District Fall Meetings
DISTRICT VI FALL MEETING - MADISONVILLE
District VI Presidents with LGCF Inc. President Elect Kyle Martin, LGCF Inc. President Carla Gauthier, and LGCF Inc. District VI Director Vicky Fannaly
Circle of Roses Presentation: Cricket Ayala
Gardenettes honored long time member Cricket Ayala with Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. Circle of Roses honors at the District VI Fall Meeting held at the Maritime Museum in Madisonville. Cricket is well known for awarding Garden of the Month and Genesis (for business) in Ponchatoula. She met the age and service requirements to qualify. The garden club is also a member of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Patricia Hammaker Ayala, better known as Cricket, was born in Hammond, La. Cricket grew up in Ponchatoula, La and graduated from Ponchatoula High School. She then attended and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, La. After College she moved to Ville Platte to pursue what would be a lifelong career with the Department of Family and Children Services. By the time Cricket retired from the Department of Family and Children Services she moved to New Orleans. It was there that she met and married the late Luis Ayala. Together they enjoyed a life full of all that New Orleans had to offer in the 70’s and 80’s. As proud members of the Tulane Alumni Association, they were avid supporters of the boys’ basketball team. Cricket quickly became their “Team Mom”. She earned this unofficial title by making small bags of homemade cookies for each player and coach which she gave to them for each game.
As with so many, 20 years ago while living in New Orleans a few blocks from the 16th Street canal breach, Hurricane Katrina’s flood waters reached the attic of their home. They lost everything. Cricket was Katrina(ed) full circle back to Ponchatoula.
In 2008 Charlotte Faller, a high school classmate, invited Cricket to join Gardenettes. She has been an asset to our club serving as Parliamentarian and on numerous committees a year. At least 2 or 3 committees each year. In particular she has carried out the duties of Garden of the Month and Genessis awards. She and Margaret Bailey have co-chaired the making of the Publicity Yearbook for 2 years. Their efforts achieved a 1st and a 2nd place award. She has also helped Margaret design and paint the Gardenettes’ Quilt Trail Square. It is displayed at Kiwanis Park where Gardenettes’ tended to the Butterfly Garden. She has helped the group of Gardenettes’ that sponsored the City of St. Gabriel win 1st place when they wanted to participate in the Cleanest City contest but had no garden club of their own. She actively participates in many scheduled activities such as fund raising, plant and rummage sales, field trips, planting trees for Arbor Day, distributing cancer awareness pink ribbons for Make a Difference Day, sewing Bosom Buddy bags, caring for the Butterfly and Collinswood Museum flower beds, and also decorating the Youth Oaks Christmas Tree.
Cricket usually gravitates to the back row or tries to be the one taking the photo as she dislikes being in photos and Gardenettes’ takes a lot of photos.
Her claim to fame however is her homemade brownies and 7-up pound cake. She graciously offers these to the hostess of any of our gatherings. Cricket also serves Ponchatoula as Treasurer of Northshore Quilt Trail and as a member of the Ponchatoula Housing Authority. Cricket certainly deserves the Circle of Roses Award.
Patricia Hammaker Ayala, better known as Cricket, was born in Hammond, La. Cricket grew up in Ponchatoula, La and graduated from Ponchatoula High School. She then attended and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, La. After College she moved to Ville Platte to pursue what would be a lifelong career with the Department of Family and Children Services. By the time Cricket retired from the Department of Family and Children Services she moved to New Orleans. It was there that she met and married the late Luis Ayala. Together they enjoyed a life full of all that New Orleans had to offer in the 70’s and 80’s. As proud members of the Tulane Alumni Association, they were avid supporters of the boys’ basketball team. Cricket quickly became their “Team Mom”. She earned this unofficial title by making small bags of homemade cookies for each player and coach which she gave to them for each game.
As with so many, 20 years ago while living in New Orleans a few blocks from the 16th Street canal breach, Hurricane Katrina’s flood waters reached the attic of their home. They lost everything. Cricket was Katrina(ed) full circle back to Ponchatoula.
