Archivist: Susan Hinkel

Keeps up-to- date records of Club activities, honors and achievements; keeps a file of yearly programs, membership lists and a complete set of yearbooks. The Archivist is familiar with parliamentary procedure and is a resource for the presiding officer.

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Awards: Rene Wilson

Prepares and submits applications for State, New England Regional and National Garden Club Awards in order that Club activities and members may receive the recognition they merit.

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Birds: Martha Pfeiffer and Barbara Powers

Coordinates the Annual Bird Walk that takes place in spring where we identify species of birds during their spring migration with the assistance of our leaders and other community experts and to spot and identify wildflowers along the way. The walk is followed by breakfast and a program speaker.

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Boswell Botany Trail: Carol Munson

Assists in the conservation and educational self-guided trail at the Southern Vermont Arts Center that was founded by Petey Boswell and maintained for many years by the Club.

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Civic Beautification:

• Manchester:  Susan Hinkel

• Dorset: Claudia Kinder

  • Coordinates planting and maintaining baskets, boxes and planters in Manchester and Dorset during the summer months.

  • Garden Maintenance at the Manchester Town Green: Don Hinkel and Susan Hinkel - Schedules dates for clean-up and weeding at the Town Green. Maintains a pollinator garden at the Green.

• Litter Pick-up: Barbara Powers -  Coordinates litter pick-up along River Road, Manchester twice a year.

• Wreath Workshop: Susan Hinkel and Carmen Bodge - Coordinates workshop to decorate wreaths that are donated to local municipal buildings and churches during the holidays.

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Flower Arrangements

• Manchester Community Library:  Jane Davis & Jean Morris

• Yester House at the SVAC TBD

Communications:

• Email Announcements: Lisa Welp - Provides program reminders, updates and bulletins via email blasts to the membership.

• Publicity: Lisa Welp - Fosters community awareness of Club activities and to encourage community attendance at Club events open to the public through press releases to local newspapers and television.

• Website and Facebook Coordinator: Barbara Shimaitis - Keeps members, constitutes and area community informed on Club community service activities, fundraising efforts and Club events.