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Summer 2017

GardenGREETINGS

Official Publication of the Garden Club of Ohio, Inc.

Plant America:Give & Grow with GCO

90th Year

Page 2 Garden Club of Ohio, Inc., Summer 2017

GardenGREETINGS

Official Publication of the Garden Club of Ohio, Inc.Member of National Garden Clubs, Incorporated

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IN THIS ISSUEPresident’s Message from Deanna Stearns ....................................................................................... 3-4

Canton Garden Center “Secret Gardens Tour” Advertisement and GCO Mission Statement ...............5

GCO Convention Highlights including Citations and Flower Show Top Awards ................................. 6-9

GCO 2016 Award Winners ............................................................................................................. 10-16

Buckingham Award Winner Barbara Okleson .....................................................................................17

GCO Scholarship Fund Donations, Yearbook Award Entries ................................................................18

Ohio Land Trust, Penny Pines ..............................................................................................................19

Dabbling in Design, Life Membership Donations ................................................................................20

Educational Opportunities: Upcoming Landscape Design and Flower Show Schools .........................21

Club News and Flower Show Announcements .............................................................................. 22-23

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden ..................................................................................................24

Water, Water Everywhere...or Not, Wanted: Blue Star Marker Photographs .....................................25

GCO Board Directory, Golden Circle, Advisory Committee ............................................................ 26-30

GCO Calendar of Events ................................................................................................................. 30-31

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FROM YOUR PRESIDENT DEANNA STEARNSPlant America: Give and Grow with GCO

The following message was presented by incoming GCO President Deanna Stearns upon her installation at the recent GCO Convention.

This is a humbling experience to stand before all of you. All of the countless Garden Club of Ohio volunteers and garden club members are the strong backbone of this non-profit organiza-tion. Our mission statement tells us that we “support endeavors in every aspect of gardening through educational programs, hor-ticulture and floriculture. We will show by means of example a responsible stewardship of our land”. Through common interest and goals, we can create memories which will endure through-out the years to come.

We continue to sponsor Flower Show School and Landscape Design School, as well as Environmental and Garden Study Schools. We encourage Ohio college students to apply for our scholarships. Our Scholarship Committee under the direction of Chairman Aggie Goss, takes this challenge seriously. We have a wonderful and hardworking Awards Committee. Cleo Lehman and Barbara Snyder are always available to help you with any question on how to apply for an award. As always, we continue to encourage our clubs to apply for awards to recognize all the hard work.

Your GCO Board for the 2017-19 term is excited and involved in their particular chair-manship. The new team will be offering life enriching experiences for current and future generations by providing opportunities for education and appreciation of nature.

There is much business to accomplish as we look forward to establishing the Garden Club of Ohio charitable foundation. The Budget & Finance Committee under the direction of Barbara Okleson is always available to answer financial questions and to watch over all of our funds.

My project for this term will be to feed Ohio. Poverty and hunger is high throughout the state and in every community. There are approximately 202 “Feeding America” Food Banks in the country along with other organizations. All of those Food Banks are desper-ately needed, but more needs to be done. Usually one in four children and one in seven adults are hungry. It is my understanding that in the local Canton area approximately 5,000 people are served each day. A recent USDA report found 16.9% of Ohioans now live in food insecure households ranking our state sixth nationally for the highest rate of food insecurity ranking behind Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas. Inci-dentally, 16.9% represents 1,852,870 individuals. Garden Club of Ohio and our member clubs can do something to help.

Pat Rupiper has agreed to become the “Feed Ohio” Chairman. I am asking our garden clubs to support this project. How about building a root cellar? How about your club filling food boxes around the third week of the month when the average $133 food al-lotment has been redeemed? And just a note, that is about the time food pantries are empty. I am sure your club would be able to fill backpacks for children to have food over

New GCO President Deanna Stearns


the weekends. How about teaching kids of all ages to plant a garden and harvest it? It has been brought to my attention that many individuals who use the food pantries do not know how to prepare fresh food. Maybe helping out with cooking would be a fun experience for you and those you help. I know many of you have ideas about how to help. Many clubs participate with Habitat for Humanity landscaping. Maybe planting a vegetable garden would be helpful.

This project does go hand in hand with our National President’s theme of “Plant Amer-ica”. So let’s do just that and help those in need here in Ohio. Let us plant, harvest and feed Ohio. We can be an example for the rest of the United States.

As Ralph Waldo Emerson tells us “to laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condi-tion; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded”. As active garden club members we can epitomize the ideals expressed by Emerson by leaving the world a more beautiful place for others to enjoy. We are provided a unique opportunity to set high standards for the coming years. May our actions bring peace and preserve our planet for those who come after us. Together we can proudly rec-ognize the value of our past accomplishments while shaping a bold new future.

Now on a personal note, several years ago I was the President of Canton Garden Center, in fact that year was 2000. That was the year I attended my first Garden Club of Ohio Con-vention right here in the Toledo district at this very same venue. Little did I know I would be in front of all of you 17 years later accepting the honor of President of this prestigious organization. Wow! I can say, “What is a girl like me doing in a place like this?” Garden club work is so rewarding. I joined to learn and experience new activities and that is just what happened. I have grown personally on several fronts. I encourage all of you and your friends to take up the torch (or rake and hoe) and grow like your garden can grow. We will have fun these next few years and we will learn and we will serve others.

Before I close, it is with the deepest gratitude that I say to all previous and existing volun-teers a heartfelt thank you. These are the members who have led our organization since it was founded 90 years ago. Through common interest and goals we can create memo-ries which will endure throughout all time.

As I said before, it is an honor to serve as your President. Please join me and the mem-bers who have taken the challenge to lead the various standing and special committees along with our School Chairman as we continue to dedicate our efforts to bring con-servation, horticulture, beautification, education and charitable works to each of our communities. It is my wish that all members will have the opportunity to both enjoy and participate in the wonderful programs, trips, and activities which have been planned in the coming two years.

Plant America: Give and Grow with GCO

Thank you all,

Deanna Stearns


Canton Garden Center Presents

The Secret Gardens Tour

July 14, 15, 16, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tickets - $15.00

Visit Lovely Gardens and Tour Unique Homes

Self-Guided Tour Begins at Canton Garden Center

1615 Stadium Park Drive NW Canton, OH 44718

For more information 330.455-6172

Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. Mission Statement

Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. supports endeavors in every aspect of garden-ing through educational programs, horticulture and floriculture. We

will show by means of example a responsible stewardship of our land.


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National Garden Clubs, Inc., The Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. and

Ohio Judges Council present a Standard Flower Show

'Love the Land'

June 6th and 7th, 2017

Flower Show open 2:00 - 6:00 pm and 9:00 - 10:00 pm Tuesday and 8:00 - 10:30 am Wednesday

French Quarter Holiday Inn

10630 Fremont Pike • Perrysburg, Ohio 43551

89th Annual Garden Club of Ohio Convention‘ LOVE THE LAND ’ HIGHLIGHTSOur Thanks to Our Host: The Toledo District

Pam Ellinger, Antoinette Knecht, Instructor Shirley Wigginton and Cindy Kozakewich at the

“Manipulating Leaves for Floral Design” Workshop.This image and the two below by Susan Utterback.

GCO President Lynn Fronk, Margaret Bertin (daughter of long-time GCO Scholarship Chairman of the same name)

and Shirley Basista at the Scholarship Breakfast.Tracy Bergendahl of Birdhouses by Tracy,

just one of the boutique vendors

Just a few of the designs from Carolyn Manchester’s “Creativity Unleashed” program.Images by Karen CIula.

Convention Chairman Coletta Allen & Outgoing GCO President Lynn Fronk

Image by Sue Mullins.


The Andersons, Inc.

Seventy years ago, The Andersons, Inc. was established in Maumee, Ohio. From its first year in business, The Andersons, Inc. and the Anderson family have generously shared their time, talents and financial resources in support of worthwhile community endeavors.

The Andersons, Inc. is an agribusiness that strives to enhance the quality of life in communities where it has business operations. Through their collective action, they are able to greatly magnify the impact of their individual efforts to provide extraordi-nary service to customers, help each other improve and support local communities.

They support organizations that promote agriculture education, advancement of sound agricultural practices and keeping land and waterways clean. Many other organizations benefit from The Anderson’s generosity in the Arts, Health, Education, and Social areas.

A few examples of organizations supported by The Andersons are: 4-H Clubs, Local Garden Clubs, Agriculture Future of America, Black Swamp Conservancy, Metro Parks and Toledo Botanical Garden.

The Andersons’ spirit of giving back to our communities is as alive today as it was when the company was founded 70 years ago.

Toledo Botanical Garden• Is a center for horticulture and the arts • Is a unique and valuable community resource• Has 60 acres of display gardens and plant collections• Is home to an urban agriculture center that supports 125 community gardens• Is open daily to the public at no charge (excluding some special events)• Is visited by more than 120,000 people annually

Their work on protection of the environment is evident in their recent Crosby Lake restoration project. They are currently in the process of establishing a Children’s educational path through the garden.

The Garden Club Forum House is located at the entrance of the Garden and is home to local garden clubs, the Lucas County Extension Service and the local master gardener program, TOLEDO GROWS.

Garden Club of Ohio and the Toledo District recognize Toledo Botanical Garden for their continued support of horticulture, protec-tion of the environment and education of the public. The Toledo Botanical Garden as one of the great treasures of the Toledo area!

Citations Presented at the 2017 Convention

Doug Conley, Chief Horticulturalist, and Karen Ranney Wolkins, Executive Director of the Toledo

Botanical Garden with Presenter Betty Cookendorfer.