In 2008 Charlotte Faller, a high school classmate, invited Cricket to join Gardenettes. She has been an asset to our club serving as Parliamentarian and on numerous committees a year. At least 2 or 3 committees each year. In particular she has carried out the duties of Garden of the Month and Genessis awards. She and Margaret Bailey have co-chaired the making of the Publicity Yearbook for 2 years. Their efforts achieved a 1st and a 2nd place award. She has also helped Margaret design and paint the Gardenettes’ Quilt Trail Square. It is displayed at Kiwanis Park where Gardenettes’ tended to the Butterfly Garden. She has helped the group of Gardenettes’ that sponsored the City of St. Gabriel win 1st place when they wanted to participate in the Cleanest City contest but had no garden club of their own. She actively participates in many scheduled activities such as fund raising, plant and rummage sales, field trips, planting trees for Arbor Day, distributing cancer awareness pink ribbons for Make a Difference Day, sewing Bosom Buddy bags, caring for the Butterfly and Collinswood Museum flower beds, and also decorating the Youth Oaks Christmas Tree.
Cricket usually gravitates to the back row or tries to be the one taking the photo as she dislikes being in photos and Gardenettes’ takes a lot of photos.
Her claim to fame however is her homemade brownies and 7-up pound cake. She graciously offers these to the hostess of any of our gatherings. Cricket also serves Ponchatoula as Treasurer of Northshore Quilt Trail and as a member of the Ponchatoula Housing Authority. Cricket certainly deserves the Circle of Roses Award.
DISTRICT FALL MEETINGS - OCTOBER 2024
Gardenettes attended Fall District VI, II, III Meetings in Gonzales, St. Martinville and New Orleans. All clubs are members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Lots of important information, Circle of Roses awards and interesting guest speakers highlighted the festivities.
District VI Hammond - October 25, 2023
After months of planning, Belle Oaks Garden Club to which I belong sponsored the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. District VI Fall Meeting in Hammond. Sunday Hanson and I were the only Gardenettes among the 68 attendees. All clubs are members of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
District VI Baton Rouge - October 27, 2022
Great food and Dan Gill giving a very informative speech at District VI Fall Meeting, Juban Restaurant in Baton Rouge. Pleased to get the door prize at my table. Gardenettes Sunday Hanson and I joined our friends from across the state. All are members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Gardenettes At District II Meeting, Harvey
October 20, 2022
Good times in Harvey, LA at District II Fall Meeting. Saw lots of old friends! Only Gardenette from District VI. Clubs are members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
District VII Fall Meet in Jennings
October 19, 2022
Attended the District VII Fall Meeting in Jennings LA. Saw old friends, saw a great program on Whooping Cranes, ate well! I was the only Gardenette there - we are all members of Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Club Inc.
DISTRICT VI - OCTOBER 19, 2021
Attended the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. District VI Fall Meeting at the Country Club of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Great meeting with lots of friends, beautiful setting. Represented the Gardenettes! We are all members of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
DISTRICT II - OCTOBER 20, 2021
Attended a great meeting at Impastata's in Metairie for the District II Fall Meeting, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. The food was outstanding, and the company was even better. Represented the Gardenettes who are also members of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Met one of our oldest members who was 104 years young!
DISTRICT III - OCTOBER 21, 2021
District III Fall Meeting at the Petroleum Club in Lafayette 10/21 - hats were the theme as you can see. Represented Gardenettes and Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. We are members of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Seeing lots of friends and making new ones!
October 20, 2020
Hosted by Denham Springs Garden Club
Karen Granier, Hammond Garden Club, greets Gardenettes Vicky Fannaly and Sandra Haro
Gardenettes president Vicky Fannaly and vice president Sandra Haro attended the October 20 Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. (LGCF) District VI Fall Meeting hosted by the Denham Springs Garden Club at Forrest Grove Plantation in Denham Springs. The group is a member of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
District VI Director Carolyn Todd, Hammond Garden Club, presided over the meeting. Hostess Denham Springs Garden Club president Virginia Bruce introduced Denham Springs Mayor Gerald Landry to the delegates from the 19 clubs and state officers and committee members present.
LGCF President Linda Finley, Lake Charles Garden Club, gave an overview of the problems in her area and the effects of the pandemic on regional and national club events. She introduced Clara Earl and Ruth Delhomme, Baton Rouge Garden Club, who told of the programs and speakers planned for the April 26-28, 2021 state convention to be held in Baton Rouge.
