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“Cultivating Connections”
August
2016
Summer Issue
So take the “LEAP” and “Cultivate Connections”.
NGC Central Region Director’s Message
The garden club members within Central Region are defiantly
“Cultivating Connections” in so many ways. Each of the states is pro-
moting and deeply involved in the bee pollinator project and the
Frighten Frog book. Blue Star Markers have been and are planned to
be installed in all seven states. Michigan and Missouri have almost
installed one hundred markers each. It is hoped that each state will
post their Blue Star Markers on their websites. The Central Region
Website would have the connecting link permitting members to view
the Blue Star Markers across Central Region.
It was a thrill to visit each of the seven state conventions this spring.
So many ideas were shared, new friends made, old friends reconnect-
ed, projects and ideas displayed. I hope that many of our members
will attend the Central Region Meeting, October 7-9 in Springfield,
Illinois. It will be an opportunity to gain insight into Abraham Lin-
coln’s personal and public life during his presidency.
Central Region is NOW Incorporated! Our name is Central Region
Garden Clubs, Inc. The application for the 501(c)3 has been pre-
pared and submitted and approved.
See you in the Land of Lincoln.
Judy Newman
Central Region Garden Clubs, Inc., Director
Directors Message pg. 1
Call to Convention pg. 2
State We’re In pg. 3
Native Plants pg. 10
NGC President’s Project
pg. 11
Handbook for Flower Shows
pg. 12
CR Life Membership pg. 12
CR Awards 2016 pg. 13
CR Schools & Symposiums
pg. 14
Natural Disasters pg. 15
Ames Tools Award pg. 16
Birds, Butterflies & Pollinators
pg. 17
CR Convention Schedule pg.
CR Meeting Registration pg. 22
Invasive Plants Corrections
pg.23
Great News!!!! pg. 24
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“How do you plan to stay connected?”
CONNECTIONS IN ACTION
OFFICIAL CALL
CENTRAL REGION GARDEN CLUBS, INC.
84TH CENTRAL REGION MEETING
OCTOBER 7-9, 2016
“Finding you Inspiration in Abe Lincoln’s Hometown”
PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN SPRINGFELD,
(Doubletree by Hilton Hotel)
Dear Members of Central Region, Inc. Board of Directors:
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
STATE PRESIDENTS, YOU MAY HAVE THREE MINUTES TO REPORT
ON YOUR PROJECT OR A SPECIAL EVENT IN YOUR STATE.
OFFICERS AND CHAIRMEN: If you wish to report, you may have two
minutes on the agenda if you notify the CR Director, Judy Newman
[email protected] These requests must be received no later than
October 1, 2016.
PLEASE NOTE: These reports are not to be simply reports of what you are
doing in your chairmanship. There will not be adequate time for every
chairman to give such a report. Please, only request time if you have new
information.
COPIES OF REPORTS are to be given to Marion Books, Secretary;
[email protected] in triplicate by October 1, 2016. Reports should be
signed and dated by the chairman. (Continued, page 3.)
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are to be given to Marion Books, Secretary;
CONNNECTIONS IN ACTION
CR Region
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State Flowers
Central Region Meeting
CR EXECUTIVE COMMTEE MEETING
is scheduled for
4:30p.m.
CR Chairmen: During two of the meals CR Chairmen will be assigned tables.
This is your opportunity to connect with those attending the CR Convention.
You can share ideas, answer questions, clarify, and much more during this
special time.
Registration forms are available on the Central Region, Inc. website and
in the CR Newsletter
STATE WE’RE IN
Central Region State Reports
Illinois: The Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc. Are having a very energetic
and industrious year.
Four of our clubs, the North Shore Garden Club, Elmhurst Garden Club, Gar-
den Club of Elgin and Garden Club of Evanston have all celebrated their 100th
Year Anniversaries. The Garden Club of Decatur celebrated their 95th.
We are looking forward to the Central Region Annual Meeting , October 7-9
in Springfield IL. With so many excursions and events being offered, this
meeting will be fun, informative and interesting for everyone!
October 13, the Garden Clubs of Illinois, IL are sponsoring a fantastic Conser-
vation Conference at Plymouth Place in LaGrange. The day is packed with ex-
cellent speakers on a variety of conservation topics, lunch is included for a
very nominal fee.
Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc. held its Summer Meeting at Cantigny Park, in
Wheaton. Cantigny is a 500 acre park, the former estate of Colonel Robert
McCormick. It reveals the public and private sides of one of America’s wealthi-
est and most philanthropic families. Attendance for meetings such as this and
our recent State Convention have been on the increase. (continued on page 4.)
ILLINOIS: Con’t Kay MacNeil, Our Bees, Birds, and Butter-flies Chairman has been hard at work spreading the news about Mon-archs all over our State and posting her you-tube video for a free c;ub program. Nearly all our clubs are doing something for Monarchs and we are getting more waystations each year. Kay even has the Illinois Dept. Transportation planting milkweed along the highways. Our State Flower Show, Under the Big Top was held at the Naperville Municipal Center, in late July. I consider myself very fortunate to travel our beautiful state and meet such wonderful fellow gardeners. Laurel DeBoer, President Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc.
INDIANA: Our garden clubs in Indiana have been very active
this year with multiple projects.
Our State Project is the Blue Star Memorial Marker starting with cele-
brating the 70th Year Anniversary in 2015. There are six (6) dedica-
tions planned which include:
Iris—Elm Garden Club dedicating a By-Way Marker
Garden Club of Marion will dedicate a By-Way Marker at Matter
Park, along with their wildflower workshop event.
Northwest District Garden Club and Merrillville Garden Club will
dedicate a Memorial Marker at the Adam Benjamin Veteran's Clin-
ic
Munster Garden Club will dedicate a By-Way Marker
Sullivan Garden Club will dedicate a By-Way Marker at a local
park
Garden Clubs of Indiana will dedicate a Memorial Marker at Rich-
ard L. Roudebush Veteran's Center in Indianapolis; one of our Bi-
centennial Legacy Projects.
Four Interstate rest area Blue Star Memorial gardens have been adopt-
ed and replanted. Interstate 70 westbound was adopted ny the Hen-
dricks County Garden Club and was planted in the blue and yellow
theme for our Bicentennial of Indiana. Interstate 70 eastbound was
adopted and planted by Jodi Meyer, President.
Interstate 64 east and west bound were adopted and replanted by the
Southwest District Garden Club. (Continued on page 5.)
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STATE WE’RE IN, CON’T
Our 2016 Special Project: Bicentennial Legacy Projects as mentioned
above the Blue star Marker at the Richard Roudebush Veteran’s Center
and additionally endorsed by the Bicentennial Commission was the
planting of blue and yellow flowers in each of the ninety two (92) coun-
ties throughout the State of Indiana. Each garden club member has
promoted the planting of blue and yellow flowers in their civic gardens,
communities, and in their own gardens to celebrate the Bicentennial.
Several news releases and radio interviews have included information
about STATE, Regional and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Jodi Meyer, President
The Garden Club of Indiana
IOWA:
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STATE WE’RE IN, CON’T
Our Mission:
To stimulate knowledge of gardening; to aid in the protection of trees, plants and birds: to promote civic beautification.
“Remember the Past-Enjoy the Present-Plan for the Future”
The Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa has been a very active organization since its creation. Flower shows were an early and continuous part of the Garden Clubs of Iowa. Members were encouraged to participate in local and state flower shows and they could also attend workshops on flower presentation and flower show judging. Workshops and short courses are still organized for people interested in native plant species, conservation, and landscape design.
Loretta Daisy, President of the Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, is offering a monetary award for the best use of “native plants in public places”. Garden clubs members just have to make plans, write them up and submit them to her.
Bee a Native Plants in Public Places Winner
STATE WE’RE IN, CON’T
Central Region State Reports
MINNESOTA:
Increased awareness of pollinators: Clubs have been planting pollinator gardens
and individual gardeners have signed the NGC Pledge to be aware of chemical use
in their gardens.
Working with youth: Presented, How to Plant Vegetables.
Guidelines for Club Presidents w a s customized and distributed for Minne-
sota
Each club in Minnesota was presented with a jar in which to collect Pennies for
Pines. Some clubs have already sent their monies to support the Chippewa Na-
tional Forest
Volunteers and long standing members were recognized for their service at our
Annual Meeting in the Spring.
Flowers for Veterans: Clubs took turns weekly delivering fresh cut flowers all
summer long to the VA Hospital.
Two Blue Star Memorial Markers were dedicated over Memorial weekend at the
new State VA Cemetery in Preston MN and an existing State VA Cemetery in Lit-
tle Falls, MN.