Matt & Mary Pat Anderson with Presenter Betty Cookendorfer

Both citation images by Susan Utterback.

Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club was named GCO Garden Club of the Year. Beth Murphy picks

up the award from GCO President Lynn Fronk.Image by Karen CIula.

Mona Macksey and Sue Mullins pick up a Flower Show Award

for the Toledo Forum’s “Some Like It Hot” Show from

GCO President Lynn Fronk.Image by Sue Mullins.


Overview of the Horticulture Division and Artistic Craft ExhibitsImage by Karen Ciula.

Convention Flower Show images by Nancy Heber unless otherwise noted.

2017 GCO Convention Flower Show Highlights

Grower’s Choice AwardGail Chuck

Grower’s Choice AwardJoyce Waugh

Grower’s Choice Award Beverly Seeman

Award of MeritBarb Snyder

Award of Horticultural Excellence

& Arboreal AwardElizabeth Raker

Award of MeritGail Chuck

Award of MeritMarcie Ware


Educational AwardGretchen Downs

Award of DistinctionJill Duffin

Dorothy Lang AwardAward of Design Excellence

Table Artistry AwardBarbara Schuh

Designer’s Choice AwardGerry Crouse

Petite AwardJanice Koster

Artistic Craft Marlene Hatton

Image by Karen Ciula.

Floor Designs - ‘Cranes’

Staging for Some of the Miniature Designs

Breakfast Trays - ‘Thomas Edison’


Club size is defined as follows unless noted differently:Extra Small Club—15 Members or Less

Small Club—16 to 29 MembersMedium Club—30 to 45 Members

Large Club—46 to 59 MembersExtra Large Club—60 Members or More

CIVIC PROJECTS101 CIVIC CONSERVATION AWARD: For outstanding work in environmental conservation

101B-Small Club ......................................................................................................... Sponsor: Shirley Basista FIRST: Damascus Garden Club—Canton District

101E-Extra Large Club ...................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District102 CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION AWARD: For best completed civic beautification project

102C-Medium Club ..........................................................................................................Sponsor: Joan Wikel FIRST: Town & Country Garden Club of Louisville—Canton District Second: Madison Garden Club—Cleveland District

102E-Extra Large Club ......................................................................................................Sponsor: Joyce Roth FIRST: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District Third: Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District103 CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AWARD: For outstanding civic improvement to a community

103B-Small Club ....................................................................................................Sponsor: Victoria Bergesen FIRST: Shaker Farms Garden Club—Cincinnati District

103E-Extra Large Club ...................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District104 CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION MAINTENANCE PROJECT AWARD: For the best effort of a completed civic beautification or improvement project providing continuing maintenance

104B-Small Club ............................................................................................................... Sponsor: Pat Kuczak FIRST: Shaker Farms Garden Club—Cincinnati District

Second: Perrysburg Garden Club—Toledo District 104C-Medium Club ........................................................................................................ Sponsor: Pat Rupiper

FIRST: The Herb Society at Hoover Historial Center—Canton District Second: Town & Country Garden Club of Louisville—Canton District

104D-Large Club ................................................................................................................ Sponsor: Joy Myers FIRST: Twinsburg Garden Club—Akron District 104E-Extra Large Club ......................................................................................................................................

FIRST: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District Third: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District105 HORTICULTURE OR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AWARD: For the best effort for community education using educational projects, informational papers, pamphlets, booklets and/or displays

105B-Small Club .............................................................................................................Sponsor: Karen Hovey FIRST: Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland—Cleveland District

105C-Medium Club ................................................................................................ Sponsor: Debbie Sickmiller FIRST: Emerald Necklace Garden Club—Cleveland District

105D-Large Club ..............................................................................................................Sponsor: Mary Papin FIRST: Twinsburg Garden Club—Akron District 105E-Extra Large Club ........................................................................................... Sponsor: Linda Holzheimer

FIRST: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District

Third: Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District106 BEAUTIFICATION OR IMPROVEMENT OF A PUBLIC BUILDING AWARD

106E-Extra Large Club ...................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District

Second: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District Third: Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District

The following awards were presented at this year’s GCO Convention. Thank you to all clubs that submitted entries and to the entire Awards Committee for their work. A special thank you to the Award Sponsors for their support.

CONGRATULATIONS 2016 GCO AWARD WINNERS!


107 COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROJECT OR PROGRAM: For the best community enrichment project or program that is not eligible for any other GCO award

107A-Extra Small Club ...................................................................................................................................... HM: Berlin Heights Garden Club—Mansfield District

107C-Medium Club ...........................................Sponsor: Town & Country Garden Club of Mansfield District FIRST: Madison Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Emerald Necklace Garden Club—Cleveland District Third: Anthony Wayne Garden Club—Toledo District HM: Aquilegia Garden Club—Cleveland District

107D-Large Club ............................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Twinsburg Garden Club—Akron District 107E-Extra Large Club ........................................................................................Sponsor: Betty Cookendorfer

FIRST: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Gates Mills Garden Club Garden Club—Cleveland District Third: Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District108 TREE AWARD: To the garden club planting or initiating the planting of trees

108C (2. Mature Trees) - Medium Club ............................................................................ Sponsor: Gail Chuck FIRST: Madison Garden Club—Cleveland District

108D (2. Mature Trees) - Large Club ................................................................................................................. FIRST: Westlake Garden Club—Cleveland District

108E (2. Mature Trees) - Extra Large Club ........................................................................................................ FIRST: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District

109 GARDEN CENTER AWARD: For the member, garden club, or group of garden clubs providing outstanding support to a garden center in service to the community and/or influence on youth

109C-Medium Club ........................................................................................................... Sponsor: Pat Kuczak FIRST: Emerald Necklace Garden Club—Cleveland District

110 BIRD PROTECTION AWARD: For the most comprehensive and effective project for bird protection and welfare110C-Medium Club .................................................................................... Sponsor: Mary Ann Ferguson-Rich

FIRST: Emerald Necklace Garden Club—Cleveland District111 NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK AWARD: For best overall promotion of National Garden Week

111A-Extra Small Club ...................................................................................................................................... HM: Berlin Heights Garden Club—Mansfield District

111B-Small Club ............................................................................................................. Sponsor: Dotty Haney FIRST: Damascus Garden Club—Canton District

Second: Shaker Farms Garden Club—Cincinnati District Third: Alliance Garden Club—Canton District

111C-Medium Club ......................................................................................................Sponsor: Celine Hallier FIRST: Town and Country Garden Club of Louisville—Canton District

111D-Large Club ............................................................................................................... Sponsor: Jeri Timon FIRST: Westlake Garden Club—Cleveland District 111E-Extra Large Club ......................................................................................................................................

FIRST: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District112 BLUE STAR MEMORIAL AWARD: For support of this outstanding program inaugurated in 1944 to honor the men and woman who have served our country in the military

112B-Small Club .............................................................................................................. Sponsor: Pat Rupiper FIRST: Mohawk Trail Garden Club—Canton District Second: Town and Country Gardeners of Alliance—Canton District

112C-Medium Club ....................................................................................................... Sponsor: Virginia Clark FIRST: Heritage Herb Society—Canton District

112E-Extra Large Club ....................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Beach Cliff Garden Club—Cleveland District

112.1B Gold Star Memorial-Medium Club .........................................................Sponsor: Betty Cookendorfer FIRST: New England Garden Club—Canton District

113 BLUE STAR MEMORIAL AWARD LANDSCAPING AWARD: For the most outstanding Blue Star Memorial Highway, Byway or Memorial Marker landscaping project

113B-Small Club .......................................................................................................... Sponsor: Kathy Wagner FIRST: Garden Club of Bentleyville—Cleveland District114 HOLIDAY PROJECT AWARD

114A-Extra Small Club ...................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Berlin Heights Garden Club—Mansfield District

114C-Medium Club .............................................................................................Sponsor: Betty Cookendorfer FIRST: Emerald Necklace Garden Club—Cleveland District

114E-Extra Large Club ....................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

115 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD: For the best effort by one member club for a historic preservation project such as the restoration of a park, building, and/or garden of importance to local, state or national heritage

115E-Extra Large Club ....................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District


117 DECORATION OF A HISTORIC BUILDING117E-Extra Large Club .......................................................................................................................................

FIRST: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District118 CIVIC PROJECTS WITH NATIVE PLANTS AWARD: For the best effort by a club or group of clubs in environmental preservation and enhancement of Ohio roadsides or the development of natural areas using native plants

118E-Extra Large Club ....................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District119 BUTTERFLY AWARD: For the most comprehensive and effective project on butterflies

119A-Extra Small Club ...................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Austintown Garden Club—Youngstown District

119C-Medium Club ................................................................................................... Sponsor: Mickie Marquis FIRST: The Herb Society at Hoover Historical Center—Canton District

119E-Extra Large Club ....................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District

Second: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District120 LITTER, RECYCLE OR RECLAMATION AWARD: For the most outstanding community project on litter prevention, reclamation, and/or recycling

120C-Medium Club .......................................................................................................... Sponsor: Lynn Fronk FIRST: Madison Garden Club—Cleveland District 121 ROADSIDE BEAUTIFICATION AWARD: For outstanding, permanent roadside beautification within the state

121E-Extra Large Club ....................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District

GARDEN THERAPY130 FLORAL THERAPY AWARD: For outstanding work with shut-ins

130C-Medium Club ....................................................... Sponsor: Serendipity Garden Club, Columbus District FIRST: Town & Country Garden Club of Louisville—Canton District

130E-Extra Large Club ....................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District131 GARDEN THERAPY AWARD: For the best work with the physically or mentally challenged in institutions or private homes

131B-Small Club ......................................................................................................Sponsor: Shirley Wigginton FIRST: Rolling Hills Garden Club—Jackson District

131C-Medium Club ...................................................................................................... Sponsor: Kathy Wagner Second: Aquilegia Garden Club—Cleveland District

131E-Extra Large Club ....................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Ridgeview Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District Second: Worthington Hills Garden Club—Columbus District

132 GARDEN THERAPY SERVICE AWARD: For service to the elderly in institutions and/or private homes132C-Medium Club .................................................................................................. Sponsor: Kathleen Weber

FIRST: Anthony Wayne Garden Club—Toledo District132E-Extra Large Club .......................................................................................................................................

