Penn-Cumberland Garden Club Continuing Club Projects and Activities AMES TRUE TEMPER COMMUNITY GARDEN – This garden is an important part of the surrounding communities providing 129 raised bed plots for families to grow their own vegetables in an environment that is protected and provided with water and tools. An active Penn-Cumberland committee handles applications, assigns plots, communicates with the gardeners, and works with the gardeners to provide assistance and to keep this garden center operating efficiently. BENEFIT LUNCHEON – This annual holiday event is a fundraiser to support community projects and scholarships and involves the entire membership in various roles. BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES AND WILDFLOWERS and CONSERVATION – These committees work closely with each other to offer educational opportunities and to keep the entire membership informed in order to act favorably on environmental issues. All members contribute cancelled commemorative stamps to benefit The Florida Audubon Raptor Rehabilitation Center. Sale of stamps helps to offset the cost of care and rehabilitation of injured raptors. CIVIC DEVELOPMENT – This committee carries out landscape and beautification projects in our local communities. FLOWER ARRANGERS GUILD –The Guild provides arrangements for special club events throughout the year. Guild members learn how to arrange flowers according to the NGC Handbook for Flower Shows. GARDEN THERAPY – Gardening projects and crafts delight preschool children at the Capital Area Children’s Center for children with special needs. “The Garden Ladies,” as they are affectionately called, have worked faithfully with the children sharing their knowledge and love of nature since 1960. JUNIOR GARDENING – This committee works to introduce our youth to their environment, plants and wildlife through projects, speakers and example. Twice a month meetings with grade school children involve a faithful core of dedicated gardeners. PLANT SALE – The entire membership supports our plant sale by providing and buying plants, seedlings, bulbs, cuttings and seeds. Monies collected support our contributions to two NGC outreach projects: World Gardening that provides clean water to a village in Latin America and Natural and International Disaster Relief that helps replant, restore and beautify public areas that have been damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster; as well as contributions to community projects approved by our board and membership. PRESSED FLOWER DESIGNERS – This committee meets monthly and involves many members, providing knowledge and appreciation of plants, as well as techniques for creating works of art. Sales of pressed flower creations benefit the club and provide income to share with the community. SCHOLARSHIPS – Scholarships are awarded to students and members for the study of horticulture, forestry, landscape design and related subjects at colleges and universities. These scholarships are largely derived from our annual Benefit Luncheon, subject to available funds and board approval. (See page 15.) COMMITTEES ALLOCATIONS Leslie Light Sobel, chairman Terri Maclay, co-chairman Sue Daugherty Peg James Anne Miller Sylvia Morelli Fern Oram Virginia Parr Valerie Rowader Donna Royal Jayne Shipman Susan Wilder Betty Wilson Thanks to the continuous and tireless efforts of its members, Penn-Cumberland Garden Club is able to return a portion of earned money to the community in addition to providing educational programs at which the public is welcome. We are happy to allocate funds to those efforts or organizations whose goals dovetail with PCGC’s mission. As good neighbors, we support and encourage organizations that protect the environment and embrace our history and hopes. The Allocations Committee works to acknowledge and encourage the efforts of those who work to protect the precious natural resources of Pennsylvania. In 2011-2012, allocations totaling $4,000 were made to the following: PA Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation; Blue Star Memorial Markers Project; Central Pennsylvania Conservancy; Ames True Temper Community Gardens. AMES TRUE TEMPER COMMUNITY GARDENS Susan Wilder, chairman