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October 2017
Officer and Committee News
WACGC PRESIDENT Terry Sisto, Ford’s Colony Garden Club [email protected] , 757-345-2478
Welcome October – I think we are all glad to say goodbye to September and hopefully this weather pattern of hurricanes – our thoughts and prayers are with all who are putting their lives back together. I’d like to say thank you Williamsburg Garden Club for hosting the Fall Council meeting at Colonial Heritage on September 28th. I do so appreciate all that your members did to make this meeting run smoothly, from organizing and welcoming to providing wonderful refreshments and more…thank you. I hope everyone enjoyed Robin Seeterlin’s program “Cut Flowers from Your Landscape”. As gardeners and/or garden lovers, we all want to learn from the experts. I know with each program I learn something new. The Fall Tidewater District Meeting will be on October 30th in Chesapeake this year. All garden club members are welcome even if your club is not a Virginia Federated Garden Club member. Read Glenda’s article for more information and be sure to circle that date on your calendar. With the Arbor Day nominations deadline quickly approaching (November 1st) committee members are working on their entries. Suggestions are welcome. Please contact your Arbor Day representative with yours. A couple of things I want you to be sure to check out in this newsletter. First, Williamsburg Botanical Garden Learning Program, October 21-Using Ferns in the Landscape. Second, TACL’s Fall Fundraiser – Fine Arts & Flowers on November 10, 11 & 12. For those of you who enjoy floral design & arranging this event will inspire your creativity. Happy (early) Halloween!!
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It is with great sadness that we advise you of the passing of Gail P. McNaughton, a member of Brandon Woods Garden Club for many years. Gail served as President of the Williamsburg Area Council of Garden Clubs 2009-2011. During her tenure, the annual fall work day for Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg was established and the WACGC adopted a new logo by Williamsburg artist, Juliet Kirby. She was loved by all who knew her; her kind spirit and giving nature will be greatly missed. Gail passed away September 15 after a long and courageous battle with cancer and was buried in Williamstown, New Jersey. She is survived by her husband, Gordon. You may extend condolences through a Guest Book at the Nelsen Funeral Home site online or to the home at 3427 Darden Place, 23188.
WACGC TREASURER Ellen Schiavone, Brandon Woods Garden Club [email protected]
Thank you to those garden clubs who have submitted their 2017-18 dues by the September due date. A gentle reminder to those who have not yet sent their dues in, checks should be made payable to "WACGC" and mailed to 3505 Hollingsworth, 23188. Each garden club is responsible for contributing $1.30 per club member with a cap of 80 members. Please note that no statements will be mailed to individual clubs; there was some confusion in past years with incoming club treasurers waiting for a bill from the Council. If you have questions, please contact Ellen at [email protected].
WACGC ARBOR DAY Chair - Betsy Edwards, [email protected] - Colonial Heritage Garden Club Co-Chair - Patti Sager, [email protected] - Colonial Heritage Garden Club
The 33rd Annual Arbor Day Awards Ceremony sponsored by the Williamsburg Area Council of Garden Clubs and hosted by James City County, will be held March 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Legacy Hall, 4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188. The Council will honor individuals, organizations, businesses and institutions that have contributed to promoting and maintaining the horticultural environment of our community. Now is the time to look around the community and to select the properties you feel worthy of nomination. This is an ideal time to photograph and catch the beauty of the landscape. We encourage you to nominate gardens that that give you pleasure or properties that have been greatly improved. Private gardens and residential landscapes are not eligible. Please contact your club’s Arbor Day representative(s) for nomination forms and instructions. You may also contact the Arbor Day Committee Co-Chairmen listed below. Deadline for submitting nominations is November 1, 2017.
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The Arbor Day Committee will meet at 1:30 pm at Towne Bank (second floor), 5216 Monticello Avenue, on the following dates:
• November 15th (Wednesday) First viewing of nominations. This meeting is an exception, it will be held at the Ford’s Colony Swim & Tennis Club. The time, 1:30 PM, remains the same.
• January 17th (Wednesday) Review of nominations & voting for Award Winners.
• February 21st (Wednesday) Plan for Reception, if needed.
• March 9th, Arbor Day at Legacy Hall
• April 11th (Wednesday) Final review of Arbor Day 2018.
