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We are the TERRIFIC TEN!
Counties:  5
Clubs:  18
Circles: 20
Membership:  1,256
"A Time to Know, Sow and Grow"
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
Finest Friends God Created

'GROW THROUGH KNOWLEDGE'
                        


" Nature is always changing. Plants grow and put forth leaves... flowers bloom... and berries are borne regularly throughout the seasons." -author unknown

 \  Winter Notes...
   from the desk of District X Director, Barbara Hadsell


Happy Spring!

KNOW!
The District's very busy winter featured "Tropical Delights" at the Mounts.  Our two day short course and tri-refresher was attended by 203 enthusiastic gardeners from all over the state including our FFGC president Jan Sillik.  Sixteen out of our 18 clubs were represented and all 18 clubs contributed to our raffle--the most successful in recent history.  The District contributed $2,245.49  to FFGC.  Other District financial details of this short course will be given at the Spring District meeting.

The third in a series of 4 courses in the Environmental Studies School was presented on March 21, 22 with 27 students attending.  We now have 3 student judges who will be attending Flower Show School Course IV in early April.  Several clubs have had Horticultural Days and Plant Sales that the public attended with Garden Tours and Flower Shows planned for this spring. Check out our web site for Upcoming events  www.districtx.org. ; District XI, Broward County, has some interesting events scheduled also.  Here is the web site.  http://browardgardenclubs.org/calendar.html. ; We have several of our events highlighted in this issue as well.  Be sure to check out our RESOURCES  directory on our web site for some great program ideas and field trip tips.  If you want to check out what really goes on at these field trips you may view videos of several that the Wellington GC did by going to their web site www.wellingtongardenclub.org and clicking on Photo Gallery, and then Around n Abouts.  Let your program chairman know about your findings.

SOW!
Our junior clubs have had a great year!  They have planted everything from vegetable and herbs to flowers and shrubs for our butterflies.  And Arbor Day ceremonies included tree plantings and seedling giveaways.  Our members have reported hundreds of trees planted in their own landscapes, at Habitat for Humanity homes and in public areas.  And our club members continue to be very generous in their support of our FFGC Penny Pines project.

GROW!
Your District Director has been encouraging clubs to bring in new members and inviting guests to attend the many wonderful events available. Clubs who have invited me to visit so far include Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Fort Pierce, Palm Springs, Pelican Island, Town and County and my own clubs--Wellington and West Palm Beach.  And I will be going to Stuart next month. If you would like me to do a program in conjunction with my visit please give me a call at 561-635-8809.
We have a wonderful opportunity at our District X Spring meeting to invite two former Federated clubs, Quail Ridge and Jensen Beach to "rejoin" as several of their members are planning to come to Boca Raton to be with us on April 20th.  The Boca members are planning a TERRIFIC day for us so do register now.

Please remind all your members to send in their dues for 2012-13 before you wrap up your club year. 
HOPE TO SEE YOU APRIL 20.
Barbara

Tropical Short Course, Jan. 31, Feb. 1, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach

YOU ARE INVITED TO "GROW THROUGH KNOWLEDGE" WITH TERRIFIC TEN.


FFGC
 Jan Sillik, President

NGC
Shirley Nicolai, President


Penny Pines
Program
(350 seedlings or 1 acre for $68)
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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I submit information and photographs for posting on the District X website?

Information may be submitted directly to the webmaster either in an email or an email with an attachment.  Information is for FYI purposes and should not be too lengthy. These events are usually open to members, guests, and the general public, and often provide income to the club/circle. Give specifics such as Sponsoring Club/Circle; Name of Event and brief description; Date; Time, Place (with directions if needed); Admission (if any), and contact person's phone or email address.  If the Club/Circle has their own website please advise and we will provide a link to the site as well.  Also, if Publicity or Additional information has been posted on-line ( i.e. YourHub, etc.) please provide the link to the article and we will include this as well.

Photographs should be in JPG format, no larger than 5x7 and emailed to webmaster as an attachment.  Please identify the event and individuals or particulars in each photo. Usually we try to keep number per individual club to no more than six (6) because of limited space.

Any additional questions may be sent directly to the webmaster.

Who can I contact about finding speakers for my Club/Circle meetings/programs or interesting ideas for destination day trip adventures ?

District X has a wealth of information that has been put together in a Resource Directory that has been compiled by Donna Swift of the St. Lucie West Garden Club. FYI, this was a herculean undertaking and Donna should be acknowledge and thanked for personally taking on this invaluable project. Her contact info is: DonnaCobbSwift@aol.com

NOTE: If you have 'discovered' something new and exciting please share.


Doreen Baxter, Webmaster
Updated: July, 2011
Disclaimer:
Any information contained herein is restricted solely for the use and information of the members of District X, and its affiliates, and shall not be duplicated,copied or shared for solicitation or any other unauthorized or unrelated purposes. The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc and District X shall be held harmless from any unauthorized use of this information which is strictly prohibited.