FIRST: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District

YOUTH140 GARDEN CLUB YOUTH AWARD: For the garden club doing the most outstanding work with youth

140B-Small Club ...............................................................................................................Sponsor: Pauline Dey FIRST: Corey Woods Garden Club—Toledo District

140C-Medium Club ................................................................................................ Sponsor: Cleveland District FIRST: Town & Country Garden Club of Louisville—Canton District Second: Anthony Wayne Garden Club—Toledo District

140E-Extra Large Club ................................................................................................ Sponsor: Dayton District FIRST: Worthington Hills Garden Club—Columbus District

Second: Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District Third: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District

HM: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District141 GARDEN CLUB YOUTH SERVICE AWARD: For the garden club doing outstanding work with youth in the service area

141B-Small Club ................................................................................................................Sponsor: Judy Guinn FIRST: Corey Woods Garden Club—Toledo District

141E-Extra Large Club ....................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Ridgeview Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District Second: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District

142 YOUTH LEADER AWARD: For a youth leader who has shown exceptional ability over a period of time142B-Small Club ................................................................................................................................................

FIRST: Corey Woods Garden Club—Toledo District142E-Extra Large Club .......................................................................................................................................

FIRST: Ridgeview Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District


PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 160 MY GARDEN .................................................................................................................. Sponsor: Ruth Kinder FIRST: Kelly Siembroski—Gates Mills GC—Cleveland District Second: Kathy Cancasci—Ridgewood GC of Parma—Cleveland District Third: Nancy Heber—Serendipity GC—Columbus District HM: Deborah Wyght—Oakley & Western Hills GC—Cincinnati District

161 MY CONTAINER GARDEN ..........................................................................................Sponsor: Carmie DeVito FIRST: Pat Schuman—Lebanon GC—Dayton District Second: Linda Sloan—Ridgewood GC of Parma—Cleveland District Third: Kathy Montgomery—Annehurst Village GC—Columbus District HM: Myra McClure—Perrysburg GC—Toledo District

162 FLORAL CLOSEUP IN MY GARDEN ....................................................................Sponsor: Betty Cookendorfer FIRST: Pat Schuman—Lebanon GC—Dayton District Second: Donna Hessel—Emerald Necklace GC—Cleveland District Third: Linda McMahon—Perrysburg GC—Toledo District HM: Sue Jagoda—Avon-on-the-Lake GC—Cleveland District 163 BIRD(S) IN MY GARDEN............... ........................................................................Sponsor: Mickie Marquis FIRST: Nancy Heber—Serendipity GC—Columbus District Second: Cat Rogers—Berlin Heights GC—Mansfield District Third: Susan Donovan—Avon-on-the-Lake GC—Cleveland District HM: Cindy Mulligan—North Olmstead GC—Cleveland District

164 INSECT CLOSEUP IN MY GARDEN WITH FLOWERS....................................................... Sponsor: David Rich FIRST: Jim Schuman—Lebanon GC—Dayton District Second: Cat Rogers—Berlin Heights GC—Mansfield District Third: Linda Westmeyer—Highland Heights GC—Cleveland District HM: Deborah Wyght—Oakley & Western Hills GC—Cincinnati District

143 YOUTH GARDEN BEAUTIFICATION AWARD: For the youth garden club which has successfully promoted in its community the beautification of an area with due regard to good conservation and ecology practice143B-Small Club ...............................................................................................Sponsor: Constance Koralewski

FIRST: Corey Woods Garden Club—Toledo District143E-Extra Large Club .......................................................................................................................................

FIRST: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District Second: Ridgeview Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District

143F-Two or More Clubs .................................................................................................................................. FIRST: Chippewa and Emerald Necklace Garden Club—Cleveland District

144 YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST: “We Need Our Pollinators” FIRST: Bridget Koerwitz—Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District

POETRY CONTEST - 2016 Theme: “We Three: Bees, Butterflies and Me”Two clubs sponsored winning entries this year:

Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District (1-1st Place)Highland Heights Garden Club—Cleveland District (6-1st Place, 4-2nd, 3-3rd and 3-HM)

SMOKEY BEAR / WOODSY OWL POSTER CONTEST: “Only YOU Can Prevent Wildfires”Three clubs sponsored winning poster entries this year:

Corey Woods Garden Club—Toledo District (1-1st Place, 1-3rd and 2-HM)Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District (1-3rd Place)

Independence Garden Club—Cleveland District (3-1st Place, 4-2nd, 2-3rd and 2-HM)

LANDSCAPE DESIGN150 LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONTEST: For the club or group of GCO member clubs sponsoring the most effective residential landscaping contest that promotes neighborhood beautification

. ................................................................................... Sponsor: Ohio Landscape Design Consultants’ Council FIRST: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District151 LANDSCAPE DESIGN AWARD: For an individual member of GCO developing the most distinctive home landscape from an original plan. ................................ Sponsor: Ohio Landscape Design Consultants’ Council FIRST: Kelly Siembroski—Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District152 LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR A PUBLIC BUILDING AWARD: For the club or group of GCO member clubs that develop the most distinctive landscape for a public building

. ................................................................................... Sponsor: Ohio Landscape Design Consultants’ Council FIRST: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District


165 BUTTERFLY CLOSEUP IN MY GARDEN WITH FLOWERS .................................... Sponsor: Carol Ann Bowling FIRST: Nancy Heber—Serendipity GC—Columbus District Second: Jim Schuman—Lebanon GC—Dayton District Third: Beverly Stives—Avon-on-the-Lake GC—Cleveland District HM: Susan Donovan—Avon-on-the-Lake GC—Cleveland District 166 BEE CLOSEUP IN MY GARDEN WITH FLOWERS ........................................................ Sponsor: Virginia Clark FIRST: Deborah Wyght—Oakley & Western Hills GC—Cincinnati District Second: Jim Schuman—Lebanon GC—Dayton District Third: Nancy Cole—River Road GC—Toledo District HM: Barbara Schuh—Gates Mills GC—Cleveland District

167 MY WATER GARDEN ..................................................................................................Sponsor: Mary Papin FIRST: Anita Morman—Aquilegia GC—Cleveland District Second: Gwen Morgan—Gates Mills GC—Cleveland District Third: Kelly Siemborski—Gates Mills GC—Cleveland District HM: Nancy Heber—Serendipity GC—Columbus District

168 PUBLIC GARDEN ...........................................................................................................Sponsor: Pat Smith FIRST: Karen English—Dublin GC—Columbus District Second: Kathy Cancasci—Ridgewood GC of Parma—Cleveland District Third: Nancy Heber—Serendipity GC—Columbus District HM: Kathy Montgomery—Annehurst Village GC—Columbus District

169 FLORAL CLOSEUP IN A PUBLIC GARDEN ........................................................... Sponsor: Victoria Bergesen FIRST: Cindy Mulligan—North Olmstead GC—Cleveland District Second: Nancy Heber—Serendipity GC—Columbus District Third: Kathy Montgomery—Annehurst Village GC—Columbus District HM: Deborah Wyght—Oakley & Western Hills GC—Cincinnati District

170 FLORAL DESIGN: FLORAL ARRANGEMENT .....................................................................Sponsor: Joyce Roth FIRST: Barbara Schuh—Gates Mills GC—Cleveland District Second: Deborah Wyght—Oakley & Western Hills GC—Cincinnati District Third: Cindy Mulligan—North Olmstead GC—Cleveland District

171 FLORAL DESIGN: TABLE DESIGN ......................................................................................Sponsor: Joyce Roth FIRST: Deborah Wyght—Oakley & Western Hills GC—Cincinnati District Third: Nancy Heber—Serendipity GC—Columbus District Third: Coletta Allen—Anthony Wayne GC—Toledo District

172 FLORAL DESIGN: SMALL OR MINIATURE DESIGN ................................................... Sponsor: Donna Gerhold FIRST: Nancy Heber—Serendipity GC—Columbus District Second: Deborah Wyght—Oakley & Western Hills GC—Cincinnati District

PUBLICATIONS180 PUBLICITY PRESS BOOKS

180B-Small Club ................................................................................................................................................ FIRST: Shaker Farms Garden Club—Cincinnati District

180C-Medium Club .................................................................................................. Sponsor: Marilyn Wingett FIRST: Emerald Necklace Garden Club—Cleveland District

Second: Town & Country Garden Club of Louisville—Canton District Third: Madison Garden Club—Cleveland District HM: The Herb Guild—Cleveland District

180D-Large Club ..................................................................................................... Sponsor: Barbara Okleson FIRST: Twinsburg Garden Club—Akron District

180E-Extra Large Club ....................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District

Second: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District Third: Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District

181 PUBLICATIONS181A-District or Council ............................................................................................. Sponsor: Deanna Douce

FIRST: The Akron District - Akron District181B-E-Single Member Club-Extra Large Club ..................................................................................................