Darlene White, Denham Springs Garden Club, introduced the guest speaker Krista Adams, who gave a powerpoint presentation on Purple Martins, which showed in nest camera footage of the nesting cycle of the birds. She mentioned the life span and migration habits, covering the species in depth. Adams is a Louisiana Master Naturalist and program manager at Louisiana State University.
Following lunch, other activities included door prizes, a silent auction, artwork and fifty-fifty raffles, Fannaly gave her state web committee report and the closing benediction.
District VI Director Carolyn Todd, Hammond Garden Club, presided over the meeting. Hostess Denham Springs Garden Club president Virginia Bruce introduced Denham Springs Mayor Gerald Landry to the delegates from the 19 clubs and state officers and committee members present.
LGCF President Linda Finley, Lake Charles Garden Club, gave an overview of the problems in her area and the effects of the pandemic on regional and national club events. She introduced Clara Earl and Ruth Delhomme, Baton Rouge Garden Club, who told of the programs and speakers planned for the April 26-28, 2021 state convention to be held in Baton Rouge.
Darlene White, Denham Springs Garden Club, introduced the guest speaker Krista Adams, who gave a powerpoint presentation on Purple Martins, which showed in nest camera footage of the nesting cycle of the birds. She mentioned the life span and migration habits, covering the species in depth. Adams is a Louisiana Master Naturalist and program manager at Louisiana State University.
Following lunch, other activities included door prizes, a silent auction, artwork and fifty-fifty raffles, Fannaly gave her state web committee report and the closing benediction.
October 23, 2019
Hosted by Plaquemine Garden Club at
Nottaway Plantation, White Castle LA
Nottaway Plantation, White Castle LA
Gardenettes traveled to Nottaway Plantation in White Castle, for the annual District VI Fall Meeting. Attending were Jamie LeBlanc, president Sonya Avery, Anna Poland and treasurer Vicky Fannaly.
Hosted by District VI Director Carolyn Todd of Hammond Garden Club with the help of Plaquemine Garden Club, the meet was attended by the nineteen member clubs in Todd’s district. All are members of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Officers from the state and Deep South were on hand to speak to the group.
Plaquemine Mayor Ed Reeves and garden club president Donna Carville welcomed the group. State president Linda Finley and Deep South Director Lena Batemen also addressed the club members. Gardenette Anna Poland gave the invocation, and Gardenette president Sonya Avery conducted the 50/50 raffle and silent auction. LGCF Webmaster Vicky Fannaly received an award from the National Garden Clubs Inc. for best state website.
Plaquemine Garden Club member Ramona Perrin gave a program on “Seasonal Decorating with Native Plants and all the Wonderful Things it has to Offer.” She and her crew did the massive entrance and table arrangements with found things from the ditches and byways that they had gathered and preserved for months for this event.
Circle of Roses state chairman Sarah LeBlanc awarded pins to the new honorees in attendance. Benediction was given by Mary Thornhill of Hammond Garden Club.
Hosted by District VI Director Carolyn Todd of Hammond Garden Club with the help of Plaquemine Garden Club, the meet was attended by the nineteen member clubs in Todd’s district. All are members of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. Officers from the state and Deep South were on hand to speak to the group.
Plaquemine Mayor Ed Reeves and garden club president Donna Carville welcomed the group. State president Linda Finley and Deep South Director Lena Batemen also addressed the club members. Gardenette Anna Poland gave the invocation, and Gardenette president Sonya Avery conducted the 50/50 raffle and silent auction. LGCF Webmaster Vicky Fannaly received an award from the National Garden Clubs Inc. for best state website.
Plaquemine Garden Club member Ramona Perrin gave a program on “Seasonal Decorating with Native Plants and all the Wonderful Things it has to Offer.” She and her crew did the massive entrance and table arrangements with found things from the ditches and byways that they had gathered and preserved for months for this event.
Circle of Roses state chairman Sarah LeBlanc awarded pins to the new honorees in attendance. Benediction was given by Mary Thornhill of Hammond Garden Club.
Club President Sonya Avery, Jamie LeBlanc, Anna Poland, Vicky Fannaly
October 23, 2018
Hosted by Town & Country Garden Club of West St. Tammany
Benedict's Plantation, Mandeville LA
Benedict's Plantation, Mandeville LA
Gardenettes attending the annual District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. meeting at Benedict's Plantation in Mandeville were Karen Moran, president Sonya Avery, second vice president Anna Poland and LGCF Inc. webmaster Vicky Fannaly. Hosted by Town and Country Garden Club of West St. Tammany, the attendance numbered over 75 ladies from distant parts of Louisiana.
