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 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
Places a wreath by the Blue Star Memorial marker for Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Christmas to honor the men and women of our community who currently serve or have served in the armed forces. Maintains the garden area semi-annually.
CONSERVATION & LEGISLATION • Trish 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 • C.J. 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 • TBD
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 • Sally Moore
Prepares a slate of officers to be considered in January, voted on in February, and installed in March of an election year. This committee is chaired by the past three Presidents of the club.
PROJECTS • TBD
Researches ideas on new projects for the club. All projects are presented to the Board of Directors for approval.
PUBLICITY • TBD
Publicizes upcoming events and club activities that are significant within the community and other garden clubs using all types of media.
SUNSHINE • Yael Beckman
Receives information about club members who are ill, injured or otherwise in need of encouragement and sends cards, notes or flowers to those members or their family.
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
Places a wreath by the Blue Star Memorial marker for Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Christmas to honor the men and women of our community who currently serve or have served in the armed forces. Maintains the garden area semi-annually.
CONSERVATION & LEGISLATION • Trish 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 • C.J. 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 • TBD
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 • Sally Moore
Prepares a slate of officers to be considered in January, voted on in February, and installed in March of an election year. This committee is chaired by the past three Presidents of the club.
PROJECTS • TBD
Researches ideas on new projects for the club. All projects are presented to the Board of Directors for approval.
PUBLICITY • TBD
Publicizes upcoming events and club activities that are significant within the community and other garden clubs using all types of media.
SUNSHINE • Yael Beckman
Receives information about club members who are ill, injured or otherwise in need of encouragement and sends cards, notes or flowers to those members or their family.
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.