Greetings!
Happy 2018! Should we be hibernating?
This year's Rose Parade theme was "Making a Difference." Each float was a marvel, covered with flowers expressing ways of making a difference. The parallel with the Garden Club of Virginia was probably not lost on any member who watched. Here's to knowing we will find new opportunities to make a difference in our communities in 2018, and to continue the good work of the Garden Club of Virginia statewide.
Our GCV January calendar is once again filled, a good indication of just how much energy exists in our organization. Please don't let this frigid weather dampen spirits. Just enjoy getting back together with fellow members after a lovely holiday with anticipation of spring activities to come.
My best to you in 2018,
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Edie Funsten (1930-2017)
Oil on Canvas
Williamsburg Garden Club
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Thursday, January 4
Restoration Committee, KVH 9:30 am
Monday, January 8
Kent-Valentine House Committee, KVH 11:00 am
Wednesday, January 10
Finance Committee, KVH 10:30 am
State Parks Grants Committee, KVH 1:30 pm
Tuesday, January 16
GCV Board of Directors, KVH 9:30 am
Friday, January 19
Deadline to register for Flower Arranging Workshops
Monday, January 22
Legislative Day, St. Paul's, 8:30 am
Flower Shows Committee, KVH 10:30 am
Thursday, January 25
Journal Editorial Board, KVH 10:30 am
Tuesday, January 30
Development Committee, KVH 11:00 am
Thursday, February 1
Massie Medal Committee Meeting, KVH 10:30 am
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While the bald trees stretch forth their long lank arms...
And nought more gladsome in the hedge is seen,
Than the dark holly's grimly glistening green—
At such a time, the ancient year goes by
To join its parents in eternity—
At such a time the merry year is born,
Like the bright berry from the naked thorn.
Hartley Coleridge
(1796–1849), "New-Years Day,"
Poems
, 1833
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February Flower Arranging Workshops
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Flower Arranging 101: Beginning Flower Arranging
Tuesday, February 6, Kent-Valentine House
Flower Arranging 201: Advanced Flower Arranging
Wednesday, February 7, Kent-Valentine House
Flower Arranging 301: Botanical Arts
Thursday, February 8, Kent-Valentine House
Registration deadline is January 19.
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Conservation and Beautification News
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You're Invited
Join us for GCV Legislative Day on January 22, 2018 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond. Virginia Conservation Network organizes this event each year to ensure a strong conservation voice in early legislative sessions. Volunteer advocates are invited to join professional staff of Network Partners as we meet with state legislators and encourage them to support environmental policy advancements. All updates about this annual event will be posted to
vcnva.org/lobby-day
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Be Prepared
Committee members are in the process of preparing a list of 2018 Legislative Issues for GCV consideration. The list will be presented to the GCV Board of Directors for approval at its January 16 meeting. Upon approval, the list of 2018 Legislative Issues will be distributed to all members in preparation for Legislative Day on January 22, 2018.
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Hurry... Award Deadlines are March 1!
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Common Wealth Award
To provide an annual grant to promote projects in the interest of conservation, beautification, horticulture, preservation and education. For additional information please contact Candy Carden.
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de Lacy Gray Conservation Medal
Presented to an individual member, or a member club of the GCV to recognize outstanding effort to further the knowledge of our natural resources and to encourage their wise use. For additional information please contact Leesie Leake.
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Horticulture Award of Merit
To provide an annual grant to promote projects in the interest of conservation, beautification, horticulture, preservation and education. For additional information please contact Catherine Madden.
Learn More
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Quick Links to Websites, Publications, Social Media & More
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