CONVENTION 2008
Louisville, Kentucky
EXPERIENCE THE UNBRIDLED SPIRIT OF KENTUCKY
Kentucky is the place to be in March 08! The Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. anxiously awaits the arrival of its gardening friends to beautiful and historic Louisville. From atop the spires of Churchill Downs to the Secret Garden At Yew Dell the city offers visitors an opportunity to experience Kentucky's Unbridled Spirit first hand.
You don't want to miss a minute of the excellent programs, tours, and meetings planned. Treasures from the GCKY and top names in the horticulture industry await those attending. workshops from Monrovia and Ball Industries will provide a glimpse of exciting plants being introduced to the markets.
A reception honoring Anne Brown, South Atlantic Region Director, and Barbara D. May, President of NGC, will be held Tuesday evening. The Garden Club of Frankfort invites you to join in celebrating our leaders and the many opportunities of garden club.
Jeff Hohman is one of the most energetic passionate speakers in the state. He renews his audiences' sense of awe and wonder as he shares the natural world encountered every day through his job with East Kentucky Power. Blessed are those students who encounter Jeff in the classroom.
South Atlantic Region was one of the earliest partners with Yew Dell in restoring the esquisit secret garden at the estate of Theodore and Martha Klein. Today the garden is a testing site for Helleborus, 100 hardy ferns, and Asarum (hardy gingers). The holly alee that flanks the garden is popular photo site for brides. Yew Dell Gardens is featured in 001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die by Rae Spencer-Jones. Dr. Cappiello will present a program and a tour of the gardens. Many of the unusual plants in the garden are being evaluated for the market.
Barbara D. May, 40th President of National Garden Clubs, brings exciting information and ideas for our consideration. Her emphasis for this administration is the planting of native plants and wildflowers across the country. "Nurture the Earth-Plant Natives" focuses member's attention on those issues that will benefit the earth and nourish our sense of preservation and conservation. Join us as we welcome Barbara to our region.
Phil Tamplin will inspire us thursday morning with a program on our newest symbol, the bluebird. Members will appreciate the dedication required of Mr. Tamplin in monitoring numberous bluebird boxes. Some lucky attendees will take home a bluebird box for their gardens.
Spouses have a opportunity to plan their own program with Larry Mengel. The Executive Inn is only ten minutes away from numerous major attractions in the area and two minutes from the airport!
Come prepared for an informative, fun-filled meeting dotted with goodies related to the world loved and nurtured by gardeners everywhere.
Submitted by Sandra Robinson and Ann Fiel, Convention Chairmen
WORKSHOPS - TUESDAY, MARCH 25
"Gardens
in Small Places - Designing a Series of Retreats in the Garden"
Presented by Monrovia
Lawonna Galliard will be working with many of the new plants for 2008 to show techniques and secrets of the ultimate garden.
"Absolutely Beautiful Containers, The ABC's of Creative Container Gardens"
Presented by Ball Horticultural Company
Sue Amatangelo, National Retail Account Manager for Ball Horticultural Company and author of "Absolutely Beautiful Containers"
Presented by Monrovia
Lawonna Galliard will be working with many of the new plants for 2008 to show techniques and secrets of the ultimate garden.
"Absolutely Beautiful Containers, The ABC's of Creative Container Gardens"
Presented by Ball Horticultural Company
Sue Amatangelo, National Retail Account Manager for Ball Horticultural Company and author of "Absolutely Beautiful Containers"
SPEAKERS
Jeff Hohman - For the Love of Nature
Banquet Speaker - Tuesday, March 25
Hold on to your hats for a fast
paced, highly entertaining program. Jeff Hohman is the Manager of
Marketing and Natural Resources with the East Kentucky Power
Company. He works to develop meadows under power lines where
native flowers can grow and encourages companies to locate power lines
away from endangered wildflowers.
There is not a cave he won't explore, a frozen pond he won't bust into, or trail he won't hike. Jeff has recently received the 2002 Industrial Scientist of the year Award (KAS), the wildlife Steward Award (KDFWR), the 1997 Naturalist of the Year Award (KSNH), and The Garden Club of Kentucky Enrichment Award. although the space on his wall of fame may be running out, his enthusiasm for the Touchstone Evironmental programs is not.
There is not a cave he won't explore, a frozen pond he won't bust into, or trail he won't hike. Jeff has recently received the 2002 Industrial Scientist of the year Award (KAS), the wildlife Steward Award (KDFWR), the 1997 Naturalist of the Year Award (KSNH), and The Garden Club of Kentucky Enrichment Award. although the space on his wall of fame may be running out, his enthusiasm for the Touchstone Evironmental programs is not.
Dr. Paul Cappiello and Yew Dell Gardens
Wednesday, March 26
Dr. Paul Cappiello is a driving
force behind the rebirth of Yew Dell gardens in Crestwood, KY.
