EXECUTIVE BOARD
Crofton Village Garden Club's elected officials provide leadership and guidance, ensuring the organization's mission is
carried out through community projects, educational programs, and environmental stewardship initiatives.
carried out through community projects, educational programs, and environmental stewardship initiatives.
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PRESIDENT • Margo Antonelli
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT • Diane Smith
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT • Rena Pogue
RECORDING SECRETARY • Jessica Kruse
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY • Patty More
TREASURER • Charlotte Sazama
PARLIAMENTARIAN • Trish Lilek Demers
COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AWARDS • Littany Hollerbach
Works with the club president to determine club projects that will be submitted for awards. Refers to NGC, CAR-SGC, and FGCMD manuals for guidance in submitting paperwork and documentation for potential awards.
BLUE STAR MEMORIAL • Littany Hollerbach
Oversees the care and upkeep of the memorial marker and garden. Coordinates seasonal tasks such as weeding, mulching, planting, and marker cleaning. Arranges wreath placements for holidays and reports any needed repairs to the board.
CONSERVATION & LEGISLATION • Trish Lilek Demers
Provides information on any federal or state legislation concerning conservation and encourages members to support it. Monitors county and local community conservation efforts and informs the club as appropriate.
DESIGN EXHIBITS • Sally Moore
Schedules four members for monthly meetings to create a specific design style. Discusses each design exhibit according to the Flower Show Handbook.
DEVOTIONS • Karen Frost
Provides a devotion at the start of each monthly meeting.
FLOWER SHOWS • Sally Moore
Oversees all aspects of the event, including theme development, scheduling, venue selection, committee coordination, exhibitor support, entry guidelines, judging arrangements, marketing, setup, logistics, and post-show documentation.
FUNDRAISING • Shirley Levendoski, Paula Moratto and Sandy Robertson
In charge of fundraising activities, which is necessary for the club to function and make contributions to the community.
GARDEN THERAPY • CJ Salisbury
Plans and conducts hands-on workshops for residents at local assisted living facilities.
HAMMOND-HARWOOD HOUSE • TBD
Partners with other District II garden clubs each year to decorate the historic Hammond-Harwood House in Annapolis for the holidays.
HISTORIAN • TBD
Compiles and maintains records of club events, including minutes of the various meetings.
HOLIDAY DECORATING • Tracy Backus
Decorates the community with fresh evergreen wreaths for the holidays.
HORTICULTURE • Nancy Percivall
Shares a brief topic at meetings. This may be a short discussion, a quick demonstration, or a gardening-related handout.
HOSPITALITY • Angela Wetzel
Coordinates host/hostesses for meetings and contacts members each month to remind them of their commitments. Ensures that each member participates in hosting meetings.
NOMINATIONS • Trish Lilek Demers
Prepares a slate of officers to present in January, with elections held in February and installation in March of an election year. The Nominations Chair, usually the immediate Past President, leads the committee and ensures the process follows the club’s bylaws.
PROJECTS • TBD
Researches and proposes new projects that support the club's mission. All ideas are presented to the Board for approval.
PUBLICITY • TBD
Promotes upcoming events and notable club activities through various media channels, including print, digital, and social media. Ensures the club’s presence is visible within the community and among other garden clubs.
SUNSHINE • Yael Beckman
Receives information about club members who are ill, injured, or in need of support, and sends thoughtful cards, notes, or flowers on behalf of the club to those members or their families.
WEBSITE & YEARBOOK • Beverly Frye
Responsible for maintaining and updating the club's website. Designs and compiles the club's annual yearbook, which serves as a comprehensive reference for members. This includes gathering and organizing club information, membership lists, bylaws, and event details.
Works with the club president to determine club projects that will be submitted for awards. Refers to NGC, CAR-SGC, and FGCMD manuals for guidance in submitting paperwork and documentation for potential awards.
BLUE STAR MEMORIAL • Littany Hollerbach
Oversees the care and upkeep of the memorial marker and garden. Coordinates seasonal tasks such as weeding, mulching, planting, and marker cleaning. Arranges wreath placements for holidays and reports any needed repairs to the board.
CONSERVATION & LEGISLATION • Trish Lilek Demers
Provides information on any federal or state legislation concerning conservation and encourages members to support it. Monitors county and local community conservation efforts and informs the club as appropriate.
DESIGN EXHIBITS • Sally Moore
Schedules four members for monthly meetings to create a specific design style. Discusses each design exhibit according to the Flower Show Handbook.
DEVOTIONS • Karen Frost
Provides a devotion at the start of each monthly meeting.
FLOWER SHOWS • Sally Moore
Oversees all aspects of the event, including theme development, scheduling, venue selection, committee coordination, exhibitor support, entry guidelines, judging arrangements, marketing, setup, logistics, and post-show documentation.
FUNDRAISING • Shirley Levendoski, Paula Moratto and Sandy Robertson
In charge of fundraising activities, which is necessary for the club to function and make contributions to the community.
GARDEN THERAPY • CJ Salisbury
Plans and conducts hands-on workshops for residents at local assisted living facilities.
HAMMOND-HARWOOD HOUSE • TBD
Partners with other District II garden clubs each year to decorate the historic Hammond-Harwood House in Annapolis for the holidays.
HISTORIAN • TBD
Compiles and maintains records of club events, including minutes of the various meetings.
HOLIDAY DECORATING • Tracy Backus
Decorates the community with fresh evergreen wreaths for the holidays.
HORTICULTURE • Nancy Percivall
Shares a brief topic at meetings. This may be a short discussion, a quick demonstration, or a gardening-related handout.
HOSPITALITY • Angela Wetzel
Coordinates host/hostesses for meetings and contacts members each month to remind them of their commitments. Ensures that each member participates in hosting meetings.
NOMINATIONS • Trish Lilek Demers
Prepares a slate of officers to present in January, with elections held in February and installation in March of an election year. The Nominations Chair, usually the immediate Past President, leads the committee and ensures the process follows the club’s bylaws.
PROJECTS • TBD
Researches and proposes new projects that support the club's mission. All ideas are presented to the Board for approval.
PUBLICITY • TBD
Promotes upcoming events and notable club activities through various media channels, including print, digital, and social media. Ensures the club’s presence is visible within the community and among other garden clubs.
SUNSHINE • Yael Beckman
Receives information about club members who are ill, injured, or in need of support, and sends thoughtful cards, notes, or flowers on behalf of the club to those members or their families.
WEBSITE & YEARBOOK • Beverly Frye
Responsible for maintaining and updating the club's website. Designs and compiles the club's annual yearbook, which serves as a comprehensive reference for members. This includes gathering and organizing club information, membership lists, bylaws, and event details.