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300 CLUB
The 300 Club was established to help the Newsletter with its expenses. Donations are
accepted at anytime; any amount, with a certificate given to the donor.
This donation is to be sent to the Newsletter Business Manager, Willie
Allen
Levels of contributions are:
Columnist......................$
5.00
Editor-in-Chief...............$
10.00
Managing Editor.............$
15.00
Associate Editor.............$
20.00
Business Manager...........$
20-49
Publisher........................$
50-74
Shareholder...................
$ 75-99
Board of Directors........$ 100-999
CEO.............................$
1,000.00+
These donations help with the printing and mailing of the newsletters. This helps to keep our subscription rates low and still provide a quality newsletter.
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501(c)(3) GROUP UMBRELLA
THIS INCLUSION PERTAINS TO ALL GARDEN CLUBS, COUNCILS, DISTRICTS, ETC.
If a club, council, district, etc., is not under the 501(c)(3) GROUP UMBRELLA
and a donation, grant, etc. is received, the LGCF’S FEDERAL TAX NUMBER
CANNOT BE GIVEN OUT. Your own club's ID number must be used. This is mandated
by the IRS.
CLICK HERE FOR LGCF TAX INFORMATION
Contact Lena R. Bateman or Mary Sue Colvin
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ADOPT-A-PARK
by CARLA GAUTHIER LGCF ADOPT-A-PARK CHAIRMAN
WHY ADOPT A PARK?
It will beautify your community
It will provide immediate recognition to your club from community residents as doing something constructive to help the environment.
It will provide camaraderie among club members planning and working together
HOW TO ADOPT A PARK
- Obtain consensus from your club members to adopt a local park or a portion
of a local park. Your project could also be an entrance to a subdivision
or town square, In other words, any public area where a park-like atmosphere
is needed. Your adopted park should include a tree or two, not just a flower
bed
- Ask your mayor and city Council members for approval. They will be happy to work you. You may also wish to include Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and 4-H clubs to be involved Remember, Kids Count
- Be sure to photograph the before and after pictures to contrast your accomplishment.
- Have a sign made designating your adoption of the park. Besides naming your club, also include that your club is part of the LGCF and the NGC.
- Plan a dedication ceremony. Invite your mayor and other public officials,
the newspaper for photos, and other garden clubs to show off your efforts.
- An award may be granted for adopting a part. Send one book of evidence
by Jan 10th to be judged. Note: If you already adopted a park you may update
or change the landscape for an award. Be sure to follow the steps listed
above. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carla.
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ARBOR DAY
How to Celebrate Arbor Day
Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance that encourages tree planting
and care. The THIRD FRIDAY in JANUARY is designated as Arbor Day throughout
the state of Louisiana.
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BLUE STAR MEMORIAL MARKER
Markers continue to be dedicated each year on highways, Veterans facilities,
National Cemeteries, parks, and civic and historic sites, showing our appreciation
for those who defend our country.
History and ORDERING INFORMATION ¤¤¤¤ Locate A Louisiana Marker
Blue Star Memorial Report for LGCF Convention April 15, 2008
For more information contact Jo Ann Ryan
LGCF Blue Star Memorial Chairman
The BLUE STAR GUIDELINES booklet is available from
NGC Member Services, (800-550-6007). It contains an expanded history, shipping
information, dedication ceremony examples, awards information and the order
form.
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BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
The Louisiana Garden Club Federation has THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE in which you may enroll and remember Garden Club members, relatives, friends, and loved ones. Although no monetary contribution is required, one would be greatly appreciated. If a contribution is sent, please indicate the amount and the fund (ex: headquarters, scholarship, etc) to which you wish this applied. A Memorial Service honoring all enrolled loved ones is held each year at the State Convention in April. Please have all ENROLLMENT FORMS to Shirley Mondello, Chairman, by April 1.
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CLEANEST CITY CONTEST
Jean Gilstrap, Chairman
This long standing project of the LGCF is a project that involves your garden club members, city officials, and the community. Deadline to enter is March 1.
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PHOTO: 2007 Cleanest City Chairman and Sybil Colicchio, LGCF President - elect give Mayor-President of Baton Rouge the 1 st place plaque for winning in their category.
Booklet contains Regulations and Procedures for Conducting the Cleanest
City Contest along with ENTRY FORM and Score Sheet
Booklet (PDF)
Letter distributed to the Mayors throughout Louisiana
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COOKBOOKS
Mary Evitt, Ways & Means Chairman
Cookbooks are usually available at the ways and means table at LGCF Meetings.
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HISTORIC TRAILS/STATE PARKS
Roxy Chanslor, Chairman
Click here to view three months of events and programs at State Parks and Historic Sites in your area.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
Mary Hazen, "Woman-to-Woman - the Beauty of Life Garden" Chairperson
Information and form (pdf 3068KB)
America's largest day of doing good, Make A Difference Day, is the fourth
Saturday in October. All photos and write-ups and/or news articles that
clubs get from their "knock-out" rose garden plantings need to
be sent to Mary Hazen by the deadline date NOVEMBER 17. She will compile
the award application as a whole from LGCF, Inc. in hopes that LGCF, Inc.
can win the $10,000 to donate to Breast Cancer research.
This annual award (photo) will be presented to the garden club in the state that has the best recognition effort for highlighting Breast Cancer - survivors and victims - through a local club project.
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NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK
Sue Nugent, Chairman
In an effort to acknowledge the importance of Gardening and the numerous
contributions of Gardeners, the National Garden Clubs, Inc. designates
the first full week of June as National Garden Week.
Click here for information
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TOURS
Mary Evitt, Chairman
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PHOTOS
Philadelphia March 2009 Tour
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WEB SITE
Kathy Tell, Chairman
Maintained as an integral part of LGCF's communications with its members
and the general public.
Send updates to [email protected]
E-mail Etiquette
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WILDFLOWERS & NATIVE PLANTS
The following is submitted by Beth Erwin, LGCF Wildflowers and Native Plants Chairman
The Louisiana Native Plant Society offers two $500 grants annually; one to a full time graduate student and one to a civic organization. Check out the LNPS website for submission/award deadlines.
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