Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
It is an honor and
a pleasure to be your
new FFSJ President. So
many things are changing
and there is much to
learn. My theme comes
from advice my Mom
gave me as a young girl.
We all need to “Climb
High” and be the best we
can be. There are chal-
lenges ahead….so, “Hold
on Tight”, things may get
a little challenging, but
we will persevere.
You will achieve
your goals one step at a
time. Be patient and
kind to yourself and oth-
ers.
Have you ever
given up on a project that
appeared to be too diffi-
cult, only to look back
and see that if you had
stayed with it, it could
have been done? Haven’t
we all!
Finally, “Do Not
be Afraid”. Your FFSJ Offi-
cers and Chairmen are
here to support and help
you. Our meetings will
include programs of in-
terest to you and sharing
of ideas.
The September
2017 FFSJ Meeting on
September 6th
will in-
clude a program with
Kathleen Hawryluk using
leaf manipulations in de-
sign. Bring your clippers
to create your own
“masterpiece” to share
with others. Plant materi-
als and container pro-
vided by FFSJ.
The Silent Auc-
tion …
where
you
buy
“stuff”
and
sell to other designers and
gardeners will be easy to
do. The form was attached
to the FFSJ Call Letter.
Print it, fill it out and bring
with your items to sell.
One form for each item. No
pre-registering required!
Bring some extra
seeds from your garden
and swap with others.
Good food, great
friends and a wonderful
program with hands on
experience! What more
could you ask for…Join Us!
Mary Silas
FFSJ President
FFSJ President’s Message “Climb High, Hold on Tight, and Do Not be Afraid”
Factual Notes for Judges
Publication & Circulation
For corrections, submissions etc.
Contact
Brenda Johnson
941-776-1478
From Barbara May, Design Editor 2
A Simple Pineapple….. 3
Exhibiting in Horticulture Division 4
Items of Note 6
Handbook Questions Handbook Answers
6 8
FFSJ Board of Directors FFSJ Committee Chairmen
9 10
Call Letter to FFSJ Fall Meeting 11
Inside this issue:
Fa
ctu
al
No
tes
fo
r J
ud
ge
s
FL
OR
ID
A
FL
OW
ER
S
HO
W
JU
DG
ES
Volume 12 Issue 1
Fall 2017
FLORIDA FLOWER SHOW OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this organization shall be:
To maintain the standard of flower show judging; to add to the capability of knowledge of those
holding National Garden Club Judges Certificates; to promote uniform judging by education
(schools), exhibit designs and horticulture in flower shows, research, study and practice.
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1 Page 2
From Barbara May, Design Editor
In my last article, I promised to discuss the new designs types and some of the issues that
we are facing when we judge them.
Grouped Mass Design: Handbook: p. 78 An advanced Design: A mass design of only plant
material with radial placement.
Like material is grouped and placed next to other different grouped like material.
Additional plant material may be included, but the proportion of groupings dominate the
design.
Plant material emanates from one (1) point of emergence.
A question arose concerning how many are in a group? A group is three or more. Please remem-
ber this cannot be a traditional design since we use no transitional material. Using several openings
in a container to appear as one design is also NOT acceptable. All the plant material must come
from one point.
When judging, look to see if all forms are actually grouped; allow for some additional plant material.
Check for one point of emergence. If the Designer has fulfilled these requirements, you must give
them full credit for conformance. You may feel there are design faults, but that is an issue to be
deducted under Design Qualities and not under Conformance.
Featured Plant Material: Handbook p. 74. A design with an emphasis on one plant species.
Any part/s of the plant may be used.
Other components are subordinate and may be used to enhance the featured plant mate-
rial.
The focus is on the chosen species
The schedule may specify the Design Style and/or plant material to be used.
The most important words in this description are “emphasis and subordinate”.
When judging, make certain the chosen species dominates the design. When we use the word sub-
ordinate, it implies that something dominates. Do not be distracted by any additional plant material
as long as it is subordinate to the featured material. Again, we give the designer as much latitude as
we can in conformance and penalize a poor design under the other areas available on the point
scoring form.
