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Dear Hortulus Members,
We look forward to your valuable support with Hortulus’ Garden Club of America Flower Show CUR•RENT, September 28 -30 at Christ Church Parish Hall.
Hortulus CUR•RENT GCA Flower Show’s purpose is to inform, delight and inspire others through its elevated standards of artistic and horticultural excellence; to broaden the knowledge of others on the areas of horticulture, floral design, conservation, and photography and to share the beauty of such a show with fellow club members, family, friends and the public.
Hortulus CUR•RENT GCA Flower Show is a gift to our community with 100% of the net proceeds raised via the celebration party, raffle and auction used to support civic improvement and community projects.
Hortulus depends upon member support for our GCA Flower Show CUR•RENT. We hope you will consider participating. There are several ways to get involved and various levels to contribute:
· Join one of the committees volunteering your time, talents, and creativity! The next CUR•RENT GCA Flower Show meeting is May 23 at 10AM
· Purchase Raffle tickets for yourself or to sell CURRENT.GIVESMART.COM
· Attend Celebration Party on Thursday, September 28th – invitation on CURRENT.GIVESMART.COM
· Donate to the Auction – donation form attached
· Enter the Flower Show – link to schedule attached
· Take advantage of underwriting opportunities – letter & form attached
We thank you, in advance, for your generous support of Hortulus GCA Flower Show CUR•RENT.
Thank you,
Elizabeth Darling & Annesley MacFarlane
CUR•RENT Flower Show Co-Chairs
AUCTION DONOR & UNDERWRITING FORMS Hortulus CUR•RENT GCA Flower Show is a gift to our community – 100% of the net proceeds raised via the celebration party, raffle and auction are used to support civic improvement and community projects. |
2 NIGHT STAY IN TOWER SUITE AT OCEAN HOUSE IN WATCH HILL, RI WITH $1000 RESORT CREDIT. About Tower Suite: The impressive Tower Suite at Ocean House offers grand accommodations and dramatic views of the Atlantic, Napatree Point, Stonington and Watch Hill. Decorated by Greenwich-based designer, Cindy Rinfret, using bright blues and gentle creams, the suite has a nautical charm reflective of the resort’s seaside location. The first level of the two story hotel room offers a gracious foyer, master suite and powder room. The master bedroom boasts a king-size bed and bathroom with standing shower with beach stone floor and a tea-for-two tub. An adjoining guest room–including a king-size bed and a four-fixture marble bathroom with large shower and deep-soaking tub. Large stairs lead to the second-level living area featuring stunning floor-to-ceiling fir paneling, a charming slate fireplace, built-in bookshelves and window seats. The adjoining dining area has a custom-built banquette and access to a roof deck overlooking the ocean. The sun-drenched kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances and elegant granite countertops. An impressive spiral wooden staircase leads to the Crow’s Nest — a cozy den overlooking the living area, with a daybed and a full bath with standup shower. A ladder leads to the historically replicated widow’s walk. Total package is worth $9600. Details: Valid from November to April and expires in December 2024 Drawing will take place on September 30, 2023 at noon at Christ Church Parish Hall in Greenwich, CT |
FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEES |
FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS Elizabeth Darling 203.561.0088 elizleedarling@aol.com Annesley MacFarlane 203.629.1348 annesley100@gmail.com
CLUB PRESIDENT Bridget Bucknall 203.536.3094 bbbucknall@gmail.com
DIVISION I FLORAL DESIGN Abby Pillari 203.561.7077 pillari@optonline.net Pam Reimers 203.249.3221 pamreim@aol.com
DIVISION II HORTICULTURE Anne Louise Bostock 917.969.9691 annelouise27@hotmail.com Trina Horine 203.918.9525 trinavhorine@gmail.com
DIVISION III PHOTOGRAPHY Nanny Cannon 203.249.0714 currentphotography2023@gmail.com Mariann Conlon 631.271.1234 currentphotography2023@gmail.com
DIVISION IV BOTANICAL ARTS Michele Smith 203.554.1871 michelesmithct@gmail.com Nina Weld 917.603.0731 ninaweld@gmail.com
DIVISION V EDUCATION Eunice Burnett 203.979.9099 eunice.burnett@gmail.com Karen Mehra 203.912.9114 kpm5454@gmail.com
SPECIALTY CLASS: NEEDLE ARTS Michele Smith 203.554.1871 michelesmithct@gmail.com Nina Weld 917.603.0731 ninaweld@gmail.com
AUCTION Courtnay Arpano 917.363.2898 cparpano@me.com Icy Frantz 203.249.3496 icy@icyfrantz.com
AWARDS Janie Ghazarossian 917.566.0027 janeg419@gmail.com
CLASS CONSULTANTS Floral Design Abby Pillari 203.561.7077 pillari@optonline.net Pam Reimers 203.249.3221 pamreim@aol.com
HORTICULTURE Anne Louise Bostock 917.969.9691 annelouise27@hotmail.com Trina Horine 203.918.9525 trinavhorine@gmail.com
PHOTOGRAPHY Mariann Conlon 631.271.1234 currentphotography2023@gmail.com BOTANICAL JEWELRY Nina Weld 917.603.0731 ninaweld@gmail.com | NEEDLE ARTS Michele Smith 203.554.1871 michelesmithct@gmail.com COMMUNITY OUTREACH Audrey Schaus 203.952.5676 schaushouse@me.com
GRAPHICS AND SIGNAGE Claire O’Brien 203.625.8351 cswerner@optonline.net
HOSPITALITY Mary Helen Holzschuh 203.570.4242 maryhelen@optonline.net Ally Myerberg 203.243.5782 allymyerberg@hotmail.com
INVITATIONS Colleen Hempleman 203.869.9651 colleen@hempleman.net Michele Smith 203.554.1871 michelesmithct@gmail.com
JUDGES, CLERKS AND PASSERS Christina Vanderlip 203.561.9494 christinavanderlip@gmail.com
PREVIEW PARTY Tia Mahaffy 917.514.1198 tiamahaffy@gmail.com Jill Olson 203.219.7611 jill@olsonct.com Meg Piper 917.545.6367 megpiper1@me.com
PUBLICITY Kristin Duda 917.797.1731 kristinduda@gmail.com
RAFFLE Adrienne Westerfield 203.661.9543 adrienne@westerfield.org
REGISTRATION Floral Design Emily Michaud 203.561.6230 tmich12@msn.com
BOTANICAL ARTS Michele Smith 203.554.1871 michelesmithct@gmail.com
SCHEDULE Bridget Bucknall 203.536.3094 bbbucknall@gmail.com Trina Horine 203.918.9525 trinavhorine@gmail.com
SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER Anne Friday 203.912.8231 anne1friday@gmail.com
STAGING Katarina Ladd 203.698.1185 kladd@optonline.net Rachel Franco 203.249.3891 rachel@olerfranco.com
TREASURER Beth Ryder 203.969.4877 bryder514@gmail.com
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Kathryn Payne 203.869.5513 kathrynpayne20@gmail.com Shelby Saer 203.661.5604 smsaer@me.com |