THE GOVERNOR’S TROPHY

SUMMER 2016 VOL. 75, NO. 3

THE GOVERNOR’S TROPHY

HAZLETON AREA GARDEN CLUB

DISTRICT II/III

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Sharon W Brown 2755 Carnwright Mountain Road

Troy, PA 16947-8479 570-297-3613

[email protected]

ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS,

ONE GARDEN AT A TIME

Outside my window, the sun is shining, my blue and white Aquilegia (Columbine) is in full bloom and the bees are buzzing from plant to plant as if there will be no tomorrow. What a contrast from exactly two weeks ago! We experienced an unusually frigid thunderstorm with tiny snowballs that blew in several thick squalls from a blackened sky. The snow didn’t last long but it was a good reminder that we can’t always rely on the date as a predictor of when it’s safe to plant. I have just put out my hummingbird feeders. The first Ruby-throated male of the season came knocking on the window of the French doors late yesterday afternoon. Some friends who live on the mountain always put their feeders out on May 15 whether they have seen hummingbirds or not, but I prefer to wait until I know they have arrived. This year has been quite mild overall so there are plenty of shrubs and flowers for hummingbirds and other pollinators. That is not always the case and our backyard feeders and garden flowers become almost essential for their survival. During the first week of May, I attended the NGC, Inc. Convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan where I met with the other six members of the Central Atlantic Region. There was much discussion about the future direction of, not just Central Atlantic, but all eight regions currently under NGC’s authority. As a region, it was decided that we would explore the possibility of becoming a 501c-3 organization, financially independent of National. It is not known whether or not any region can qualify under IRS guidelines but the seed has been planted and the regions are exploring this as an option going forward. To date, I have heard nothing regarding how the regions would fit into the NGC, Inc. framework should they become financially independent but I will keep you informed.

It was my distinct pleasure to represent all of you at the National Convention. This year was a special one for Pennsylvania. For the second year in a row, GCFP’s applicant for NGC’s Member Award of Honor was chosen as Central Atlantic Region’s recipient. Julie Dandoy was nominated for the Member Award of Honor by Butler Garden Club, District IX. The Keystone Gardener, once again, received a First Place Publication Award among all others who applied in the large state category. Also, George Weigel, the garden writer for the Patriot News Organization located in the Harrisburg-Camp Hill area, was named one of three winners of NGC’s Award of Excellence. George was nominated by Penn-Cumberland Garden Club, District IV. And lastly, Leah Helena Wenhold sponsored by Pottstown Area Garden Club, District II/III, received the Lois Dupre Shuster National Scholarship. These honors were enough to make my trip worthwhile, however, they were only the tip of the iceberg. I walked off the stage with an armload of awards and ribbons including 17 NGC Awards for Pennsylvania clubs. I could not have been more proud! Congratulations to all.

TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Message IFC Governor’s Trophy Winner 02 District VI Archery Shoot and Picnic 02 Bk of Recog., Scholarship Fund 03 Sage and Roses 04 State/CAR/National Life Membership 04 Penny Pines 04 Dorothy A. Hermani 05 GCFP 2016 Awards 06 NGC 2016 Awards 12 Mosquito Facts 14 Summer Excursions 15 KGCalendar 16 Lefevre Butterfly Garden 17 GCFP Schools, American Beauties 18 Ads 18-19 Updates /CAR INFO 20 Change of Address, Donations Chrm IBC GCFP Calendar BC

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Make your own hummer food. Boil 4 cups of water with 1 cup of

granulated white sugar. Cool, fill feeders and put the extra in the fridge. Do not add

red dye. Keep feeders clean.

2 The Keystone Gardener Summer 2016

The Governor’s Trophy was awarded to The Hazleton Area Garden Club at the GCFP Convention held at the Nittany Lion Inn in April. The award is given annually to the club that has distinguished itself by providing a year of well-balanced club programs, exceptional civic activity, club projects in all areas of conservation, and activity in GCFP and NGC, Inc. sponsored projects. At the Convention, HAGC also received awards for these, but were not limited to, first place for Club Standard Flower Show, first place Special Project Award for National Project “Plant It Pink”, and first place for Historical Preservation. A 50 page book of evidence was prepared to showcase the year of activity put forth by the club. In 2015, Hazleton Area Garden Club sponsored over 15 projects for local organizations, and especially horticultural restoration projects at Sophia Coxe Memorial Foundation & Education Center, which was the home of coal barons, Eckley and Sophia Coxe. The club dedicated “Plant It Pink”, a National Garden Club project in support of breast cancer research, at the entrance to the home. The Club’s goals are: generating interesting in gardening and local beautification, educating the community, awareness of natural resources, and living in harmony with nature. Front Cover - Pictured are committee members: Cynthia Layton, Club Treasurer and GCFP State Treasurer; Christine Gresh, editor; Susan Ritsko, co-editor; Chris Leskosky, GCFP First Vice-President; and Sandy Visintainer, Club President.

GOVERNOR’S TROPHY AWARDED TO HAZLETON AREA GARDEN CLUB, DISTRICT II/III

On June 8th, District VI had its 1st annual picnic and archery shoot at Camp Conshatawba in Summerhill, PA. Seventeen members spent the afternoon learning to

shoot and enjoyed a pot luck lunch. Back row, L to R: Karlice Makuchan, Mary Ann Homola, Nancy Jo Block, Aurora Gilmour,

Sue Konvolinka, Faith Thomas, Charlotte Crissey, Maureen Kimlin, Ginny Weir Lunko, Mary Jo Gardill. Beside target, L to R: Jan Wolfe, Dana Lawlor. Front row, L to R: Rani

Murali, Sheila Croushore, Rene Hrescak, Linda Renney, Lisa Merschiltz

3The Keystone Gardener Summer 2016

Send Donation to: Scholarship Donations Chairman

Anne Collier 9 Kildore Court

York, PA 17404-1117 717-764-0730

[email protected]

GCFP SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS

BOOK OF RECOGNITION

Send Donation to: Book of Recognition Chairman

Pat Hartman 140 Harrison Drive

Indiana, PA 15701-8503 724-463-3995 alycehartman@

verizon.net

Your donations to this fund are welcome “In Honor Of” a president, a GC member, or a friend; “In Memory Of’’ someone dear, or just a donation. Unlike the Scholarship Fund, contributions to this fund are not restricted and may be used for GCFP operations.