The Summer 2017 edition of The National Gardener, included an article from the NGC
Flower Show Schools Chairman. She addressed some of the new requirements and changes in the
2017 edition of THE HANDBOOK FOR FOWER SHOWS. The final paragraph of her article addressed
an issue that has been a concern of this Editor. She states we can best make the transition to this
new book “By exemplifying the ethics and etiquette you learned early on. Be honest, fair, generous,
kind, courteous and dependable.” Lately, this editor has been hearing comments from Judges and
Students that some of the “Judges have been difficult and not nice to each other”. That they have
insinuated themselves into other panel discussions and requested that other panels change the rib-
bons that were awarded. I assume, as you read these comments, you are as concerned as I am.
Judges are held to a higher standard and there should never be this kind of talk surround-
ing them. We need to be kind not only to our exhibitors, but also to each other and remember that
we can only be responsible for those areas we judge. I suggest all Judges read pgs. 97- 99 in the
new Handbook to refresh our ethics and manner of behavior
As the Fall season approaches, and we begin to see more Flower Shows, please be gener-
ous with your judging assignments. The new Handbook requires all levels of Judges to judge a
Flower Show before they can audit a Symposium. This will require more shows and judges who are
willing to help each other fulfill their requirements.
The pineapple is a member of the bromeliad family. It is extremely rare that
bromeliads produce edible fruit. The pineapple is
the only available edible bromeliad today.
It is a multiple fruit. One pineapple is actually made up of dozens of individual
floweret's that grow together to form the entire fruit. Each scale on a pineapple
is evidence of a separate flower.
Pineapples stop ripening the minute they are picked. No special way of storing
them will help ripen them further. Color is relatively unimportant in determining
ripeness. Choose your pineapple by smell. If it smells fresh, tropical and sweet, it
will be a good fruit.
The more scales on the pineapple, the sweeter and juicier the taste.
After you cut off the top, you can plant it. It should grow much like a sweet potato will.
This delicious fruit is not only sweet and tropical; it also offers many benefits to our health. Pineapple is a remarkable fruit.
We find it enjoyable because of its lush, sweet and exotic flavor, but it may also be one of the most healthful foods available today.
If we take a more detailed look at it, we will find that pineapple is valuable for easing indigestion, arthritis or sinusitis.
The juice has an anthelmintic effect; it helps get rid of intestinal worms.
Let's look at how pineapple affects other conditions.
Pineapple is high in manganese, a mineral that is critical to development of strong bones and connective tissue. A cup of fresh pine-
apple will give you nearly 75% of the recommended daily amount. It is particularly helpful to older adults, whose bones tend to
become brittle with age.
Bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme, is the key to pineapple's value. Proteolytic means "breaks down protein", which is why pineapple
is known to be a digestive aid. It helps the body digest proteins more efficiently. Bromelain is also considered an effective anti-
inflammatory.
Regular ingestion of at least one half cup of fresh pineapple daily is purported to relieve painful joints common to osteoarthritis. It
also produces mild pain relief.
In Germany, bromelain is approved as a post-injury medication because it is thought to reduce inflammation and swelling.
Orange juice is a popular liquid for those suffering from a cold because it is high in Vitamin C. Fresh pineapple is not only high in
this vitamin, but because of the Bromelain, it has the ability to reduce mucous in the throat. If you have a cold with a productive
cough, add pineapple to your diet. It is commonly used in Europe as a post-operative measure to cut mucous
after certain sinus and throat operations.
Those individuals who eat fresh pineapple daily report fewer sinus problems related to allergies. In and of itself, pineapple has a
very low risk for allergies.
Pineapple is also known to discourage blood clot development. This makes it a valuable dietary addition for frequent fliers and oth-
ers who may be at risk for blood clots.
An old folk remedy for morning sickness is fresh pineapple juice. It really works! Fresh juice and some nuts first thing in the morn-
ing often make a difference.