Co-Chairmen: Betsy Edwards, 4705 Levingston Ln., Williamsburg 23188, (603)465-3212, [email protected] Patricia (Patti) Sager, 4136 Windmill Rd., Williamsburg 23188, (757)378-2463, [email protected]
WACGC HOSPICE HOUSE Dollie Marshall, The Williamsburg Garden Club [email protected]
Clubs responsible for arrangements: October - Berkeley Garden Club November - Brandon Woods Garden Club All WACGC member clubs are invited to send representatives to Hospice House on Tuesday, November 7 at 9 a.m. for the annual Pansy Planting Day. A rain date is scheduled for Friday, November 10 at 9 a.m. Hats, gardening/planting tools and smiles required! This year’s pansy colors are blue, purple and white. Don’t forget that husbands or significant others are welcomed to the planting fest. This is a community service endeavor that welcomes visitors to Hospice House and brightens their day with a little cheerfulness. The best part is that the plants last through the winter months with the help of Gary, who keeps the deer population away! Clubs and/or individuals wishing to contribute to the project can send monetary donations to Ellen Schiavone, 3505 Hollingsworth, Williamsburg 23188.
WACGC Newsletter Linda Wenger, The Williamsburg Garden Club [email protected]
Submitting Newsletter information to [email protected] by the 20th of each month for inclusion in the next Newsletter is greatly appreciated.
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WACGC WILLIAMSBURG WREATH DECORATION Mary Grogan - 757-258-5861
We will be decorating the wreaths on Wednesday, November 29 beginning at 9 am in the Community Building (across from the Regional Library). We have 20 wreaths to decorate. Like past years, bring anything you would like, as long as it is natural or looks natural. A few suggestions are: cinnamon sticks, lemons, limes, oranges or dried slices of any of the listed fruits. We need to keep in mind they will be on display for 5 weeks so whatever materials you bring need to last. I will bring some dried hydrangea blossoms, pine cones, lily pad pods and any other dried items I can find. Other items you might consider would be oyster shells and magnolia seed pods. I will be asking for 2 people from each club, but if more want to come they are welcome. The tables will be set up just like last year with pictures of where they will be placed and a zip-tie to put on the top. Remember to bring your clippers. Will is bringing the wire and refreshments. This is a great time to meet new people and see how different people approach decorating a wreath.
VFGC Tidewater District News
VFGC TIDEWATER DISTRICT PRESIDENT Glenda Knowles, Berkeley and Colonial Heritage Garden Clubs [email protected], 757-651-0401
SAVE THE DATES!
Tidewater District will be featuring “Fashions & Flowers” on Thursday, April 19, 2018. The day will feature fashions by Chico’s before lunch and the “Dueling Designers” following lunch. David Pippin and Al Brockwell will create designs, side-by-side using similar containers and flowers! Will those designs be offered to our guests? YES! Put this date on your calendar and plan to join us at the Colonial Heritage Clubhouse Ballroom in
Williamsburg for this spectacular day! Tickets are $30 and available now! Contact Glenda Knowles, [email protected], 757-651-0401, or Patsy Cameron, [email protected], 757-575-2155. We expect this event to be a sell-out!!! So, order your tickets NOW.
Fall Tidewater District Meeting – October 30, 2017. Please join us at the Greenbrier Country Club, 1301 Volvo Drive, Chesapeake, VA. for our annual fall general meeting. We are thrilled that Carmen Hegge-Kleiser, Ford’s Colony Garden Club, will present her program “All The Presidents’ White House Gardens”. Carmen presented this program previously to the WACGC and it has become a “program in demand!” Carmen based the program on Marta McDowell’s book and the book will be won by a lucky attendee.
Since this is a business and luncheon meeting, reservations should be sent to the TD Registrar. Please contact Glenda Knowles, [email protected] for a registration form. Attendance at district meetings is a great way to find out what garden clubs around the area are “up to” and to meet other “like minded
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folks”. Vendors will be available for attendees to shop for garden-related items or a personal item. ALL garden club members are invited. If your club is not a member of the VFGC, no worries - guests are welcome!
VFGC TIDEWATER DISTRICT CALENDAR CHAIRMAN Betty Smith, Toano Garden Club [email protected] , 757-566-2376
The 2018 Vision of Beauty Calendars feature full-page color photos of designs of different types, and the price remains at $6.00 each. I am encouraging each member of garden clubs to purchase at least one calendar. The photos will be helpful in coming up with designs for your own arrangements. The calendars make wonderful gifts for friends and family members. Where else can you purchase such a gift for under $10? The 2018 calendars will be on sale at each Tidewater District and WACGC Board and General meetings. Anyone wanting to place an order can contact me by email ([email protected]) or phone call (757-566-2376).