Deborah Bolger Lisa Bonafede Norma Brandon Nancy Carberry Nancy Lambert Fulk Ann Glasscock Duane Greenly Francesca McNichol Donna O’Brien Valerie Rowader Donna Royal Lea Smart Jayne Shipman This successful garden hub has completed its second season and is an important part of the community providing 129 raised bed plots for families to grow their own vegetables in a protected environment. Raised beds, irrigation, fencing and a stocked tool shed are provided by Ames True Temper, thanks to the vision and planning by Duane Greenly, former CEO of the company. This active committee handles applications, assigns plots, and communicates with the gardeners and Ames personnel to keep these gardens operating efficiently. The committee members serve as advisors to inspect the plots on a weekly basis and to offer assistance as needed. They maintain the landscape plantings and one of the garden plots to provide food for a local hunger ministry. A “Garden of the Week” is chosen and highlighted by the committee to recognize outstanding gardens. AWARDS Carol Dillon This committee accounts for all club applications submitted for awards to District IV, Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (GCFP), Central Atlantic Region (CAR) and National Garden Clubs (NGC). District Laurels are awarded to individuals or clubs for outstanding work beyond their regular assigned duties as members of a committee within the club year. Books of Evidence are prepared for Flower Show awards. The GCFP Awards Manual is followed when applying for awards. BENEFIT LUNCHEON for Scholarship and Community Projects November 26, 2012 Peggy Greene, chairman “Picture This” Arrangements for all Occasions Presented by Frances Thrash Frances is a National Master Judge and 1st place winner in the World Association of Flower Arrangers competition 2009. She currently is a certification instructor for the Professional Floral Design Program, and teaches wedding flora design at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. Committee: Bakery Goods – Betty Golob, Josephine McAnulty Baskets – Dee Titus Business Contacts – Club Ways & Means – Marilyn Horner Floral Centerpieces – Nancy Hackett Greens – Susanna Reppert-Brill Photography – Pressed Flower Designers – Sherry Kiser Properties – Elaine Marts Publicity – Karen Schwarzbauer Reservations – Fern Oram; Deadline, October 31 Treasurer – Ann Burnett and Nancy Carberry Vendors – Nancy Lambert Fulk The proceeds generated by the Benefit are utilized for various community landscaping and beautification projects, area horticulture student scholarships, garden therapy work, and the purchase of garden-related books for local libraries. BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES AND WILDFLOWERS Susan Wilder, chairman Ann Glasscock, co-chairman Joan Baker Louise Bianco Doris Blouin Lisa Bonafede Kathy Brenneman Ann Burnett Ursula Curtis Sue Daugherty Liz Fink Nancy Lambert Fulk Nancy Hackett Janet Kissinger Nancy Kohlstruck Bonita Lewis Shirley Lysic Billie MacKay Karen McAuliffe Francesca McNichol Sylvia Morelli Polly Neal Barbara Nelson Donna O’Brien Virginia Parr Lynn Rietheimer Valerie Rowader Kay Rowe Helen Sarraf Jayne Shipman Helen Shuman Leslie Sobel Carole Spahr Marcia Vavich Diane Wallace Penny Williams Brenda Wolfe This committee seeks to learn about responsible stewardship with a focus on birds, butterflies and wildflowers. Two trips are planned each year to which all members and guests are welcome. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012 King’s Gap Environmental Education Center Leave from Camp Hill Borough Building at 9:00 a.m. to carpool to King’s Gap Environmental Education Center. A recent acquisition of 1,077 acres has been added to this remarkable area. The acquisition reunites the lands that were the original Cameron family’s estate that were split in the 1950s. The Nature Conservancy protected the first half of the property in the 1970s and transferred it to the state to become Kings Gap, which now encompasses more than 2,530 aces, including 16 miles of hiking trails and the 32-room stone mansion that houses the center and training facility and provides overnight accommodations. Come see a part of what we