Calendar
2023-2024
Meetings and
Monthly Events
Inside & Outside Shady Oaks
ABBREVIATIONS
(c) Chairman DSGC, Inc. Deep South Garden Club, Inc.
(cc) Committee Co-Chairman FCNOGC, Inc. Federated Council of New Orleans Garden Clubs, Inc.
(cc) Co-Chairman NGC, Inc. National Garden Clubs, Inc.
(g) Guest JPAC Jefferson Parish Performing Arts Center
(m) Member JBI Jefferson Beautification, Inc.
JPCGC, Inc. Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.
LGCF, Inc. Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
NGC, Inc. National Garden Clubs, Inc.
NOLA New Orleans, Louisiana
NOMA New Orleans Museum of Art
SOGC Shady Oaks Garden Club, Inc.
TBA To be announced
(c) Chairman DSGC, Inc. Deep South Garden Club, Inc.
(cc) Committee Co-Chairman FCNOGC, Inc. Federated Council of New Orleans Garden Clubs, Inc.
(cc) Co-Chairman NGC, Inc. National Garden Clubs, Inc.
(g) Guest JPAC Jefferson Parish Performing Arts Center
(m) Member JBI Jefferson Beautification, Inc.
JPCGC, Inc. Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.
LGCF, Inc. Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
NGC, Inc. National Garden Clubs, Inc.
NOLA New Orleans, Louisiana
NOMA New Orleans Museum of Art
SOGC Shady Oaks Garden Club, Inc.
TBA To be announced
"To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow"
Audrey Hepburn
September 14, 2023 Meeting
My Fair Lady
Home of: Kim Gambino
Co-Hostesses: Peggy Parr (c), Cheryl Eaton (cc), Margaret Handy, Kathy Maffei, Diana Offner
PRAYER, PLEGES, OFFICERS' REPORTS and BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: “Have you ever danced all night?”
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Arbor Day, Awards, Civic Beautification, Christmas Doorway, Community Garden Award, Community Volunteer, Email, Garden of the Month Award, Garden Therapy, Historian & Photographer, JPCGC, Inc. Representative, Little Shadows, Love the Boot, Membership, Plant Exchange, Publicity, Scarecrow Contest, Sunshine, Telephone, Trimming the Trails Utility Box Painting,
Ways & Means, Website, Yearbook
Flower Cart: Lady Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum)
by Cheryl Eaton (c)
Floral Design: "Flower Cart Blooms,"
by Mary Ellen Miller (m)
River Ridge Rascals: Lady Bugs
by Michele Guerin (c)
Program: Photo presentation on "Big Five NOLA Butterflies" by Ginna Hoff (g). Ginna is a retired CPA, letter carrier and Head Start teacher. She is a resident of Gretna and a member of Terrytown Garden Club. Ginna hosts @nola_butterfly_club on Instagram and is a Conservation Specialist with Monarch Watch.org which creates Monarch Waystations, educates on monarch habitats and promotes conservation with federal and state agencies.
Plant Exchange and Tour with Plant Study of Hostess's Garden.
*** Gardening Tips ***
Improve your soil by working in a few inches of compost.
Manure and peat moss work great too.
September
Inside Club
Inside Club
11 Community Garden Judging
11 Member Garden Judging
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Little Shadows
Outside Club
1 LGCF, Inc. Newsletter Due
4 LABOR DAY
20 LGCF, Inc. 2024 Convention Fundraiser, Iowa, LA
26 JPCGC, Meeting, Lafreniere Park,
Metairie, LA registration 9:30 a.m.
4 LABOR DAY
20 LGCF, Inc. 2024 Convention Fundraiser, Iowa, LA
26 JPCGC, Meeting, Lafreniere Park,
Metairie, LA registration 9:30 a.m.
October 12, 2023 Meeting
Wait Until Dark
Home of: Tricia France
Co-Hostesses: Pat Engel (c), Judy Babin (cc), Elsie Kerl,
Olga Maynard, Myrna Meyer, Louise Nash
PRAYER, PLEGES, OFFICERS' REPORTS and BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: "Where was your most memorable sunset?"