FIRST: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District Second: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District

Third: Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District 181.2B-C-Flyer-Medium Club............................................................................................................................

FIRST: Emerald Necklace Garden Club—Cleveland District


181.2B-E-Flyer-Extra Large Club ........................................................................................................................ FIRST: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District

181.25B-E-Flyer-Extra Large Club ...................................................................................................................... FIRST: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District

182 CLUB NEWSLETTER182C-Medium Club ............................................................................................................Sponsor: Jan Brasier

FIRST: Emerald Necklace Garden Club—Cleveland District Third: Aquilegia Garden Club—Cleveland District

182D-Large Club ......................................................................................................... Sponsor: Barbara Snyder FIRST: Wildwood Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Twinsburg Garden Club—Akron District HM: Westlake Garden Club—Cleveland District

182E-Extra Large Club ........................................................................................................................................ FIRST: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District Second: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District Third: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District 183 WEBSITE

183A-D-Large Single Member Club ................................Sponsor: Clovernook Garden Club, Cincinnati District FIRST: Westlake Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Twinsburg Garden Club—Akron District HM: The Herb Guild—Cleveland District

183A-E-Extra Large Single Member Club .................................................................... Sponsor: Dianna Mullins HM: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District

YEARBOOKS200 MOST OUTSTANDING YEARBOOK

200A-Club Membership under 20 ................................................................................ Sponsor: Kathy Wagner FIRST: Finneytown Garden Club—Cincinnati District Second: Willowick Garden Club—Cleveland District Third (tie): Down to Earth Garden Club—Mansfield District Third (tie): Milan Garden Club—Mansfield District HM: Berlin Heights Garden Club—Mansfield District

200B-Club Membership 20-29 .............................................................................Sponsor: Betty Cookendorfer FIRST: Serendipity Garden Club—Columbus District Second: Town & Country Garden Club—Mansfield District Third: Carrollton Garden Club—Canton District HM: River Road Garden Club—Toledo District

200C-Club Membership 30-44 ................................................................................ Sponsor: Linda Holzheimer FIRST: Independence Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Wildwood Garden Club—Cleveland District Third: Mayfield Village Garden Club—Cleveland District HM: Berea Garden Club—Cleveland District

200D-Club Membership 45-69 ...............................................................Sponsor: Winnie and Antonio Garabis FIRST: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District Third: Twinsburg Garden Club—Akron District HM: Anthony Wayne Garden Club—Toledo District200E-Club Membership 70 or more ............................................................................. Sponsor: Joann Predina

FIRST: Worthington Hills Garden Club—Columbus District Second: Western Hills Garden Club—Cincinnati District Third: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District

FLOWER SHOW AWARDS301 BEST STANDARD FLOWER SHOW BY A MEMBER CLUB

301C-Medium Club ......................................................................................................... Sponsor: Aggie Goss FIRST: Emerald Necklace Garden Club—Cleveland District

301F-Two or More Clubs ..................................................................................................Sponsor: Joyce Roth FIRST: Federated Garden Clubs of Cincinnati—Cincinnati District Second: GCO Member Clubs of the Canton Garden Center—Canton District302 BEST STANDARD SHOW IN A PUBLIC BUILDING

302A-One Member Club ................................................................................................. Sponsor: Lynn Fronk FIRST: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Lake Shore Garden Club—Cleveland District

302B-Two or More Clubs .................................................................................................Sponsor: Barb Schuh FIRST: Toledo Forum—Toledo District Second: NorWest Garden Clubs—Columbus District304 BEST PATRIOTIC STANDARD SHOW

304A-One Member Club .................................................................................................................................. FIRST: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District Third: Independence Garden Club—Cleveland District


308 BEST SCHEDULE FOR A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW 308A-One Member Club ..........................................................................................Sponsor: Mary Lou Smith

FIRST: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland DistrictSecond: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District

Second: Lake Shore Garden Club—Cleveland District Third: Emerald Necklace Garden Club—Cleveland District

308B-Two or More Clubs ......................................................................................... Sponsor: Barbara Snyder FIRST: Toledo Forum—Toledo DistrictSecond: Federated Garden Clubs of Cincinnati—Cincinnati District

Third: NorWest Garden Club—Columbus District HM: GCO Member Clubs of Canton Garden Center—Canton District320 BEST SECTION OF HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS IN A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

320-One Member Club ............................................................................................ Sponsor: Mickie Marquis FIRST: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District 321 BEST EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT IN A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

321A-One Member Club ........................................................................................... Sponsor: Canton District FIRST: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club - Cleveland District Second: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District

321B-Two or More Clubs ................................................................................................................................. FIRST: Federated Garden Clubs of Cincinnati—Cincinnati District

Second: Toledo Forum—Toledo District331 BEST YOUTH SECTION IN A STANDARD FLOWER SHOW

331-Two or More Adult Clubs. ................................................................................. Sponsor: Frances Holecek FIRST: GCO Member Clubs of Canton Garden Center—Canton District

Second: Federated Garden Clubs of Cincinnati—Cincinnati District

INDIVIDUAL AWARD375 MILDRED HETER BUCKINGHAM AWARD - AWARDED TO BARBARA OKLESON

Given for outstanding service by an individual to Garden Club of Ohio, Inc.

TOP GARDEN CLUB AWARDS400 OUTSTANDING GARDEN CLUB

400A-Extra Small Club ......................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Berlin Heights Garden Club—Mansfield District Second: Austintown Garden Club—Youngstown District Third: Finneytown Garden Club—Cincinnati District HM: Willowick Garden Club—Cleveland District

400B-Small Club ......................................................................................................... Sponsor: Marie Modugno FIRST: Shaker Farms Garden Club—Cincinnati District Second: Damascus Garden Club—Canton District Third: New England Garden Club—Canton District HM: Serendipity Garden Club—Columbus District

400C-Medium Club .....................................................................................................Sponsor: Deanna Stearns FIRST: Emerald Necklace Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Town & Country Garden Club of Louisville—Canton District Third: Madison Garden Club—Cleveland District HM: Herb Society at Hoover Historical Center—Canton District

400D-Large Club ....................................................................................................Sponsor: Betty Cookendorfer FIRST: Twinsburg Garden Club—Akron District Second: Westlake Garden Club—Cleveland District Third: Wildwood Garden Club—Cleveland District HM: Mayfield Village Garden Club—Cleveland District

400E-Extra Large Club ......................................................................................................................................... FIRST: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club—Cleveland District Second: Westerville Garden Club—Columbus District Third: Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma—Cleveland District HM: Gates Mills Garden Club—Cleveland District

401 GARDEN CLUB OF THE YEAR: The garden club with the highest score for a garden club of any size ...........................................................................................................Sponsor: Garden Club of Ohio, Inc.

WINNER: Avon-on-the-Lake Garden ClubCleveland District


By Gail Chuck, 2016 Buckingham Award Winner

The Mildred Heter Buckingham Award was first given in 1952 in memory of Mrs. Buckingham who served as First Vice-President of Garden Club of Ohio. Since that time, each year at the GCO Board Meeting prior to the Annual Convention, Board Members vote for the person whom they consider has given Outstanding Service to Garden Club of Ohio.

Last year, when my name was given as the recipient of the Buckingham Award, I could not believe it. As Betty Cookendorfer read the nominating informa-tion, to my amazement, I realized that she was talking about me. This year, I had the pleasure of presenting the background of the well-deserving 2017 winner, Barbara Okleson.

Barbara has been a diligent and dedicated worker for GCO over many years. She was introduced to Ridgewood Garden Club by her Aunt Julie and has worked on many of its committees and also served as club president.

Barbara has a multitude of talents. Floral design ranks high on the list. She completed Flower Show School and now serves as a Master-level Judge. She rarely misses a Flower Show Sympo-sium, GCO Board Meeting or State Convention. In February, she also would head to Florida to attend Bob Thomas’ school for floral design. For numerous years, she has been the floral designer for her church, providing designs for all of the holidays as well as weekly mass. As a creative de-signer, Barbara became a member of Cleveland Flower Arrangers in 1987. She has served as the Ohio Judges Council President and also presided over the Central Atlantic Region Convention when it was in Ohio in 2012.

In addition to floral design, Barbara loves figures and finance. Both have been a huge part of her professional career as well as her responsibilities with GCO. She served as Budget and Finance Chairman and is wrapping up 10 years as GCO’s Executive Secretary.

Something you may not know about this year’s award winner? Barbara and her husband of more than 50 years, Ronnie, were fantastic Polish dancers! Ronnie was delighted to hear that Barbara has been recognized with this award. They have two wonderful sons, Joe and Johnny. Barbara also has two sisters, Pat Marquardt and Elaine Pasut, who live out of state, but we were fortunate to have Pat join us at the Banquet to celebrate Barbara’s achievement along with members of Ridgewood Garden Club and Cleveland Flower Arrangers.

Congratulations to such a deserving winner who has dedicated her life to family, friends, church and GCO activities.

2017 MILDRED HETER BUCKINGHAM AWARD WINNERBARBARA OKLESON, CLEVELAND DISTRICT

2017 Buckingham Award WinnerBarbara Okleson

Image by Karen Ciula.

Congratulations to all award winners!Check the GCO website for the information you need to apply for awards this year.

Mark Your Calendars Now for GCO Convention 2018 Next JuneThe Cincinnati District Looks Forward to Welcoming You!


