Greetings!
Summer is in full swing and I hope that this newsletter finds you and your families safe and well. GCV clubs are to be applauded for finding creative and inspirational ways to stay connected over the past few months. Be assured that your GCV Board of Directors, committee chairmen and staff are active and engaged in the workings of our statewide organization during this uncertain time.
While we continue to be optimistic in our upcoming scheduling, it becomes all the more important that you check the calendar on the GCV website frequently for any changes. Flexibility and responsible decision making will be key ingredients to how we successfully and conscientiously move forward. Good communication has become more important than ever before. Let’s all of us stay in touch with one another!
I suggest that you to keep in mind these “P”s during the Pandemic for the scheduling of meetings, workshops and events during the 2020-2021 GCV calendar year.
Members, please have Patience and Perseverance as we as we
Plan
Prepare
Pivot
Punt
or
Proceed
Enjoy even the hottest days of summer, keep your gardens watered and your spirits up!
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Missy Buckingham
GCV President, 2020-2022
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What do a Lullaby, a Circus Billboard and a Cartoon have in Common?
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A Landscape Saved: The Garden Club of Virginia at 100
, is open at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond. Come see how the mission of the GCV has shaped Virginia over the last 100 years. Advance purchase of a timed-entry ticket is required and must be obtained on the VMHC website at
virginiahistory.org
. Please pay attention to current group size limitations.
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The
Centennial Exhibition Catalog
is a must-have companion to accompany our Centennial exhibition. It also serves as a stand-alone retelling of the rich history of our club.
Order yours today on the GCV Shop page
for $20 plus shipping and handling. A bulk discount is offered when purchasing 10 or more copies for $15 each plus shipping and handling ... or buy your catalogs at the Kent-Valentine House.
Check the
Shop
page of the GCV Website for Centennial merchandise. Scarves, ties, ornaments and Tervis tumblers continue to be sold as well at the Kent-Valentine House. Show your pride in the GCV as we head into our next 100 years!
Save the Date!
As part of the VMHC Banner Lecture Series,
Restoring America’s Most Significant Gardens: Stratford Hall, Poplar Forest and the Garden Club of Virginia
is scheduled for September 16 from noon to 1 pm at the VMHC. Matt Peterschmidt, Director of Landscapes and Security at Stratford Hall, Eric Proebsting, Director of Archaeology and Landscapes at Poplar Forest, and Betsy Worthington, Restoration Committee chairman, will present the unexpected connection between these two GCV restoration properties. Ticket information will be available on the VMHC website at
virginiahistory.org
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Horticulture Field Day Cancelled
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The GCV Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel our 2020 Horticulture Field day planned for September 23 and 24 in Norfolk. Last week Governor Northam instituted Phase 2 guidelines for all of Hampton Roads in a response to a significant spike in COVID-19 cases in the area. Attention to the health and safety of all remains the Board’s highest concern and is a priority for the scheduling of current and future GCV events.
Those who have registered to attend this event will receive a refund for their registration fee. Many thanks to the Horticulture committee and members of the Norfolk clubs for their time and efforts in planning what was sure to have been a special time for all garden lovers.
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The annual Common Wealth Award provides a grant/grants to fund exceptional community projects of member clubs in the areas of conservation, beautification, horticulture, preservation or education. The two-word name, Common Wealth, signifies the “wealth” that is “common” to all Virginians. Ballots will be provided for each club to submit their vote (postmarked before September 30) for the 2020 recipient(s) of the Common Wealth Award.
The finalists are listed here
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Save the Date!
This year's 62nd Annual Conservation Forum will be a virtual presentation held on October 27, 2020. The theme will be
The Urban Landscape: Taking Action in Your Community.
Details to follow in the September Membership News.
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The GCV Conservation Awards committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the following GCV awards:
The
Elizabeth Cabell Dugdale Award for Conservation
is presented annually for outstanding work in conservation to an organization, industry or individual who is not a GCV member.
The
Conservation Educator Award
is designed to recognize individuals or organizations whose work in an educational environment supports the mission of the Garden Club of Virginia and its conservation goals.
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Would you like to enjoy the fruits of your summer garden all year long? Take a photo of it! Photography is second nature to some and not in the synapses for others. Here are some tips:
- Start small. Take images important to you. Get close to your subject to fill the frame with those tomatoes, or lilies, or strawberries.
- Walk around until you get the best angle and light. Mid-day sunlight is harsh and can result in unwanted shadows.
