Jean Roseman, 2009 - 2011 FGCM President
1997 S 101 Road
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
417-876-2961
roseman@centurytel.net
Member of
Central Region
National Garden Clubs, Inc
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NEWS & FUN
FGCM Convention April 12-14, 2011
Hosted by South Central District
Lodge of the Ozarks
Branson, Mo.
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The Wisconsin Federation of Garden Clubs
Invites you to attend the
78th Central Region Meeting
Oct. 4 - 6, 2010
"Mother Nature's Follies"
(COLUMBUS, OH): St. Louis has been selected as the site for the 2010 America in Bloom Symposium and Awards Program. This national conference, to be held at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark September 30 - October 2, will draw hundreds of community leaders and active citizens from across the United States.
As a means to provide communities an introduction to the America in Bloom program, a special session of three presentations will be held during the Friday morning of the symposium. This special session can be attended at no cost. Presentations include: “What is America in Bloom” – an overview of America in Bloom and how the program works; “What AIB Participation does for my Town” – a panel of mayors and civic leaders discussing the program’s benefits; and “How to Get Started with AIB” – a panel discussion offering advice to first-time participants. To register for the free special session, contact the local symposium chair Bill Ruppert at (314) 966-0253 or billr@nnpstl.com. Attendees must pre-register for the complementary sessions; space is limited.
The full symposium is open to anyone interested in attending. Registration and cost information for the full symposium is available at the America in Bloom website, www.americainbloom.org. Attending provides a great opportunity to learn more about topics regarding urban forestry, environmental improvement trends, community gardens, beautification of commercial areas, marketing of community heritage and much more. Various packages are available, including a Friday only package that includes breakfast and lunch, the opportunity to experience an opening keynote “Connecting a Botanical Institution with the Community”, presented by Dr. Peter Raven, President Emeritus, MissouriBotanical Garden and a morning session of three presentations with a choice of three interest tracks.
Anna Ball, President of Ball Horticultural Company, will present the Saturday keynote address, “The Power of Plants: opportunities for community quality of life”. Additionally, the two day Symposium will feature 18 educational sessions and 3 themed tours of the St. Louis area.
The event culminates with the presentation of national awards for participating towns scoring highest in evaluations that include community involvement, tidiness, urban forestry, heritage preservation, environmental awareness, turf and groundcovers, landscape, and floral displays.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Symposium Co-Chair Bill Ruppert at billr@rupehort.com or the America in Bloom office (aib@ofa.org) for details.
Communities of the region with previous America in Bloom participation include Kirkwood, MO (2007), Glen Carbon, IL (2007), Springfield, IL (2009), Columbia, MO (2008), University of Missouri – Columbia, MO (2006) and Lees Summit, MO (2002).
Webster Groves, MO is competing in 2010 and University City, MO is planning to compete in 2011.
Bill Ruppert, Co-Chair, America in Bloom 2010 Symposium and Awards Program
Phone: (314) 966-0253 Fax: (314) 966-1830
America in Bloom is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting nationwide beautification programs and personal and community involvement through the use of flowers, plants, trees, and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements. America in Bloom provides educational programs, resources, and the challenge of a friendly competition between participating communities across the country. For more, visit www.americainbloom.org
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The World Association of Flower Arrangers (WAFA) is kicking off a viral campaign featuring prizes and other great incentives for WAFA members and our extended family of flower lovers around the world.
Sign-up and become eligible for a chance to win a trip to the 2011 World Flower Show, and to stay informed of new offers and incentives leading up to the 10th World Flower Show in Boston June 15-19, 2011!
http://www.wafaflowers.org/
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RECYCLE ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TARGET STORES NOW HAVE 4 NEW RECYCLE BINS AT THEIR ENTRANCE,(INSIDE)...
1. Regular trash
2. Plastic bags
3. Glass, plastic bottles and aluminum cans
4. MP3, ink cartridges and cell phones
Number 4 is a great, great recycle bin!
Margaret Lohrer, 2009 - 2011 FGCM Environmental Issues
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Please note the change in the FGCM Executive Board and the FGCM Chairmen for 2010. Click on the left menu bar above to view them.
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