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FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC. 1400 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 647-7016. FFGC Florida Federation Of Garden Clubs, Inc. Sue Angle, President. “Through the Garden Gate … Our Legacy and Our Future”. . Joining a garden club can be the adventure of a lifetime.

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FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

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  1. FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC. 1400 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 647-7016

  2. FFGCFlorida Federation Of Garden Clubs, Inc. Sue Angle, President “Through the Garden Gate … Our Legacy and Our Future”. 

  3. Joining a garden club can be the adventure of a lifetime.

  4. Garden club members are involved in many areas of study. Courses in-- Environmental Study Gardening Study

  5. As Well As Courses In-- Landscape Design Floral Design Instruction

  6. Garden Club Members Have Opportunities to-- Learn From Experts Through Programs, Workshops, Field Trips, And Seminars Beautify our Communities

  7. Activites Include-- Educating the Public About Environmental Issues Horticultural Programs

  8. Organization is necessary to achieve goals National Garden Clubs, Inc. Deep South Region Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Districts Local Garden Clubs

  9. Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. National Garden Club, Inc. As Garden Club and FFGC members, we are also members of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., the largest volunteer gardening organization in the world! Check out the web site at www.gardenclub.org FFGC is one of six states –Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee- comprising the Deep South Region. The web site is www.dsregion.org DEEP SOUTH REGION

  10. Florida Federation Of Garden Clubs, Inc. Objectives • To Further Education of Members and The Public In Fields of Gardening, Horticulture, And Floral Design • To Teach Landscape Design, Environmental Awareness in Conservation Of Natural Resources And Promote Civic Beautification • To Instill In Youth A Love Gardening, Nature and the Respect and Protection of the Environment.

  11. Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. • Publishes The Florida Gardener Magazine • Promotes Civic And Environmental Responsibility • Sponsors Youth Gardening Groups, Wekiva Youth Camp and Seek • Awards Scholarships to support study in horticulture, conservation, forestry, botany, environmental control, marine biology and many related subjects.

  12. FFGC • Provides Education And Networking Opportunities To Promote The Love Of Floral Design Gardening

  13. FFGC ACTIVITIES • Flower Shows And The Winners Are….

  14. FFGC ACTIVITIES • Legislative Awareness (Spring • Rally) • Bartram Trail Markers: Designates route taken by 18th century naturalist • Establish Bird And Butterfly Sanctuaries

  15. FFGC ACTIVITIES • Sponsors National Garden Week • Tours And Travels • Civic & Community Development • Environmental Concerns • Horticultural Studies • Nature Studies

  16. FFGC ACTIVITIES • Habitat For Humanity Landscape Projects • Native Plants/Wildflowers • Roadside Beautification • Youth Programs

  17. Opportunities Abound To Enjoy Your Membership In FFGC! Creativity Field Trips

  18. Garden Club Members Are Civic minded. Blue Star Memorial Markers Honoring Our Military Beautifying our Communities

  19. Garden Club Members Make A Difference! Community Involvement Encouraging Future Leaders Civic Pride And Participation

  20. The Love For Butterflies A new home for butterflies takes shape. The love for butterflies starts at a young age.

  21. The Love For Youth Wekiva Youth Camp (First Grade Through 8th Grade) Seek (Save The Earth’s Environment Through Knowledge) For High School Students

  22. Garden Clubs Are Not Just For Women. Important members of garden clubs. Encourage men to join.

  23. As we go “Through the Garden Gate” – ✓   let us make sure our gate is narrow enough to keep out all criticism and fault finding;✓    let us make sure our gate is wide enough to welcome all who share interests in gardening; floral design, the environment, and teaching our youth to care about nature and the world around them;✓    let us make sure the entry of our gate is smooth enough to be no stumbling block to the oldest or youngest among us, and strong enough to last for many years. From President Angle’s Installation Address

  24. Become a Garden Club Member. The Benefits Are Endless. Find out by Joining a Garden Club. FFGC also stands for “Finest Friends God Created” ---former FFGC President Jo Williams

  25. Third Edition power pointProduced By Al LatinaFFGC Third Vice PresidentSue AngleFFGC Presidentand a special thanks for the original membership power pointCissy RichardsonFFGC Bylaws/Standing Rules andConvention CoordinatorFFGC Home Pagewww.ffgc.org

  26. The Producers Gratefully Acknowledge The Help From FFGC Members Who Provided Material And Photos For This Presentation. Revised 2013 Membership in the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. is open to all regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity or religious affiliation

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