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TITLE PAGE – “A DAY AT THE ZOO”

Award Name: Club Standard FS Award Number: FS-1D

Show Sponsor & Show Site: Lemon Bay Garden Club, Inc. 480 Yale Street - PO Box 1176 Englewood, Florida 34295-1176

Applicant Name and Contact Information: Name and Title (for example - Club President, Flower Show Chairman, Awards Chairman) Address: Phone: Email:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

SHOW DESCRIPTION 2

SHOW DATA FORM 3

PHOTOGRAPHS

NGC TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD WINNERS DIVISION I. DESIGN 4 DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE 5 DIVISION III. EDUCATION 8 DIVISION IV. BOTANICAL ARTS 8

STAGING THEME STAGING 9 SPECIAL FEATURES 11 ACTUAL STAGING

DIVISION I. DESIGN 13 DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE 14

DIVISION III. EDUCATION 16 DIVISION IV. BOTANICAL ARTS 16

DIVISION V. INVITATIONAL YOUTH HORTICULTURE 17 PUBLICITY 18

SCHEDULE “A DAY AT THE ZOO” Envelope Inside Back Cover

NOTES FOR PREPARING THE BOE FOR A FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:

Maximum of 20 pages total (10 pages if printed on both sides).

Legible print and uncrowded spacing.

Follow the order of the “Evaluation Form for NGC Flower Show Achievement Award”.

Photographs and text inserted into text boxes are easily arranged in the document.

Evidence of quality exhibits, creative staging, overall unity, and special features important.

Required photographs: Top Exhibitor Award Winners in all divisions; Theme staging overall;

Actual staging in each Division and Section; Special Features

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SHOW DESCRIPTION - “A DAY AT THE ZOO”

The fun theme of this NGC Standard Flower Show inspired 95% member participation. Life-sized giraffes built by members towered to the Lemon Bay clubhouse roof at the entrance. The porch featured a zoo ticket window with a “Free Today” sign. Guests enjoyed popcorn and lemonade while strolling the club gardens. The zoo theme was carried through the schedule titles, the custom show logo, signage, and staging.

The Design Division of 3 Sections, 36 entries included classes of Petite, Invitational and Functional Tables, and Creative Design types as well as a Novice Class to encourage participation by members who had never entered a flower show. Exhibits were staged on rectangular tables and pedestals draped in black fabric by the Committee. The exhibits in one of the three petite classes were displayed on the wall under a “jungle tree”.

The Horticulture Division included 18 Sections, 201 entries. Cut Horticulture (125) exhibits were staged inside the clubhouse on tiered tables draped in black fabric and on a long counter-height cabinet faced with zebra print fabric. Container-grown horticulture exhibits (76) were staged on wooden benches in the shade house. Boxes wrapped in zebra print were used to elevate exhibits.

Education Division exhibits (4) staged on tables draped in black fabric showcased NGC objectives. Botanical Arts Artistic Crafts Exhibits (3 Classes, 12 entries) were staged on a bamboo screen, a tiered table draped in black fabric or a black velvet oval.

All 14 NGC Top Exhibitor Awards offered were awarded.

Classes from a local elementary school exhibited invitational horticulture. Framed student

drawings of favorite zoo animals were displayed in the garden gazebo - “GaZoobo Gallery”.

A plant sale was held during the show. Hundreds of plants propagated by members and zoo animals painted on palm spathes were sold to supplement the club flower show budget.

SHOW LOGO

NOTES FOR THE SHOW DESCRIPTION:

Maximum of 300 words

Title, size, scope, type of show, theme, staging, and special features

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NGC TOP EXHIBITOR AWARDS FOR DESIGN

DIVISION I. DESIGN “ZOO MANIA” SECTION A. “FEEDING FRENZY” CLASS 2. EXHIBITION TABLE “JUNGLE JAM”

Staged in front of a black fabric panel on a 41” high pedestal with a top measuring 27 ½” wide X 23 ¾” deep. Pedestal draped to the floor in black fabric by the Committee.

Plant material: Dried, painted cabbage palm frond and a single fresh philodendron leaf.