Two Highway Blue Star Markers have been purchased and plans are in progress to
have them dedicated and installed.
Two, Design 101 classes this year are being offered by Floralia to members and the
public providing instruction for new designers.
Sponsoring a Symposium this fall for Flower Show Judges.
Cultivating New Connections and cooperation with plant societies throughout the
state.
Betty Beck, President
Federated Garden Clubs of Minnesota, Inc.
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STATE WE’RE IN, CON’T
Central Region State Reports
MICHIGAN:
Thanks to all Central Region Members for your support of the 87th National Gar-
den Clubs, Inc. Convention., “Bloomin’ on the Grand.” We were pleased to repre-
sent you in Grand Rapids, Michigan with many opportunities to learn and net-
work with Clubs from across fifty states and internationally.
Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc. is continuing to raise our standards these summer
months. Projects in the forefront:
85th State Convention in Frankenmuth, Michigan, “The Artful Garten”. The
written Shareholders’ Reports from seven Board Committee Chairs along
with input from their Project Chairs replaced verbal annual meeting re-
ports. District Directors met with their District Members in breakout
sessions. Honors Tables included: 2015-2016 Blue Star Memorial Dedi-
cation Clubs and their Members, Club Presidents, National Convention
Committee and the Board of Directors.
Attorney Rose Houk completed 300 hours of pro bono work on the publica-
tion “Incorporating as a Non-Profit Corporation and MGC Group Tax Ex-
emption Program Handbook”. This 64 page handbook has been distribut-
ed to Clubs with directions on Incorporation and application and require-
ments into (GTEP).
Archives-Our past records are housed at the University of Michigan Bentley
Historical Library. We are now moving into digital archiving where all
records can be left on our website at the end of each administration as
well.
The MGC recommendation of the Black Swallowtail as the State Butterfly
continues to be in the legislature as Senate Bill 850.
Two new Study School Series are starting this fall convenient to all seven
states. Landscape Design Course I in Kalamazoo and Environmental
Studies Course I in Holland (Michigan). See
www.michigangardenclubs.org for registration.
Marilyn McIntosh, President
Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.
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MISSOURI:
As Missouri garden clubs move into the second year of the Presi-
dent’s Projects—we are happy to report that we have progress! Our
first goal was to plant 5,000 Native Trees and Shrubs for Missouri.
Our garden club members have to date planted 5,200 native trees
and shrubs in our beautiful state. These native species will support
and increase the biodiversity here in Missouri. We have funds set
aside for each of our ten districts for tree and shrub plantings,
which will be divided at the end of the term.
Let’s talk about Membership! As is the case all over the
country, we are seeing volunteers and membership in organiza-
tions decline. Our second Project’s goal was to: Increase Garden
Club Membership by Ten Percent. That goal involves inviting our
targeted audience: our neighbors, church friends, people we meet
in garden centers, retirees, shop keepers, sales women and even
men. Yes, we want to open our clubs to men who are also interest-
ed in gardening. The key word is ‘Invite!’ One may be surprised
how easy it is to begin talking about garden club and all the activ-
ites we plan, the friends we make and the yummy treats we enjoy;
also the educational programs that increase our knowledge base
and the beauty we grow in our communities. Being a volunteer
who supports the greening our world is a most rewarding experi-
ence.
The Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri is also ready to
talk with two garden clubs who have several years ago, relin-
quished their membership in the Federation. We want to convey
our friendship and the benefits of belonging to the Federated Gar-
den Club organization. A club is only required to pay annual dues
and provide a membership roster so that members will receive our
quarterly publication. The Garden Forum.
Our third Project is the establishment of Butterfly
Waystations for Missouri Roadsides and Gardens. It is no secret
that the Monarch and our other pollinators need our help if they
are to show increase in their numbers. Missouri gardeners are will-
ing to help. We have many garden clubs and members who are ex-
panding both their public and private Butterfly Gardens, by grow-
ing milkweed as host plants and increasing the variety of nectar
plants. One of our northeast Missouri garden clubs, the Lathrop
Garden Club, is in the process of planting a five-acre plot with na-
tive trees, wildflowers and milkweed plants.