District VI director Nancy Delahaye, conducted the meeting. Poland gave the pledge of allegiance and the conservation pledge. Mayor, Donald J. Villere welcomed the garden club members and spoke on the attractions in the city of Mandeville. Speakers included state president Lena Bateman, first vice president Linda Finley, and state committee chairmen. The LGCF is a member of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
District VI director Nancy Delahaye, conducted the meeting. Poland gave the pledge of allegiance and the conservation pledge. Mayor, Donald J. Villere welcomed the garden club members and spoke on the attractions in the city of Mandeville. Speakers included state president Lena Bateman, first vice president Linda Finley, and state committee chairmen. The LGCF is a member of Deep South Garden Clubs Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc.
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October 24, 2017
"Deep Roots...Strong Growth"
Hosted by Hammond Garden Club
Michabelle Inn, Hammond LA
Hosted by Hammond Garden Club
Michabelle Inn, Hammond LA
Gardenettes attended the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. District VI Fall Meeting held at Michabelle Inn, Hammond, October 24. The meeting was hosted by the Hammond Garden Club and included 100 garden club members from as far away as Ferriday, Farmerville, Lake Charles, New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Carolyn Schwebel, president of Hammond Garden Club, was elected District VI Director Elect and will take office in two years. The clubs represented are members of District VI, LGCF Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Mayor Pete Panepinto gave a welcome address. Guest speaker for the event was Whitney Wallace, LSU Ag Center County Agent who spoke on
LSU Super Plants. The meeting was conducted by current District VI director Nancy Delahaye, Plaquemine Garden Club.
Gardenettes attending included Anna Poland, Margaret Bailey, Vicky Fannaly, Sonya Avery, Peggy Avery, Margaret Hardin, Liz Anderson and Karen Moran.
Carolyn Schwebel, president of Hammond Garden Club, was elected District VI Director Elect and will take office in two years. The clubs represented are members of District VI, LGCF Inc., Deep South Garden Clubs and National Garden Clubs Inc.
Mayor Pete Panepinto gave a welcome address. Guest speaker for the event was Whitney Wallace, LSU Ag Center County Agent who spoke on
LSU Super Plants. The meeting was conducted by current District VI director Nancy Delahaye, Plaquemine Garden Club.
Gardenettes attending included Anna Poland, Margaret Bailey, Vicky Fannaly, Sonya Avery, Peggy Avery, Margaret Hardin, Liz Anderson and Karen Moran.
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Karen Moran, Liz Anderson
Above LGCF Inc. President Lena Bateman, Dist. VI Director Nancy Delahaye, Hammond Mayor Pete Panepinto, LSU Ag Center County Agent Whitney Wallace
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LGCF Inc. President Lena Bateman, Dist. VI Director Nancy Delahaye, County Agent Whitney Wallace, Recording Secretary Sandy Solar.
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Above: Vicky Fannaly, Gardenette President Anna Poland. Right: Dist. VI Director Elect Carolyn Schwebel, LSU Ag Whitney Wallace and Melissa Ordoyne
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Gardenettes Sonya Avery, Margaret Hardin, Peggy Avery. Margaret Bailey, Peggy Avery, Liz Anderson
Liz Anderson, Karen Moran, Margaret Bailey, Sonya Avery, Margaret Hardin, Vicky Fannaly, Anna Poland, seated Peggy Avery
October 25, 2016
Hostesses for the annual event, pictured are some of the Gardenettes who attended the District VI Louisiana Garden Club Federation Fall Meeting!
Steve Pugh, State Representative for District 73, addressed the District VI Fall Meeting of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. (LGCF Inc.), at Juliana's in Ponchatoula, October 25. Pugh who grew up in the floral business recounted his connection with growing and arranging so close to the objectives of the garden club group.
Hosted by Gardenettes, the Ponchatoula garden club welcomed 80 state members to their city. Gardenette president Anna Poland introduced Bob Zabbia, mayor, and turned the meeting over to Kyle Martin, District VI Director.
A special Circle of Roses presentation was made by Jeanette Gatzman, LGCF Inc. president, to Gardenette Peggy Avery for her long service to the Community Garden Club and to Gardenettes.