GCO Scholarship Fund DonationsShirley Basista, Scholarship Contribution ChairmanCongratulations! We are right on track for another big year. Our GCO Garden Clubs are doing great—thank you very much. In the 6 months since the letter went out in October 2016 we have 42% of our clubs represented. There is still time for clubs to

send in an Annual Appeal donation for this very important educational project. With $6,785 depos-ited, we are well on our way to another record year and reaching our $15,000 goal. It is possible if every club will contribute something, we welcome every donation regardless of the size. A contribution to the Scholarship Fund is also a wonderful way to say ‘Thank You’ to a member who has given a program or contributed to the garden club in some way as an Honorarium. Giving a Memorial donation in memory of our garden club friends who pass away is another way to honor someone by helping another person fulfill their dream. Please keep all these possibilities in mind and remind your Garden Club when the occasion arises.I look forward to hearing from every GCO Garden Club in the next 6 months. Each Garden Club is important and we are all part of a TEAM and SPECIAL!

APPEAL DONATIONSCanton DistrictCanton Garden Club * North Canton Garden Club **Town & Country GC of LouisvilleCincinnati DistrictWestern Hills Garden ClubCleveland DistrictAvon-on-the-Lake Garden Club Bay Village Garden Club Beach Cliff Garden Club * Emerald Necklace Garden Club ***** Garfield Garden Club Seven Hills Garden Club Willowick Garden Club Columbus DistrictCreative Arrangers * Hilliard Area Garden Club *

Mary Ritter Garden Club *Pickaway Garden ClubDayton DistrictLebanon Garden Club * Mansfield DistrictBerlin Heights Garden ClubBuckeye Garden Club *Milan Garden Club Town & Country Garden Club *Toledo DistrictAnthony Wayne Garden Club * Youngstown DistrictNature Lovers Garden ClubTrumbull County Herb Guild *

Holiday Show North

Holiday Show South **** Annehurst Village Garden Club Centerville Garden Club Chillicothe Garden Club Lebanon Garden Club Muirfield Village Garden Club Oakhaven Garden Club Pickaway Garden Club Rolling Hills Garden Club, Jackson Rolling Hills Garden Club, Dayton Serendipity Garden Club Western Hills Garden Club Westerville Garden Club

* $100-150 Contribution** $200-300 Contribution

*** $400-500 Contribution**** $700-800 Contribution

***** $800+ ContributionMEMORIAL DONATIONS Virginia HritzShawnee ArrangersPickaway Garden Club

Ava LaRoccaRose HolecekDeDe HarrisCindy SmithKathleen Jurcago

Eileen RichardsonVirginia Clark

Ruth GrasskemperMarie LukocevicDolores DrubekSeven Hills Garden Club

Geraldine RhoadsLee SmithCarol GreenmanMadison Garden Club

Virginia SwansonLyndhurst Garden Club

HONORARIUM DONATIONS Shirley WiggintonLake Shore Garden Club

Nancy HeberSerendipity Garden Club

Judy GuinnOJC - North Central Region

ENTER YOUR CLUB YEARBOOKS FOR A 2017 GCO AWARDKathy Wagner, Yearbook Awards Chairman

It is time to consider entering your yearbook for the 2017 awards. I will need 2 copies of your book before the November 1, 2017 deadline. You can submit them in two ways: mail them directly to me or give them to your District Director, who will submit them to me.

I look forward to your participation in the 2017 Yearbook Awards. See page 27 for my contact information if you would like to contact me should you have any questions.


Ohio Land TrustAthena Thaler, Ohio Land Trust ChairmanWe have just completed the campaign year from April 1, 2016 to April 1, 2017 and the amount collected was $4,111. This is a big improvement in donations!

Reasons for the improvement? Maybe GCO clubs are including The Nature Conservancy of Ohio in their garden club’s annual budget. The promotion of receiving 6 Nature Con-servancy magazines and 2 Ohio Newsletters when donations are $50 or more is an added incentive to donate. To support efforts in conservation, initiatives to preserve Ohio’s land, air and water are very important for the future of our state. We are heading in the right direction! Ohio needs the support of all the clubs in GCO.Your support is greatly appreciated. Donations since our last issue are listed below. A big THANK YOU to all the GCO garden clubs and individuals who contributed. Now, we start another campaign year. Remember, any size donation is appreciated!Visit the GCO website under Civic Development for more information about the Nature Conservancy or to access the printable donation form.

Penny PinesMartha Shample, Penny Pines Chairman

Penny Pines is moving right along in 2017. We already have 900 trees to be planted! Thank you all for participating in this program. We do lots of good work all over the country with our trees.

Please continue your efforts and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me. (See page 28 for contact information.)

Contributors Since the Spring 2017 IssueArt of Gardening Garden ClubBuckeye Garden Club, MansfieldCanton District GCOCreative Arrangers GuildForest Park GardenersHighland Heights Garden Club

CANTON DISTRICTCanton Garden Center*Damascus Garden ClubEast Rochester Home & Garden GC*Lake Cable Garden Club*North Canton Garden Club*St. Michaels Garden Club*Town & Country GC of Louisville*

CINCINNATI DISTRICT Mack Gardeners Garden Club*Mt Healthy Garden Club*Oakley Garden Club CLEVELAND DISTRICT Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club*Bay Village Garden Club*Beach Cliff Garden Club*Garden Trails Garden Club

Mentor-on-the-Lake Garden ClubSeven Hills Garden Club*

COLUMBUS DISTRICT Eastmoor South Garden Club* Annehurst Village Garden Club*Creative Arrangers GuildFranklin Garden Club*Hilliard Area Garden Club*Oakhaven Garden Club*Pickaway County Garden ClubShawnee ArrangersWesterville Garden Club*

DAYTON DISTRICT Lebanon Garden Club*Rolling Hills Garden Club*Versailles Garden Club*

MANSFIELD DISTRICTThe Flower Gardeners of AshlandTown & Country Garden Club*

TOLEDO DISTRICTAnthony Wayne Garden Club*Ottawa Hills Garden Club*

YOUNGSTOWN DISTRICTEast Liverpool Calcutta Area GCFour Seasons GC of Cortland*Mahoning Garden Club

INDIVIDUALSPatricia J. Kuczak*Darlene R. Ruzicka*Katie RourkeAthena S. Thaler*

*Donation of $50 or more

Madison Garden ClubMilan Garden ClubNature Lovers Garden ClubNorthview Buckeye Garden ClubRolling Hills Garden ClubWestern Hills Garden Club


DABBLING IN DESIGNJudy Monnot, Floral Design Chairman

The Rules & ToolsAll art forms recognize the part that the Elements and Principles of Design play in creating a work of art. They are basically the Rules {Principles} by which we plan and construct our floral designs and the Tools {Elements} which we use to build our designs. Architects start with a blueprint or the “rules” of their project to guide the construction team. The construction workers in turn use their “tools” - hammers, nails, shingles, etc. to actually complete the project.

In floral design we use our imagination and creativity to fashion a plan for a design. We then turn to the “rules” to guide us through the process of selecting the “tools” to execute our plan. So then, the rules are standards such as Balance, Dominance, Contrast, Rhythm, Proportion and Scale which are used to guide and evaluate our work.

I think the terms “Rules” and “Tools” are easier to understand for many designers. In order to be successful at playing a game, you must first comprehend the rules of play. It is difficult to embrace an idea and try to share it with others if you do not play by the rules. Be aware of the rules of design so you can use them to your benefit as you plan and work through your design.

On the other hand, the “tools” are the physical characteristics which contribute to a floral design: Line, Form, Color, Texture, Pattern, Size, Space and Light. A good carpenter understands the capability of each of his tools and strives to use the correct tool for each job. For example, an interesting branch of winged euonymus would be a wonderful line “tool” to begin your design. I have found in my own design work that the more time I spend assembling my “tools”, the less time it takes to construct my design. Discover the spirit of your plant materials and other components to more exactly communicate your ideas through your design. So get busy and “hammer” it out.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP PERMANENT FUND FOR SCHOLARSHIPSDarlene Kaczmarek, Life Membership Chairman

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Life Membership Scholarship Fund. Please consider honoring a fellow club member through the Life Membership Scholarship Program. You can recognize an individual for service to your club, make a memorial donation, or as an individual become a life member. Most important about the Life Membership Scholarship Fund, the principal is never touched and the interest is used to provide a scholarship to a college student with studies related to gardening.

New Life Members Honored by a ClubColetta Bauer .............. Lake Shore GC .................... Cleveland Donna Pittenger ......... Town & Country -Norwalk . Mansfield Annabel Zieker ............ Milan GC ............................ Mansfield Marsha Scott ............... Milan GC ............................ Mansfield Barbara Gessaman ...... Worthington Hills GC ......... Columbus

Memorial DonationsIn memory of Dutch Celin........

Deanna Stearns, Carmie DeVito, GCO Canton District


Landscape Design Courses in Canton

Landscape Design School Series XV, Class 1 was held at the Canton Garden Center on March 29th and 30th with 22 students in attendance. There were students new to the course as well as returning students and refreshing Consultants.

The next class, Series XV, Class 2 will be held at the Canton Garden Center on August 30-31. This is an excellent opportunity to keep your credentials in order. It also provides you the opportunity to acquire the knowledge to apply to your personal landscape as a homeowner. Additionally it prepares you to serve your community on local tree boards, park boards, etc. The registration form for this class is available on the GCO website.

For additional information regarding this class, please contact Pat Smith, State Landscape Design School Chair at 330-417-0355.

Submitted by Lavinia Knopka, Course Registrar. Image by Winnie Garabis.