support by our financial assistance to the Nature Conservancy. This center is also used for GCFP Landscape Design Schools and Environmental Education Schools. Sign up at the September meeting or call Susan Wilder (697-9626) if you would like to take part in this fall trip. Wear comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 Willow Pond Farm Leave from Camp Hill Borough Building at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. Willow Pond Farm is the home of the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival and of Tom and Madeline Wajda. See fields of organic herbs and perennial plants and enjoy the beauty of this lovely farm in Fairfield, just outside of Gettysburg. Madeline and her helpers will prepare a herbal luncheon for us to enjoy after we tour the gardens to see the local birds and beautiful fields of lavender. The cost per person is $30. Sign up at the March and April meetings. Your check for $30 to Willow Pond Farm will be your reservation – deadline for payment is May 8. Wear comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing. BOOKS FOR LIBRARIES Catherine Rauth, chairman Ann Glasscock Sharon Ruth Cleve J. Fredricksen Library The 50 Mile Bouquet: Seasonal, Local and Sustainable Flowers by Debra Prinzing The Beginners Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables by Marie Iannotti Carrots Love Tomatoes by Louise Riotte Composting: An Easy Household Guide by Nicky Scott Designing and Creating a Cottage Garden by Gail Harland Everyday Garden Solutions by National Gardening Assoc. The Kitchen Garden Book by Richard Bird Natural Companions by Kenneth Druse Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening by Cool Spring Press Small-Space Container Gardens by Fern Richardson The Unexpected Houseplant by Towah Martin Joseph T. Simpson Library Fast, Fresh Garden Edibles by Jane Courtier Orchids For Every Home by Wilma Rittershausen Founding Gardeners by Andrea Wuff Grow the Good Life by Michelle Owens Easy Growing: Organic Herbs & Edible Flowers by Gayla Trail Jamie Durie’s Outdoor Room by Jamie Durie Complete Idiot’s Guide to Small-Space Gardening by Chris McLaughlin Complete Idiot’s Guide to Heirloom Vegetables by Chris McLaughlin Essential Urban Farmer by N. Carpenter & W. Rothenthal RX From the Garden by Kathleen Barnes Traditional Garden Wisdom by Charlie Ryrie New Cumberland Library Ultimate Step-by-Step Kid’s First Gardening Book Jenny Hendy Dirr’s Encyclopedia of Tree & Shrubs by Michael Dirr Tomorrow’s Garden by Stephen Orr Designing With Grasses by Neil Lucas Seeing Trees by Nancy Ross Hugo 50 Beautiful Deer Resistant Plants by Ruth Rogers Clausen American Eden by Wade Graham by CIVIC DEVELOPMENT Valerie Rowader, chairman Joyce Wallen Margaret Barrick Shirley Lysic Deborah Bolger Billie MacKay + Norma Brandon * Karen McAuliffe Ann Burnett Nancy Pullen Ursula Curtis Susanna Reppert-Brill Sue Daugherty * Kay Rowe Carole Spahr *+ Ann Glasscock Duane Greenly Nancy Toole Susan Wilder * Betty Jordan * Landscape Design Consultants + Master Gardeners The Civic Development Committee participates in various garden projects in the communities. Recent projects include local library gardens, township and borough buildings, churches, museums, public spaces and other requests for beautification of the community. The committee is also responsible for planting trees to honor past presidents. All members of PCGC are encouraged to participate in the various projects and care of the gardens to help educate and create interest in the “greening” of our communities. The Civic Development Fund was established in 1969 in memory of Mrs. Keefer, a charter member and our third president. CONSERVATION / ACTION COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT (ACE) Sue Daugherty, chairman Anne Miller, Polly Neal, Susan Wilder, co-chairmen Joan Baker Deborah Bolger Lisa Bonafede Dorothy Gish Betty Jordan Lois Lloyd Karen McAuliffe Francesca McNichol Barbara Nelson Virginia Parr Helen Sarraf Arlene Taylor Marcia Vavich REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, REFUSE, RETHINK The Conservation steering committee has five special meetings planned for the club year. Mark your calendars for Sept. 27, Nov. 