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Christmas Doorway, Civic Beautification, Community Garden Award, Community Volunteer (Scarecrow Contest & Celebration in the Oak), Garden of the Month Award, JPCGC Inc. Representative, Little Shadows, Nominating Committee, Sunshine, Trimming the Trails, Ways & Means
Flower Cart: Night Blooming Cereus (Peniocerus greggii)
by Mona Louviere (cc)
Floral Design: “Rhythm of the Night”
by Stephanie Abadie (cc)
River Ridge Rascals: Barred Owl
by Elise Kerl (cc)
Program: Oral Presentation on "Glass Half Full":
Plant Exchange and Tour with Plant Study of Hostess's Garden.
*** Gardening Tips ***
Broken terra-cotta pots/. Place their shards around plants.
This will keep River Ridge Rascals from tearing up your plants.
Co-Hostesses: Pat Engel (c), Judy Babin (cc), Elsie Kerl,
Olga Maynard, Myrna Meyer, Louise Nash
PRAYER, PLEGES, OFFICERS' REPORTS and BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: "Where was your most memorable sunset?"
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Christmas Doorway, Civic Beautification, Community Garden Award, Community Volunteer (Scarecrow Contest & Celebration in the Oak), Garden of the Month Award, JPCGC Inc. Representative, Little Shadows, Nominating Committee, Sunshine, Trimming the Trails, Ways & Means
Flower Cart: Night Blooming Cereus (Peniocerus greggii)
by Mona Louviere (cc)
Floral Design: “Rhythm of the Night”
by Stephanie Abadie (cc)
River Ridge Rascals: Barred Owl
by Elise Kerl (cc)
Program: Oral Presentation on "Glass Half Full":
Plant Exchange and Tour with Plant Study of Hostess's Garden.
*** Gardening Tips ***
Broken terra-cotta pots/. Place their shards around plants.
This will keep River Ridge Rascals from tearing up your plants.
October
Inside Club
Inside Club
5 Scarecrow Contest, City Park. Set-up 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 Community Garden Judging
9 Member Garden Judging
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Little Shadows
9 Community Garden Judging
9 Member Garden Judging
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Little Shadows
Outside Club
7-8 Fall Garden Show/Scarecrow Trail, City Park, NOLA
9. NOMA Volunteer - Urns, City Park, NOLA 9:00 a.m.
11 Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful - 23rd Annual Tree School,
JPAC, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
13 Magic in the Moonlight, City Park, 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
24 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting, Lafreniere Park,
SOGC, Hosts.
Metairie, LA, registration 9:30 a.m.
26 LGCF, Inc. Districts II Fall Meeting
31 Club Yearbooks Due
31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
9. NOMA Volunteer - Urns, City Park, NOLA 9:00 a.m.
11 Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful - 23rd Annual Tree School,
JPAC, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
13 Magic in the Moonlight, City Park, 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
24 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting, Lafreniere Park,
SOGC, Hosts.
Metairie, LA, registration 9:30 a.m.
26 LGCF, Inc. Districts II Fall Meeting
31 Club Yearbooks Due
31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
November 9, 2023 Meeting
Two for the Road
Home of: Andrée Gernhauser
Co-Hostesses: Lollie Rozas (c), Jill Wren, (cc),
Monica Bell, Fay Doucet, Molly Farbe,
Sandy Houston
PRAYER, PLEGES, OFFICERS' REPORTS and BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: "Where's the favorite place you've visited?”
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Christmas Doorway, Civic Beautification, Community Garden Award, Community Volunteer (Scarecrow Contest & Celebration in the Oaks), Garden of the Month Award, JPCGC Inc. Representative, Little Shadows, Nominating Committee, Sunshine, Trimming the Trails, Ways and Means
Flower Cart: Black Eyed Susan (Thunbergia alata)
by Margaret Handy
Floral Design: “Beaux Cup”
by Jennifer Weiding
River Ridge Rascals: American Bald Eagle
by Pat Prewitt
Program: Slideshow on "Landscaping Jefferson Highway Neutral Grounds and Implementing Green Infrastructure in Neighborhoods" by Dana Brown (g). Dana, a New Orleans native, is a professional landscape architect and is President of Dana Brown & Associates. She is also the author of "Using Plants for Storm Water Management: A Green Infrastructure Guide for the Gulf South."