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STATE WE’RE IN, CON’T
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This huge project is being supported by the local Pheasant and
Quail Lovers Society, the Bayer Corporation’s Bayer for Bees
Team, a local contractor, Monarch Watch, the Lathrop School
District with both the elementary and high school students par-
ticipating, a landowner willing to lease the site annually for one
dollar, local businesses and hard-working garden club mem-
bers. They are also contacting Ames Tool Company for the stu-
dent’s use in planting the wildflower seeds. This project is a
wonderful example of how communities come together to
achieve a beautiful local improvement. To aid their environ-
ment’s biodiversity and to do their part in aiding the Monarch
Butterfly. We are very excited about this major wildflower and
butterfly waystation project.
Here in Missouri, we are working away and so pleased to
be a part of the Central Region and the National Garden Clubs.
We thank Judy Newman for attending our Annual State Con-
vention in May. She is a delightful person, as you know. We
know others all over the Central Region are working hard to
make our world a more beautiful place. Garden on!
Nancy Bahn, President
Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc.
WISCONSIN:
The WGCF members recently gathered for our annual conven-tion and business meeting. Members enjoyed great speakers, hospitality and a lively auction fundraiser.
In 2017, we will experiment with a one-day annual business meeting in May followed by a Garden Education Summit on Oc-tober 6 – 7 in Wisconsin Dells. This event will be open to the public as well as all members of the Central Region.
Pending the formulation of the CR 501c3 organization, a CR an-nual meeting will be held on October 8. More information will follow in the fall.
The WGCF project Gardening for Good at the Hilary Grace Healing Garden is very successful. The Garden opened on July 8. WGCF members contributed funds and volunteer time plant-ing all of the annual containers atop this rooftop garden at UW Hospital. It is a tranquil setting for patients, staff and visitors.
Gerianne Holzman, President
Wisconsin Garden Club Federation
STATE WE’RE IN, CON’T
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NATIVE PLANT GARDENING
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Because we are told that ninety-five percent of land in the lower
forty-eight states is in development for agriculture, roads, and
buildings, native plants and animals are in trouble.
Exotic species have invaded our parklands, while pollinators like
bees and butterflies are in peril. Instead of wringing our hands, we
can make a real difference by creating native habitat in our own
yards. Native gardening is fun and empowering with stunning,
hardy native plants.
Yet many of us do not understand the importance of natives that
support our pollinators. In the past we have not designed gardens
to play a critical ecological role in the landscape, but we must do so
in the future.
NGC has developed many classes and sponsored many speakers
who talk about these issues. It is important that we not only create
these native plantings but continue to manage them for everyone’s
enjoyment and education.
Some local landscaping ordinances are often very specific about
aesthetics and permitted plantings. They often require wide expan-
sive lawns with narrow foundation plantings, demand a limited
vegetation height, and prohibit some native species such as Milk-
weed and Goldenrods, among others.
This must be challenged and changed if we are to make a differ-
ence in protecting both native plants and pollinators that need each
other to survive. As gardeners, representatives of NGC/CR, and
members of our own state garden clubs, we must become stewards
of our lands to save biodiversity from extinction.
First, we must commit to learn. Then share what we know. Finally,
stress the importance of this issue through teaching. Leap into ac-
tion. Cultivate connections. Help accomplish this mission through
membership.
Ronnie Dush Central Region Garden Clubs, Inc. Native Plants Chairman
Our NGC President Sandra Robinson’s focus during her administration is to
create an awareness in the decline of amphibians and pollinators.
Has your club purchased The Frightened Frog book? The book and program
target youth and highlight environmental issues affecting amphibians. The
book is available from NGC Member Services for $10.00. Lesson plans to ac-
company the book are available on the NGC website to download at no
charge.
Have your club members planted a pollinator garden? My club made pollina-tor houses, and this chairman was pleasantly surprised when the bees found mine immediately. Some members cut hollow bamboo pieces to fit into their house and others simply drilled holes into a small log. Many images are avail-able online. This makes a good club project.
Gerry St. Peters
NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. PRESIDENT’S PROJECT
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We need your help to promote our NGC Gardening Study Schools in your region.
Only 22 state garden clubs held Garden Study Schools in the
last year and currently only 9 have schools listed on the NGC website. http://gardenclub.org/schools/gardening-study.aspx
Specifically, if you could each check your region and states' websites to see if NGC School information is listed at the NGC level as well as the local school info including state school and
Handbook Announcement
&
Flower Show School Plans
The new Handbook for Flower Shows is scheduled to be available to the Instructors by the Instructor's Symposium in January, 2017. It will take affect as of July 1, 2017.