IN MEMORY: (Donor) Rita Kantoski Mary Jo Gardill Joyce Milberg Natalie Smith Patricia Beall Marion C. Alexander Mary Jo Gardill Central Area Judges Council John C. Kime Joyce Milberg Erie Area Judges Council Jean Wilson Allentown GC Helen Eisenmann Mary Rena Morrison Joyce Milberg Erie Area Judges Council Janet Robinson Mays Penn-Cumberland GC Ed Kempf Joyce Milberg Olive Lee Gilliland Nancy Hoover Kathy Toole Fox Chapel GC Mary Jo Johnson Loretta Gavin Colette McCully Greybrooke GC IN APPRECIATION: (Donor) Angie Raitano Betsy Smith Anne Collier DONATIONS: GC of Reading GC of Kennett Square GC of York Bethlehem GC GC of Clarion County HELENE DETWILER SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY: (Donor) Joan Miller Outdoor Gardeners Sybil Williamson Rita Kantoski Pittsburgh Area Judges Council Debbie McDevitt Marion Novelli Suzanne Retchof-Bower Norristown GC

IN MEMORY: (Donor) Nancy Daley Emmaline Lilly Allentown GC Rita Kantoski Mary Rena Morrison Natalie Smith Sybil Wiliamson GCFP Judge’s Council

DOROTHY HERMANI SCHOLARSHIP Gladys Dapp Sue Semple Richard Coup Kelly Twp. Municipal Authority

REMINDER: When writing a check, please make it payable to GCFP, then write on the memo line the name of the fund (Sage

& Roses, Bk. of Recognition, Scholarship, etc.) for which it is

intended. DO NOT make checks payable

to a GCFP chairman.


PENNY PINES DONATIONS

Please make checks payable to “GCFP”, with “Penny Pines” on the

memo line, in increments of $68.00. Mail to:

Carol Hall 1227 Mealy Drive

Leeper, PA 16233-4023 814-744-9695

[email protected]

STATE LIFE MEMBERS #797 Janice Yeaton Valley GC, X (gift from club as retiring club president) #798 Beverly A. Hunter Heritage GC, V (special gift from husband) NATIONAL LIFE MEMBERS #10,254 Beverly A. Hunter Heritage GC, V (special gift from husband)

For more information contact: State, CAR, and National

Life Membership Chairman Caryl O’Gara

220 Kingsgate Court Gettysburg, PA 17325-8261

717-337-0504 [email protected]

STATE, CAR, AND NATIONAL LIFE MEMBERS

IN MEMORY OF Patricia Fulmer Villanova GC Kathleen “Sue” Love Titusville Area GC Carol Metzler McEwensville GC V

For donation and life membership forms go to: http://www.pagardenclubs.org

DONATIONS Moon Township GC Penn Cumberland GC Greybrooke GC Norristown GC Giant Oaks GC Ingomar GC Martha Washington GC GC of Springfield Standing Stone GC The GC of Johnstown IN HONOR OF Eddie Adams – (Pulitzer prize winning photographer) Pucketos GC Mrs. William (Anne) Collier The GC of York Sharon Miller McEwensville GC Lucie Laudenslager Parkland GC II/III

SAGE & ROSES FUND

Please make checks payable to “GCFP” with “Sage and Roses” on

the memo line. Mail to: Sage & Roses Chairman

Jane Sotomayor 1211 Cin D Lane

Somerset, PA 15501-2755 814-444-0453

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Hazleton Area GC Tusca-Ridge GC

SAGE means: Send A Greeting Electronically ROSES means: Remember Our Servicemen’s Every Sacrifice It is a designated fund for the purpose of helping to fund the purchase, placement and maintenance of Blue Star Memorial Markers within PA.


DOROTHY A. HERMANI, GCFP PRESIDENT 1989 - 1991 “OUR BELOVED DOTTIE”

It was a privilege to know “Dottie” Hermani. We remember her, not only for her friendly smile and kind manner, but also for her support and sage advice whenever a problem or question arose. She was comforting whenever soothing was needed and, no matter what type of situation occurred, she was always a “Lady.” She had a wealth of knowledge that she willingly shared. It was a joy to listen to the stories of her travels and events. Dottie served as President of her Milton Garden Club and also as District V Director more than one time. She was installed as GCFP President, April 19, 1989, in Convention Hall at the 59th Annual Convention at Seven Springs. Her Theme was “Environment, Our Growing Concern.” Dottie was passionate about Recycling, Disposing of Hazardous Waste, and everyone helping to Save our Environment. For many years she served as Pennsylvania Resource Council Chairman for the GCFP and for District V. Dottie was also active in her Community, her Church, and the Woman’s Club. She was honored for her service to her community when they dedicated a Park in her name.

On February 27th, 2016, two days before her 100th Birthday on February 29th, she was honored at a celebration party given by her family. She was her usual gracious self as she greeted each of the more than hundred guests. We are grateful for this final visit with our memorable and special friend, Dottie. The following prayer, written by Josephine Keithan, a member of Milton Garden Club, was used at Dottie’s GCFP Presidential Installation:

“Our Gracious Father, how generously you have lavished beauty on the earth. Help us to be truly grateful for all we have. Give us the opportunity of helping our newly elected State President, Dorothy, achieve her goals. Make us quick to understand the needs of others and grant that living in the brightness of Thy Presence, we may bring sunshine to all the members of the GCFP. Help us to be strong in love and service to You and one another. Amen.” Thank You, Dottie, for the Blessing of knowing you. Written by Gladys Dapp for the 2016 GCFP Annual Convention Booklet

The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania is privileged to be the recipient of a very generous donation from Dottie’s family. Her family made the donation in honor of her

100th birthday and requested that a GCFP scholarship be established in Dottie’s name. In 2017, a 10 year Dorothy A. Hermani Scholarship will be awarded for the first time.

This scholarship will be available to high school seniors, college students and post-graduate students studying in a horticulture related field.

