"Sowing the Seeds of Harmony through Nature"
District II/III location on PA Map
List of Clubs in District II/III
The Garden Club of Montrose will be hosting the next District II/III Meeting in Montrose, PA on June 5th. Details below:
These 3 fabulous entries were submitted by Kirk Brown, Nancy Smith and Cynthia Dunton
The winning entry by member Kirk Brown!
Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania Convention 2024: Trash to Treasure Contest
State Convention: April 7,8,9, 2024
Convention Theme: "Petals and Patchwork"
Trash to Treasure Theme: “In a Milkwork Garden”
Parkland Garden Club had 3 fabulous entries to the Trash to Treasure contest that were submitted at the Ferbuary 12th meeting and voted on by the members to represent our club in the District II/III contest in March. Kirk Brown's piece was chosen as the winner!
The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania held the District II/III Luncheon and Meeting at the Double Tree - Hilton in Reading on Septemeber 11th. Featured Speaker was Jenny Rose Carey, Horticulturist and Author.
Presidents of the District II/III Garden Clubs
STANDING:
Janet Hubrink, District Secretary, GC of Reading Vice-President
Ellen Phraner, Monroe County GC Representative
Nancy Mensinger, Hazleton Area GC President
Beverly Bowman, Wyomissing GC President
Tracy McKay Sabockeck, GC of Reading President
Gail Blasko, District II/III Assistand Director
Diana Rudloff, Upper Perkiomen Valley GC President
Claire Kukielka, Parkland GC President
Rosie Ebersol, Allentown GC President
SEATED:
Becky Short, Emmaus GC President
Jane Kruse, District II/III Director
Liz Lorenz, Bethlehem GC President
Parkland Garden Club proudly hosted the Patriotic-themed District II/III meeting on June 7th at St. John's Lutheran Church in Slatington. Participants held a business meeeting at 10:00, then enjoyed soup, salad and dessert for lunch. Afterwards, a highlight of the the day included a floral design program presented by Chris Leskosky, followed by a raffle of the 7 beautiful designs.
Designer Chris Leskosky with her fabulous creations
Parkland Garden Club members attended the GCFP Convention in Monroeville and enjoyed meeting up with fellow garden club members from other districts in Pennsylvania as well as all the speakers and workshops that were part of the event.