DIVISION I. DESIGN “ZOO MANIA” SECTION B. “TINY TAILS” CLASS 6. 8” REFLECTIVE DESIGN “MONKEY SEE – MONKEY DO”

Staged on top of a 42” high dresser skirted in black fabric by the Committee. Designer to provide an 8” wide X 8” high staging panel.

Plant Material: Dried, painted Royal Palm inflorescense. Pieces of dried, gold-painted philodendron spathe.

DIVISION I DESIGN. “ZOO MANIA” SECTION C. “FABULOUS FURS” CLASS 7. CREATIVE DESIGN “YOU OTTER BE IN PICTURES”

Staged on ½ of a 6’ long X 32” wide X 29” high table skirted to the floor with black fabric by the Committee. Frame of reference is 32” wide X 30” deep X 48” high. Background wall color is beige.

Plant Material: Dried White Bird of Paradise leaves, Protea

NOTE FOR PHOTOGRAPHS OF AWARD WINNERS:

List Division, Section, Class, brief description and NGC Award/s. No local/club awards. Ideally photograph horticulture award winners in front of a staging panel or blank wall. Not necessary to include ribbons or entry cards in photographs. Omit people from photographs if possible. Insert photos into text boxes to place where needed.

AWARD OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE TABLE ARTISTRY AWARD

PETITE AWARD

DESIGNER’S CHOICE AWARD

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NGC TOP EXHIBITOR AWARDS FOR HORTICULTURE

DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE “ZOO ACEAE” SECTION A. “ALPACA” FLOWERS FROM ANNUALS CUT SPECIMENS CLASS 6. Other Meritorious Specimens

Impatiens balfusimglo ‘Fusion Glow Yellow’

DIVISION II. DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE “ZOO ACEAE” SECTION B. “ANTEATER” FLOWERS FROM PERENNIALS CUT SPECIMENS CLASS 17. Other Meritorious Specimens

Aechmea ‘Blue Tango’

DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE “ZOO ACEAE” SECTION C. “BEAR” DECORATIVE FOLIAGE FROM PERENNIALS – CUT SPECIMENS CLASS 30. Other Meritorious Specimens

Homalcocladium platycladum

AWARD OF MERIT

AWARD OF MERIT

AWARD OF MERIT

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NGC TOP EXHIBITOR AWARDS FOR HORTICULTURE

DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE “ZOO ACEAE” SECTION D. “BOBCAT” FLOWERING VINES CUT SPECIMENS CLASS 31. Clerodendrum

Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding Heart)

DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE “ZOO ACEAE” SECTION E. “CHEETAH” FLOWERING/FRUITED/CONED BRANCHES FROM A TREE OR SHRUB CLASS 39. Callistemon

Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush)

DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE “ZOO ACEAE” SECTION F. “ELEPHANT” FOLIAGE BRANCHES FROM A TREE OR SHRUB CLASS 62. Other Meritorious Specimens

Clusia rosea (Pitch Apple)

AWARD OF MERIT

AWARD OF HORTICULTURAL EXCELLENCE ARBOREAL AWARD

ARBOREAL AWARD

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NGC TOP EXHIBITOR AWARDS FOR HORTICULTURE

DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE “ZOO ACEAE” SECTION H. “LEOPARD” BROMELIADS CONTAINER-GROWN/MOUNTED/HANGING CLASS 82. Other Meritorious Specimens

Dyckia spp.

DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE “ZOO ACEAE” SECTION I. “LION” FLOWERING ORCHIDS CONTAINER-GROWN/MOUNTED/HANGING CLASS 88. Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis spp.

DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE “ZOO ACEAE” SECTION J. “OTTER” CONTAINER-GROWN FOLIAGE CLASS 104. Other Meritorious Specimens

Bowiea volubilis (Climbing Onion)

GROWER’S CHOICE AWARD

GROWER’S CHOICE AWARD

GROWER’S CHOICE AWARD

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NGC TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD FOR EDUCATION

DIVISION III. EDUCATION “SOMETHING TO GROWL ABOUT” EXHIBIT 1. “NGC YOUTH GARDENING” “SMART SPROUTS” JUNIOR GARDEN CLUB ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY – 2ND GRADE Display of activities of Englewood Elementary “Smart Sprouts” Junior Garden Club. Plant material – Combination Planters of succulents grown by “Smart Sprouts” Junior Gardeners. The students painted the planters with zoo animal spots and stripes. Staged in tiers on a 6’ table draped in black by the Committee

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NGC TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD FOR BOTANICAL ARTS

Division IV. BOTANICAL ARTS Section A. ARTISTIC CRAFTS “Crafty Critters” Class 3. “SPOTS, FEATHERS, STRIPES” Card featuring a zoo animal. Staged hanging on a bamboo screen.

EDUCATIONAL TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD

BOTANICAL ARTS ARTISTIC CRAFTS AWARD

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THEME STAGING

The “zoo” theme was expressed throughout the entire show including

the signage, staging and special features.

WELCOME Our members are excited to

showcase their talents and present this gift to the community.

We hope you enjoy your visit.

LIFE-SIZE GIRAFFES & WELCOME SIGN WITH FLOWER SHOW HOURS

AT THE ENTRANCE

WELCOME SIGN INSIDE CLUBHOUSE

DIVISION SIGNS

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THEME STAGING

ZEBRA PRINT FEATURED IN ALL HORTICULTURE SECTIONS

SECTION/CLASS SIGNS

ZOO ANIMALS & ZEBRA PRINT FABRIC IN DISPLAY OF HORTICULTURE

TOP EXHIBITOR AWARD WINNERS

ZOO LOGO ENTRY CARDS

DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE "ZOO ACEAE"

SECTION A. "ALPACA" Cut Flowers from Annuals

Class 1 - Class 6

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SPECIAL FEATURES

ZOO ANIMAL MASKS PAINTED ON PALM SPATHES

GAZOOBO GALLERY OF

CHILDREN’S ZOO ANIMAL ART

GIRAFFES IN THE GARDEN

ATTRACTED ALL AGES OF VISITORS!

ZOO SNACK STAND FREE POPCORN AND LEMONADE

ZEBRA GUEST BOOK AND “PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS”

ZOO TICKET WINDOW AT SHOW ENTRANCE

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ACTUAL STAGING

DIVISION I. DESIGN “ZOO MANIA”

SECTION A. “FEEDING FRENZY” CLASS 2. “JUNGLE JAM” EXHIBITION TABLE – No decorative unit. Staged on a rectangular 41” high pedestal.

SECTION A. “FEEDING FRENZY”

CLASS 3. “PENGUIN PARTY” FUNCTIONAL TABLE Staged on a round table with a 39 ¼” diameter top.

SECTION B. “TINY TALES” CLASS 4. “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” PETITE 5” CREATIVE DESIGN Staged on wall using 3M CommandTM hooks.

CLASS 5. “REPTILES RULE” PETITE 8” CREATIVE DESIGN Staged on mini pedestals.

CLASS 6. “MONKEY SEE – MONKEY DO” PETITE 8” REFLECTIVE DESIGN Staged on 42” high dresser.

SECTION A. “FEEDING FRENZY” CLASS 1. “SNACK STAND” EXHIBITION TABLE – With decorative unit. Staged on ½ of a 6’ table.

NOTE: PHOTOS of actual staging in each Division and each Section.

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ACTUAL STAGING DIVISION I. DESIGN “ZOO MANIA”

SECTION C. “FABULOUS FURS” CLASS 7. “YOU OTTER BE IN PICTURES” CREATIVE DESIGN Staged on ½ of a 6’ table.

SECTION C. “FABULOUS FURS” CLASS 8. “LIONS, TIGERS, & BEARS – OH MY!” CREATIVE DESIGN Staged on ½ of a 6’ table.

SECTION C. “FABULOUS FURS” CLASS 9. “GIRAFFE GYMNASTICS” CREATIVE STRETCH DESIGN Staged on a 41” high pedestal with a rectangular top.