I would like to know if your state is finishing up a Series after July 1, 2017. If so, please let me know asap.
If you are planning to begin a new series after July 1, 2017, please let me know. The Instructor's should be ready to begin using the new Handbook after that date.
Wisconsin is planning to begin Course I in the Fall of 2017. More information will follow.
Liz Murken—[email protected]
HANDBOOK FOR FLOWER SHOWS
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Central Region Life Membership
Central Region Life Memberships
are
Tax Deductible; we are a 501(c)3
$50.00
Support Scholarship
Central Region Pin $10.00 & Stars $25.00
Honor a member of your garden club with a life mem-
bership, pin or star, or purchase for yourself.
Contact: Carol Beckius
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Congratulations to all clubs receiving awards at the 2016 NGC Convention and to all clubs that continue to do amazing work in your communities!
Judging from the Yearbooks and Press Books that were submit-ted, I know there are many clubs “Cultivating Connections” with projects that might qualify for Central Region Awards.
Check the Central Region web site for 2016 awards and the in-structions.
These award applications are posted as due September 15th. Since the Central Region Convention is October 6, Your applica-tions must be received by September 15th. Judging will start Sep-tember 16th.
The award application will be accepted in the stated format, how-ever please feel free to use the NGC form. Using this form will make it easier to get your project up to speed for your State dead-line and will make it easier for judging. I suggest that we have an eventual transition to this form. Placing your application in a folder with a return envelope and identification label on the front helps to separate projects into correct States for return.
If your club is graciously sponsoring an award, let me thank you and remind you to send your sponsorship monies to the Central Region Treasurer: Carol Catlin
W 5447 County MM
Hortonville WI 54944-9754
Please feel free to contact me with questions, I will try to get the answers for you. 573-718-4421
CR Awards Chairman: Sherry Wilson
214 Lakeridge Road
Poplar Bluff MO 63901
Apply For Awards
CENTRAL AWARDS 2016
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Schools in Central Region
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Environmental Studies Schools
Course I, October 17-18, 2016, Holland, MI
Flower Show Schools and Symposiums
Flower Show Symposium, September 9-10, 2016, Richfield, MN Course III, September 13-15, 2016, Midland, MI Flower Show Symposium, August 17-18, 2016, Grand Rapids, MI Flower Show Symposium, August 25-26, 2017, Milwaukee, WI Course IV May 9-11, 2017, Midland, MI
Gardening Study Schools
Course II, September 9-10, 2016, Appleton, WI Course III, April 21-22, 2017, Appleton, WI Course IV September 8-9, 2017 Appleton, WI
Landscape Design Schools
Course I, October 24-25, 2016, Kalamazoo, MI Course I , October, 25-26, 2016, Glenview, IL
Additional information and registration forms on State Websites
Symposium in Minnesota
September 9—10
Featuring:
David Robin, Hosta & Hydrangea
Lynn Fronk, Construction, Assemblage and Armature
Designs
Cost: $130 for full course. One day $ 65
Registrar : Barbara Isaacson 15169 19th St Ct N.
Stillwater, MN 55082. [email protected]
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Natural Disasters
Natural Disasters in 2016 have hit throughout the country from District of
Columbia to California from Washington State to Louisiana. Here in the
central region FEMA declared natural disaster area in two Central Region
States. In Missouri in January due to the Severe Storms, Tornadoes, straight
-line winds and Flooding and in January they declared Flint Michigan a dis-
aster area due to the contaminated water. Over the years, storms, tornadoes
and fires have destroyed homes brought down the trees and stripped the
land of vegetation and crops. It also has taken lives. The Natural disaster in
Flint Michigan is much more devastating to the community
Loss of life and physical disabilities due to exposure of contaminated water
is a very high price to pay for ignoring and protecting our water supply and
the health of the community. The ongoing costs will be phenomenal. When
the water supply was switched from Lake Huron to the Flint River. The wa-
ter in the Flint River is high in iron which is corrosive to the water lines
which were made of lead. They failed to follow a federal law that required
communities to use an anticorrosive agent when the water supply was com-
posed of such high iron content. The water ate away at the pipes exposing
the lead and children started to show signs of lead poisoning. Governmental
officials denied for some time that there was a problem but pediatricians be-
gan noticing the effects and called for a more thorough investigation. Medi-
care requires states to keep records on the level of lead in children. Results
came in. Children’s lead level were doubling and tripling in Flint. Lead poi-
soning is irreversible and a potent neurotoxin. Water is one of our natural
resources and it is up to all of us to care for the resources we have and pro-
tect them for today and future generations.