Priscilla Monson, president of Gonzales Garden Club gave the invocation. Nancy Delahaye, president of Plaquemine Garden Club led the pledge of allegiance and conservation pledge. Rules of order were addressed by Clara Earl, District VI parliamentarian. Minutes were discussed and waived by Rebecca Weems, District VI recording secretary, and the treasurer's report was presented by Gail Lonibos, District VI treasurer.
Barbara Forshag, president of Stem and Stamen Garden Club, said the blessing before the meal was served. Bicky Fannaly, Gardenettes, presented the registration and credentials report. Two raffles followed the business meeting. Carolyn Schwebel, District VI Ways and Means chairman, was in charge of the silent auction. The meeting was adjourned by Karen Cordell, president of West Baton Rouge Garden and Civic Club.
The clubs are members of Deep South Region, National Garden Clubs Inc.
Hosted by Gardenettes, the Ponchatoula garden club welcomed 80 state members to their city. Gardenette president Anna Poland introduced Bob Zabbia, mayor, and turned the meeting over to Kyle Martin, District VI Director.
A special Circle of Roses presentation was made by Jeanette Gatzman, LGCF Inc. president, to Gardenette Peggy Avery for her long service to the Community Garden Club and to Gardenettes.
Priscilla Monson, president of Gonzales Garden Club gave the invocation. Nancy Delahaye, president of Plaquemine Garden Club led the pledge of allegiance and conservation pledge. Rules of order were addressed by Clara Earl, District VI parliamentarian. Minutes were discussed and waived by Rebecca Weems, District VI recording secretary, and the treasurer's report was presented by Gail Lonibos, District VI treasurer.
Barbara Forshag, president of Stem and Stamen Garden Club, said the blessing before the meal was served. Bicky Fannaly, Gardenettes, presented the registration and credentials report. Two raffles followed the business meeting. Carolyn Schwebel, District VI Ways and Means chairman, was in charge of the silent auction. The meeting was adjourned by Karen Cordell, president of West Baton Rouge Garden and Civic Club.
The clubs are members of Deep South Region, National Garden Clubs Inc.
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Left: Carol Borgstede, Ellen Pusey, Kathy Bruce. Above: Anna Poland, Carolyn Schwebel, Kyle Martin and future District VI incoming director Nancy Delahaye.
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Gardenette Peggy Avery receives Circle of Roses honor for her long service to garden clubs. Jeanette Gatzman makes the presentation. Anna Poland has a red rose for Peggy.
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Registration desk is manned by Sandra Haro and Vicky Fannaly.
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LGCF President Jeanette Gatzman puts the Circle of Roses pin on Peggy Avery.
State Representative Steve Pugh addresses the group.
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Table decorations.
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THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT!
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Above Kathy Bedenbaugh, Liz Sanderson, Margaret Bailey and Dale Rieth help decorate the table arrangements. Material pumpkin vases were crafted by Margaret Bailey.
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Above left, waiting for instructions are Sandra Haro, Margaret Hardin, Dale Rieth, Kathy Bedenbaugh and Cricket Ayala. Above right, displaying finished table arrangements are Liz Sanderson, Dale Rieth, Kathy Bedenbaugh, Vicky Fannaly and Anna Poland.
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Above left are finished table settings. Above right, Gardenettes stopped to help the Chamber of Commerce with their ribbon cutting at Kliebert's new store on Pine Street.
2015
Gardenettes galore! Diane Dufour, Anna Poland, Cricket Ayala, Liz Anderson, Lynda Byrd, Janice Hickey, Karen Moran, Dale Rieth, Kathy Bedenbaugh, Vicky Fannaly, Margaret Bailey.
Meeting at the elegant newly renovated Southern Hotel in Covington LA, eleven club members attended the District VI Fall meeting and luncheon. District VI Director Kyle Martin presided and introduced Michael Cooper, Mayor of Covington, and Lisa Ward, hotel owner, who spoke on the history and restoration of her lovely establishment.
Meeting at the elegant newly renovated Southern Hotel in Covington LA, eleven club members attended the District VI Fall meeting and luncheon. District VI Director Kyle Martin presided and introduced Michael Cooper, Mayor of Covington, and Lisa Ward, hotel owner, who spoke on the history and restoration of her lovely establishment.
