Deep South Region
UNIFIED REGIONAL PROJECT
Building Membership Deep South Membership Chairman Betty Grimes gggrimes2@aol.com
2011-2013 NGC President Project PROTECTING AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems is one of NGC’s Special Projects for 2011 - 2013. This project recognizes that it is of utmost importance and urgency that members of National Garden Clubs, Inc., identify and address critical water issues at local, state, regional, national and international levels because Water equals Life.
Aquatic Ecosystems:
1. Rivers
2. Lakes and Ponds
3. Streams and Creeks
4. Marshes and Bogs
5. Wetlands
6. Coastal Estuaries
7. Aquifers
8. Floodplains
9. Springs
NGC WATER CONSERVATION PLATFORM
National Garden Clubs, Inc. believes it is imperative that we support and undertake proactive initiatives for the protection, conservation and restoration of the quality of the Nation’s coastal waters, wetlands, aquifers, watersheds, lakes, rivers and streams, through educational programs, conservation efforts, increased advocacy and partnerships with related government agencies, and state and national grassroots water coalitions. Adopted 2008 NGC Fall Board Meeting
MORE INFORMATION
Suggestions Projects for Action and Education
What is a Watershed?
How Water Works for Us?
Aquatic Ecosystem Facts
Strategies for Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems
Contact Information: Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems Project
Chairman: Mary Sue Colvin
Co-Chairman: Sandra Ford
Co-Chairman: Donna Pair |
Blue Star Memorial Marker
Aldersgate Garden Club and the Bradley County American Legion dedicated a Blue Star Memorial Marker in front of the Bradley County Courthouse on 11-11-11 at 11:00 am. It was Veterans Day and a beautiful day to have this ceremony. This makes the 58th Blue Star Marker to be dedicated in the state of Tennessee and is the 12th Marker to be dedicated in District III of the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
Charlotte Scott, Aldersgate GC and Chairman of the Dedication welcomed everyone.
Katherine Dowdy, District III BS Chairman led the Pledge to the Flag; Valerie Tipps, TFGC President, had the Greetings; Jo Lawrence, Crestwood GC & TFGC Blue Star Chairman, gave the Blue Star History, and Monique Lewis, Hickory Valley GC, and District III Director helped with the unveiling of the Marker. (Picture taken before dedication.)
Members of District III gather around the newly dedicated Blue Star Memorial Marker sponsored by the Aldersgate Garden Club in District III. The Dedication was in front of the Bradley County Courthouse on the historical date of 11-11-11 at 11:00 am.
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Planting for Public and Special Places Plantings for Public and Special Places is a 2011-2013 NGC President’s Project. Representing three areas of interest; Gardens with Edibles, Container Gardens, Trees and Shrubs, this project recognizes ALL garden club service to communities when members provide Plantings for Public and Special Places. These plantings can beautify, have environmental value or provide sustenance. Possibilities exist for every garden club, regardless of its size, resources, and energy levels. Clubs, districts and regions will be awarded Certificates of Appreciation and Participation by the NGC President. Details regarding categories and monetary awards will be printed on the NGC website. To receive this recognition, participants are asked to submit an online form, available on the NGC website, along with a before and after digital photo. Updates and TIPS that will inform and stimulate your creative gardening minds will be posted on the NGC website.
Garden clubs may submit online forms for any or all of the three (3) areas of interest listed below. Submission deadlines are April 1, 2012 and April 1, 2013. Plantings for Public and Special Places aligns extremely well with other areas of interests of our garden club outreach: Blue Star Memorial Markers, Habitat for Humanity Gardens, Penny Pines, Plant It Pink, Sage and Roses, and Arbor Day ceremonies, to name a few. Imagine the possibilities! Click for Complete Information on Project
NGC President Shirley S. Nicolai, left,
with TFGC President Valerie Tipps, right.
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