State Garden Clubs hold District X Annual Meeting

Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 October 2021 19:55

Due to Covid restrictions, the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania’s (GCFP) District X Annual Meeting was held outdoors on September 8, 2021, at the Lions Club Community Park Jaycee Pavilion, in Waynesburg. Nine clubs were represented with 68 members attending.

(Pictured L-R): District X Garden Club Presidents: Mike Sarraino, Garden Club of Munhall; Deborah Davis, Martha Washington GC; Suzanne McMonagle, Treasurer of Greene Gardeners of Uniontown; Louise Humphreys, Pleasant Hills GC; Leeanna Ryba, First Vice President of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania; Dianne Nicholson, Town & Country GC; Betty Amato, Giant Oaks GC; Roxanne Hess, Valley GC; Wanda Sherry, Great Meadows GC.

A delicious lunch was provided by Back Bay Catering after which Haddie Weber, Program Chair, introduced Martha Alexander who is a member of the Great Meadows Garden Club, a Master Gardener, and a former biology teacher. She shared with us a program titled “The Mysteries of Hydrangeas”.

District X Director, Kay Bair, recognized District X Board Members, State Board Members, and National Board Members in attendance. Members stood to welcome GCFP First Vice –President, Leeanna Ryba. Reports were presented by 9 garden clubs and after each presentation, Roxanne Huss, gave the following clubs their Daffodil, Laurel, and Tulip awards:

Garden Club of Munhall: Daffodils – 3, Laurels – 6, and Tulips – 8