15, Feb.28, April 25, and June 13 at the Camp Hill Presbyterian Church, 9:15-11:30 a.m. Come and share your ideas. We will be investigating positive actions for the health of our families, practical ideas to save money and ways to protect our natural resources. "To save a flower it may be necessary to rescue a planet, let us begin." Aldo Leopold FLOWER ARRANGERS GUILD Nancy Hackett, chairman Andrea Campbell, co-chairman Margaret Barrick Louise Bianco Lisa Bonafede Sue Daugherty Nancy Lambert Fulk Joan Gamber Sue Greenly Paula Heckman Marilyn Horner Dorothy Irvin Peg James Bonita Lewis Billie MacKay Judy McGinnis Barbara Nelson Donna O’Brien Fern Oram Lynne Rietheimer Donna Royal Betsy Rushong Jayne Shipman Roberta Smith Marie Stolz Dee Titus Marcia Vavich Joyce Wallen Susan Watchorn Susan Wilder Penny Williams Brenda Wolfe Ruth Zook ALL CLUB MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE GUILD. Meetings will be held the second Monday of the month at the Lower Allen Township Building, 2233 Gettysburg Rd. at 10:30 a.m., (no meeting in January or May, June TBA). Bring your own clippers, mechanics, plant material and container to workshops. All members are welcome to attend. The Guild is made up of members who are interested in learning how to arrange flowers according to the ‘Principles and Elements of Design’ as explained in the NGC Handbook for Flower Shows. The Guild provides arrangements for special club and community events. Join us as we learn how to create arrangements and designs using a variety of garden flowers, purchased flowers, greens and other plant material. Beginners as well as advanced designers are welcome. The Design-of-the-Month will be demonstrated at the guild meeting. GARDEN THERAPY Susan Hoover, chairman Deborah Bolger Lisa Bonafede Kathleen Brenneman Jackie Fosselman Carol Gedid Betty Golob Josie McAnulty Donna Royal Marcia Vavich We “Garden Ladies” share our knowledge of gardening and love of nature with more than 30 preschoolers at the Capital Area Children’s Center. HORTICULTURE Billie MacKay, chairman Deborah Bolger Norma Brandon Elizabeth Fink Ann Glasscock Nancy Hackett Valerie Rowader The study of Horticulture - the art and science of growing both indoor and outdoor plants - keeps us growing as individuals as well. The Garden Club network of flower shows and schools (Gardening Study, Landscape Design, Environmental Studies and Flower Show), club programs, garden tours and horticulture hints expose club members to the fun of growing and showing their plants. Green Thumb Mini Shows and Flower Shows extend the joy of exhibiting and sharing the best specimens from our gardens. The Fall 2012 Garden Tour, “September Song,” was on Saturday, September 8. Gardens on the tour included the Ames True Temper Community Gardens and the home gardens of Sue and Duane Greenly, Nina and John Mantione, Fran Martin, Anne and Tom Miller, Sharon and Byron Ruth, Karen and Peter Schwarzbauer, and Susan and George Weigel. Visit these members’ gardens in the Spring 2013: Billie Mackay, Ann Markley, Francesca McNichol, Catherine Rauth, Betty Wilson. HOSPITALITY Peggy Green, Elaine Marts, co-chairmen Margaret Barrick Gloria Basehore Anne Boyer Sue Greenly Paula Heckman Betty Jordan Pat Loomis Barbara Nelson Nettie Stout Dee Titus PCGC has gone "green." Members are asked to provide reusable place settings, reusable napkins and cutlery (food scraper optional) for themselves and their guests at meetings. Exceptions: November, April, June. Please avoid using any paper products. The Camp Hill Borough Hall kitchen will not be available for washing up. Bring appropriate wrappers for used place settings. Ways and Means may have reusable plates and fabric napkins for sale. For the September meeting, each member is asked to bring food to share -- about 12 servings -- at the Luncheon Buffet. Be sure your name is on each serving piece. Each PCGC member (except Associate) is assigned to Monthly Hospitality for one meeting. See the monthly pages for your name. Each member of the Monthly Hospitality committee is asked to provide 48 servings of sandwiches or salad or dessert -- other suggestions welcomed. Each food must have two accompanying 4" x 6" cards, each listing