Save the Dates! Attend Flower Show School Course IIOpen to All Garden Club Members

When: October 23-25, 2017

Where: Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus

Instructors: Design and Flower Show Procedure: Frances ThrashDesign Focus: Table and Petite Designs

Horticulture: Sue KirkmanHorticulture Topics: Pumpkins & Gourds; Sansevieria

Local Chairman: Cindy Kozakewich, [email protected], (304) 677-7417


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Westerville Garden Club Celebrates 70th AnniversaryWesterville Garden Club, Columbus District, recently received a Proclamation from the city in recognition of the club’s 70th year. The first meeting was held in October 1947 with ten people present, and now there are over 70 members.

Special projects in honor of their anniversary include sponsoring a Small Standard Flower Show, printing a cookbook, raising funds for the GCO Seeds of Friendship program and installing a Blue Star Memorial Marker in Hanby Park.

Update on Seeds of Friendship: By April, the club had exceeded their $700 goal to reach $806.35. In addition, 16 pairs of garden gloves and 52 seed packets were donated. Each member was given a collection box in

the Fall of 2016 and in March, their first meeting of 2017, members had already turned in over $612.

The club will continue their ongoing projects as well: maintain the Kitchen Garden at the Historical Hanby House, hold an annual Plant Sale, sponsor the WesterFlora Garden Tour, observe National Gar-den Week, provide garden therapy at a local elderly care facility, work on local school garden projects and hold monthly Community Education Outreach programs.

Submitted by Vickie Muse, Club President

26th Annual WesterFlora Garden Tour“A City in Bloom”

July 16, 2017; 1 to 7 PMSelect gardens will feature musicians, singers and artists.

Public Welcome, Free of ChargeFor more information visit www.westerflora.com.Sponsored by Westerville Garden Club and others.

North Olmsted Garden Club presents:“Flowers and Fashion”A Standard Flower ShowAugust 26, 2017 from 1-7pmCommunity Cabin, North Olmsted Park, 28114 Lorain Road, North OlmstedFree and Open To The Public

Held in conjunction with the Homecoming Festival

For more information, contact Kathryn Sowecke at [email protected].

Members accepting the Proclamation at the Westerville City Council meeting. Left to Right: Vice-Mayor John Bokros, President Vickie Muse, Mary Papin, Marjorie Gulermovich, Karen Hovey, Connie Boyle, Jan Howden and Kathy Curtis

Past GCO President Joan Wikel presenting a program to the Berlin Heights Garden Club.

Submitted by Cat Rogers.


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Greater Columbus Council of Garden Clubs Celebrates Sixty YearsIn late March, sixty wonderful years of friend-ship, projects and memories were celebrated over High Tea by sixty Columbus District members at Worthington Hills Country Club. Members donned festive hats and gloves honor-ing the tradition of times past. As members mingled, a historical slide show compiled by Cor-responding Secretary Barbara Snyder highlighted 60 years of projects, flower shows, newspaper articles and pictures. Tables were elegantly adorned with flowered doilies and tussie-mussie style favors containing an organic tea bag and chocolate mint. The centerpieces were beautiful floral arrangements in a variety of tea pots created by Karen Ciula, Recording Secretary.

Debra Knapke, renowned gardener, author and teacher, presented the morning program, “Tea & Tranquility”. Attendees were treated to 3 different tea tastings followed by a high tea luncheon. GCO President Lynn Fronk presented the afternoon design program. Members selected a tea cup and saucer and cut flowers. Lynn guided the group in preparing a lovely design to take home.

During the Annual Business Meeting, President Barbara Hilyard noted how our lives and times had changed over the past 60 years and after searching for over a year, no volunteers had stepped forward to serve on the Council’s Executive Board. Therefore a “Motion to Dissolve” was presented and unani-mously passed. Any remaining funds in the treasury will go to the GCO Scholarship Fund.

The Council should be commended for always supporting the Columbus District Director. Over the years, the Council’s projects have included planting the gardens for Creative Living Organizations and Harrison House in Franklinton, helped save Stages pond in Circleville, hosted many flower and holiday shows, trips, tours, youth projects and classes about floral design.

Submitted by Barbara Hilyard, President

GCO Foodie Field TripAugust 9, 2017

Join us for a tour of restaurants in Cleveland.

We will be tasting dishes that are so great they have been featured on the Food Network or other TV channels. Eight stops in all, including a stop at the venerable West Side Market.

Bus Pick-ups in Akron & Broadview Heights

Cost: $89

Contact Marlene Hatton with questions. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (216) 390-7489

GCCGC Executive Board, left to right: Debbie Sickmiller, Karen Ciula, Barbara Hilyard and Dotty Haney.

The Highland Heights Garden Club Presents

a National Garden Club Small Standard Flower Show

August 26, 2017 - 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. August 27, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Highland Heights Community Center

5827 Highland Road, Highland Heights, OH 44143

Member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. Garden Club of Ohio, Central Atlantic Region, Cleveland District

Free & Open to the Public
















Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical GardenGinny Clark, Botanic Gardens and Arboreta Chairman

The Cincinnati Zoo’s entire grounds are a beautiful wildlife garden! The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is the second oldest zoo in the United States. It opened its doors in 1875. The zoo’s original collection of animals was very small and was founded on 65 acres in the middle of the city. Even in those early years the zoo was very successful at

breeding and over the years the research conducted here has made the Cincinnati Zoo an international leader in protection and propagation of animals and plants around the world.

Every Spring, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden transforms into a magnificent explo-sion of color! The Zoo offers one of the largest tulip displays in the Midwest and when in full bloom what could be more beautiful than 100,000 tulip bulbs? Dubbed “Tulip Mania,” Zoo Blooms also features more than one million daffodils, hyacinths, shrubs, flowering trees and other spring bulbs that are exploding with color.

After more than 25 years of tracking plants, the hor-ticulturists know which plants grow and look best in our southern Ohio region. A list of plants that benefit the pollinators and also a Zoo-branded line of plants which gardeners find easy to grow are beautiful and pollinator-friendly plants which can be found in local garden centers. Throughout the year educational programs including gardening classes and a sustain-able landscape symposium are offered to the public. The Zoo staff horticulturists tackle a community project yearly to design and plant garden spaces in local neighborhoods. Last year they planted 25 trees to provide shade for the newly created playground.

Visiting the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens can be a family affair. Grandparents bring their grandchil-dren and reminisce about their own zoo experiences

in decades past so come visit Cin-cinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens this summer and bring your grand-children. There is so much to see and as a garden club member you will be amazed at all you will see and enjoy. Explore the Zoo’s website and I am certain you will want to visit!


WANTED: BLUE STAR MARKER PHOTOGRAPHSBarbara Hilyard, Blue Star Southern District ChairmanAs the GCO Southern Region Blue Star Chairperson, I am work-ing on a Powerpoint program that can be shown at Garden Club District meetings or individual garden club meetings to educate

members on the program. As part of this project, I would like to include photos of established Blue Star Memorial Markers and By-way Markers located throughout not only Ohio, but across the United States. Should any of you happen to see one in your travels, please take a photo and send it to me at [email protected]’m pleased to announce that there will be two dedications in the Columbus Dis-trict this year. Serendipity Garden Club dedicated their Blue Star Memorial By-way Marker at Mallway Park in Upper Arlington on June 3, 2017. Westerville Garden Club is making plans to dedicate one later this year. If your club is interested in undertaking a Blue Star project, please do not hesitate to contact me. There are new brochures about the program available for your members.Thank you for your interest in this meaningful program honoring the Armed Forces including those who have served, are serving and will serve.

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE... OR NOTJudy Lanning, Sustainability Chairman

Each year since 1993, March 22nd has been designated as ‘World Water Day’ by the United Nations General Assembly. The theme for this year is, “Why Waste Water?” It encourages all to reduce our use of water and to reuse water. As Americans we have rarely, if ever, not had enough clean water

to sustain us. We turn on a tap and out flows clean drinking, useable water. There are exceptions. The lead crisis in Flint, Michigan that is still creating problems for the citizens there and the recent drought in California come to mind. However, water is something almost all Americans take for granted, but not so for the rest of the world.Statistics show that 1.8 billion people drink water that is not clean. Dirty water is the cause of many illnesses throughout the world. In addition to healthier citizens, clean wa-ter would help in the elimination of poverty. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6.3 requires us “by 2030 to improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminat-ing dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated waste water and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally”. This is a huge goal, but one that must be met.As gardeners, we know the value of water and how necessary it is in sustaining life, ours and that of the planet. We employ practices that reduce our waste of water such as rain barrels, watering plants and not the drive, utilizing gray water, and turning off the faucet while brushing our teeth. Here is another suggestion: If you use a liquid soap while wash-ing your hands, lather your hands before turning on the water. Approximately 1¾ cups of water goes down the drain while we are soaping our hands. Multiply that amount by the number of times you wash your hands each day by the number of “handwashers” in Ohio alone, and there would be a valuable amount of water saved. Admittedly, this is less than a scientific study, but it does help to remind us of the need to sustain clean water around the world and how blessed we are to have a ready source of that clean water.