Around Town
WGC GREEN MARKET Linda Wenger, The Williamsburg Garden Club [email protected] , 757-813-1987 The Williamsburg Garden Club is currently offering Wreaths, Roping, Bows, and Amaryllis in gift boxes, during its annual Green Market. Contact Linda Wenger or any WGC member for details and ordering information. Sales end October 6.
WILLIAMSBURG BOTANICAL GARDEN Joanne Sheffield [email protected], 301-983-1785
OPPORTUNITY TO ARRANGE PROGRAMS. At the end of this year, I will be giving up the Program Chair position for the Williamsburg Botanical Garden. The Garden needs someone willing to take this over. Additionally, that person has the option of serving on the Board.
Program Chair responsibilities include:
• Arranging for speakers for the Adult Learn and Grow Educational Series--one a month January - November on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
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• Being there (Interpretive Center-9:15a) to greet and answer questions from the attendees, having the handouts available, and assisting the speaker as needed--other volunteers can help you.
• If the Chairman of the Board is not available, you will be the person to announce WBG happenings and introduce the speaker.
• Seeing that the speaker gets a $50.00 honorarium and writing a follow-up note of thanks.
There are a few additional miscellaneous duties which we can go into if you think you would be willing to take on this project. I would work with you to get 2018 set up. Please let me know if you think you would be interested in this position. Thank you for considering the opportunity! PROGRAM OCTOBER 21: USING HARDY FERNS IN THE LANDSCAPE. Freedom Park Interpretive Center, 10:00 a.m., open to the public. Jim Orband, retired York County Extension Agent and Senior Agent Emeritus, will present a very comprehensive discussion of ferns that are hardy to the climate of the Tidewater area. Slides will be used to illustrate landscape applications for ferns, identification of ferns, and seasonal interest of ferns in the landscape, as well as resources to learn more about ferns. This event is part of the Learn and Grow Educational Series sponsored by the Williamsburg Botanical Garden. The program is free, although a $5.00 donation to help the Garden grow is appreciated. For more information, contact Jim by email at [email protected]. After the program, Master Gardeners will be in the Garden to answer questions and talk about what is in bloom. PROGRAM NOVEMBER 18: MEDICINAL HERBS: MYTHS, STORIES AND HOW TO GROW. Freedom Park Interpretive Center, 10:00 a.m., open to the public. Briscoe White, co-owner of The Growers Exchange which began in 1985 and over the years has become a successful web-based business, will share his knowledge on growing herbs. Briscoe’s workplace is in Charles City where his farm covers 650 acres and includes 10 greenhouses. The Growers Exchange ships over 100,000 herb plants of 160 types each year. Come join us for Briscoe’s informative presentation. This event is part of the Learn and Grow Educational Series sponsored by the Williamsburg Botanical Garden. The program is free, although a $5.00 donation to help the Garden grow is appreciated. For more information, contact Briscoe by email at [email protected]. Weather permitting, Master Gardeners will be in the Garden after the program to answer questions and talk about what is in bloom.
WILLIAMSBURG FARMERS MARKET Tracy Herner, Market Manager, 757-259-3768 402 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchants Square www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com Enjoy the heart of Williamsburg in Merchants Square while shopping in this producer-only market for produce, prepared food, fish, artisan cheeses, meats, pasta, cut flowers, and handmade soaps. The market includes live music. Chef demonstrations, and exhibits along with local shops and restaurants. The market now accepts SNAP/EBT, credit cards and W&M Express.
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Saturdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.
• October 7 – The market will relocate to the parking lot on the corner of South Boundary and Francis Street by Berret’s Seafood Restaurant. Live Music will be performed by Flute Frenzy from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Café Provencal will be the Chefs Tent with demonstrations throughout the morning.
• October 14 – Live Music will be performed by Orion from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. The
• October 21 –Live Music will be performed by Audio Portrait from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Williamsburg National Golf Course is at the Chefs Tent with demonstrations throughout the morning.
• October 28 – Children’s Day at the market – Free activities for children include decorating a pumpkin, costume contest, ring toss, and old fashion apple cider pressing! Live music will be performed by Stephen Christoff from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. SHIP is at the Chefs Tent with demonstrations throughout the morning. SHIP will also exhibit, with plenty of fun, kids fitness activities!
