HELPING THE Community
Civic...
meets once a week from April through October working with the town and other organizations in order to beautify and maintain gardens around town.
Chair: MaryEllen M.
Vice Chair: Linda T.
Design...
creates opportunities to enhance our knowledge and skills through workshops and demonstrations as well as providing flora designs for club events and public spaces.
Chair: Shirley L.
Vice Chair: Kathy B.
Environment/ Conservation...
keeps members abreast of current environmental issues concentrating on our own back yard.
Chair: Margaet K.
Healing Therapy and Senior Gardening...
area long term care facilities are visited by members who assist the residents creating seasonal craft projects to decorate their rooms.
Chair: Crissy B.
Vice Chair: Jo Ellen N.
Holiday Tea...
an annual December event, co-sponsored by the Wallingford Public Library, invites the public in for an old-fashioned tea. Refreshments are provided and served by garden club members.
Chair: MaryEllen M.
Vice Chair: Jeanne L.
Horticulture...
provides pertinent information about plant types, growing requirements and available resources to educate members on the latest trends in gardening. Seasonal examples are displayed for a hands-on approach.
Chair: Ellie T.
Vice Chair: Martha S.
Plant Sale...
is our main fund raiser which is held one Saturday in May. Club members sell their plants and other garden-related items to the public at reasonable prices. Members are on hand to assist you in your choices and to answer your gardening questions.
Chair: Karin P.
Public Celebrations...
collaborates with town agencies, businesses and other non-profit organizations to promote our Town.
Chair: Linda B.
Vice Chair: Linda T.
Public Relations...
informs the public about events and projects using printed publications, Facebook and this website. A scrapbook of media coverage in the form of newspaper clippings and photographs is maintained for the club's future enjoyment.
Chair: Ellie T. - Press
Vice Chair: Jeanne L. - Facebook
Vice Chair: Betty W. - Scrapbook
Vice Chair: Karla R - Website & social media
Scholarship...
is awarded annually to a Wallingford High School Senior who is interested in pursuing a career related to Our Purpose.
Chair: Gini M.
Youth...
designs programs to encourage school aged children to participate in age-appropriate gardening and environmental activities.
Chair: Alberta F.
ancillary support
Historian...
shares interesting facts about our Garden Club history at our monthly meetings.
Chair: Shirley L.
Vice-Chair: Judy Sirois
Hospitality...
organizes refreshments and floral accompaniments for our monthly and annual meetings.
Chair: Mary Ann M.
Vice Chair: Natalie S.
Membership...
welcomes new members and maintains records of contact information for the Yearbook.
Chair: Sue B.
Vice Chair: Martha S.
Nominating...
finds candidates to fill vacant positions on the
Board of Directors.
Chair: Dina R.
Vice Chair: Rose N.
Yearbook...
contains official guidelines for club operation as well as information about club members and events.
Chair: Karin P.