Sharon W. Brown, GCFP President 2015-17


GCFP SPECIAL AWARDS THE GOVERNOR’S TROPHY Hazleton Area GC, II/III Runner-up – The GC of McKeesport, VII THE GOLD SEAL AWARD Angela Raitano, Valley GC, X Runner-up – Barbara Lotito, Murrysville GC, VII MEMBER AWARD OF HONOR Julie Dandoy, Butler GC, IX AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – NONMEMBER George Weigel GCFP CONSERVATION AWARD First Place – Pucketos GC, VII GCFP SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE First Place – Hazelton Area GC, II/III “Plant It Pink” Second Place – Hazleton Area GC, II/III Horticulture Float Third Place – Hazleton Area GC, II/III Planting at Housing Project GCFP SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE – INDIVIDUAL GC MEMBER First Place – Cheryl Avery, Pottstown Area GC, II/III Second Place – Judith Schaffer, Pucketos GC, VII SPECIAL RECOGNITION STATE AWARD D – HOLIDAY PROJECT OR EVENT First Place – Old York Road GC, XI SPECIAL RECOGNITION STATE AWARD E – PLANT SALE First Place – Blair GC, VI SPECIAL RECOGNITION STATE AWARD H – ANY OTHER PROJECT (PARADE FLOAT) First Place – Weeders and Seeders GC, VI

GCFP CIVIC DEVELOPMENT OR IMPROVEMENT AWARD First Place – South Schuylkill GC, II/III Neighborhood Recreation Center Planting Second Place – GC of McKeesport, VII Margaret Larson Memorial Garden Center Maintenance GCFP GARDENING AMONG YOUTH AWARD First Place – Old York Road GC, XI GCFP HORTICULTURE THERAPY AWARD – MEDIUM CLUB First Place – Monroe County GC, II/III Second Place – Pucketos GC, VII GCFP HORTICULTURE THERAPY AWARD – LARGE CLUB First Place – Tusca-Ridge GC, IX GCFP HORTICULTURE THERAPY AWARD – EXTRA LARGE SIZE First Place – Bethlehem GC, II/III GCFP ROADSIDE IMPROVEMENT AWARD First Place – Blair GC, VI Second Place – Hazleton Area GC, II/III BUTTERFLY AWARD First Place – South Schuylkill GC, II/III GCFP LANDSCAPE DESIGN AWARD First Place – Pottstown Area GC, II/III GCFP HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD – MEDIUM CLUB First Place – Blair GC, VI – Baker Mansion GCFP HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD – LARGE CLUB First Place – Hazleton Area GC, II/III Sophia Coxe House Second Place – Hazleton Area GC, II/III Antique Rose Preservation Project DECORATION OF A HISTORIC BUILDING First Place – Old York Road GC, XI

2016 AWARDS THE 86TH GCFP ANNUAL CONVENTION Nittany Lion Inn in State College, PA

April 10 - 12, 2016 BeeDazzled


CLUB PROGRAM AWARD C – GARDEN TOURS First Place – Southern Butler County GC, IX GCFP SPECIALIZED PUBLICATIONS AWARD B First Place – Parkland GC, II/III “60TH Anniversary History” MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE – MEDIUM CLUB First Place – Parkland GC, II/III Second Place – Mifflin County GC, V MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE – LARGE CLUB First Place – Pottstown Area GC, II/III GCFP SPECIALIZED PUBLICATIONS AWARD A SINGLE PAGE NEWSLETTER – SMALL CLUB First Place – Edgeworth GC, IX “On the Edge” Second Place – Mifflin County GC, V “Grapevine” NEWSLETTER 3-12 PAGES – MEDIUM CLUB First Place – The GC of Forest Hills, VII “Petals” NEWSLETTER 3-12 PAGES – LARGE CLUB First Place – Bethlehem GC, II/III “Gardener’s Chit Chat” NEWSLETTER – GROUP OF CLUBS First Place – District X – “The TENdril” MAGAZINE 13-24 PAGES – LARGE STATE GC First Place – GC Federation of Pennsylvania “The Keystone Gardener” GCFP WEBSITE AWARD – MEDIUM CLUB First Place – Southern Butler County GC, IX Second Place – Pucketos GC, VII Third Place – South Schuylkill GC, II/III GCFP WEBSITE AWARD – LARGE CLUB First Place – Bethlehem GC, II/III GCFP YEARBOOK AWARDS CLUB UNDER 20 MEMBERS First Place – The Heritage GC, V Second Place – Cambridge GC, VIII

Third Place – Weeders and Seeders GC, VI Fourth Place – GC of Monroeville, VII YEARBOOK – CLUB 20-29 MEMBERS First Place – Town & Country GC of Rices Landing, X Second Place – Waterford GC, VIII Third Place – Gospel Hill GC, VIII Fourth Place – Heather Club of Edinboro, VIII YEARBOOK – CLUB 30-44 MEMBERS First Place – GC of McKeesport, VII Second Place – Wildflower GC, VIII Third Place – Greybrooke GC, IX Fourth Place – Pleasant Hills GC, X YEARBOOK – CLUB 45-69 MEMBERS First Place – Murrysville GC, VII Second Place – Chambersburg GC, IV Third Place – Ingomar GC, IX Fourth Place – Blair GC, VI YEARBOOK – CLUB 70-99 MEMBERS First Place – Martha Washington GC, X Second Place – Fox Chapel GC, IX Third Place – Four Lanes End GC, XI Fourth Place – The GC of Harrisburg, IV YEARBOOK – CLUB 100-299 MEMBERS First Place – GC of Johnstown, VI Second Place – Norristown GC, XI Third Place – The GC of York, IV Fourth Place – Bethlehem GC, II/III GCFP PUBLICITY PRESS BOOK AWARDS SMALL CLUB First Place – Town & Country GC of Rices Landing, X MEDIUM CLUB First Place – Parkland GC, II/III Second Place – Old York Road GC, XI LARGE CLUB First Place – GC of Harrisburg, IV Second Place – Gettysburg GC, IV Third Place – Norristown GC, XI X-LARGE CLUB First Place – Penn-Cumberland GC, IV AFFILIATED GARDEN CENTER First Place – Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center, IV


FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE AWARDS SMALL STANDARD FLOWER SHOW 21-49 MEMBERS 3) First Place – The Wyomissing Area GC – II/III “Bee Dazzled by Nature’s Beauty” 4) Third Place – Gospel Hill GC, VIII “Christmas in July” STANDARD FLOWER SHOW 21-49 MEMBERS First Place – Town and Country GC of Rices Landing, X “Beauties of the Earth Above and Below” Second Place – The GC of Forest Hills, VII “Spring Into Summer with Shakespeare” Third Place – Great Meadows GC, X “Movie Magic” 50-99 MEMBERS First Place – Trevose Horticultural Society, XI “Under the Big Top” Second Place – Hazleton Area GC, II/III “Let’s Go to the Movies” Third Place – Emmaus GC, II/III “Weddings in Bloom” Honorable Mention – Murrysville GC, VII “Magic of Autumn” The Duboistown GC, V “Moments in Thyme” Martha Washington GC, X “Life’s a Beach” 100-150 MEMBERS First Place – The GC of Johnstown, VI “A Masterpiece in Bloom” TWO OR MORE CLUBS First Place – GCs of District IV “Through the Garden Gate” Second Place – The Country Gardeners of Lima, Four Seasons GC of Kennett Square, Garden Class of the Woman’s Community Club of Uwchlan, Spade and Trowel Club, I “Exploring America”

PLANT SOCIETY First Place – Chambersburg GC and Tuscarora Daffodil Group, IV “Destination…Flowers” JUDGES COUNCIL First Place – Pittsburgh Area Judges Council & Laurel Highlands Judges Council, VII “In the Good Ole Summertime” HOLIDAY STANDARD FLOWER SHOW 150-300 MEMBERS First Place – Norristown GC, XI “Celebrations” FLOWER SHOW ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS AWARD #5B – CLUB STANDARD FLOWER SHOW – 21-49 MEMBERS First Place – GC of Forest Hills, VII “Spring Into Summer with Shakespeare” Second Place – Heather Club of Edinboro, VIII “Edinboro: 175 years and Growing” AWARD #5C – CLUB STANDARD FLOWER SHOW – 50-99 MEMBERS First Place – Martha Washington GC, X “Life’s a Beach” Second Place – Trevose Horticultural Society, XI “Under the Big Top” Third Place – Duboistown GC, V “Moments in Thyme” AWARD #22A – HOLIDAY STANDARD FLOWER SHOW – ONE MEMBER CLUB First Place – Norristown GC, XI “Celebrations” AWARD #30A – DISTRICT STANDARD FLOWER SHOW First Place – GC of District IV “Through the Garden Gate”




AWARD #34-3A – PLANT SOCIETY STANDARD FLOWER SHOW First Place – Chambersburg GC and Tuscarora Daffodil Group, IV “Destination…Flowers” AWARD #35A – NEAR-CLUB STANDARD FLOWER SHOW First Place – The Country Gardeners of Lima, Four Seasons GC of Kennett Square, Garden Class of the Woman’s Community Club of Uwchlan, Spade and Trowel Club, I “Exploring America” AWARD #57A – STANDARD FLOWER SHOW STAGED IN A PUBLIC BUILDING First Place – Hazleton Area GC, II/III “Let’s Go to the Movies” Second Place – GC of Johnstown, VI “A Masterpiece in Bloom” Third Place – Town and Country GC of Rices Landing, X “Beauties of the Earth Above and Below” Fourth Place – Emmaus GC, II/III “Weddings in Bloom” Fifth Place – Great Meadows GC, X “Movie Magic” Sixth Place – Warren GC, VIII “Early Warren County History thru Floral Design” GCFP JUDGES COUNCIL AWARD GC of Johnstown, VI “A Masterpiece in Bloom” TRASH TO TREASURE AWARD First Place – The Heritage GC, V “The Queen and Her Castle” Second Place – Titusville GC, VIII “Bee Happy” Third Place – Southern Butler County GC, IX “Honey, It’s Good to Be Queen” Honorable Mention The GC of Harrisburg, IV “Beguiling Bees” Joyful Bloomers GC, VII “Jive Hive Of Season Bees” GCS FOR YEARS FEDERATED: Emporium GC, 50 years Moon Township GC, 75 years Bethlehem GC, 85 years Somerset GC, 85 years Titusville GC, 85 years

SEED MONEY AWARDS – $2,500.00 District I GC of Bala Cynwyd GC of Springfield Spade and Trowel Club Garden Class of WCCU District II/III Hazleton Area GC Milford GC Pottstown Area GC District IV Shiloh GC Gettysburg GC Littlestown Area GC District V Duboistown GC The Heritage GC District VI Bedford County GC GC of Johnstown Patton GC Somerset GC Weeders and Seeders GC District VII Pucketos GC District VIII Conneaut Lake GC Emporium GC Gospel Hill GC Kane GC Presque Isle GC District IX Ingomar GC Shaler GC Southern Butler County GC District X GC of Munhall Giant Oaks GC Town and Country GC of Rices Landing District XI Swedesford GC Norristown GC Old York Road GC CLUB GROWTH AWARDS Tyrone GC, Small Club, $100 Fox Chapel GC, Medium Club, $100 Norristown GC, Large Club, $100 PRESIDENTIAL CITATIONS

Sheila Croushore Gladys Dapp Nancy Fulk Sandy Hendricks Rosalie Miller

Grace Mitchell Paula Mohler Norma Rees Haddie Weber


GCFP YOUTH POETRY CONTEST “CROAKING LEAPING FROGS” GRADE 7 First Place – Grace Byrnes, St. Mary of the Assumption – Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX GRADE 8 First Place – Joshua Maltese, St. Mary of the Assumption – Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX GCFP YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST “Don’t Let the Frogs Croak” GRADE 9 First Place – Jason Hunkele, Hampton High School – Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX Second Place – Allie Boretsky, Hampton High School – Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX Third Place – Connor McGinnis, Hampton High School – Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX SMOKEY BEAR/WOODSY OWL POSTER CONTEST FIRST GRADE First Place – Ilya Dennison Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX Second Place – Elizabeth Schwartz Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX Third Place – Melina Ploiziani Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX Fourth Place – Gianna Zisko Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX

SECOND GRADE First Place – Taylor London Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX Second Place – Audrey Wolfe Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX Third Place – Myla Desabato Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX Fourth Place – Ellie Alexander Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX THIRD GRADE First Place – Emily Valenzuela Sponsored by Hazleton Area GC, II/III Second Place – Adrianna Dorovenis Sponsored by Pucketos GC, VII Third Place – Elena Hussar Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX Fourth Place – Jeremiah Cruz Sosa Sponsored by Norristown GC, XI FOURTH GRADE First Place – Millania Williams Sponsored by Norristown GC, XI Second Place – Alexandra Gongas Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX Third Place – Avery Molinero Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX Fourth Place – Sterling Thompson Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX FIFTH GRADE First Place – Michael Oliver Sponsored by Parkland GC, II/III Second Place – Gabe Primrose Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX Third Place – Ava Omastis Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX Fourth Place – Rosario Alessandro Sponsored by Ingomar GC, IX