Central Region Committee Chairman, Natural Disasters —Susan Cooney
Program
Suggestion
for clubs in
the Central
Region
Check out
your
community’s
water
supply and
what
the
community
is doing to
protect it.
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WINNER OF AMES TOOLS GRANT
AMES TOOLS
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The project was to completely clear out and replant 2 garden areas at the John C Harris Community Center in Fulton Missouri.
Each garden plot is approximately 21 feet X 8 feet. All replacement plants are Missouri Natives. New England Asters, Purple Coneflowers, Glade Coneflowers, Prairie Dropseed Grass and Black Eyed Susans are to fill the areas for a pollina-tor garden.
In the Spring ,we will be re-doing the rose garden, 30' X 8'. Some roses will need to be replaced and new Missouri Natives plants will be added to the gar-den plot. Again, the distance is about the same for water access to this plot, ap-proximately 150 feet away.
The water access from the community center is about 150 away from the garden plots. We had to bring our own hoses every time we needed water. We request a hose cart, 100 ft. hose and a 50 ft. hose.
The project has seen 2 garden areas completely cleared out and replanted, at the John C Harris Community Center in Fulton Missouri.
There is a third garden plot that will need renovating/replanting the fall of this year. We have also added native trees and shrubs so the hose/cart is a great benefit to the club.
Thank you NGC and Ames Tools for this wonderful Grant.
Diane Neter - President , Fulton Garden Club
Fulton Garden Club
Fulton Community Center
Fulton, MO
Birds continue to visit our area and our gardens. We feed sunflower seed in the summer months as well as nectar for the hummingbirds.
One of the biggest bird feeding myths is that leaving hummingbird feed-ers available in the fall will stop these tiny birds from migrating, when in fact available feeders can ensure hummingbirds have healthy food sources available for refueling all along their journey.
Nectar can be easily be made from 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. Change it every few days to keep it fresh. Wash the feeder so it doesn’t get plugged with ants or mold.
Having trouble with ants? Try putting margarine around the area the ants are climbing to get to the feeder. I haven’t had them cross the line.
Hummingbirds are easy to hand feed. If you have a red lid, put nectar in it and sit quietly. They will be around to eat , the secret is to be quiet and sit still.
The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backward, and is our small-est bird. Enjoy our hummingbirds.
Central Region Bird Chairman: Marian McNabb
Butterflies along with all our pollinators need our help.
While many of us are planting to attract them to our yards and gardens, we need to emphasize the use of little or no herbicides or pesticides ( in-cluding neonicotinoids) to others. If others are using herbicides to kill un-wanted weeds, it affects the host plant milkweed necessary for the life cy-cle of the monarch. If they are using pesticides, it’s killing monarch cater-pillars, butterflies and other pollinators.
Iowans have been throwing seed balls in ditches and planting milkweed in our yards and gardens.
If we do not protect our Monarch Migration Routes, we may find our monarch butterflies extinct. Extinct, gone forever, never to be seen by our Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, what a sad thought.
There has been recent documentation of improvement in the Monarch population. Planting milkweed and discouraging the use of pesticides and herbicides is making a difference! We should continue to see that our ef-forts provide assistance to all pollinators..
Lets see what we can accomplish by asking others to avoid using chemi-cals so we can protect our Butterflies and Pollinators.
Central Region Butterfly Chairman: Marian M. McNabb
BUTTERFLIES & POLLINATORS
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BIRDS
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Central Region Meeting President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-(Doubletree by Hilton Hotel)
701 East Adams Street, Springfield, Il, 62701 Phone # 217-544-8800
“Find your Inspiration in Abe Lincoln’s Hometown”
October 7-9, 2016
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 7, 2016, Until-5:00 p.m.
