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News (Click photos to enlarge) JANUARY 4, 2010 MEETING At the January 4, 2010 meeting Ila Roberts was presented the Gaule Lifetime Achievement Award. President Park gave her the written award and Susan Gaule presented Ila with a beautifully designed pin. Ila is a 40+ year SCGC member. She has chaired numerous committees and served as Club officer. She created books of evidence that resulted in SCGC receiving numerous National, State and Regional awards. As our club photographer she documented several president's books, which are in the library. She has helped to make the club what it is today. We love you, Ila.
******************************** CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON SCGC Board members and Past Presidents braved 50 mph winds for a superb Christmas luncheon at Panther Creek Country Club. A good time was had by all. 
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STATE FAIR DESIGNS This is just a small representation of designs at the 2009 Illinois State Fair. These were some of the designs by SCGC members. Carolyn R. a Decatur garden club member and now also a SCGC member is shown with just one of her winning designs. Think seriously about entering the State Fair. If you really don't "dig" floral arranging, try entering horticulture. Take a look at the last picture of horticulture (hosta leaves). I'll bet you had a leaf or a flower that was worthy of entering the State Fair. What can you lose....a leaf or a flower? Try it, you just might like it.
 ******************************** BOARD MEMBERS MEET GCI RESIDENT STEPHANIE GREEN Several of SCGC Board Members arrived at Karen G.'s home to meet Stephanie Green, GCI President for a very pleasant evening. 
******************************** SPRINGFIELD IN BLOOM SCGC Community Design Committee was requested by the City of Springfield to provide 6 designs for public places where the judges for the competition, "Springfield In Bloom" would be visiting. This committee has been busy this summer. 
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| Inn at 835 designed
by Ada Lynn S. | | Hanson Professional Services
by Catherine H-H. | | INB
by Kathy J. |
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| Maldener's
by Ada Lynn S. | | Union Station
by Gail O. | | W.I.C.S. TV
by Ada Lynn S. |
******************************** GCI 2009 Summer Meeting GCI Summer Meeting held in Springfield at the Governor's Mansion 
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| The Springfield contingent posed for a photo before embarking on a garden tour of the Governor's mansion. | | GCI members mingle before an excellent luncheon.
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| Karen G. and her volunteer crew designed and created the centerpieces for all the luncheon tables - Very nice indeed.
| | Karen G. was awarded the NGC 1st place certificate for chairing SCGC's 2008 Flower Show "With This Ring". Way to go, Karen - Most Deserving! |
******************************** 80th Annual Spring Luncheon The Springfield Civic Garden Club's 80th Annual Spring Luncheon and Meeting was held at The Inn at 835 on March 26, 2009. The celebration of 80 years of a garden club with great friends, beautiful designs, special members honored, and good food - what more could you ask for on a sunny day in March. 
Phyllis Howley, Director of District III and Sally Noble, Outgoing President at the Head Table.
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SCGC new 2009-2010 Board Members were installed; (left to right) Billye G. - 2nd VP, Sherry Park - President, Judy T., Sharleen B. - Recording Secretary, Ila R. - Assistant Treasurer, Karen G. - 1st VP, Bharti J. - 3rd VP, Meise F. (not pictured).
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Sherry Park, newly installed SCGC President - ready to start a great term.
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Susan Gaule (left) and David Robson present a very deserving long time member and winning floral designer, Bea Wyeth-Wheeler with the Margaret Gaule Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Family members shared in Bea's recognition.
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Ada Lynn Shrewsbury, recipient of the Armstrong Grey Award gave an acceptance speech noting how both of the ladies named in this award were her mentors. Many of us look upon Ada Lynn as our mentor and were taught in her floral design classes.
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Following our 80th Annual Luncheon/Meeting we were treated to a design program - "Anniversary Reflections" presented by Michele Birkner from "Michele's Floral Events" in Peoria Heights, Illinois. Pictured are a few of her designs. Note the first photo showing a single design. It is an inverse biedermeier. Absolutely lovely! Also of note is the last photo which Michele designed specially for SCGC. It is based on the SCGC logo. Thank you Michele. 
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2008 Annual Spring Luncheon Our annual spring luncheon was again held at the lovely " Inn at 835". Sherry P., our 1st VP coordinated a super meeting/luncheon. The member designs at each table were spectacular. We truly have a talented, friendly membership. 
Partial photo of the head table
Outgoing board members, Susan S., Ila R. and Mary Louise C. We thank them for the talents they have shared with us while serving on the board.
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Incoming board members, Patty L., Maggie P-B., Nancy T. and, serving a second term, Sherry P. and David R. We look forward to their ideas and direction.
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This event is our opportunity to thank just a few of our members for sharing their talents 
Polly Roesch is the recipient of a new award -
the Margaret Gaule Lifetime Achievement Award.
This award was established and presented by Luke and Susan Gaule
in memory of their late mother. Margaret Gaule was a longtime club
member whose dedicaton and enthusiasm has inspired others.
Polly has given of herself not only to SCGC but to many worthwhile endeavors.
A very special and loved lady.
The Garden Club of Illinois, District 3 has created a new award which was presented to three very deserving members at the luncheon. With the theme of "Hand in Hand, Together We Can" District 3 Director, Kathy J. presented the "Most Valuable Person Award" to Karen G., AdaLynn S. and Bea W-W. These three dynamos are long time members who share their knowledge and talents willingly.
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The 3rd annual Armstrong-Gray Award was presented to Sharleen B.
This award is named in honor of two outstanding members
and is given to a member for exceptional personal effort and service to the club. * * * Our fantastic program "Off The Beaten Path" was presented by Frank Feysa, AIFD, of "The Garden Gate Florist in Streetsboro, Ohio. He was assisted by his long time friend and our own SCGC business member, Rae Roberts Griffith, owner of True Colors Floral Artistry in Springfield. The following photos are just a sample of his talent. He showed us several of the hand tied bouquets which are so common in Europe. All of his designs were raffled making for a lively ending to a very enjoyable afternoon. 
******************************** District III's Blue Star Memorial marker dedication was held at the I-72 Pride of the Prairie Rest Area, westbound, near Agenta on May 18, 2007. The Macon County Honor Guard and the Argenta-Oreana High School Band participated. Landscaping of the marker with wildflowers grown at the Big Muddy River Correctional Center in southern Illinois was completed by IDOT. Refreshments were provided by District III Garden Clubs. 
******************************** Another Successful Plant Sale This year's plant sale was approached with trepidation. The weather definitely was not cooperating - freeze, hot, freeze again. But...working 'till deadline babying our newly potted plants paid off. The line of anticipatory gardeners wound outside the building; workers put the last touches on their wares. Happy faces showed the result. Good Job one and all! 
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Prior to our Annual Meeting held March 22, 2007
the District III Spring Meeting was held.
This photo shows a few of the members "hard at work".
******************************** Members: Don't forget to send in your recipes ********************************
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