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GCFP SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

THE LOUISE DIMMICK SCHOLARSHIP Award of $1,000.00 Nicholas G. Piskurich of Johnstown Sponsored by the GC of Johnstown, VI THE MARJORIE E. HAMBLIN SCHOLARSHIP Award of $1,000.00 Jonathan Thomas Stetler of Northumberland Sponsored by the Susquehanna GC, V THE CATHERINE H. KENWORTHY SCHOLARSHIP Award of $1,000.00 Eleni Sophia Jones of Lancaster Sponsored by the Town & Country GC of Lancaster, IV THE LOIS DUPRE’ SHUSTER SCHOLARSHIP Award of $1,000.00 Stephanie Walters of Robinson Sponsored by the GC of Johnstown, VI THE MARY ALICE WHEELER SCHOLARSHIP Award of $1,000.00 Juliet Florence Messer of Johnstown Sponsored by the GC of Johnstown, VI THE MARILYN L. WHITMORE SCHOLARSHIP Award of $1,000.00 Michael Legros Dautlick of Patton Sponsored by the Patton GC, VI THE DOREEN DEW-KAUFFMAN SCHOLARSHIP Award of $1,000.00 Ambrose Preston Hill of Shamokin Sponsored by the Susquehanna GC, V

THE JANE LAYMAN SCHOLARSHIP Award of $1,000.00 Lauren Ashley Barlow of Hanover Sponsored by the GC of York, IV THE KATHERINE L. RIEGER SCHOLARSHIP Award of $1,000.00 Leah Helena Wenhold of Allentown Sponsored by the Parkland GC, II/III Leah was GCFP’s entry for a National GC Scholarship and won the NGC Scholarship of $4,000.00. THE CONSTANCE H. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP Award of $1,375.00 Ila Outterbridge of Philadelphia Sponsored by the Pottstown Area GC, II/III THE MIRIAM A. STEEL SCHOLARSHIP Award of $1,000.00 Allysha Bittinger of Lewisberry Sponsored by the Penn-Cumberland GC, IV THE EDITH CLEMMER STEINBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP Award of $1,000.00 Mitchell Preston Grove of Felton Sponsored by the GC of York, IV

Must we always teach our children with books? Let them look at the stars and the mountains above. Let them look at the waters and the trees and flowers on Earth.

Then they will begin to think, and to think is the beginning of a real

education. David Polis(MCunkelman Photo)


THE GC FEDERATION OF PA LOIS DUPRÉ SHUSTER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – $4,000 Leah Helena Wenhold sponsored by Parkland GC NGC MEMBER AWARD OF HONORFOR CENTRAL ATLANTIC REGION Julie Dandoy, sponsored by Butler GC NGC AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT George Weigel, submitted by Penn-Cumberland GC PUBLICATION #12, NEWSLETTER 13-24 PAGES, 1ST PLACE The Keystone Gardener, Marcy Cunkelman, editor DISTRICT II/III Service in Action, Central Atlantic Region, Frightened Frog Hazleton Area GC, 2nd Place, $100.00 Flower Show Achievement Award #57, Staged in a Public Building Hazleton Area GC, “Let’s Go To The Movies” Flower Show Achievement Award #22, Holiday Show Norristown GC, “Celebrations” Publication #13, Literary Horticulture Interest Parkland GC, “60 Years of History and Memories”, 1st Place Certificate of Commendation, Award #50, Historic Preservation Hazleton Area GC, 1st Place Certificate of Commendation, Award #63, Website – Club Designed Bethlehem GC, 1st Place Certificate of Commendation, Award #68, Video/CD/DVD Parkland GC, 1st Place DISTRICT IV Flower Show Achievement Award #34, Plant Society Standard FS Chambersburg GC, “Destination: Flowers” Certificate of Commendation, Award #44, Publicity Press Book – Medium Club The GC of Harrisburg, 1st Place Certificate of Commendation, Award #44, Publicity Press Book – Large Club Penn-Cumberland GC, 1st Place Certificate of Commendation, Award #44, Publicity Press Book – Affiliated Garden Center The Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center, Inc., 1st Place DISTRICT V Certificate of Commendation, Award #16, Yearbook, Small Club Heritage GC, 1st Place DISTRICT VI Certificate of Commendation, Award #16, Yearbook, Large Club GC of Johnstown, 1st Place DISTRICT IX Designed Website Award #63, Winner Overall, $50.00 Southern Butler County GC Publication, Single Page Newsletter, Award #12 Edgeworth GC, 1st Place

AWARDS WON AT NGC, INC. CONVENTION 2016 GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

MAY 2016


DISTRICT X Flower Show Achievement Award #5, Club Standard FS Martha Washington GC, “Life’s a Beach” DISTRICT XI Certificate of Commendation, Award #51, Decoration of Historic Building Old York Road GC, 1st Place NGC CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION FOR PARTICIPATION WERE AWARDED TO THE FOLLOWING: Bethlehem GC, D-II/III Hazleton Area GC, D-II/III Parkland GC, D-II/III Monroe County GC, D-II/III Cheryl Avery, Pottstown Area GC, D-II/III Pottstown Area GC, D-II/III South Schuylkill GC, D-II/III Blair GC, D-VI The GC of Forest Hills, D-VII Pucketos GC, D-VII Tusca-Ridge GC, D-IX GCFP District X Old York Road GC, D-XI

GCFP members who attended the NCG, Inc. Convention 2016 Front Row: Angie Raitano, Sharon Brown, GCFP President, Joyce Milberg, GCFP 2nd VP

2nd Row: Flossie Narducci, Judy Vehse, Dot Yard, Jackie Davies, Lois Shuster 3rd Row: Mary Jane Martucci, Grace Mitchell, Pat Wolanski