Plant Exchange and Tour with Plant Study of Hostess's Garden.
** Gardening Tips ***
Holes for bulbs should be two or three times as deep as the bulb itself.
The bulbs need the space to grow!
November
Inside Club
Inside Club
6 Community Garden Judging
6 Member Garden Judging
9 Sunshine
10-14 Community Volunteer, Celebration in the Oaks Decorating
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Little Shadows
6 Member Garden Judging
9 Sunshine
10-14 Community Volunteer, Celebration in the Oaks Decorating
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Little Shadows
Outside Club
17 Celebration in the Oaks Patron Party
23 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
23 Celebration in the Oaks Opening Day,
Botanical Gardens, City Park, New Orleans, LA
24 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting, Lafreniere Park,
Metairie, LA registration 9:30 a.m.
23 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
23 Celebration in the Oaks Opening Day,
Botanical Gardens, City Park, New Orleans, LA
24 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting, Lafreniere Park,
Metairie, LA registration 9:30 a.m.
December 14, 2023 Meeting
Roman Holliday
Home of: Kathy Pastorek
Co-Hostesses: Mary Ellen Miller (c), Cathy Meyer (cc),
JoAnn Christopher, Erin Fleming, Caroline Frederic,
Bonnie Hatrel, Pat Prewitt
PRAYER, PLEGES, OFFICERS' REPORTS and BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: “Do you travel for Christmas?”
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Arbor Day, Christmas Doorway, Civic Beautification, Community Garden Award, Community Volunteer (Celebration in the Oaks & NOMA Urns), Garden of the Month Award, JPCGC, Inc. Representative, Little Shadows, Nominating, Social, Sunshine, Trimming the Trails, Ways and Means
Flower Cart: White Lilly (Lilium candidium)
by Michele Guerin
Floral Design: “Saturnalia”
by Lisa Howard
River Ridge Rascals: Red Bird
by Pat Prewitt
Christmas Luncheon and Festivities!
*** Gardening Tips ***
Keep herbs separate from other plantings. Herbs like mint are
highly invasive. Try container gardening!
December
Inside Club
Inside Club
11 Community Garden Judging
11 Member Garden Judging
11 Christmas Doorway Contest
15 Sunshine
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Little Shadows
11 Member Garden Judging
11 Christmas Doorway Contest
15 Sunshine
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Little Shadows
Outside Club
1 Deadline for LGCF, Inc, Newsletter Submission
1 All LGCF, Inc., DSGC, Inc. and NGC, Inc. Awards Applications due
12 JPCGC, Inc. Christmas Tea and Social, Lafreniere Park,
Foundation Bldg., Metairie, LA, 11:00 a.m.
25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
1 Deadline for LGCF, Inc, Newsletter Submission
1 All LGCF, Inc., DSGC, Inc. and NGC, Inc. Awards Applications due
12 JPCGC, Inc. Christmas Tea and Social, Lafreniere Park,
Foundation Bldg., Metairie, LA, 11:00 a.m.
25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Christmas Doorway and JPCGC Christmas Tea
January 11, 2024 Meeting
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Home of: Stephanie Abadie
Co-Hostesses: Heather Tucker (c), Lauri Beard (cc),
Josie Bennett, Evelyn Heinemann,
Lisa Hotard, Jennifer Weiding
PRAYER, PLEGES, OFFICERS' REPORTS and BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: “When did you last shop at Tiffany's?”