TRIANGLE ARTS & CULTURE LEAGUE, INC. Terry Buntrock, Founder [email protected] 757-293-8553 FINE ART AND FLOWERS SHOW
Your Chance to be Artfully Creative! You are invited to create an art-inspired floral design. This Fine Art & Flowers show is hosted by Williamsburg Art Gallery (located in Merchants Square above Williams Sonoma) in partnership with Triangle Arts & Culture League to raise funds for regional Public Art projects. Flowers will be on display Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 10, 11, 12, 2017. There will be ticketed cocktail parties on Friday and Saturday evenings
that will feature live music and great food. Prize: There is no fee to enter a design, and you may work as an individual, or as a team. There will be a “People’s Choice” Award of $200 cash for the flower arrangement that receives the most votes from the public. Each designer or design team will receive 1 event ticket per design for the cocktail party, and you are encouraged to invite your friends to purchase additional tickets to support Public Art Projects. How to Select Your Artwork: Terry Buntrock will be at the Williamsburg Art Gallery to assist arrangers in their selection on two dates:
• Wednesday, October 4, 2017 11:00 – 2:00, and again on
• Wednesday October 11, 2017 1:00 – 4:00 If neither of these dates work for you, you may visit the Williamsburg Art Gallery on your own anytime in September or October to select your artwork. The gallery staff will assist you. Many examples of artwork are also on the gallery website. www.wmbgartgallery.com
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Delivery of Your Arrangement: Between 8:00am – 2:00pm on Friday, November 10, 2017. Pick Up After the Event: Sunday, November 12, after 2:00 until 5:00, or during business hours on During regular gallery business hours, a donation box will be available. Funds support regional public art projects. How to Register to Participate as a Designer:
• E-mail your name and contact information to: Terry Buntrock at [email protected]
• Select the date (see dates above) you would like to visit the gallery to choose your artwork.
• After you register, you will be sent additional information.
• Encourage your friends to purchase tickets for the evening fundraisers for Public Art. About the Williamsburg Art Gallery: Address: 440A W. Duke of Gloucester Street (above Williams Sonoma.) Hours: Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun noon – 6:00pm Phone: 757 565-9680 Website: www.wmbgartgallery.com The Gallery is owned by artist Gulay Berryman and her husband Clyde. The Gallery was named “Best Art Gallery in Virginia” for 2017 and Top 25 art galleries in the USA by American Art Awards About Triangle Arts & Culture League, Inc.: Website: www.TACL-va.org President: Greg Lilly Founder: Terry Buntrock Contact: [email protected], 757-293-8553 Our Mission: TACL is a 501 c 3 public charity. The mission of TACL is to support, develop and promote public art in all its forms, including sculpture and visual arts; music, events and performance; architecture and the landscape, for the purposes of appreciation, cultural exploration and conservation, education of artists and cultural creators, and economic development of the Williamsburg Region. EVENTS TACL IS SUPPORTING THIS FALL Don’t miss Yorktown Arts Foundation’s fall fundraiser, “5x5.” This event is made possible by the donation of small works of art created by regional artists. It all happens at On the Hill Art Gallery, 402 Main Street, Yorktown. There is still time to create your 5x5(x5) masterpiece! Pick up your blank 5x5 canvas at the gallery or you may create other works – jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, etc. – that do not exceed 5x5 in dimension, or may be attached to a 5x5 canvas. This year, in addition to member artist works, a limited grouping of “Select Artists’ Works”, by influential artists including Joe Miller, aka “Cheap Joe” will be offered. Learn more at http://onthehillgallery.com . The Williamsburg Book Festival takes place in the Williamsburg Stryker Building on Saturday, October 7, and is part of An Occasion for the Arts. The 2017 featured writer is New York Times bestselling author, Kathryn Alto, who will speak 5:30 at W&M’s Tucker Hall. The festival includes more than 40 regionally and nationally renowned authors, discussions for writers, readers, artists, book club members, plus meet four Virginia Poet Laureates. This is a free event.
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HHGC HOLIDAY GREENS SALE Judy Eastep, Holly Hills Garden Club [email protected], 291-4064 Holly Hills Garden Club is once again offering fresh cuttings of Holly, Leland Cyprus and Magnolia for the same low price of $6 per medium bag. Boxwood will also be available this year, but because we must purchase special clippers for cutting, the cost of boxwood will be $8 per bag. A large bag of mixed greens (all of the above) will be $12. this year. The deadline for ordering is Wednesday, Nov.22. Pick up day is Friday Dec. 1, just in time for Grand Illumination! To place an order or for more information contact Judy Eastep at 291-4064 or [email protected]. New this year, all are invited to join us at a special meeting of the Holly Hills Garden Club entitled "Deck the Halls!" on Thursday, November 16, 7:00 pm, Walnut Hills Baptist Church, 1014 Jamestown Rd. where members of our club will be demonstrating various Christmas arrangements that can be created using our fresh greens.
