Crofton Village Garden Club members participated in a Garden Crawl where members spent approximately 20 minutes at each garden doing maintenance. The first stop was Crofton Library where members worked on the Blue Star Memorial Garden, Native Garden and Pollinator Garden. Members then traveled to Linthicum Walks, Swann Park, the Village Green Memorial Garden and the Peace Garden located at Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church.
Thank you to Nancy Percivall (Project Chair, Linthicum Walks) for organizing the event and to Frank DeVito (spouse to Camille DeVito, Project Chair, Blue Star Memorial Garden), Claudia West (Project Chair, Swann Park), Lois Nichols, Rosa Johnson, Diane Stovel, Lynn Pollock, Maria-Elena Bodnar (Project Chair, Peace Garden), Don Pogue (Project Chair, Native Garden) and Beverly Frye for participating in the event. Crofton Village Garden Club members gathered at the Village Green Memorial Garden following our May meeting to dedicate the 50th Anniversary time capsule. CVGC President Cathy Gallagher led the dedication. A time capsule is something we collect now and leave for people in the future to discover and use. A time capsule is usually intended to give future generations a glimpse into who we were and what motivated us to act the way we did. A time capsule is our intentional witness of the future, not a legacy, but a witness. The "7th generation" principle taught by Native Americans says that in every decision, be it personal or governmental, we must consider how it will affect our descendants seven generations into the future. So that the pristine sky, field and mountains will still be here for them to enjoy. Being a witness to our belief in the future, we ask for guidance as we forge our path forward. Following a moment of silence for deceased members, members joined together to read aloud the following: Earth, Teach Me
The Seed Sowing Psalm
Crofton Village Garden Club celebrated 50 years with a luncheon at Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill and a journey through the decades. A display of archived materials covering fifty years of CVGC activities that supported National Garden Club projects were available for members to view. Special guests invited were Donna Roberts, Director of District II and Ruby Jaby, Branch Manager of Crofton Community Library. Photo Credit: Doris Smith, CVGC Member Club members teamed up to create five Exhibition Table Designs representing the five decades (1970s – 2010s) the club has been in existence. Scroll over the photos above and use the play button or arrow buttons located at the top of the picture to view all photos.
Crofton Village Garden Club members along with members from Four Rivers Garden Club create patriotic floral arrangements for the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Celebration sponsored by Hospice of the Chesapeake. The event takes place on Friday, March 29th at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel. Scroll over the photo above and use the play button or arrow buttons located at the top of the picture to view photos.
New Officer Installation for 2019-2021 Front Row: Maria-Elena Bodnar, Corresponding Secretary and Becky Hogan, First Vice President, Programs. Back Row: Margo Antonelli, Recording Secretary; Maria Guyer, Treasurer; Diane Smith, Second Vice President, Membership; Glenna Kidd, Parliamentarian and Cathy Gallagher, President Members met at Crofton Country Club for our March installation luncheon. A brief business meeting was held along with the installation of new member Lois Nichols, sponsored by Paula Moratto. Katie Barney presented a lecture on gardening with edible flowers and shared a few of her homemade treats. Following the program, JoAnn Cook, Chair of the Nominating Committee, installed the newly elected officers. The event concluded with a celebratory lunch. Scroll over the photo above and use the play button or arrow buttons located at the top of the picture to view photos. Click the button below to view JoAnn's installation wording, written by member Denise Frey, of each executive officer.
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