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ACTUAL STAGING DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE “ZOO ACEAE”

CUT EXHIBITS – Staged inside the clubhouse on tiered tables skirted with black or zebra print fabric by the Committee.

SECTION E. “CHEETAH” Arboreal – Flowering/Fruited/Coned Branches SECTION F. “ELEPHANT” Arboreal – Foliage Branches

SECTION A. “ALPACA” Flowers from Annuals SECTION B. “ANTEATER” Flowers from Perennials

SECTION C. “BEAR” Decorative Foliage from Perennials

SECTION D. “BOBCAT” Flowering Vines

ZOO ANIMAL QUILT ON THE WALL IN CUT HORTICULTURE

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ACTUAL STAGING DIVISION II. HORTICULTURE “ZOO ACEAE”

CONTAINER-GROWN/MOUNTED/HANGING EXHIBITS Staged outside in the shade house on wooden benches. Occasional zebra print boxes carried the zoo theme in the horticulture exhibits.

SECTION G. “GORILLA” Bromeliads – Flowering

SECTION I. “LION” - Orchids

SECTION L. “ZEBRA” Combination Plantings

SECTION K. “PANTHER” Flowering Specimens

SECTION J. “OSTRICH” Foliage Specimens

SECTION H. “LEOPARD” Bromeliads - Foliage

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ACTUAL STAGING DIVISION III. BOTANICAL ARTS “Wild Ones” SECTION A. ARTISTIC CRAFTS “CRAFTY CRITTERS”

ACTUAL STAGING DIVISION IV. EDUCATION “SOMETHING TO GROWL ABOUT”

Staged on 6’ tables skirted to the floor with black fabric by the Committee.

Class. 1. “ZOOLERY” Zoo Animal inspired pin. Staged on riser on black velvet ovals.

Class 2. “PARTY ANIMAL” Decorated Gift Box featuring animal print. Staged on a tiered 40” high table.

Class 3. “SPOTS, FEATHERS, STRIPES” Decorated Card featuring a zoo animal. Staged hanging on a bamboo screen.

EXHIBIT 1. “NGC YOUTH GARDENING” Junior Garden Club EXHIBIT 2. “WALK ON THE WILD SIDE” Wildflower project with Girl Scouts

EXHIBIT 3. “FLOWER ARTISTRY” – Pressed Flowers

EXHIBIT 4. “NGC BLUE STAR MEMORIAL MARKER” Honoring our Military

Card from Class 3.

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DIVISION V. INVITATIONAL YOUTH HORTICULTURE ”GROWING GREAT” – NOT FOR COMPETITION

Staged on tiered metal shelving inside the clubhouse and outside on the front porch.

MYAKKA RIVER KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS MYAKKA RIVER 3RD GRADE STUDENTS CONTAINER-GROWN FOLIAGE PLANTS CONTAINER-GROWN FOLIAGE PLANTS Sansevieria Sansevieria

Students made the containers from recycled soda bottles Colorful containers purchased at and decorated them with colorful bottle cap “eyes”. Dollar Tree.

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PUBLICITY Pre-show publicity included articles in both local newspapers, the Englewood Sun and the Englewood Review. There were posts on the Club and District web sites, the club Facebook page, and the Chamber of Commerce billboard. An e-mail flyer was sent to all District club presidents and to club members for further distribution. Over 500 flyers were handed out at the Englewood Farmer’s Market on the two market Thursdays before the show.

Post-show publicity in the Englewood Sun included a glowing description of the show and a list of all awards with

exhibitor names. The Englewood Review featured a photograph of the blue-ribbon Club Novice Award winner with

her Exhibition Table Design.

NOTES FOR PUBLICITY PAGES OF THE BOE: INCLUDE COPIES OF PUBLICITY DOCUMENTS: There should be a minimum of one kind of pre-show publicity. Local (City/County) newspaper publicity preferred but not required. Publicity following the show could also be included. Examples: Flyers, posters, screenshot of Facebook page, scripts/schedules from a radio/TV broadcast. Include source name and date/s. Document may be photographed and inserted into a text box. Documents may be reduced in size to fit on the page.