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Arbor Day, Civic Beautification, Community Garden Award, Community Volunteer (NOMA), Garden of the Month Award, JPCGC Inc. Representative, Little Shadows, Publicity, Social, Sunshine, Trimming the Trails, Ways & Means
Flower Cart: String of Pearls (Curio rowleyanus)
by Erin Fleming
Floral Design: “Moon River”
by Heather Tucker
River Ridge Rascals: Cliff Swallows
by Marian Gibbs
Program: Slideshow Presentation on "Evolution of Sawyer Farms" by Rhonda Lorio (g). Rhonda is a resident of River Ridge and owner of Sawyer Farms in Lumberton , Mississippi. The farmland bought 10 years ago for hunting property has evolved into a multi-faceted business including blueberry farms, honeybees, quail hunting and a chapel for special events.
Plant Exchange and Tour with Plant Study of Hostess's Garden.
*** Gardening Tips ***
Use broth from cooking veggies to water your plants.
" Veggie Soup" is the best plant food.
Co-Hostesses: Heather Tucker (c), Lauri Beard (cc),
Josie Bennett, Evelyn Heinemann,
Lisa Hotard, Jennifer Weiding
PRAYER, PLEGES, OFFICERS' REPORTS and BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: “When did you last shop at Tiffany's?”
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Arbor Day, Civic Beautification, Community Garden Award, Community Volunteer (NOMA), Garden of the Month Award, JPCGC Inc. Representative, Little Shadows, Publicity, Social, Sunshine, Trimming the Trails, Ways & Means
Flower Cart: String of Pearls (Curio rowleyanus)
by Erin Fleming
Floral Design: “Moon River”
by Heather Tucker
River Ridge Rascals: Cliff Swallows
by Marian Gibbs
Program: Slideshow Presentation on "Evolution of Sawyer Farms" by Rhonda Lorio (g). Rhonda is a resident of River Ridge and owner of Sawyer Farms in Lumberton , Mississippi. The farmland bought 10 years ago for hunting property has evolved into a multi-faceted business including blueberry farms, honeybees, quail hunting and a chapel for special events.
Plant Exchange and Tour with Plant Study of Hostess's Garden.
*** Gardening Tips ***
Use broth from cooking veggies to water your plants.
" Veggie Soup" is the best plant food.
January
Inside Club
8 Community Garden Judging
8 Member Garden Judging
16- 17 Trimming the Trails
19 SOGC Arbor Day Ceremony - Site and Time TBA
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Jefferson Parish Christmas Tree Marsh Restoration Project
TBA Little Shadows
8 Member Garden Judging
16- 17 Trimming the Trails
19 SOGC Arbor Day Ceremony - Site and Time TBA
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Jefferson Parish Christmas Tree Marsh Restoration Project
TBA Little Shadows
Project - Trimming the Trails
Outside Club
1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
8-9 LGCF, Inc. Wine Council, Lecompte, LA
19 Official Louisiana Arbor Day
23 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting Lafreniere Park,
Metairie, LA , registration 9:30 a.m.
TBA JBI, Arbor Day, LaSalle Park, Metairie, LA
8-9 LGCF, Inc. Wine Council, Lecompte, LA
19 Official Louisiana Arbor Day
23 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting Lafreniere Park,
Metairie, LA , registration 9:30 a.m.
TBA JBI, Arbor Day, LaSalle Park, Metairie, LA
February 08, 2024 Meeting
Love Among Thieves
Home of: Tina Messina
Co-Hostesses: Michele Guerin (c), Kathy Maynard (cc),
Rosina Ducote, Merle Guerin, Loli Modica
PRAYER, PLEGES, OFFICERS' REPORTS and BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: “How many hearts have you broken?”
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Arbor Day, Civic Beautification, Community Garden Award, Community Volunteer (Art in Bloom, NOMA), Garden of the Month Award, JPCGC, Inc. Representative, Little Shadows, Trimming the Trails
Flower Cart: Bleeding Heart (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)
by Molly Prokop
Floral Design: “Love in Bloom”
by Mona Louviere
River Ridge Rascals: Raccoon
by Judith Taylor
Program: Demonstration on "Situational Awareness at Home and in the Gardens" by Deputy Christopher Haislup (g). Deputy Haislup has been with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for 16 years. He started as a full-time recruit in the academy. Through his career he has worked in the adult correctional center, 4th district patrol division and a short time in the detective bureau. After an injury in 2018, he returned one year later and was reassigned to the public relations division.