Three Suggested Self Guided Tours: On your own or carpooling
1. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site about 20 Miles NW of Spr ingfield, 15588 History Ln, Petersburg, IL 62675 (www.lincolnsnewsalem.com) New Salem is a re-constructed pioneer village with 23 structures, included amongst the buildings are numer-
ous log cabins, a grist mill, a carding mill, doctors’ houses, a tavern an several stores. Lin-coln came here in 1831 and stayed for six years. Interpreters in period dress demonstrate the daily tasks. Free (donation suggested)
2. Lincoln Memorial Garden 2301 E Lake Shore Dr ., Spr ingfield, IL 62712 (www.lincolnmemorialgarden.org) The Garden represents the landscape Abraham Lincoln
would have known living in the Midwest, containing plants native to the states he lived in, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. Designed by landscape architect Jens Jensen, this 100 acre site features six miles of trails, footbridges, a pond, eight stone council rings and dozens of wooden benches inscribed with Lincoln quotes. Free (donation suggested)
3. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site Oak Ridge Cemetery at 1441 Monum ent Ave,
Springfield, IL 62702 (www.lincolntomb.org) Within the walls of this granite monument is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, his wife, and three of their four sons. Designed by sculptor, Larkin Mead, completed in 1874, this beautiful landmark is nestled in Oak Ridge Cemetery and is the second most visited cemetery in the nation. Free (donation sug-
gested)
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Friday, October 7
3:30-6 pm Meeting Registration
4 pm Hotel Registration
4:30 pm Central Region Executive Meeting
7:00 pm Banquet and Program, “An Evening with Abraham Lincoln” presented by Randy Duncan, Carlinville, L ” Noted Lincoln portrayer Randy Duncan has been bringing Abraham Lin-
coln to audiences across the country for nineteen years. He has studied Lincoln's values, experiences and mannerisms. His height, appearance and Lincolnesque wit combine to
produce an event you will long remember. Growing in Springfield-Lincoln will tell how growing up on a farm, his passion for fair dealing, and his days in Springfield have made him into the president-elect who is about to go to
Washington with the task before him of preserving the Union.
Informal conversation and photos follows
Saturday-October 8, 2016
7:45-9:05 am Registration (also open 15 minutes before lunch, dinner ) 8:00 am-6:30 pm Vendors Open
8:00 am—9:15 Breakfast and Program, “A Virtual Birding Tour of the Springfield Area”, presented by Vern Kleen. You probably hear birds in your
garden before daybreak. Vern will give us a virtual tour of birds that are active in Illinois starting at dawn and continuing through the early evening. His presentation will be accompanied by birdcalls that he has learned through his many years of birding.
9:30-11:30 am Central Region Business Meeting
12 Noon Luncheon and Program, “Find Your Inspiration in Abe Lin-
coln’s Home Town”. Floral program presented by: Ada Lynn Shrewsberry
2:30 – 3:15 pm Breakout Sessions CR Awards & Applications by Sherry Wil-
son, MO & CR Awards Chairman Leadership- by Deannie Picciotti, NGC & CR Leadership Committees
3:30 – 4:15 pm Breakout Session NGC Awards & Applications by Michelle Riddle, IL Awards Chairman Leadership- by Deannie Picciotti, NGC & CR
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CR Region Meeting Schedule Con’t
Or Various Tours
2:30 – 4:30 pm Walking Tours of the Old Capitol State Historic Site, Lincoln’s Law
Office (www.abrahamlincolnonline.org), Lincoln Home
National Historic Site (www.nps.gov/liho), and/or the Dana Thomas House (www.dana-thomas.org)
Or
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library – Group tickets for 20 or more par-
ticipants $7 each (nonrefundable, paid with registration)
Or
Repeat any of the Friday Tours
5:15-6 pm Reception-Cash Bar
6:30 pm Banquet and Program, “The Lincoln Vault Oak”, presented by Guy Sternberg with Starhill Arboretum. The biology and history of the last documented living participant in the funeral of Abraham Lincoln, including historic imag-es, the methods and results of dissection of its stump, and wood samples showing evi-dence of events that took place at the site. Originally presented as part of the Lincoln Fu-neral Coalition Sesquicentennial Reenactment program series at the Illinois State Muse-um, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.
