NGC Convention Blue Star Memorial Dedication

What a fabulous day!  On Sunday, May 29th, 2011, National Garden Clubs  (NGC) unvieled the first Blue Star Memorial marker in the District of Columbia.  The marker is located on the corner of 17th and Potomac Avenue at Congressional Cemetary.  The dedication of a Blue Star Memorial takes place in conjuction with the National Garden Clubs convention which was held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Outgoing NGC president Renee Blaschke gave a wonderful speech emphasizing the importance of our military when presenting the marker and incoming president Shirley Nicolai, a member of two District 1 garden clubs, Tanta Cove and Fergies Gardeners, helped unveil.

Taps was played to end the ceremony.

For more details of the event check out the District 1 blogspot!!!!

Ayr Hill Garden Club Installation of Officers

On May 23rd, 2011 the Ayr Hill Garden Club (a member of District III of the NCA) held an installation luncheon at the Amphora Restaurant in Vienna, Virginia.  Leigh Kitcher, Ayr Hill's President from 2008-2010 was the MC to introduce the officers for the next year.  Nancy Moats will finish her second and final year as President. As is the tradition to gift officers, Leigh created beautiful photographic notecards of special gardens and, plants found in their civic gardens. The club was honored to have NCAGC President Vickie Godwin present.

Capitol Hill Garden Club's Magical May Walk

The Capitol Hill Garden Club (a NCA District I club) held it's Magical May Walk on May 10th, 2011 at Harbour Square.  Check out the Capitol Hill Garden Club blog for some fantastic photographs of this garden tour that included rooftops!
capitolhillgardenclub.blogspot.com

Montclair Blue Star Memorial Dedication

On May 21st, 2011, the Garden Club of Montclair (a NCA District II garden club) along with the Montclair Property Owners Association dedicated a Blue Star Memorial at 3561 Waterway Drive, Montclair, Virginia.  
For more information about the event please check out the following link:
web.me.com/billriski/Montclair_Blue_Star/Welcome.html

NCA President Vicki Godwin (second from left) was in attendance for the wonderful event.

Ken Schwartz Sculpture

This 37" tall Ken Schwartz Sculpture will be available for you to take home at the conclusion of the NCG Convention on Sunday, May 29.  The sculptures are being pre-sold for $35 each.  If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact Arlene Stewart to reserve yours. (Amstewart4@aol.com or 703-791-4356)  $35 checks should be made payable to NGC Convention and mailed to Arlene Stewart 12200 Ashley Ct.  Manassas, VA  20112.  Remember the sculptures must be picked up on May 29 at the JW Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC.

Yacht Haven Garden Club Installation

On May 5th, 2011,  Yacht Haven Garden Club, a District II member of the NCA, held it's installation  of new officers.  Ebba Jo Spettel, YHGC 1st VP, presented a plaque to Babs McClendon, YHGC President, honoring her leadership as President of Yacht Haven GC for the last 2 years. NCA President Vicki Godwin was on hand to install the new officers.

Marianne Raub of Helen Olivia Flowers, gave a floral demonstration at the installation.

  

Ayr Hill Garden Club Civic Leadership

On May 14th, 2011, Ayr Hill Garden Club, a NCA District III Club, was recognized by Vienna, Virginia, for dedicating 30 years to gardening a public space.  The W & OD Railroad Regional Park

was the site of the event. Elected officials and civic leaders including Ms. Vickie Godwin, President of the NGC is shown above planting a native shrub in the presence of (from left to right) Karl Mohle, Manager for W&OD Railroad Regional Park, Jane Seeman, Mayor, Town of Vienna, Ayr Hill GardenClub current President Nancy Moats and past President Daphne Sloan.