Plant Exchange and Tour with Plant Study of Hostess’s Garden
*** Gardening Tips ***
Don't jump the gun and plant too early in the season.
Check you local "frost dates" to help you decide when to plant.
Co-Hostesses: Michele Guerin (c), Kathy Maynard (cc),
Rosina Ducote, Merle Guerin, Loli Modica
PRAYER, PLEGES, OFFICERS' REPORTS and BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: “How many hearts have you broken?”
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Arbor Day, Civic Beautification, Community Garden Award, Community Volunteer (Art in Bloom, NOMA), Garden of the Month Award, JPCGC, Inc. Representative, Little Shadows, Trimming the Trails
Flower Cart: Bleeding Heart (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)
by Molly Prokop
Floral Design: “Love in Bloom”
by Mona Louviere
River Ridge Rascals: Raccoon
by Judith Taylor
Program: Demonstration on "Situational Awareness at Home and in the Gardens" by Deputy Christopher Haislup (g). Deputy Haislup has been with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for 16 years. He started as a full-time recruit in the academy. Through his career he has worked in the adult correctional center, 4th district patrol division and a short time in the detective bureau. After an injury in 2018, he returned one year later and was reassigned to the public relations division.
Plant Exchange and Tour with Plant Study of Hostess’s Garden
*** Gardening Tips ***
Don't jump the gun and plant too early in the season.
Check you local "frost dates" to help you decide when to plant.
February
Inside Club
5 Community Garden Judging
5 Member Garden Judging
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Little Shadows
TBA. Trimming the Trails
5 Member Garden Judging
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Little Shadows
TBA. Trimming the Trails
Outside Club
13 HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!!
14 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
27 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting, Lafreniere Park,
Metairie, LA, registration 9:30 a.m.
2/29 - Philadelphia Flower Show, LGCF, Inc. Tour
3/5
14 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
27 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting, Lafreniere Park,
Metairie, LA, registration 9:30 a.m.
2/29 - Philadelphia Flower Show, LGCF, Inc. Tour
3/5
March 14, 2024 Meeting
Sabrina
Home of: Molly Prokop
Co-Hostesses: Marian Gibbs (c), Alexis Gardener (cc), Judy Duplantis,,
Mona Louviere, Wendi Quick, Cile Whittington
PRAYER, PLEGES, OFFICERS' REPORTS and BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: “Do you own a Little Black Dress?”
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Civic Beautification, Community Garden Award, Community Volunteer (NOMA Art in Bloom & Urns) Garden of the Month Award, JPCGC, Inc. Representative, Little Shadows, Social, Ways & Means
Flower Cart: Sabrina Hibiscus (Hibiscus diversifolius)
by Marian Gibbs
Floral Design: “New York State of Mind”
by Cheryl Eaton
River Ridge Rascals: Swamp Rabbit
by Tricia France
Program: Oral Presentation on "Super Plants for Your Louisiana Landscape - Summer Selections" by Linda Wegmann (g). Linda has been an active volunteer with the Louisiana Master Gardener program for over 20 years. An advocate of the Louisiana Super Plant (LSP) program, Linda volunteers at the LSP Demonstration Garden in City Park where she enjoys experimenting and sharing her experiences with the latest LSP introductions.
Plant Exchange and Tour with Plant Study of Hostess’s Garden
*** Gardening Tips ***
Try to schedule your spring planting on cloudy days.
New plants take best in cool soil.
Co-Hostesses: Marian Gibbs (c), Alexis Gardener (cc), Judy Duplantis,,
Mona Louviere, Wendi Quick, Cile Whittington
PRAYER, PLEGES, OFFICERS' REPORTS and BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: “Do you own a Little Black Dress?”