It's also good for a healthier mouth. The fresh juice discourages plaque growth.
A Simple Pineapple…..
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1 Page 3
Exhibiting in Horticulture Division Handbook for Flower Shows 2017 pg.53
NOTE: Patented names are acceptable substitutes in a Standard Flower Show for the actual
cultivar name.
H. Common Names—common names may be included on an entry tag within parentheses
but do not substitute for the plant’s botanical designation, due to the regional nature of
common names.
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1 Page 4
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1
The Flower Show Consultant receives all Judges Evaluation Forms from Flower Shows that wish to
qualify for an Award.
She also receives ALL Flower Show Books of Evidence prior to December 1 from shows that qualify for
an FFGC and NGC Flower Show Achievement Award.
The Flower Show Consultant should be notified of all Flower Shows throughout the State. She is re-
sponsible for the supplying that information to the FFGC Website and the Florida Gardener.
Please send your Flower Show information to:
Barbara May [email protected]
And your Books of Evidence before December 1 to:
Barbara May, FFGC Flower Show Consultant
4521 Barclay Fairway
Wellington FL 33449
If you have any further questions, please email or call: 781-929-6504.
Page 5
Flower Show Consultant by Barbara May, Design Editor
New Judging Requirements by Sondra Quinn, Florida Judges Credentials Chairman
Links to Forms and Registrations
Beginning January 2018, new requirements for judges will “kick in”! (See Chapter 12 in the new Handbook for Flower Shows Revised 2017). Judges applying for approval of their credentials must use the new forms. Please note that requirements for Accredited Life and Accredited Master levels have changed. There is a judging requirement for both levels on the new forms. Also, there are now separate forms for Life (15L) and Master (15M) Judges. New forms are available online at: http://www.nationalgardenclubs.org/schools/fss-forms.aspx Form 13 Refresher Credit for Accredited Judges, Level 2 Application Form 15L Renewal of Life Good Standing Application Form 15M Master Judges Good Standing Application
If you haven’t yet purchased a new Handbook, you can order one online from National Gar-den Clubs, Inc. at www.shopgardenclub.org.
Unfortunately, my links are not working correctly. I hope to have that fixed for our next edition.
So, included as separate documents attached in this email are: October Symposium registration form; Spring 2018 Symposium
registration form; and the reimbursement form from Andrea Finn for any expenses you have incurred.
I apologize for any inconvenience this causes, but do not want to delay releasing the newsletter in a timely manner.
The other links included (sent to me by others) all seem to work—good luck!
Items of Note:
Handbook Exam Questions from April 2017
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1 Page 6
REGISTRATION FEES: As per vote of the NGC Board of Directors on May 18, 2017, the $5.00 registration fee for all school courses,
refreshers, and symposiums are eliminated as of July 1, 2017.
REGISTRATION FORMS: For those refreshing in 2017, you may use the old forms because they are grandfathered in as far as the
requirements go. For 2018, you must use the new forms because the new requirements will kick in. Actually, the state chairman
can be as lenient and forgiving as you please taking into consideration who is using what! As long as you can verify the credits you
are claiming, either will do. Also, remember that you can earn a judging credit just by serving on a Master panel for a FSS or
symposium…..easy one! (From Dot Yard)
FORMS: FFSJ has been using two forms which should have been approved prior to their use. This approval will likely be ratified at
the September meeting.
The first form is the Silent Auction form which is used to record items being sold at the State Meeting. The owner receives an
amount requested if the item is sold, and any excess amount is paid to FFSJ State.
The second form is one Andrea Finn will use to pay for all and any expenses incurred in the running of our organization. Receipts
must accompany the form for funds to be paid.
Both of these forms have been attached.
FFSJ INFO IN FFGC WEBSITE: Did you know there is a section in the FFGC website where Flower Show Judges information is lo-
cated? If you log onto FFGC.org, you will find a “Members” tab. When you click on this, a drop down menu will appear and an
option will be “Flower Show Judges”. This will take you to a Flower Show Judges page which will include a link to Factual Notes for
Judges, our FSJ Board and our FFSJ Bylaws and Standing Rules.
