Yearbook - Preparation

Preparation | Definition of Terms | NGC Objectives
Format | Scale of Points

PREPARING AND JUDGING YOUR GARDEN CLUB YEARBOOK
Published by National Garden Clubs, Inc.

A club yearbook should be an easy-to-use source of information for the club year, planned to inspire members to attend meetings and participate in club activities. It is a combination package presenting a picture of the club's goals, the continuity of its objectives from year to year, and details on meetings, members and special events.

It is hoped that each club will consider publishing an annual yearbook, even though it may not plan to compete for a yearbook award. Try to have new yearbooks available for distribution at the first meeting of the new club year for maximum benefit to members.

The purpose of the club yearbook is to summarize the year's plans and provide information for ready reference. Club yearbooks are also eligible for competition at state and national levels. See page 7 of this publication for the NGC yearbook award scale of points as printed every two years (odd number years) in the September/October issue of The National Gardener, and for a suggested division of judging points.

Ideas on how to include required material should always be interpreted in the best interests of the club members, asking the question: "Will this give the members a clear picture of their club?" Refer to your state awards manual for requirements at the state level. You must be a winner at the state level in order to compete for a National Award.