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Civic Beautification, Community Garden Award, Community Volunteer (NOMA Art in Bloom & Urns) Garden of the Month Award, JPCGC, Inc. Representative, Little Shadows, Social, Ways & Means
Flower Cart: Sabrina Hibiscus (Hibiscus diversifolius)
by Marian Gibbs
Floral Design: “New York State of Mind”
by Cheryl Eaton
River Ridge Rascals: Swamp Rabbit
by Tricia France
Program: Oral Presentation on "Super Plants for Your Louisiana Landscape - Summer Selections" by Linda Wegmann (g). Linda has been an active volunteer with the Louisiana Master Gardener program for over 20 years. An advocate of the Louisiana Super Plant (LSP) program, Linda volunteers at the LSP Demonstration Garden in City Park where she enjoys experimenting and sharing her experiences with the latest LSP introductions.
Plant Exchange and Tour with Plant Study of Hostess’s Garden
*** Gardening Tips ***
Try to schedule your spring planting on cloudy days.
New plants take best in cool soil.
March
Inside Club
11 Community Garden Judging
11 Member Garden Judging
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Little Shadows
11 Member Garden Judging
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Little Shadows
Outside Club
1 Deadline for LGCF, Inc. Newsletter Submission
13-17 Art in Bloom, NOMA
19-20 Deep South Garden Club, Inc. Convention, Gatlinburg, TN
24 JBI Parkway Promenade XXXII
26 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting, Lafreniere Park,
Metairie, LA registration 9:30 a.m.
13-17 Art in Bloom, NOMA
19-20 Deep South Garden Club, Inc. Convention, Gatlinburg, TN
24 JBI Parkway Promenade XXXII
26 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting, Lafreniere Park,
Metairie, LA registration 9:30 a.m.
April 11, 2024 Meeting
Charade
Home of: Judith Taylor
Co-Hostesses: Liz Elvir (c), Barbara Siede (cc),
Carole Boeneke, Sylvia Giovingo, Nancy Holland,
Diane McDonald
PRAYER, PLEGES, OFFICERS' REPORTS and BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: “What's your favorite party game?”
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Civic Beautification, Community Garden Award, Community Volunteer (Art in Bloom & Urns), Garden of the Month Award, Garden Therapy, JPCGC, Inc. Representative, Little Shadows, Publicity, Social
Flower Cart: Fleur de lis Lily (Lillium)
by Barbara Siede
Floral Design: French Alps
by Diane McDonald
River Ridge Rascals: Fox Squirrel
by Jill Wendi Quick
Program: Oral Presentation on "Composting for Your Home Garden" by Chris Dunaway. Mr. Dunaway is an LSU Extension Associate Agent for Jefferson Parish. He graduated from LSU, worked for Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and conducted research on Formosan Termites. His home garden consists primarily of perennial plants and fruit trees.
Plant Exchange and Tour with Plant Study of Hostess’s Garde
*** Gardening Tips ***
Plant marigolds along your borders to keep united bugs away.
Gnats and mosquitos do not like the smell of marigolds.
Co-Hostesses: Liz Elvir (c), Barbara Siede (cc),
Carole Boeneke, Sylvia Giovingo, Nancy Holland,
Diane McDonald
PRAYER, PLEGES, OFFICERS' REPORTS and BUSINESS
ROLL CALL: “What's your favorite party game?”
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Civic Beautification, Community Garden Award, Community Volunteer (Art in Bloom & Urns), Garden of the Month Award, Garden Therapy, JPCGC, Inc. Representative, Little Shadows, Publicity, Social
Flower Cart: Fleur de lis Lily (Lillium)
by Barbara Siede
Floral Design: French Alps
by Diane McDonald
River Ridge Rascals: Fox Squirrel
by Jill Wendi Quick
Program: Oral Presentation on "Composting for Your Home Garden" by Chris Dunaway. Mr. Dunaway is an LSU Extension Associate Agent for Jefferson Parish. He graduated from LSU, worked for Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and conducted research on Formosan Termites. His home garden consists primarily of perennial plants and fruit trees.
Plant Exchange and Tour with Plant Study of Hostess’s Garde
*** Gardening Tips ***
Plant marigolds along your borders to keep united bugs away.
Gnats and mosquitos do not like the smell of marigolds.