It’s that time of year…mosquitoes, and now the Zika scare. Although scary, mosquitoes are amazing animals. Here are some interesting facts along with some safety precautions: When mating, male mosquitoes locate females by the sound of their wings. Females beat their wings up to 500 times per second, which attracts the male’s attention. When mosquitoes mate they synchronize their wing beats to perform a lover’s duet. Mosquitoes can smell human breath. They have receptors on their antennae that detect carbon dioxide when we exhale. The plumes of CO2 rise into the air, acting as trails that the mosquitoes follow to find the source. Sweat helps mosquitoes choose their victims. Our sweat produces 340 chemical odors and some of our odors smell like dinner to mosquitoes. Mosquitoes use heat sensors around their mouthparts to detect the warmth of your body – actually, the blood inside it – then land on you and locate the best capillaries for tapping. Only female mosquitoes bite. Both male and female feed mainly on fruit and plant nectar, but the female also needs the protein in blood to help her eggs develop. Once she has her fill of blood she rests for a few days before laying her eggs. A mosquito can drink up to three times its weight in blood. (Don’t worry, though. It would take about 1.2 million bites to drain all the blood from your body.) DEET is considered the ‘gold standard’ of mosquito repellents. Mosquitoes do not like the smell of it. A product containing 10 percent DEET can protect you for up to 90 minutes. Lemon-eucalyptus oil has also been proven effective and recommended by the CDC. *** Bug zappers are useless against mosquitoes. Studies have shown that less than 1 percent of the insects killed

by zappers are mosquitoes or other biting insects. The devices attract and kill beneficial or harmless insects, like moths, and have no effect on the overall mosquito population. Electronic repellers have also proven ineffective in scientific testing. Mosquito traps can kill thousands of mosquitoes in a single night. One study conducted by public health researchers in Australia found that a Mega-Catch™ trap caught and killed more than 44,000 female mosquitoes from 17 species in less than two weeks. This is a silent trap emitting a combination of carbon dioxide, heat and moisture to attract and trap mosquitoes. The two main mosquito predators are fish and dragonflies. Put small fish in ponds or water features. Some towns in Maine release dragonflies every summer as a natural form of mosquito control. Female mosquitoes can lay up to 300 eggs at a time, in rafts, on the surface of stagnant water, in as little as an inch of standing water. Mosquitoes spend their first 10 days in water. It is very important to: ***Empty, drain, or cover all things that can hold water. Plant some mosquito-repelling flowers and herbs, especially near areas that are prone to collect water. Mosquitoes don’t like the smell of: basil, lavender, rosemary, and peppermint; geranium, marigold, and pennyroyal; catnip, citronella, lemon balm, and garlic; and will stay away from them. Mosquitoes are considered the deadliest “animal” in the world. The Anopheles mosquito, in particular, is dangerous because it transmits malaria, which kills more than one million people every year, primarily in Africa. Alexander the Great is believed to have died of malaria in 323 B.C. Information source from “about.com” Take precautions and be safe: Cheers, Norma Rees, Chairman of Conservation Birds/Butterflies

MOSQUITO FACTS


There is only ONE National Park that is a WATER GARDEN and that is called Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens. (https://www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm) Kenilworth is in Washington, DC. It was originally started by a Civil War Veteran in 1880 who bought 30 acres on the Anacostia River. He brought water lilies from his home state of Maine. He, and then his daughter, created and maintained a water lily and lotus garden. Eventually the property became a National Park and it demonstrates the importance of wetlands. A boardwalk now affords guests the opportunity to walk throughout the acreage providing a beautiful view of natural wetland plants and a wonderful bird-watching station. In July, the Park holds an annual Lotus and Water Festival (July 16th). Summertime is the BEST time to visit this National Park. While in Washington, DC, you might want to visit the National Arboretum, the Botanical Garden and the grounds of Dunbarton Oaks. The Dunbarton Oaks gardens were originally designed by Beatrix Farrand. Brandywine Passport: Brandywinetreasures.org/ Did you know that there’s a tourist pass called the Brandywine Passport that offers admission to 11 attractions including Winterthur, Nemours, Mt. Cuba, Hagley, and Longwood Gardens. The pass is good from Memorial Day to Labor Day. At $45 (individual) or $95 (family), it is an ideal way to see many of the best gardens and museums in the Brandywine Valley. Nightscape at Longwood Gardens: http://longwoodgardens.org/nightscape-visiting-tips This summer, Longwood Gardens will be featuring an evening experience called Nightscape. It is an evening event where the gardens become the canvas for light artists to display color, light and sound throughout the gardens. Nightscape starts on Aug. 3rd and ends on Oct. 29. Reservations required. America’s Garden Capital is in the greater Philadelphia area: http://americasgardencapital.org/

One of my instructors at Longwood started a course by telling us how lucky we were to live in the Philadelphia region: “you should have goosebumps to realize how many gardens surround you.” Did you realize there are 30 gardens in a 30 mile radius? This website is a wonderful directory of all the gardens, a map, and a sorting option to view the 30 gardens by region, interest and type. American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program: http://www.ahs.org/gardening-programs/rap/find/statebystate REMEMBER YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD! Don’t forget that if you are a member of any of the gardens that belong to the American Horticultural Society, your membership card gets you into approximately 300 gardens all over the country. This website will take you directly to their RAP Program (Reciprocal Admissions Program) with a state by state directory. Sharon Richardson, Chairman of Horticulture: Trees/Conifers/Shrubs

SUMMER EXCURSIONS: GARDENS AND ARBORETA WITH SPECIAL REASONS TO VISIT THIS SUMMER!