- Try to get out in the golden hours of morning or evening. Early morning dew or raindrops enhance natural beauty and add depth and interest. Late afternoon sun produces warmth.
- You don’t have to go looking for it; it’s there right in front of you. One snap of your camera or push of a button on a cellphone can turn beautiful into everlasting beauty. Can transform the mundane into the fascinating. Try it!
Photography Survey and Workshops
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GCV Hires Finance Manager
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We are pleased to welcome
Stacey Davis
to our staff as GCV Finance Manager. For the past 10 years she was the accounting manager at a large dental practice. There she led the annual financial planning and budget process as well as oversaw the administration of payroll, patient accounts and insurance. A licensed CPA, she will be responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, and bookkeeping of the GCV. Stacey is looking forward to using her experience to contribute to the success of our organization by providing accurate and complete financial information to GCV leadership.
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New Approach for Board of Governors Meeting
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The traditional way of holding the fall Board of the Governors meeting is being re-invented this year to give as much attention as possible to the health and safety of the attendees. The GCV leadership will be bringing the meeting to club presidents, committee chairmen and former presidents in their own districts. Stay tuned, as the planning has just begun … more information to come.
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The Blue Ridge Garden Club
Kathleen Vance
The Brunswick Garden Club
Bob Henkel
The Charlottesville Garden Club
Jeanne Marie Holden
The Elizabeth River Garden Club
Jo Perakes
Fauquier and Loudoun Garden Club
Peggy Rust
The Franklin Garden Club
Patty Rabil
The Garden Study Club
Nancy Baker
The Garden Club of Gloucester
Julie Stone
The Hampton Roads Garden Club
Sidney Jordan
The Huntington Garden Club
Katie Spencer
The James River Garden Club
Mary Bacon
Leesburg Garden Club
Suzi Worsham
The Lynchburg Garden Club
Jenny Tugman
The Martinsville Garden Club
Kim Snyder (January 2021)
The Garden Club of the Middle Peninsula
Bette Albert
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The Nansemond River Garden Club
Stephie Broadwater
The Garden Club of Norfolk
Connie Kellam
The Garden Club of the Northern Neck
Laurie McCord
The Petersburg Garden Club
Kathleen Short
The Princess Anne Garden Club
Katie Hand
The Rappahannock Valley Garden Club
Patti Lynch
Rivanna Garden Club
Michelle Jennings
Roanoke Valley Garden Club
Cyndi Fletcher
The Spotswood Garden Club
Donna Harper
Three Rivers Garden Club
Julia Boyd
The Tuckahoe Garden Club of Westhampton
Jennifer Sisk
The Virginia Beach Garden Club
Latané Brown
The Warrenton Garden Club
Jane Maddux
The Williamsburg Garden Club
Leslie Coe
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Fauquier and Loudoun Garden Club added the joy of flowers to their community.
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We want to hear from you! What is going on in your clubs and communities? What fun and creative ways are you finding to stay connected during this time of social distancing? Please share with us by contacting Molly Ill at
mollyill.vb@gmail.com
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Mark Your Calendar
(All dates are subject to change.)
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Now through November 1, 2020
A Landscape Saved: The Garden Club of Virginia at 100,
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
August 10
Horticulture Committee Meeting, Teleconference
August 20
Daffodil Day Committee Meeting, Kent-Valentine House
August 31
Conservation and Beautification Committee Meeting, Teleconference
September 8-9
Restoration Committee Meeting, Fredericksburg
September 14
Artistic Design Committee Meeting, Kent-Valentine House
September 16
Restoring America’s Most Significant Gardens: Stratford Hall, Poplar Forest and the Garden Club of Virginia
, Virginia Museum of History & Culture
September 17
Basic Composition with a Focus on Cellphone Photography, Kent-Valentine House
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October 5
Development Committee,
Kent-Valentine House
October 6
Finance Committee Meeting,
Kent-Valentine House
October 13
Board of Directors Meeting
October 19
Daffodil Committee and Artistic Design Committee Meetings, Kent-Valentine House
October 22
Basic Photo Editing Workshop, Kent-Valentine House
October 27
Conservation Forum, Online
November 1
Nomination Deadline for Bessie Bocock Carter Conservation Award
November 5
Basic Composition with a Focus on Cellphone Photography, Kent-Valentine House
November 12
Basic Photo Editing Workshop, Kent-Valentine House
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