President Deanna Stearns6820 Mapleridge Circle NWCanton, OH 44718-3910(330) 526-6054 [email protected]

1st Vice-President Mary Lou Smith10325 Marvin RoadHarrison, OH 45030-1627(513) 367-9285 [email protected]

2nd Vice President Celine Hallier5393 Nickleplate NELouisville, OH 44641-2446(330) 875-1333 [email protected]

Recording Secretary Marlene Hatton10386 N Pond DriveTwinsburg, OH 44087-1490(216) 390-7489 [email protected]

Akron - Virginia Schmidt 10081 Patton Street Twinsburg, OH 44087-1011 (216) 310-7413 [email protected]

Akron - Carolyn Liggett 8200 Briarwood Drive Broadview Heights, OH 44147-1011 (440) 822-1424 [email protected]

Canton - Nancy Quinn-Simon4584 Steepleview Drive NWCanton, OH 44708-1564(330) 844-3534 [email protected]

Cincinnati - Mary Gardner4397 Hyacinth DriveMason, OH 45040-8671(513) 459-5662 [email protected]

Cincinnati - Linda Macke2200 Black RoadNew Richmond, OH 45157-8331(513) 734-0004/(513) 404-3453(c) [email protected]

Cleveland - Jane Bodnar21029 Avalon DriveRocky River, OH 44116-1117(440) 333-3323/(440) 596-8710(c) [email protected]

Columbus - Pam Ellinger5215 Aryshire DriveDublin, OH 43017-8675(614) 792-3890 [email protected]

Dayton - Janet Bowling1840 Pence Ridge CourtLebanon, OH 45036-7879(513) 290-4301 [email protected]

Garden Club of Ohio Board

EXECUTIVE BOARDTreasurer Deborah Wyght3303 Royal PlaceCincinnati, OH 45208-3126(513) 871-1997 [email protected]

Past President Lynn Fronk353 Pittsfield DriveWorthington, OH 43085-3210(614) 885-4177 [email protected]

Jackson - Donna Fuller-Wright173 Sharon RoadChillicothe, OH 45601-2022(740) 701-1763 [email protected]

Mansfield - Kathy Kovatch406 Bardwell RoadCastalia, OH 44824-9330(419) 684-7021 [email protected]

Toledo - Sara Moomaw1099 Revere DriveBowling Green, OH 43402-1226(419) [email protected]

Youngstown - Di Matijevic100 Woodland TraceCortland, OH 44410-1903(330) [email protected]

Executive Secretary Marilee Zarbock170 East 194th StreetEuclid, OH 44119-1030(440) 478-7002 [email protected]

Assistant Treasurer Dotty Haney14 Claire Court Circleville, OH 43113-8811(740) 474-4812 [email protected]

Corresponding Secretary Jeanne Freitag2445 Strathmore DriveCanton, OH 44708-1363(330) 478-0129/(330) 309-4870(c) [email protected]

Hospitality Linda Lawrence5230 Dungannon Circle NWNorth Canton, OH 44720-7412(330) 499-2959/(330) 232-1604(c)[email protected]

Garden Greetings Editor Winnie Garabis2958 Tremont RoadColumbus, OH 43221-2746 614-486-1324 [email protected]

Parliamentarian Joy Myers533 Mechwart PlaceColumbus, OH 43230-4560(614) [email protected]

APPOINTED OFFICERS

Protocol Carmie DeVito244 Brookview DriveNorth Canton, OH 44709-4229330-497-0567 [email protected]

Historian Mona Macksey3239 Astor AvenueToledo, OH 43614-5226(419) 206-7796no e-mail

DISTRICT DIRECTORS


AWARDS

Awards Chairman Cleo Lehman 2440 State Street Canton, OH 44721-1036(330) 608-0919 [email protected]

Awards Co-Chair Barbara Snyder 4351 Lyon Drive Columbus, OH 43220-4431 (614) [email protected] Awards Vice-Chair Betty Cookendorfer 10659 New Biddinger Road Harrison, OH 45030-9522(513) 367-9379/(513) 616-4492(c)[email protected]

Civic Awards Joann Predina 7195 Rustic Oval Seven Hills, OH 44131-4525(216) [email protected]

Marian Dougherty 8665 Bradford Lane Brecksville, OH 44141-2055(440) 526-5262 no e-mail

Flower Show Awards Barbara Schuh 570 Battles Road Gates Mills, OH 44040-9767(440) [email protected]

Garden Therapy Awards Carolyn Doerflein1806 W Galbraith Road Cincinnati, OH 45239-4829 (513) 729-5104/ (513) 652-6100(c) [email protected] Photography Awards Design - Shirley Wigginton 5276 Broadview Street NE Louisville, OH 44641-8846(330) 453-7056/(239) 592-9662(c) [email protected]

Photography Awards Horticulture - Connie Koralewski 4205 Cobbler RoadNew Albany, OH 43054-7165(614) 245-4462 [email protected] Pressbook Awards Virginia Schmidt 10081 Patton Street Twinsburg, OH 44087-1011 (216) 310-7413 [email protected] Yearbook AwardsKathy Wagner3915 Darden Drive Beavercreek, OH 45431-2301(937) [email protected]

Youth Awards Sue Mullins 30140 Morningside Drive Perrysburg, OH 43551-5900(419) [email protected]

CAR/NGC Awards Janice Koster PO Box 802Burton, OH 44021-0802(440) 834-3434 [email protected]

BUDGET & FINANCEBarbara Okleson5128 Thoreau DriveParma, OH 44129-6545(440) 842-6038 [email protected]

BYLAWS

Bylaws/PoliciesMargaret DeWolf 7001 Crestline DriveBrecksville, OH 44141-2714(440) 526-7312 [email protected]

LegislationColetta Allen 2940 Rocksberry AvenueToledo, OH 43614-5212(419) 385-9754 [email protected]


CIVIC DEVELOPMENTBlue Star & Honor Parks - NorthJo’C Walker 2050 Nottingham ParkwayAvon, OH 44011-1660(440) 937-4331/(216) 496-1660(c)[email protected]

Blue Star & Honor Parks - South Barbara Hilyard 9461 Cape Wrath Drive Dublin, OH 43017-7630(614) [email protected]

Botanic Gardens & ArboretaGinny Clark 3981 Blue Heron Lane Cincinnati, OH 45251-5851(513) [email protected] Community Gardens JoAnn Bartsch7700 Fitzwater Road Brecksville, OH 44141-1333(440) [email protected]

Heritage Gardens Donna Timmons 4610 Carrington Way Hilliard, OH 43026-9086(614) [email protected]

Historic Trails Carol Bowling 350 Juhl Road Circleville, OH 43113-1080(740) [email protected]

National Garden Week Marilyn Wingett 28203 Hartley Road Beloit, OH 44609-9482(330) [email protected]

Ohio Land Trust Athena Thaler 6068 Martingale Lane Centerville, OH 45459-2415(937) [email protected]


Penny Pines Martha Shample 260 West Main StreetNorwalk, OH 48857-1931(419) [email protected]

COMMUNICATION

Chairman, GG EditorWinnie Garabis2958 Tremont RoadColumbus, OH 43221-2746(614) [email protected]

Garden Greetings Advertising Barbara Helaney1445 School Avenue NE #10Canton, OH 44720-6249(330) [email protected]

GCO Website Janet Hannaway 4618 Compass Rose #20 Vermilion, OH 44089-3127(614) 413-8165(c)[email protected]

National Gardener Sales Susan Jurecki6752 Karen Drive Seven Hills, OH 44131-3711(216) 524-3450 [email protected]

Hortulana Sales Audrey Kaiser 1995 Hastings Place Columbus, OH 43220-4762(614) 442-6978 [email protected]

Horticulture Book Reviews Helen Vladick1342 Penhurst Road Cleveland, OH 44110-2842(216) 481-0894no e-mail

Floral Design Judy Monnot 5042 Shamrock Avenue NW North Canton, OH 44720-7451(330) 494-1029 [email protected]

Sunshine Chairman Marilyn Ringle 48 Townsend AvenueNorwalk, OH 44857-2281(419) 668-1786 [email protected]

Public Relations Debbie Sickmiller 122 Highland Boulevard Ashland, OH 44805-3351(419) 281-4336(c) [email protected]

ENVIRONMENTAL

Soil & Water Quality Katie Rourke 454 Summit Drive Chillicothe, OH 45601-2945 (740) [email protected]

Air & Energy Conservation Marilyn Drescher 5476 Kenbridge Drive Highland Heights, OH 44143-1935(440) 461-3348 [email protected]

Birds Marlene Bolea 5246 West Boulevard Canton, OH 44718-1452(330) 499-5815 [email protected]

Butterflies & Bees Di Matijevic100 Woodland TraceCortland, OH 44410-1903(330) [email protected] Endangered Species Mary Kay Covington 3438 Helen StreetShaker Heights, OH 44122-4950(216) 752-1629no e-mail Invasive Species - Plants and Insects Bonnie Faber 118 Norbert PlaceSandusky, OH 44870-8214(419) 609-0014 [email protected]


Recycling & Litter Sandee Haverty 12780 Barbara Street Massillon, OH 44647-9641(330) [email protected] Natural Disasters Judy Lanning 127 Reo Drive Chillicothe, OH 45601-9467 (740) 775-8857 [email protected] HORTICULTURE

Chairman, Container & Indoor GardeningNancy Heber4390 Norwell DriveColumbus, OH 43220-3955(614) [email protected] Annuals & Perennials Dianna Mullins 6919 Kirk Road Canfield, OH 44406-9647(330) 792-0695/(330) 518-4111(c)[email protected] Organic Gardening Joyce Roth 211 Justo Lane Seven Hills, OH 44131-3806(216) [email protected]

Garden Therapy Carolyn Doerflein1806 W Galbraith Road Cincinnati, OH 45239-4829 (513) 729-5104/ (513) 652-6100(c) [email protected]

Herbs Nancy Quinn-Simon4584 Steepleview Drive NWCanton, OH 44708-1564(330) 844-3534 [email protected]

