in the beginning of the month and removed at the end of the month.
Photo one: Designing the mantel for November were Katherine Desselles and Diane Evans.
Photo two: Designing the mantel for December was Jackie Carville.
Decorating the Christmas tree were (pictured l to r) Jeanne Panepinto and Brenda Blanchard.
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Etiquette Class - Nov 2012
The
Plaquemine Garden Club's traditional Etiquette Class was held Saturday,
November 3, at historic c. 1848 Old City Hall--Iberville Museum.
The program is held every other year and is funded by a Dow Chemical
grant. Librarian Kitty Wood presented the program, highlighting
fundamental rules of good manners and social graces.
Approximately thirteen local schoolgirls attended.
Verlee Guilbeau demonstrated design of autumn blossoms as a Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Refreshments were prepared and served by Jeannine Dunn.
Certificates of Completion were awarded by PGC President Marian Medine.
Serving on the Etiquette committee were members Nancy Dehahaye, Verlee Guilbeau, Jeannine Dunn, and Brenda Blanchard, Chairman.
Submitted by Gail LeJeune |
Chairman Brenda Blanchard with several tablescapes.
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Kitty Wood with one of the girls participating.
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Girls who participated hold their Certificates of Completion with Chairman Brenda Blanchard. |
Kitty, right, with two girls demonstrating phone etiquette.
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District VI Fall Meeting was held October 5, 2012 at Houmas House
Plantation and Gardens in Darrow, Louisiana. " Jewels of Louisiana" was
hosted by the Gonzales Garden Club. Guest speaker was Mr. Kevin
Kelly-Proprietor of Houmas House (photo) who spoke on "History of Houmas House
Plantation and Gardens and the new National Steamboat Museum". >>PHOTOS << |
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SEPTEMBER 2012 MEETING
Betty M. La Bauve - Plaquemine Garden Club Honorary Member
The
Plaquemine Garden Club welcomed it's newest inductee into honorary
ranks. Mrs. Betty M. La Bauve, at its September 11th, meeting held at
Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park Pavilion.
Mrs. La Bauve,
recipient of prestigious "Circle of Roses" , 2010, and "Outstanding
Member" 2003, served as club president 1988-1990. Additionally, she's
been club horticulturist for nearly two decades, winning numerous state
Horticulture Paper awards, a renowned floral designer and watercolor
artist. At every Christmas Tea Flower Show she steals center
stage with her masterful sculptured dining table designs. The
club members recognized her selfless dedication and service with
standing ovation.
The September program was presented by
Master Gardener and County Agent Miles Brasher, relative to "Louisiana
Super Plants and Safe Pesticides." submitted by Gail Lejeune
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Club President Marian Medine, Program Chairman Nancy Delahaye, and Master Gardener and County Agent Miles Brasher
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Program Chairman Nancy Delahaye gives a token of thanks to Miles Brasher.
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Betty M. La Bauve presenting her horticulture report on "Bird of Paradise".
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Hostesses and Floral design of the September meeting were Shirley Blanchard and Joyce S.Hebert
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| SUMMER BOARD 2012 -- Newly
elected Plaquemine Garden Club officers representing District VI at the
LGCF, Inc. Summer Board meeting at Embassy Suites in Baton Rouge
on July 24, 2012. | |
seated l to r
Nancy Delahaye-First Vice President,
Sheryl Ramirez-Parliamentarian,
Betty Blanchard-Second Vice President
Standing
Gail LeJeune-Recording Secretary,
Marian Medine-President,
Brenda Blanchard-member,
Barbara Breaux-Corresponding Secretary,
Verlee Guilbeau-member.
Not present was Treasurer Travis Campesi.
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MAY HAT LUNCHEON
The
Plaquemine Garden Club hosted its annual May Hat Luncheon on Tuesday,
May 8, 2012 at the Bayou Plaquemine Water Park Pavilion located in
historic Turnerville at the old Nadler Foundry site. In
attendance were special guests, LGCF President Mary Jacobs and District
VI Director Diane Dufour who installed the new officers for 2012-2014.
OFFICERS 2012 - 2014
Marian Medine, President
Nancy Delahaye, First Vice President
Betty Blanchard, Second Vice President
Gail LeJeune, Recording Secretary
Travis Campesi, Treasurer
Barbara Breaux, Corresponding Secretary
Sheryl Ramirez, Parliamentarian
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l to r:
Mary Jacobs- LGCF President, Madeline Kessler outgoing club president;
Marian Medine newly installed president; and District VI Director Diane
Dufour.
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The
Plaquemine Garden Club was the recipient of many competitive 2011-20012
awards. Among them were: First place and $25 each
for-Historic Preservation (Restoration of Dr's Office at Plaquemine
Lock), Valerie Barnum Civic Development and Jo N. Evans Roadside
improvement (beautification and environmental projects at boat landings
where 50 trees acquired through an Apache Tree Grant, were planted.
Winners of the club's traditional unique hat contest, "La Chapeaus", were: (from left)
Rita Lynn Jackson, Best Garden Hat
Kathryn Campesi, Prettiest
Madeline Kessler, Most Original
Nichole Lefebvre, Best Ensemble | |
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