From the FFGC Home page, you can find information on every club, classes being offered, symposiums, board meetings, forms,
events and all sorts of things pertaining to judges and members alike. Use the search box to help locate what you are looking for.
If you haven’t explored the website lately, take a stroll—you’ll be amazed at the information that is available to you right at your
fingertips!
1. A Flower Show Schedule lists nine classes of design, eight classes of horticulture and two Educational Ex-
hibits. Based on the schedule, explain why or why not the Chairman can or cannot apply for a Flower Show
Achievement Award.
2. How many exhibiting credits does an Accredited Judge, Level 2, have to qualify for a first refresher?
3. What is the Standard System of Awarding? Explain ribbons in detail.
4. An exhibit in a class for Flowering Container-Grown plants lacks flowers. Explain why this is not accept-
able. Whose responsibility is it to determine eligibility?
5. When does an entry become an exhibit?
6. Explain in detail what a trough is:
7. Only (2) Top Exhibitor Awards in Design control the type of plant material required. Name the two awards
and the plant material required in each.
8. Name the three (3) secondary colors.
9. List the six (6) Principles of Design.
10. Color as a design element has physical properties that the designer must take into consideration when
making a design. What are the three (3) physical properties of color?
Get the most out of your Factual Notes by Brenda Johnson, Editor
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1
The Spring symposium was held
in Pensacola March 8-9 by District 1.
There were 60 in attendance with 27
testing and 16 auditing. Gay Austin’s
topic for Horticulture was Combination
Plantings and Aroids, while Faye Brassie
focused on interpretation and expres-
sion for Design. The “Sister Act” was
performed by Tina (Tuttle) and Gina
(Jogan) sharing changes in the Handbook
for Horticulture and Design.
Coming up in the Fall will be Dis-
trict VII at the Hilton Orlando, Altamonte
on October 22, 23, 24, 2017. Pam Braum
will share the Allied Topic with Claudia
Chopp. Their topic will be Botanical Arts
in Horticulture and Techniques for Design.
Pam will also share knowledge on bego-
nias and aroids, while Claudia will keep us
in the know with new designs.
Looking ahead, we will travel to
Distinct IV in Fernandina Beach on Febru-
ary 28-March 1, 2018. Instructors will be
Trace Chancellor for Design and Marie
Harrison for Horticulture.
Add to your calendar District X
Symposium at the Palm Beach Gardens
Marriott on November 4, 5, 6,2018 with
Claudia Bates for Design and Dot Yard
for Horticulture.
We have a full schedule ahead!
Page 7
FFSJ Symposium Report by Lorraine Gabler
There are options for you when and if you decide to print this newsletter. It does not have to be printed in color! And,
you don’t have to print all the pages!
Instead of hitting your printer icon, go in through “File” and hit “print”. This will take you to your printer’s settings page.
Click on properties and you will find an option labeled “Black/Grayscale”. If you choose this option, your entire newsletter will be
printed in black and white.
When you click “File” and “print” and are in your printer’s setting page, you can see where you have options as to which
pages you would like to print. You can number them—follow the prompt for your printer—or you have the option of printing the
“current page”. This is also where you would put in the numbers of copies you want.
If you have suggestions or comments concerning Factual Notes for Judges, please contact Mary Silas or myself and let us
know. This newsletter is for you, Judges! We want you to love it!
2017-2019 FFSJ DISTRICT DIRECTORS
District 1 Cinny O’Donnell [email protected]
District 2 Sandra McQuagge [email protected]
District 3 Helen Purvis [email protected]
District 4 Beverly Williams [email protected]
District 5 Margaret Chodosh [email protected]
District 6 Gloria Blake [email protected]
District 7 Jacqueline Haddock [email protected]
District 8 Parke Finold [email protected]
District 9 Dale DeFeo [email protected]
District 10 Susan Slater [email protected]
District 11 Becky Schubert [email protected]
District 12 Nancy Miller [email protected]
landscape in a container designed to
withstand year round outdoor condi-
tions. Containers are generally con-
structed from stone, hypertufa, or other
sturdy weather resistant materials.