To be sure that your calendar information is published in time for your event, please submit at least one issue ahead OR six months in advance. Submit with “KG Calendar/

(which issue it needs to be in)” on subject line (KGCalendar/Fall 2016) and send to:

[email protected]

THE KEYSTONE CALENDARJuly 14, August 11, and September 10, 2016 - The GC of McKeesport will be hosting their Teas, with reservations needed. For information visit club website at www.gardenclubofMckeesport.org or call 412-672-1050. Address is: GC of McKeesport, 1400 Pinoak Drive, McKeesport, PA. 15132 July 23-24, 2016 - Giant Oaks Garden Club will present a Standard Flower Show - “PITTSBURGH MIGHTY. BEAUTIFUL” at the Galleria of Mt Lebanon, 1500 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228. The show will be held on Saturday, July 23, Noon - 6p.m. and Sunday, July 24, Noon - 4 p.m. For additional information, please contact Lorrie Wolstoncroft at 412-833-4461 or [email protected] or visit Giant Oaks Garden Club Flower Show and follow us on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Giant-Oaks-Garden-Club-Flower-Show-1201636946529592/ July 25-26, 2016 - The Penn-Cumberland Garden Club will present a Standard Flower Show - “Nature’s Celebration”. The show will be held Monday, July 25, Noon-9p.m. and Tuesday, July 26, 10a.m. - 9p.m., at the Capital City Mall, 3506 Capital City Mall Drive, Camp Hill 17011. For additional information, please contact Terri MaClay, 717-979-7859, [email protected] or visit www.penncumberlandgarden.org or follow us on Facebook. September 9-10, 2016 - Ingomar Garden Club will present a Standard Flower Show entitled “Ocean Treasures and Pleasures” at the Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community in Butler County, which is home to approximately 300 residents. It will be open September 9th, 2-7p.m. and September 10th, 9a.m. - 1p.m. Because this is a gated community, if you wish to attend it is necessary to make a reservation by contacting Ann Ferguson by phone at 412-369-9280 or by e-mail at [email protected] September 24, 2016 - The Norristown Garden Club presents “Dreamscapes”, A Beautiful Standard Flower Show on Friday, September 24, 2016 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Community Room and Lounge at the Norristown State Hosital, Gate #2, 1001 Sterigere Street, Norristown PA 19401. This event is free and open to the public. A light lunch is available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For additional information, please visit our website at http://www.norristowngardenclub.org or our facebook page.”

Applications for the award must be written up and submitted by August 1 of each year. The recommendations for the award are to include the names and addresses for the GC, as well as the District Director and District Awards Chairman. This is a necessary request as the certificates must be prepared and then sent to the District Director and Awards Chairman for signing and presentation at the District Annual Meeting. Please send these to: Judy Vehse, Horticulture Coordinator 16 Cardinal Place Wyomissing, PA 19610-2516 610-372-3218 [email protected] (See KG Spring 2016 issue for complete rules)

THE HONOR ROLL OF EXCEPTIONAL HORTICULTURISTS 2016


Greensburg, PA...951 Old Salem Road, is more than the location of Greensburg Garden and Civic Center. It is the home of the GCFP Affiliate, GREENSBURG GARDEN CENTER…and the address of the new beautiful LEFEVRE BUTTERFLY GARDEN, a dream that became a reality in 2015. Specifically, the garden location is at the Gardeners Shed behind the main building. Thanks to a generous gift from the Lefevre Family, of Jeannette, PA, and the able leadership of GGC Officers - President Carla Rusnica, Vice President Diane Dale, Treasurer Elizabeth Pesci, Recording Secretary Sandy Truckner - and many volunteers, among whom is the garden designer, Linda Haas, the garden was dedicated in the fall of 2015. The garden features plantings of native plants and wildflowers (all pollinator-friendly), a stone path, a fairy garden, and a waterfall. The purpose is to further the cause of conservation of butterflies and all pollinators, as well as to educate the community about the important role pollinators play in the garden. A Grand Opening Weekend in the garden was held on June 10, 2016, with activities specifically designed to attract children and introduce them to the beauty and importance of butterflies, and all pollinators. Children crafts included cookie decorating, decorating a garden flag, water painting balsa wood butterfly masks. At specified

intervals there was story-telling. There were plants and butterfly-related literature available for purchase, including butterfly photo fans and Mr. Butterfly Man (Rick Mikula) book, Family Butterfly Book. “MOTHER NATURE” provided the butterflies, of course. It was a perfect opening day, followed by a second perfect day for the Butterfly Garden TEA. Staged in the Gardeners Shed, it was a complete surprise to find white tablecloths and white chair covers, and all the wall shelves draped in white cloths. Mothers and grandmothers brought the vital element…the children, who enjoyed the tea sandwiches, cookies, beautiful teacups and dishes, small ones for the children, individual teapots so they could pour their own (not hot) tea, butterfly pins, cookies and take-home favors. The weather was lovely; the garden was lovely; the potting shed was lovely; it was lovely all-around! There is no charge to visit the garden. It is open to the public during the summer: 10 AM-3 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays, or by appointment. Special events/activities may include a charge. Inquiries may be made by phoning the Garden Center – 724-837-0245 or by e-mail: [email protected] Check the Greensburg Garden Center website: www.greensburggardencenter.net, and “like us” on FACEBOOK. submitted by Angie Raitano

GREENSBURG GARDEN CENTER CELEBRATES LEFEVRE BUTTERFLY GARDEN


FLOWER SHOW SCHOOL COURSE I

August 24-26, 2016 Sponsored by the GCFP,

Erie Area and Pittsburgh Area Judges Councils

Hampton Inn and Suites

4 Holiday Blvd Mercer, PA 16137

724-724-5744 Reservations are to be made directly with Hampton Inn and Suites, Grove City, PA

by 7/22/2016.

mail to: Cindy Jarzab

693 Pleasant Drive Warren, PA 16365

814-726-2924 [email protected]

or www.pagardenclubs.org DEADLINE 7/26/2016

NATIONAL GCS, INC www.gardenclub.org

CENTRAL ATLANTIC REGION

www.ngccar.org

GC FEDERATION OF PA www.pagardenclubs.org

I am encouraging you to visit the American Beauties Native Plants Website - www.abnativeplants.com This website has a link where you can download two comprehensive lists. One list provides the best plants for bees. The second identifies the best native plants for butterflies. I like the fact that host plants and those that are a nectar source are clearly shown along with plant type, bloom time, and exposure. These simple lists will make a great addition to your personal reference materials. The website also has a Native Plant Library. You will find native perennials, grasses, vines, trees, and shrubs which can attract wildlife and look great in your garden. You can view native plants by common name or botanical name, then scroll through the list to view a thumbnail image and introductory information. Again, please visit www.abnativeplants.com Tonya Young, Vice Chairman of Wild Flowers and Native Plants

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Plant Natives for the native pollinators.


If you are listed in the DIRECTORY ISSUE AND THERE NEEDS TO BE A CORRECTION, PLEASE SEND TO: Marcy Cunkelman [email protected] AND TO Lee Ann Stine at the GCFP Headquarters Office [email protected] This includes ANY CHANGES in address, membership, etc.

NEXT DEADLINE August 1ST for FALL 2016 Check the table of contents for complete information for deadlines.