ingredients. All food must be in two containers ready for the buffet table: where appropriate, already serving size. Refrigeration is available. There are no facilities for heating food; hot foods should be in a crockpot or an insulated container. Label all serving pieces with your name (self-adhesive address stickers work well). Please bring a dish cloth and two tea towels and a food scraper. Monthly Hospitality members will serve either on the set-up sub-committee before the luncheon or on the clean-up sub-committee afterwards and are asked to help each other. The standing Hospitality Committee members will be available to mentor. Monthly Hospitality members will be contacted approximately two weeks prior to their assigned meeting to choose (1) their food contribution and (2) the committee (set-up or clean-up) and (3) the task on that committee. Please advise of any limitation: limb in cast, have to leave early, sit down tasks best, etc. All members of Monthly Hospitality are asked to be at the Camp Hill Borough Hall on their assigned meeting day by 8:45 a.m. to avoid congestion and confusion in the kitchen and to allow the buffet table arrangement. Cooperation with the 8:45 a.m. deadline will be helpful and appreciated! Monthly Hospitality Committee members may choose to donate leftover food to the domestic violence shelter. Take-out containers will be available for that purpose. All unwanted food must be scraped into a waste container. (Bring your own scraper to use.) The kitchen is not available for rinsing food from containers. All members are asked to provide their own wrappers for used place settings and food containers. If you are unable to fulfill your assigned monthly hospitality duty, you are responsible for finding a replacement and promptly notifying Elaine Marts (241-0604) with your replacement's name and contact information. JUNIOR GARDENING Francesca McNichol, chairman Deborah Bolger Lisa Bonafede Rebecca Charles Carol Gedid Shirley Lysic Valerie Rowader Donna Royal Dee Titus The purpose of this committee is to introduce our youth to their environment, plants and wildlife. Projects include crafts, flower arranging, and flower and vegetable gardening. Programs by experts on these topics will be presented throughout the year. Through sharing of experiences and ideas, we hope to instill a love of and respect for the natural world. We will work with the Harrisburg YWCA twice a month with youth ages 6-9 and 10-12. MEMBERSHIP Judy McGinnis, chairman Peg James Bonita Lewis Yvonne Shaull Nancy Toole Membership maintains a current list of members and accepts applications for new members. At General Monthly Meetings, Membership keeps the attendance list, distributes nametags, welcomes guests and collects fees for guests. (See pp. 50-52) PHOTOGRAPHERS Ann Glasscock, Sherry Kiser, Ann Markley, Sharon Ruth, Susan Wilder The photographers take pictures of all club activities for club awards books and the president’s scrapbook. PLANT SALE Carole Spahr, chairman Lois Kriens, co-chairman Committee: ALL CLUB MEMBERS The Plant Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Metro Bank, 32nd Street and Trindle Road, Camp Hill from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Highlighting each garden year, Penn-Cumberland Garden Club membership plans for local community garden club projects, as well as active support of the National and International Disaster Project. PCGC support is also given to assist with worthwhile projects developing throughout our garden club community and to assist in support of the PCGC scholarships program. Members are required to pot and identify all garden specimens. All perennials, biennials, annuals, bulbs, cuttings, houseplants, seedlings, hand tools and any garden related equipment, garden statuary, flags and signage will be available for purchase by club members, as well as by the public. PRESSED FLOWER DESIGNERS Sherry Kiser, chairman Karen Schwarzbauer, co-chairman Margaret Barrick Gloria Basehore Cathy Behler Lisa Bonafede Rebecca Charles Carol Dillon Julie Geib Jo Grable Paula Heckman Phyllis Hershey Loisann Johnson Janet Kissinger Rose Kocher Pat Loomis Billie MacKay Marian Mundorf Linda Peiffer Nancy Pullen Karen Purdue