58th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HOMES TOUR Christina Berry, Green Spring Garden Club Publicity [email protected]
The 58th annual Christmas Homes Tour, presented by the Green Spring Garden Club, Inc., will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 9:30a to 5:30p. This year's Tour will feature six homes beautifully decorated with seasonal floral arrangements. Three homes are in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Historic Area: the Nelson-Galt House, Edinburgh Castle Tavern, and Benjamin Waller House. Three homes are in the Walnut Hills neighborhood: two are on Berkeley Lane and one is on Cole Lane.
Tickets are available only through Green Spring Garden Club. Ticket representatives will be at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center and Williamsburg Lodge on Friday, December 1st, from 9:00a - 5:00p, and Saturday December 2nd, from 9:00a - 1:00p. Tickets will also be sold at each house during tour hours. Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $35 per person on Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2; $10 per person to tour a single home. More information can be found at greenspringgardenclub.org/Christmas-homes-tour. Advance ticket order forms will be ready for download in September.
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A shuttle bus will be available to tour ticket holders between the historic area and the Walnut Hills neighborhood. Tickets include free parking at the Visitor Center and the parking lot at Walsingham Academy on Jamestown Road for those who prefer to drive between the two sites.
The Green Spring Garden Club Christmas Homes Tour is scheduled to coincide with Colonial Williamsburg's Grand Illumination weekend December 2-3, 2017.
Calendars
See the following pages for at-a-glance monthly calendars.
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October 2017 Williamsburg Area Council of Garden Clubs
Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 HOSPICE
HOUSE
ARRANGEMENT
TACL Fine Art
and Flowers –
Artwork Selection
WGC Wreath
Orders Due
An Occasion for
the Arts -
aofta.org
Farmers Market
An Occasion for
the Arts -
aofta.org
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 An Occasion for
the Arts -
aofta.org
HOSPICE
HOUSE
ARRANGEMENT
TACL Fine Art
and Flowers –
Artwork Selection
Farmers Market
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 HOSPICE
HOUSE
ARRANGEMENT
NEWSLETTER
submissions due
Farmers Market
Botanical Garden Lecture: Using Ferns in the Landscape
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 HOSPICE
HOUSE
ARRANGEMENT
Farmers Market
29 30 31 HOSPICE
HOUSE
ARRANGEMENT
VFGC
TIDEWATER
DISTRICT
MEETING –
RSVP required
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Hospice House Arrangements – BERKELEY GARDEN CLUB
See Newsletter for event details.
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November 2017 Williamsburg Area Council of Garden Clubs
Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.
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ARBOR DAY
NOMINATIONS
DUE
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HOSPICE
HOUSE
ARRANGEMENT
TACL Fine Art
and Flowers –
Williamsburg
Art Gallery
TACL Fine Art
and Flowers –
Williamsburg
Art Gallery
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and Flowers –
Williamsburg
Art Gallery
HOSPICE
HOUSE
ARRANGEMENT
ARBOR DAY
COMMITTEE
MEETING
Holly Hills
“Deck the
Halls”
Botanical Garden Lecture: Medicinal Herbs
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HOSPICE
HOUSE
ARRANGEMENT
NEWSLETTER
submissions due
HHGC Holiday
Greens Orders Due
26 27 28 29 30 WGC Wreath
Orders Pick-up
this week
HOSPICE
HOUSE
ARRANGEMENT
WILLIAMSBURG
WREATH
PROGRAM
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Hospice House Arrangements – BRANDON WOODS GARDEN CLUB
See Newsletter for event details.
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December 2017 Williamsburg Area Council of Garden Clubs
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Holiday Greens
Pick-up
58th ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS
TOUR OF
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NEWSLETTER
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See Newsletter for event details.
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SAVE THE DATE 2018! January 12, 2018 WACGC Board Meeting January 17, 2018 Arbor Day Committee Meeting January 25, 2018 WACGC General Meeting hosted by Berkeley GC February 21, 2018 Arbor Day Committee Meeting March 9, 2018 Arbor Day Reception, Legacy Hall April 11, 2018 Arbor Day Committee Meeting – Wrap-up April 19, 2018 VFGC Tidewater District “Fashion and Flowers”, Colonial Heritage Ballroom May 11, 2018 WACGC Board Meeting May 24, 2018 WACGC General Meeting Hosted by Brandon Woods GC
