President’s Message
NGC, Inc. and GCFP organizations plan to stay the course with the themes ‘Plant America’ and ‘T.E.A.M UP (together everyone achieves more)’.
As much as ever, these themes are integral to our agenda and success. For us, this year is the 80th birthday of the Spade and Trowel Club. I feel awed and inspired by it and hope you are too. It reminds us that we have a long history of working together within, and beyond, our community to achieve our goals. It demands that we give forethought to where we want to go.
So, I would like to plant a seed that our history and our future be considered during the year. NGC has a project called “inspiring gardens across America” with P. Allen Smith and has Community Project Grants and is active in the ‘BLOOM!’ movement which is focused especially on education and careers in the growing horticulture industry.
I see us seeking more of the available funds from NGC and GCFP which will enable us to invest more than our own budget allows for our projects in these areas. And, we should definitely apply to get the deserved recognition for the efforts of our Club and individual members.
I look forward to sharing a fun year full of exciting teaching, learning and inspiring moments as we continue to work hard to achieve our goals.
Happy Birthday to us!
Denise Schalleur Klein, President
*Theme provided by GCF President, Nancy Hargroves and GCFP President, Chris Leskosk
NGC, Inc. and GCFP organizations plan to stay the course with the themes ‘Plant America’ and ‘T.E.A.M UP (together everyone achieves more)’.
As much as ever, these themes are integral to our agenda and success. For us, this year is the 80th birthday of the Spade and Trowel Club. I feel awed and inspired by it and hope you are too. It reminds us that we have a long history of working together within, and beyond, our community to achieve our goals. It demands that we give forethought to where we want to go.
So, I would like to plant a seed that our history and our future be considered during the year. NGC has a project called “inspiring gardens across America” with P. Allen Smith and has Community Project Grants and is active in the ‘BLOOM!’ movement which is focused especially on education and careers in the growing horticulture industry.
I see us seeking more of the available funds from NGC and GCFP which will enable us to invest more than our own budget allows for our projects in these areas. And, we should definitely apply to get the deserved recognition for the efforts of our Club and individual members.
I look forward to sharing a fun year full of exciting teaching, learning and inspiring moments as we continue to work hard to achieve our goals.
Happy Birthday to us!
Denise Schalleur Klein, President
*Theme provided by GCF President, Nancy Hargroves and GCFP President, Chris Leskosk