Trees and Shrubs Sandra Raines 3434 Atterbury Street Cuyahoga Falls OH 44221-1116(330) 923-1172 [email protected]


Xeriscaping Debra Turner 2356 Hawk Street Lancaster, OH 43130 (740) 422-8375/(505) 463-9035(c)[email protected]

Native Plants JoAnn Bartsch7700 Fitzwater Road Brecksville, OH 44141-1333(440) [email protected]

Wildflowers Judy Guinn 7009 Crestview Avenue Brecksville, OH 44141-2724(440) 526-6871/(216) 577-8552(c)[email protected]

MEMBERSHIPChairmanMarilee Zarbock170 East 194th StreetEuclid, OH 44119-1030(440) 478-7002 [email protected]

Youth Sue Mullins 30140 Morningside Drive Perrysburg, OH 43551-5900(419) [email protected]

AffiliatesAntonio Garabis2958 Tremont RoadColumbus, OH 43221-2746(614) [email protected]

MEETINGS2018 Convention - Cincinnati Jeri Timon 72 Stonehaven DriveNorth Bend, OH 45052-9643(513) 451-4247 [email protected]

2018 CAR Conference - Columbus Lynn Fronk353 Pittsfield DriveWorthington, OH 43085-3210(614) 885-4177 [email protected]

Board Meeting Registrar Jeanne Freitag2445 Strathmore DriveCanton, OH 44708-1363(330) 478-0129/(330) 309-4870(c) [email protected]

Board Meeting Hospitality and2019 Convention - CantonLinda Lawrence5230 Dungannon Circle NWNorth Canton, OH 44720-7412(330) 499-2959/(330) 232-1604(c)[email protected]

SCHOLARSHIPSChairmanAggie Goss 8677 Hollis Lane Brecksville, OH 44141-2066(440) 526-6313 [email protected]

Scholarship Contributions Shirley Basista 8623 Hollis Lane Brecksville, OH 44141-2066(440) [email protected]

Life MemberDarlene KaczmarekPO Box 345Ravenna, OH 44266-0345(330) [email protected]

STRATEGIC PLANNINGMary Lou Smith10325 Marvin RoadHarrison, OH 45030-1627(513) 367-9285 [email protected]

GCO SPONSORED SCHOOLS

All Schools Chairman Pat Rupiper 5580 Jeffries Court Westerville, OH 43082-8013(614) 423-8646/(740) 703-3683(c)[email protected]

Environmental Schools - TBD

Flower Show School Linda Holzheimer 19831 Edgecliff Drive Euclid, OH 44119-1019(216) [email protected]


OJC Credentials Gail Chuck 10425 Valley Creek Drive Harrison, OH 45030-1623(513) [email protected] Garden Studies School Mary Ann Ferguson-Rich 1166 Broadview Road Tallmadge, OH 44278-3310(330) 630-9625 [email protected]

Landscape Design School Pat Smith 822 Sand Lot Circle Louisville, OH 44641-8451(330) [email protected]

ESS, GSS, LDS Credentials Debbie Sickmiller 122 Highland Boulevard Ashland, OH 44805-3351(419) 281-4336(c) [email protected]

OHIO COUNCIL LEADERSHIP

OJC President until 11/17 Dianna Mullins 6919 Kirk Road Canfield, OH 44406-9647(330) 792-0695/(330) 518-4111(c)[email protected]

OJC President after 11/17 Betty Cookendorfer 10659 New Biddinger Road Harrison, OH 45030-9522(513) 367-9379/(513) 616-4492(c)[email protected]

OJC Symposium Chairman Lynn Fronk353 Pittsfield DriveWorthington, OH 43085-3210(614) 885-4177 [email protected]

Environmental Council President Pat Rupiper 5580 Jeffries Court Westerville, OH 43082-8013(614) 423-8646/(740) 703-3683(c)[email protected]



2015-2017 Lynn Fronk 2013-2015 Mickie Marquis2011-2013 Aggie Goss2009-2011 Betty Cookendorfer2007-2009 Victoria Bergesen 2005-2007 Mary Ann Ferguson Rich2003-2005 Shirley Basista 2001-2003 Dot Blum1999-2001 Carmie Devito 1997-1999 Linda Holzheimer 1989-1991 Mary Decessna 1987-1989 Joan Wikel 1985-1987 Shirley Sadler1979-1981 Elaine Savage

ADVISORY COMMITTEEPast GCO PresidentsGOLDEN CIRCLE

Thank you faithful board members! These members have served

20 or more years on the GCO Board of Directors.

Jane AveryShirley BasistaDot BlumSheila Bowman Betty CookendorferMary DecessnaCarmie DeVitoMarian Dougherty Lynn Fronk

Betty HaberlandNancy HeberFrances HolecekLinda HolzheimerRuth KinderMarie ModugnoJoy MyersElaine SavageJoan Wikel

Landscape Design Council President Deanna Douce 1910 Bising Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45239-4410(513) 931-3941/ (513) [email protected]

SPECIAL PROJECTS

President’s Project - Feed Ohio Pat Rupiper 5580 Jeffries Court Westerville, OH 43082-8013(614) 423-8646/(740) 703-3683(c)[email protected]

Tour Director Marlene Hatton10386 N Pond DriveTwinsburg, OH 44087-1490(216) 390-7489 [email protected]

Ways & Means - Small Projects Sara Moomaw1099 Revere DriveBowling Green, OH 43402-1226(419) [email protected]

Quilt Ticket Sales Cindy Kozakewich 470 Haymore Avenue South Worthington, OH 43085-2446 (304) [email protected]

Dates to Remember for 2017July 10-11 .......................OJC Symposium, Columbus August 9..........................GCO Bus Trip - Foodie Tour in Cleveland August 15-16 ..................GCO Board Meeting August 23........................NW Ohio Judges Council Regional Meeting, Toledo August 23-24 ..................Garden Study School, Course 1 August 30-31 ..................Landscape Design School, Course 2, Canton September 6-8 ................ Landscape Design School, Course 1, ChillicotheSeptember 12 ................. NE Ohio Judges Council Regional MeetingSeptember 13-15 ............ NGC Fall Board Meeting in St. Louis, MissouriSeptember 22 ................. OJC Executive Board Meeting

GARDEN CLUB OF OHIO CALENDAR


2017 Dates Continued... Sept. 25-October 6 .........Fall District Meetings •Jackson ........ September 25 •Toledo ........October 2 •Cincinnati ........ September 26 •Cleveland .......October 3 •Columbus ........ September 27 •Akron ........October 4 •Dayton ........ September 28 •Canton ........October 5 •Mansfield ........ September 29 •Youngstown ....October 6October 10 ...................... Southern Ohio Judges Council Regional MeetingOctober 17-18 ................ GCO Board Meeting October 23-25 ................ Flower Show School, Course II, ColumbusOctober 25 ...................... NW Ohio Judges Council Regional MeetingNovember 2 .................... Holiday Program NorthNovember 3 .................... Holiday Program SouthNovember 10 .................. OJC Fall Meeting, ColumbusNovember 17 .................. OLDC Meeting/WorkshopDecember 1 .................... Garden Greetings Deadline

Dates to Remember for 2018March 20-21 ................... GCO Board MeetingApril 1 .............................Garden Greetings DeadlineApril 16-27 .....................Spring District Meetings •Jackson ........ April 16 •Toledo ........April 23 •Cincinnati ........ April 17 •Cleveland .......April 24 •Dayton ........ April 18 •Akron ........April 25 •Columbus ........ April 19 •Canton ........April 26 •Mansfield ........ April 20 •Youngstown ....April 27May 11 ............................OJC Spring Meeting, ColumbusMay 15-16 ...................... Landscape Design School, Course 2, ChillicotheMay 22-24 ......................NGC Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 6 .............................GCO Annual Board Dinner, CincinnatiJune 7-8 ..........................GCO 90th Annual Convention, CincinnatiJuly 1 ...............................Garden Greetings Deadline August 21-22 ..................GCO Board Meeting August 26-28 .................. NGC Fall Board Meeting in Orlando, FloridaSeptember 10-21 ............Fall District Meetings •Toledo ........ September 10 •Jackson ....... September 17 •Cleveland ........ September 11 •Cincinnati ....... September 18 •Akron ........ September 12 •Dayton ....... September 19 •Canton ........ September 13 •Columbus ....... September 20 •Youngstown ........ September 14 •Mansfield ....... September 21October 16-17 ................ GCO Board Meeting October 25-27 ................ CAR Conference, Columbus November 1 .................... Holiday Program NorthNovember 2 .................... Holiday Program SouthNovember 9 .................... OJC Fall Meeting, ColumbusDecember 1 .................... Garden Greetings Deadline

Dates to Remember for 2019March 19-20 ................... GCO Board MeetingApril 1 .............................Garden Greetings DeadlineApril 1-12 .......................Spring District Meetings •Jackson ........ April 1 •Toledo ........April 8 •Cincinnati ........ April 2 •Cleveland .......April 9 •Dayton ........ April 3 •Akron ........April 10 •Columbus ........ April 4 •Canton ........April 11 •Mansfield ........ April 5 •Youngstown ....April 12April 29-May 2 ................NGC Convention in Biloxi, Mississippi June 4 .............................GCO Annual Board Dinner, CantonJune 5-6 ..........................GCO 91st Annual Convention, Canton

All dates are subject to change. Please consult the GCO Website for the latest updates.

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2016 1st Place Butterfly Closeup in My GardenNancy Heber - Columbus District

Documents

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