April
Inside Club
1 NOMA Volunteer
8 Community Garden Judging
8 Member Garden Judging
20-28 Love the Boot Cleanup Event
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Little Shadows
TBA Garden Therapy
8 Community Garden Judging
8 Member Garden Judging
20-28 Love the Boot Cleanup Event
TBA Civic Beautification
TBA Little Shadows
TBA Garden Therapy
Outside Club
1 NGC, Inc., LGCF, Inc. and JPCGC Inc. dues due
1-2 Spring Garden Show & LGCF Flower Show, City Park, NOLA
9 HAPPY EASTER!!!
17 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting, Place TBA
18-19 LGCF, Inc. State Convention 90th Anniversary, Lake Charles, LA
23 Earth Day
25 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting, Lafreniere Park, Metairie, LA registration 9:30 a.m.
1-2 Spring Garden Show & LGCF Flower Show, City Park, NOLA
9 HAPPY EASTER!!!
17 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting, Place TBA
18-19 LGCF, Inc. State Convention 90th Anniversary, Lake Charles, LA
23 Earth Day
25 JPCGC, Inc. Meeting, Lafreniere Park, Metairie, LA registration 9:30 a.m.
May 9, 2024
"Transported by Food"
Installation Luncheon
Location: Metairie Country Club
580 Woodvine Ave
Metairie, LA
504-833-4671
11:00 a.m.: Reception
12:00 noon: Call to Order, Kathy Maffei, President
Welcome: JoAnn Christopher
Invocation: Stephanie Abadie, First Vice President
Pledge: Heather Tucker, Second Vice President
Introductions: Kathy Maffei, President
Committee Reports: Civic Beautification, Molly Prokop (c)
Community Garden Award, Tricia France (c)
Garden of the Month Award: Announcement of winner,
Monica Bell (cc)
Garden of the Year: Announcement of winner,
Jill Wren (c)
Membership Awards: Tricia France (c)
Floral Design: "Natural Beauty" by Pat Engel (c) and Judy Babin (cc)
LUNCHEON
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR: Kathy Maffei
PRESENTATION OF SCRAPBOOK: Kathy Pastorek (c)
PRESENTATION OF PRESIDENT’S GIFT: Tricia France (cc)
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS: Bonnie Hatrel
PRESIDENT'S ACCEPTANCE
BENEDICTION: Judy Babin
*** Gardening Tips ***
Deadhead your flowering plants vigilantly.
Remove wilted blooms to tell your plants to make more beautiful blooms!
580 Woodvine Ave
Metairie, LA
504-833-4671
11:00 a.m.: Reception
12:00 noon: Call to Order, Kathy Maffei, President
Welcome: JoAnn Christopher
Invocation: Stephanie Abadie, First Vice President
Pledge: Heather Tucker, Second Vice President
Introductions: Kathy Maffei, President
Committee Reports: Civic Beautification, Molly Prokop (c)
Community Garden Award, Tricia France (c)
Garden of the Month Award: Announcement of winner,
Monica Bell (cc)
Garden of the Year: Announcement of winner,
Jill Wren (c)
Membership Awards: Tricia France (c)
Floral Design: "Natural Beauty" by Pat Engel (c) and Judy Babin (cc)
LUNCHEON
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR: Kathy Maffei
PRESENTATION OF SCRAPBOOK: Kathy Pastorek (c)
PRESENTATION OF PRESIDENT’S GIFT: Tricia France (cc)
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS: Bonnie Hatrel
PRESIDENT'S ACCEPTANCE
BENEDICTION: Judy Babin
*** Gardening Tips ***
Deadhead your flowering plants vigilantly.
Remove wilted blooms to tell your plants to make more beautiful blooms!
May
Inside Club
6 Community Garden Judging
6 Member Garden Judging
9 SOGC Awards and Installation Luncheon
TBA Civic Beautification
6 Member Garden Judging
9 SOGC Awards and Installation Luncheon
TBA Civic Beautification
Outside Club
12 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!
23 JPCGC, Inc. Awards Installation Luncheon,
time and place TBA
23 JPCGC, Inc. Awards Installation Luncheon,
time and place TBA