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Two of our members were successful silent auction bidders, and Vicky Fannaly was presented a Circle of Roses pin for her 35 years of club service. Presentation was made by LGCF Inc. President Jeanette Gatzman and District VI Director Kyle Martin.
2014
Gardenettes that attended District VI Fall meeting at Nottoway Plantation: Anna Poland, Dale Rieth, Kathy Bedenbaugh, Jeanette Gatzman (LGCF Inc. Pres-Elect), Cricket Ayala, Gail Lonibus (Dist. VI Director) then Yvette Hebert (LGCF President) , Margaret Bailey Gardenette President.
2013
Front row seated left to right: Jane O’Flynn, Margaret Bailey, President Dale Rieth
Standing on left: Diane Dufour, Janice Hickey and Cricket Ayala
Seated in chairs: District VI Director. Gail Lonibos and LGCF. Inc. President, Yvette Hebert
Standing on right: Jeanette Gatzman, LGCF, Inc. President Elect and Kathy Bedenbaugh
Standing on left: Diane Dufour, Janice Hickey and Cricket Ayala
Seated in chairs: District VI Director. Gail Lonibos and LGCF. Inc. President, Yvette Hebert
Standing on right: Jeanette Gatzman, LGCF, Inc. President Elect and Kathy Bedenbaugh
Seven members of the Gardenettes attended the District VI Fall Meeting recently held at “The Castle” in Franklinton. The meeting was hosted by the Washington Parish Garden Club Council. Franklinton High School Honor Guard presented The Colors at the beginning of the meeting which was presided over by District Director, Gail Lonibos, a member of the Baton Rouge Garden Club. The “Welcome” was extended to all attending by Minnie Posey, President of the Washington Parish Garden Club Council. Several dignitaries from Washington Parish welcomed the LGCF, Inc. state officers and all of the District VI members in attendance.
Gail introduced the LGCF, Inc. President, Yvette Hebert, who brought greetings from the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Fall Meeting recently held in St. Louis. MO. They both then presented pins and certificates to those new members who are now enrolled in the Circle of Roses, a special recognition award for members near the age of 80 who have served their clubs and communities for many years.
Reports were given by several state chairman concerning events that are scheduled in the near future and Diane Dufour, Chairman of the 2014 LGCF, Inc. Convention scheduled for March 26-28th and held at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge, encouraged all District VI members to attend this convention since District VI is the host for the convention. Diane and her Co-Chairman, Janice Hickey, both Gardenettes, also encouraged members to purchase raffle tickets on the beautiful quilt that depicts flowers from each club in the district.
Dr. Regina Bracey of the LSU Agriculture Station in Hammond was the guest speaker and she presented the list of “Louisiana Super Plants” that have been tested and proven to be great annuals and perennials for our Southern gardens. Dr. Bracey supplied material on these plants for each member.
A delicious lunch was served prior to the closing of the meeting and all were wished a “safe trip home” and thank you was extended by District VI Director, Gail Lonibos, to the all of the Washington Parish Garden Club Council for hosting the meeting and for the beautiful table designs that graced each table.
Gail introduced the LGCF, Inc. President, Yvette Hebert, who brought greetings from the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Fall Meeting recently held in St. Louis. MO. They both then presented pins and certificates to those new members who are now enrolled in the Circle of Roses, a special recognition award for members near the age of 80 who have served their clubs and communities for many years.
Reports were given by several state chairman concerning events that are scheduled in the near future and Diane Dufour, Chairman of the 2014 LGCF, Inc. Convention scheduled for March 26-28th and held at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge, encouraged all District VI members to attend this convention since District VI is the host for the convention. Diane and her Co-Chairman, Janice Hickey, both Gardenettes, also encouraged members to purchase raffle tickets on the beautiful quilt that depicts flowers from each club in the district.
Dr. Regina Bracey of the LSU Agriculture Station in Hammond was the guest speaker and she presented the list of “Louisiana Super Plants” that have been tested and proven to be great annuals and perennials for our Southern gardens. Dr. Bracey supplied material on these plants for each member.
A delicious lunch was served prior to the closing of the meeting and all were wished a “safe trip home” and thank you was extended by District VI Director, Gail Lonibos, to the all of the Washington Parish Garden Club Council for hosting the meeting and for the beautiful table designs that graced each table.