Sunday October 9, 2016
8:00 am Breakfast and Program, “Organic Technology That Really Works” presented by Mark McWilliams RLA. ICN, Copper Tree, Springfield, IL. Scientists have found out how plants survived before man created synthetic fertilizers. The key is simple and the results are almost unbelievable. Farmers and commercial growers are discovering the facts because of the increase in yields and disease resistance, but the same products work for anything green and growing. Make a difference in your yard and garden today, but also make a difference in our world by cutting synthetics, herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to a minimum. This technology is exciting and going to be the new standard for plant care in the very near future.
9:30 am Central Region Business Meeting Concludes
10:00 am Raffle Drawing and Silent Auction winners announced
10:45 am Meeting Adjourned
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Convention Schedule Con’t
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield
a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
701 East Adams Street,
Springfield, IL 62701
Hotel Reservations are to be made on or before Friday, September 16, 2016 Convention Rate for single and double room rate is $109 plus tax.
Call the hotel directly and mention Central Region Meeting.
Phone # 217-544-8800
Attendees are responsible for making their own room reservations.
Parking: Is in a city parking garage. Its location is Washington and 7th, just north of the Hotel. Parking yourself with no in/out privileges is $7 per day. If you leave, you pay $1/hour for the time you have used the garage.
Valet parking with in/out privileges is $13 per day. You must arrange this with hotel.
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Federated Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc.
Cor you to attend the 84th Central Region Meeting
F nd your Inspiration in Abe Lincoln’s H ow
(You are responsible for your own hotel reservations)
Name_________________________________
Badge Name____________________________
Address_______________________________
City ______________________State________
Zip______________Phone________________
Email________________________________
(Confirmation will be sent)
Emergency Contact_______________________
Dietary Restrictions_______________________
Full Time Registration Package Plan by October 1, 2016
Package Plan includes: Registration, 5 meals, 5 programs & breakout session
$155.00__
Postmark after September 19th $165.00__
Breakout sessions, Saturday Afternoon, Make a reservation with registration, limited seats, choose up to
2 presentations or tour only
“Awards” presented by Sherry Wilson, CR Awards Chairman (free)_____
“Awards” presented by Michelle Riddle, IL Awards Chairman (free)_____
“Leadership” presented by Deannie Picciotti, (NGC & CR) (free)_____
Lincoln Presidential Museum $7.00_____
Part Time Registration (Includes Registration Fee)
Friday, October 7, 2016 Dinner & Program $40.00_____
Saturday, October 8, 2016 Breakfast & Program $27.00_____
Saturday, October 8, 2016 Luncheon & Program $29.00_____
Saturday, October 8, 2016 Dinner & Program $40.00_____
Sunday, October 9, 2016 Breakfast & Program $27.00_____
After September 19th Late Fee $10.00_____
Total Amount Due __________
Make checks payable to: NGC Central Region
Mail Registration Form & Check to: JoAnn Monge, Registrar
2628 Nottingham Ct, Naperville, IL 60565
Questions: Call 630-920-3792 or email: [email protected]
Schedule of events will be mailed to you after receiving Registration Form & Check
Schedule of Events will be posted on the Illinois State and Central Region Websites.
CR Meeting Registration Form
Check all that apply below for the
2015-2016 term:
__Regional Officer Chairman
__State Officer/Chairman
__Past State President
__NGC Life Member
__Central Region Life Member
__Club President
__Club Member
__Non-member /Guest
__Flower Show Judge
__Gardening Consultant
__Environmental Consultant
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Canada Thistle
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In the Spring Issue of “Cultivating Connections”, Jane Buck , CR Invasive Plants
Chairman had a wonderful article concerning the serious invasiveness of Canada
Thistle.
Inadvertently, this Editor published incorrect identifying photographs.
Please check the photos below so that you can help prevent the spread of Canadian
Thistle.
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I am delighted to share this news with you.
We received from the IRS the Central Region Garden Clubs, Inc. Letter of Deter-
mination indicating we are now a 501 (c ) 3 organization. We have a bank account
open. Now we have to transfer the money from the Central Region NGC Account
to our new account. The CR Officers approved some changes in our Rules and
Procedures which have to be voted on at the Central Region Meeting in
Springfield.
Thank you for all of your support.
Judy Newman
Central Region Director
‘Cultivating Connections’
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NGC Central Region, Inc.
Director
Judy Newman
cell 414-861-7134
Please send articles and notices to:
Rene’ Lynch
NGC Central Region
Newsletter Editor
952-361-6393
Published by
NGC, Inc. Central Region
Deadline for next Issue
November 1, 2016
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