7. Tricolor Award requires all fresh
plant material; Award of Distinction
requires all dried plant material.
8. The three secondary colors are: Or-
ange, Green, and Violet.
9. Balance, Dominance, Contrast,
Rhythm, Proportion, Scale.
10. Hue, value and intensity. (Chroma
would be accepted for intensity).
These Student Judges should now be listed as Accredited Judges:
The following passed the April Exam and became official Flower Show Judges:
Caroline Albury, Nassau Bahamas; Karin (Susie) Cochran, District VIII; Charlotte Constantakis, Nassau Bahamas; Denise Crutch-
field, District VI, Susan Davies, Nassau Bahamas; Jean Fiori, District III; Lee Ogilvie, Nassau Bahamas; Vicki Williamson, District IX.
The new judges from the Bahamas also belong to District IX.
Congratulations to all!
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1
the procedure by which all competitive
exhibits are judged. it is based on per-
fection being 100 points. There are rib-
bons awarded, one each, first (1st
) blue
ribbon scoring 90+,; second (2nd
) red
ribbon scoring 85+; third (3rd
) yellow
ribbon scoring 80+; unlimited honorable
mention (HM) white ribbons scoring
75+.
4. Exhibits in a flowering class must
have flowers; the Classification Chair-
man should not have accepted this plant
for competition.
5. An entry becomes an exhibit after it
has been placed for judging.
6. A trough is a miniature naturalistic
1. The Chairman cannot apply for an
Achievement Award because the
schedule does not meet the require-
ments for a Standard Flower Show. In
a Standard Flower Show the schedule
must always have equal or more
classes listed in the Horticulture Divi-
sion than in the Design Division.
2. An Accredited Judge, Level 2 needs
five (5) exhibiting credits. They may be
three (3) credits in horticulture, two (2)
credits in design; or two (2) credits in
horticulture, three (3) credits in design.
Only one of each may be counted from
one show.
3. The Standard System of Awarding is
Page 8
Answers to Handbook Exam Questions
The following are now Student Judges:
Congratulations to you too!
District I
Linda Broker, email: [email protected]
District VIII
Dianne Beaver, email: [email protected]
Barbara Beury, email: [email protected]
Crystal Herold, email: [email protected]
Carol Friedman, email: [email protected]
Krista Kutash, email: [email protected]
Rita Mixer, email: [email protected]
Elaine Schweitzer, email: [email protected]
Kathy Spaulding, email: [email protected]
Linda Thivierge, email: [email protected]
Hortensia (Tuky) Vargas, email: [email protected]
Marci Wilcox, email: [email protected]
Emily Yaffee, email: [email protected]
District IX
Paula Novander, email: [email protected]
Kathy Woodlock, email: [email protected]
District X
Rosita Aristoff, email: [email protected]
Christina Benisch, email: [email protected]
Faye Estes, email: [email protected]
Lynn Jones, email: [email protected]
Mary Kaub, email: [email protected]
Elaine Minga, email: [email protected]
Marry Morris, email: [email protected]
Rebecca Stallard, email [email protected]
FFSJ Board of Directors 2017—2019
President Mary Silas
301 Waters Edge Ddrive South
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-2525
904-285-1411 Cell: 904-762-8584
First Vice President Jan Griffin
3032 Sutton Woods Drive
Plant City, FL 33566-9606
813-754-8685
Second Vice President Kathleen Hawryluk
5081 Tamarind Ridge Drive
Naples, FL 34119-2829
239-455-5113 Cell: 239-331-0267
Recording Secretary Christy Linke
2909 Aston Avenue
Plant City, FL 33566-9301
813-752-5874 Cell: 732-322-8392
Corresponding Secretary Jackie Fetherston
225 Woody Creek Drive