Please update your info in the directory issue with these changes: Judy Feeny, has transferred to MD and is no longer a member of a club in the GCFP. She was in Town & Country GC of Lancaster, District IV. Pat Beall, has transferred to GA. Pat is still a member of Ingomar GC in Dist IX.

Come enjoy the “Historic Treasures of New York”and experience “Everything New.’’ FGCNYS will host the 2016 NGC-CAR Conference, October 24-25th and also sponsor a Symposium on October 26-27th at the Gideon Putnam in historic Saratoga Springs, NY. Information to register for the 2016 NGC-CAR Conference is available on the CAR website www.ngccar.org or each state’s own website. New York State is www.fgcnys.com The NGC-CAR Conference, Tuesday, October 25th Design Speaker will be On Thai, a perennial favorite. NGC-CAR Registrar: Mary Bowles, 21 Cushman Road White Plains, NY 10606-3705 (914) 683-6254 E-mail: [email protected] The “Everything New” Symposium information is also available on the CAR website and websites of individual states. New York is www.fgcnys.com.

2016 NGC-CAR Conference and Symposium Historic Treasures of New York and Everything New.

The symposium will feature programs by Horticulture Instructor, Dorthy Yard and Design Instructor, Penny Decker. Symposium Registrar: Laura McLaughlin, 315 Lakeview Ave. West, Brightwaters, NY 11718-1904 (631) 666-0029 [email protected] The NGC-CAR Conference: Designers, Workshops, Tours, Programs. The FGCNYS Symposium: Creative Designs, Horticulture “What’s Hot in Pots”, Creativity & Composition Photography-101. You are invited to celebrate all of NYS treasures.

Hotel Reservations MUST be made with the Gideon Putnam (1-866-746-1077) Deadline September 25, 2016 Jeanne T. Nelson, NGC-CAR 2016 Conference Chairman [email protected] Eileen De Ricco, FGCNYS 2016 Symposium Chairman [email protected]

KEYSTONE GARDENER CHANGE OF ADDRESS Please send your address changes promptly. The U.S. Postal Service charges $1.19 for each undeliverable magazine that must be returned. If your Keystone Gardener is returned and we do not receive your correct address before the next issue is mailed, your name will be dropped from the mailing list until the correction is received. Your cooperation will help keep the costs down and insure that you receive your magazine.

Send changes to: Mrs. Lee Ann Stine, Secretary GCFP Headquarters Office 1525 Cedar Cliff Drive, STE 103 Camp Hill, PA 17011-7707 [email protected]

Name as it appears on back cover New Address

BOOK OF RECOGNITION Please make checks payable to

“GCFP”, with “Book of Recognition” on the memo line.

Pat Hartman 140 Harrison Drive

Indiana, PA 15701-8503 724-463-3995

[email protected]

SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS Please make checks payable to

“GCFP”, with “Scholarship” on the memo line.

Anne Collier 9 Kildore Court

York, PA 17404-1117 717-764-0730

[email protected]

FUNDING FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECTS If you cannot participate in an

actual project, perhaps your club could make a donation to GCFP’s

HFH Landscaping project. Donations should be sent to:

Gladys Hontz 535 Wood Street

Emmaus, PA 18049-3849 610-967-5058

[email protected]

Checks should be made out to “GCFP” with “Habitat For Humanity Landscaping” on the memo line. Questions?? (subject line: HFH)

PENNY PINES DONATIONS Please make checks payable to

“GCFP”, with “Penny Pines” on the memo line,

in increments of $68.00. Donations should be sent to:

Carol Hall 1227 Mealy Drive

Leeper, PA 16233-4023 814-744-9695

[email protected]

SAGE & ROSES FUND Please make checks payable to “GCFP”, with “Sage and Roses”

on the memo line. Mail to:

Jane Sotomayor 1211 Cin D Lane

Somerset, PA 15501-2755 814-444-0453

[email protected]

Please return Form 3579 to: Garden Club Federation of PA Keystone Gardener 1525 Cedar Cliff Drive, STE 103 Camp Hill, PA 17011-7707 Address Service Requested

GCFP CALENDAR *denotes change 6/27/16

2016 Aug 16-17 Environmental Studies School, Course II, Trails and Trees Environmental Cntr, Mechanicsburg Aug 24-26 NGC Flower Show School, Course I, Hampton Inn, Grove City, PA Sept 7 District IV Annual Meeting, Susquehanna Club, ross Avenue, New Cumberland, PA Sept 8 District I Annual Meeting, Downingtown Country Club,93 Country Club Dr, Downingtown, PA Sept 9 District XI Annual Meeting, Old York Rd Country Club, Tennis Ave, Spring House, PA Sept 12 District VI Annual Meeting, Bedford Elks Country Club, 937 Richard St, Bedford, PA Sept 13 District VIII Annual Meeting, Iroquois Boating Club, 10733 Konneyaut Trail, Conneaut Lake Sept 14 District IX Annual Meeting, Twelve Oaks Mansion, 160 Scharberry Lane, Mars, PA Sept 15 District VII Annual Meeting Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell, PA Sept 16 District X Annual Meeting, South Hills Country Club, 4305 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA Sept 19-25 NGC Fall Board Meeting, Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, ME Sept 28 District II/III Annual Meeting Lehigh Country Club, 2319 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA Sept 29 District V Annual Meeting, Wynding Brook Golf Club, 201 Harveys Lane, Milton, PA Oct 4-5 Environmental Studies School, Course III, Trails and Trees Environmental Ctr, Mechanicsburg Oct 10-11 GCFP Board Meeting – Atherton Hotel, State College, PA Oct 23-25 CAR Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY Nov 14-15 Landscape Design School, Course I, Double Tree Hotel, Lancaster, PA 2017 Jan 26-27 NGC Instructors Symposium, Atlanta Airport Sheraton, Atlanta, GA Apr 4-5 GCFP Flower Show Symposium, Greensburg, PA Apr 23-25 GCFP Convention, Shawnee Inn, Shawnee on Delaware, PA May 16-21 NGC Annual Convention, Richmond, VA June 5-6 GCFP Board Meeting, Atherton Hotel, State College, PA June 6 Leadership Conference, State College, PA Oct 9-10 GCFP Board Meeting, Atherton Hotel, State College, PA

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