Theodore and Martha Lee Klein spent 60-plus years developing their 33
acres farmland into an exquisite private estate, a successful
commercial nursery and an extensive collection of unusual plants and
outstanding gardens. Through the ears, Klein collected over one
thousand unusual speciment trees and shrubs which were displayed and
evaluated in his arboretum. He also worked to develop new plant
varieties for the regional landscape, amassing an impressive list of
more than 50 unique introductions over his professional career.
Today, this amazing garden is undergoing a rebirth under the
stewardship of Dr. Cappiello and its amazing staff and volunteers.
Barbara D. May, 40th President of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Banquet Speaker - Wednesday, March 26
A long time member of the Beth
Shalom Garden Club of Needham, she is a Master Accredited Flower Show
Judge and Instructor in Design, Procedure and Symposium.
As the President of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts in 1993, she has also served as a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticulture Society and will also receive their gold medal award.
She is the recipient of multiple Flower Arranging Awards and was for many years involved with the New England Spring Flower Show. She edited the NGC books, "Designs Made Easy" and "Holiday Happenings."
During her coming administration her theme "Nurture the Earth - Plant Natives," will focus on planting native plants and wildflowers across the country as well as other ecological benefits which will enhance our environment.
As the President of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts in 1993, she has also served as a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticulture Society and will also receive their gold medal award.
She is the recipient of multiple Flower Arranging Awards and was for many years involved with the New England Spring Flower Show. She edited the NGC books, "Designs Made Easy" and "Holiday Happenings."
During her coming administration her theme "Nurture the Earth - Plant Natives," will focus on planting native plants and wildflowers across the country as well as other ecological benefits which will enhance our environment.
Phil Tamplin - Get Hooked on Bluebirds
Thursday, March 27
Phil Tamplin, vice-president of
the Kentucky Bluebird Society, became hooked on bluebirds after
attending a Kentucky Ornithological meeting. The speaker, Dr.
Wyane Davis, a retired biology professor from the University of
Kentucky inspired Phil to start several bluebird trails. He began
by putting up and monitoring over 100 boxes with the help of some
friends. The second year he religiously monitored over 300 boxes
in the Cornell Cavity Nesting Bird Study. He has trails in
Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby and Henry counties in Kentucky and Clark
county in Indiana. Phil has inspired his children who share the
duties of monitoring the trails and spend lots of time together.
SPOUSE TOUR
Larry Mengel, husband of The Garden Club of Kentucky's President, will act as tour guide. This will be a tailored tour based on the nterest of the participants. Meet Larry at 9:00 a.m. in the Executive Inn main bar. After discussing options, aking plans, the group will launch. The options are:
- Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory Tour - 2 hours, $8 each
- Frazier International History Museum Tour - 2 hours, $7 each
- Kentucky Derby Museum Tour - 2 hours, $9 each
- Lunch at the Cardinal Cafe - $menu
- Belle of Louisville Cruise/Lunch - 11:30 - 2:00, $24 each
- Play a couple of games of chess or checkers at the hotel
You can tour as much or as little as you choose, but lunch is a definite! Transportation is provided.
REGISTRATION FORM
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CONVENTION SCHEDULE
| TUESDAY,
MARCH 25 |
|
| 10:00 - 6:00 |
Registration |
| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Finance Committee Meeting Presiding: Joan Wipperman, Financial Advisor, SAR |
| 1:00 - 2:00 |
Executive Committee Meeting Presiding: Anne Brown, SAR Director |
| 3:00 - 4:00 |
Workshop: "Absolutely Beautiful
Containers, The ABC's of Creative Container Gardens" Presented by Ball Horticultural Company Sue Amatangelo, National Retail Account Manager for Ball Horticultural Company and utor of "Absolutely Beautiful Containers" |
| 4:00 - 5:00 |
Workshop: "Gardens in Small Places"
- Designing a Series of Retreat Gardens Presented by Monrovia Lawonna Galliard, Monrovia |
| 6:00 - 7:00 |
Reception Honoring Anne Brown and Barbara
May Hosted by The Garden Club of Frankfort |
| 7:00 |
Banquet: For the Love of Nature Speaker: Jeff Hohman East Kentucky Power Company |
| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 |
|
| 8:30 - 6:30 |
Registration |
| Breakfast on Own |
|
| 9:15 | Bus Leaves for Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood
Kentucky |
| 10:00 - 1:30 |
Program: Yew Dell Gardens Dr. Paul Cappiello, Executive Director Lunch Tour of Yew Dell Gardens |
| 1:30 |
Load Bus for Return to Executive Inn |
| 3:00 - 5:30 |
Official Opening of the Annual South
Atlantic Regional Meeting |
| 7:00 |
Banquet Speaker: Barbara May, NGC President |
| THURSDAY, MARCH 27 |
|
| 7:30 |
Registration |
| 8:00 - 10:00 |
Awards Breakfast Presiding: Anne Brown, SAR Director Speaker: Phil Tamplin of the Kentucky Bluebird Society Program: Get Hooked on Bluebirds Bird Houses: Jim Mullen & Gateway Garden Club |
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