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
904-543-8664
Treasurer Andrea Finn
1840 Old Tomoka Road West
Ormond Beach, FL 32174-6715
386-677-2630
Parliamentarian Lorene Junkin
2610 NW 68th Terrace
GAinesvile, FL 32606-6341
352-375-0322
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1 Page 9
FFSJ Committee Chairmen
Advisor Immediate Past President Glenda Dawson
Bylaws & Standing Rules Sandra Walters
Chaplin Cinny O’Donnell
Design Editor Barbara May
Evaluation Chairman: Barbara May
Area 1 (Districts I, II, and III) Janan Jones [email protected]
Area 2 (District IV, and V) Lois Hannabury-Deno [email protected]
Area 3 (District VI and VII) Stephane Susetka [email protected]
Area 4 (District VIII) Parke Finold [email protected]
Area 5 (District IX) Gail Pica [email protected]
Area 6 (District X, XI and XII) Christine Biscogilio [email protected]
Finance Committee Chairman Andrea Finn
Flower Show Consultant Barbara May
Flower Show Schedules Claudia Chopp
Flower Show Schools Jan Griffin
FSP//Ethics/Etiquette Editor Tina Tuttle
Historian Susan Slater
Judges Credentials Sondra Quinn
Programs Jan Griffin
Publication/Editor in Chief Brenda Johnson
Horticulture Editor Marie Harrison
Special Exhibits Carolyn Stevens
Symposia Lorraine Gabler
Ways and Means K C Jeronimo
Website Liaison Inger Jones
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1 Page 10
Call Letter for the 2017 FFSJ Fall Meeting
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1 Page 11
FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS CALLFLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS CALLFLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS CALLFLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS CALL
2017 FALL MEETING2017 FALL MEETING2017 FALL MEETING2017 FALL MEETING
September 6, 2017September 6, 2017September 6, 2017September 6, 2017
“CLIMB HIGH…..HOLD ON TIGHT….AND DO NOT BE AFRAID”“CLIMB HIGH…..HOLD ON TIGHT….AND DO NOT BE AFRAID”“CLIMB HIGH…..HOLD ON TIGHT….AND DO NOT BE AFRAID”“CLIMB HIGH…..HOLD ON TIGHT….AND DO NOT BE AFRAID”
FROMFROMFROMFROM: Mary Silas, FFSJ President
To:To:To:To: All FFSJ Board Members, Chairmen and Members
Host:Host:Host:Host: FFSJ District IV Members providing refreshments
Place:Place:Place:Place: FFGC HDQTRS, 1400 South Denning Drive, Winter Park
DateDateDateDate: September 6, 2017
Time: Time: Time: Time: Refreshments at noon, Meeting and Program from 1 to 5PM
Call to Order:Call to Order:Call to Order:Call to Order: 1:00 PM
REPORTS:REPORTS:REPORTS:REPORTS: FFSJ Standing Rule 7 requires each FFSJ District Director and FFSJ Board Chair-man prepare a written report on activity since the last meeting. Four copies are to be submit-ted to the FFSJ Recording Secretary, Christy Linke. If unable to attend, please mail your re-port to the secretary, no later than four days prior to the meeting date. Please have someone someone someone someone from your Districtfrom your Districtfrom your Districtfrom your District read the report at the meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS: Those wishing to make announcements at the meeting are asked to email the information to the Recording Secretary in advancein advancein advancein advance.
WAYS & MEANS:WAYS & MEANS:WAYS & MEANS:WAYS & MEANS: There will be a Silent Auction at the meeting. Print a Silent Auction form (attached to this document) for each sale item, listing the price you want to receive. Bring the form(s) to the meeting. Carolyn Schaag will handle the financial end of this effort.
SEED EXCHANGESEED EXCHANGESEED EXCHANGESEED EXCHANGE: Bring some seeds from your garden and swap with others.