Donna Royal Skip Satterfield Roberta Smith Dee Titus Betty Wilson The purpose of the Pressed Flower Designers Committee is to advance the knowledge and appreciation of the plants we grow and press. We do this by identifying the plants, preserving our blooms through a variety of pressing techniques, and then creating works of art. We practice the traditional principles of design, as well as creating contemporary, original works. Our artwork supports the annual scholarship fund through sales at the annual benefit luncheon, Fort Hunter, Wildwood Park Wetlands Festival, and other outside venues. Our members participate in General Monthly Meeting mini-shows and educational exhibits and in competitive flower shows. We meet the first Monday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Lower Allen Township Building. Meeting dates for this club year are: September 4, 2012* October 1, 2012 November 5, 2012 December 3, 2012 January 7. 2013 February 4, 2013 March 4, 2013 April 1, 2013 May 6, 2013 June 3, 2013 July 1, 2013 August 5, 2013 September 3, 2013* *Due to the Labor Day Weekend, we will meet on the first Tuesday in September. PROGRAM Ann Markley Continuing in our efforts to serve our communities through education, beautification and improvement of our environment, we present to our club members a well-balanced schedule of programs representing the objectives of Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania and National Garden Clubs. SCHOLARSHIP Sharon Ruth, chairman Kay Rowe, co-chairman Ursula Curtis Peg James Valerie Rowader Donna Royal The Esther B. Kolze Scholarship Fund was created in grateful memory of the club’s founder and first president, whose special love was education. This fund and proceeds from the annual Scholarship and Community Projects Benefit support local, state and national scholarship programs, encouraging adults and young people alike to continue their studies in horticulture and related fields. Any PCGC member, who desires to attend courses offered by GCFP and National Garden Clubs, Inc., which benefit the club, may apply for partial reimbursement by making application through the Scholarship Chairman prior to the course. Reimbursement is subject to board approval prior to the course and passing the course examination. (See page 15.) SHARING YOUR PASSION Pauline Neal, chairman At our monthly meetings, Penn-Cumberland Garden Club members are encouraged to bring items of interest to display for the pleasure of others. This year, selected members were asked to share their special passion. SUNSHINE Fern Oram, chairman Know anyone who needs a little sunshine? Pass the information along to our Sunshine Chairman so she can have the opportunity to brighten someone’s day. TELEPHONE Elaine Marts, chairman Ursula Curtis Jackie Fosselman Joan Gamber Teresa Gavin Lois Lloyd Sandra Ressler Gail Siemons Marie Stolz The Telephone Committee phones non-email members with information from the Board, the President, the Corresponding Secretary and Sunshine Chairman. TRAVEL WITH PCGC Nancy Toole, chairman Kay Rowe, co-chairman Doris Blouin Deborah Bolger Liz Fink Dorothy Gish Shirley Lysic Karen McAuliffe Nancy Pullen Karen Purdue Valerie Rowader Donna Royal Dee Titus Joyce Wallen Diane Wallace Penny Williams Brenda Wolfe Travel with Penn-Cumberland Garden Club and enjoy new adventures. We will be visiting private gardens, local greenhouses, and watching nature at work during Fall foliage. October 16, 2012: Bus trip to the United States National Arboretum, Washington DC. May 17, 2013: Bus trip to Chanticleer in Wayne, PA and the Scott Arboretum in Swarthmore, PA. WAYS AND MEANS Marilyn Horner, chairman September –50-50 drawing; Chrysanthemum raffle. October – Mystery Bag Raffle – filled with a maximum $10 value; raffle for Weis gift card; minestrone soup mixes for sale. November – Benefit – Seven tables with exceptional gift items, minestrone soup mixes, floral arranging supplies and crafts will be available at our Holiday Market. December – Raffles for a State Store gift card and a Poinsettia. January –Raffle for Giant Food Store gift card. February –50-50 drawing. March – Raffle for Magnolia Café gift card. May – Raffle for horticulture gift card.