PROGRAM:PROGRAM:PROGRAM:PROGRAM: Kathleen Hawryluk, Second VP, graciously agreed to present a number of designs using manipulated plant materials including sansevieria pandanas, aspidistra, strelizia, bear grass and schefflera. Techniques will be demonstrated. Containers and materials will be Containers and materials will be Containers and materials will be Containers and materials will be provided for each participant.. Please bring clippers! FFSJ will cover expenses for this program.provided for each participant.. Please bring clippers! FFSJ will cover expenses for this program.provided for each participant.. Please bring clippers! FFSJ will cover expenses for this program.provided for each participant.. Please bring clippers! FFSJ will cover expenses for this program.
ACCOMMODATIONS:ACCOMMODATIONS:ACCOMMODATIONS:ACCOMMODATIONS: The Comfort Inn Suite, 2416 N. Orange Ave, Orlando has a rate for FFGC
members of $92.00. This rate is good only through August 19, 2017.This rate is good only through August 19, 2017.This rate is good only through August 19, 2017.This rate is good only through August 19, 2017. Call hotel direct (407)
228-4007 early to secure a room. Ask for FFGC Rates. Ask for FFGC Rates. Ask for FFGC Rates. Ask for FFGC Rates.
ITEM # ____
Name of Provider:
Description of Item:
Value of Item:
MINIMUM BID:
NAME (Print) BID AMOUNT PHONE___ __
_____ _____________________________________________________ ________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
MINIMUM RAISE: $1.00
Silent Auction Bid Sheet
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1 Page 12
Page 13 V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1
FFSJ Annual Meeting Minutes April 27, 2017 Embassy Suites, Kissimmee, FL
CALL TO ORDER:
The annual meeting of the Florida Flower Show Judges was called to order at 11
a.m. by President Dawson.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA.
Cinny O’Donnell, gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America.
WELCOME:
The welcome was given by Jackie Haddock, District VII Director Elect.
RESPONSE:
The response was given by Mary Silas, FFSJ President Elect.
INTRODUCTION OF FFSJ OFFICERS:
To the Chair’s left: Second VP Jan Griffin, President Elect Mary Silas, Recording
Secretary Kathleen Hawryluk. To the chair’s right: Corresponding Secretary
Margaret Chodosh, Treasurer Carolyn Schaag, Parliamentarian Lorene Junkin.
The Chair recognized the former FFSJ Presidents in attendance. Cindy O’Donnell,
Lorene Junkin, Tina Tuttle and Sandy Walters were introduced.
The Chair recognized the FFGC Officers in attendance. Second Vice President
Marge Hendron, Recording Secretary Carolyn Schaag and Treasurer Gina Jogan
were introduced. Also recognized were Former FFGC Presidents: Carolyn Schaag,
Gloria Blake, Joan Ochs, Cinny O’Donnell. Barbara May, a former NGC President
was also introduced.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
The Memorial Service was given by Former FFSJ President Sandy Walters.
STANDING RULES:
Lorene Junkin, Parliamentarian, read the standing rules of the Convention. A
motion was made to adopt the rules. The motion was voted on and passed.
REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE:
The report of the Credentials Committee was given by Carolyn Schaag.
The Chair declared a quorum present. The Credentials Report was adopted.
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1 Page 14
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES:
Lorene Junkin and Andrea Finn were appointed to approve the minutes of the
meeting. Carolyn Stephens was appointed to serve as timekeeper and Sue
Congialosi and Lorie Richie were appointed to serve as tellers. Kathleen Hawryluk
and Jan Griffin were appointed to an audit/review committee.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the January 10, 2017 meeting were approved as e-mailed to the
members.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT: GLENDA DAWSON.
PRESIDENT ELECT: MARY SILAS no report
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT: JAN GRIFFIN report filed
TREASURER: CAROLYN SCHAAG
REPORTS OF THE DISTRICT DIRECTORS:
DISTRICT I: GINA JOGAN
DISTRICT II: DELORES SHELTON report on file
DISTRICT III: PHYLLIS WEST
DISTRICT IV: CARL SISCO
DISTRICT V: INEZ BROOKER
DISTRICT VI: STEPHANIE SUSETKA
DISTRICT VII: EMILY BADER- REPORT READ BY JACKIE HADDOCK
DISTRICT VIII: BESS TREADWELL
DISTRICT IX: SONDRA QUINN
DISTRICT X: EMILY KANE
DISTRICT XI: INGER JONES
DISTRICT XII: GALE POLK report given by Nancy Miller
REPORTS OF CHAIRMEN
Flower Show Schools: Jan Griffin
Judges’ Credentials: Mary Silas
Symposia: Lorraine Gabler
REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
Elaine Parisi reported on behalf of the Nominating Committee
ELECTION:
Jan Griffin was nominated and elected as First Vice-President.
Kathleen Hawryluk was nominated and elected as Second Vice-President.
Christy Linke was nominated and elected to the office of Recording
Secretary.
Andrea Finn was nominated and elected to the office of Treasurer.
Jackie Fetherston was appointed to the office of Corresponding Secretary.
Lorene Junkin was appointed to serve as Parliamentarian.
NEW BUSINESS
Treasurer Carolyn Schaag presented the proposed budget for 2017-2019 and made
a motion to adopt the budget on behalf of the Board of Directors. The motion
passed.
Jan Silik and Carol Hall, both former FFGC Presidents, entered the room and were
recognized by President Dawson.
Cindy O’Donnell gave the Blessing and the meeting was recessed at 12:05 p.m.
and reconvened after lunch at 1:00 p.m.
President Dawson introduced FFSJ and TriCouncil honored guests present.
AWARDS:
Barbara Hadsell introduced Arlene Rand who presented Inger Jones the Earth
Steward Award. President Rand also presented Bernadette Hamera with the Earth
Steward Award.
Lorene Junkin presented new Four Star Members: Tina Tuttle, Susan Slater, Sally
Flanagan, Brenda Luedeman and Marjorie Hendon.
PROGRAM: President Elect Mary Silas presented Barbara May who thanked the
District Council Presidents who facilitated obtaining designers for the Program,
and then discussed the designs.
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS:
Jan Silik served as the Installation Officer for the Incoming Officers and incoming
District Directors for 2017-2019.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Joann Mulinare gave information associated with the hotel
parking.
Mary Silas thanked Glenda Dawson for her service and leadership.
Raffles tickets were drawn and prizes given.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 2:25 p.m.
Glenda Dawson presented the gavel and 2015-2017 President’s Pin to President
Silas.
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1 Page 15
Always in our hearts…….Always in our hearts…….Always in our hearts…….Always in our hearts…….
V O L U M E 1 2 I S S U E 1 Page 16
2017
Carol Benn, District VIII
Louise Bennett, District VI
Marilyn Blaisdell, District XI
Sarah Bowen, District VII
Jeanne Corbin, District VIII
Pat Fink, District VI
Violet Fischer, District II
Billye Hemphill, District VIII
Mary Jakeman, District IV
Bea Montgomery, District VII
Doris Powers, District 1
Roberta Ross, District IX
Jane Shepherd, District VII
2015
Francis Asheim, District IX
Sandra Carter, District IV
Alice Changstrom, District VIII
Iris Chomyn, District VII
Barbara Cook, District I
Pat Crum, District IV
Dorothy Curland
Annabelle Frilen, District VII
Grace Helms, District II
Sandy Kavouras, District IX
Mary Lange, District III
Madalyne Lawton, District VII
June Mais, District VII
MaryLou Robinson, District IV
Catie Sippel, District VII
Verda Stull, District VIII
Mildred Sweeney, District I
2016
Nancy Allen, District IV
Dorothy Boothroyd, District VIII
Shirley Brown, District I
Bern Davis, District IX
Eileen Ferguson, District V
Jeanne Jackson, District III
Dorothy Langford, District VII
Mary McKenzie, District I
Marty Ward, District IX
Camilla Weems, District V
Betty Ann Zeiher, District XI
