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2013 State Convention: “Georgia Gardeners on Parade”
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Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center
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The GCG convention in 2013 will be held on April 16, 17 and 18 at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center at 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta. Hosted by Laurel District, this fantastic, full three-day state convention features a design program, workshop, awards, interesting speakers, venders and a most interesting tour.
April 15: Finance, Executive Board Meeting
April 16: State Board Luncheon, followed by Opening of Convention and Dinner
April 17-18: Exciting Convention Activities
 2013 DEEP SOUTH CONVENTION: "GEORGIA'S TREASURES"
The Garden Club of Georgia will host the 2013 Deep South Convention in our historic city of Savannah from March 24-26, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront. Representatives from six southeastern states will gather for exciting workshops, exhibits, tours and speakers, plus a flower show and "low country boil." Attendees are in for a real treat!
Please access information on the Deep South website and use the link from that site to the Savannah Hyatt Regency to make your hotel reservations. Hotel prices are $149 for either a king room or a room with two double beds. See the following forms for additional details and registration:
On behalf of the whole committee, we want to share "Georgia's Treasures" with you at this informational, educational, entertaining and fun-filled convention. |
2012 State Convention Report: “A Garden Jubilee”
Macon Marriott City Center
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Magnolia District hosted the 2012 State Mini-Convention in Macon, April 16-17, 2012 at the beautiful Macon Marriott City Center. Fantastic exhibits, exciting vendors, gorgeous floral designs, and more were all part of the 84th Annual Meeting.
The Awards Banquet on Monday evening provided an opportunity to recognize the many clubs that have accomplished so much during the previous year. The Life Member Luncheon on Tuesday followed the business meeting in the morning.
Convention attendees were instructed and entertained with a workshop on spring table designs in the Grand Salon presented by floral designer Derrell Humphries of Flowers by Derrell. Mr. Humphries has taught floral design classes through the Continuing Education Department of Darton College in Albany and has given seminars and demonstrations throughout the state. His work in holiday design was featured in the publication Southwest Georgia Living. Mr. Humphries creates designs using natural materials from the woods and fields, finding inspiration in the many varied design elements of nature.
2011 State Convention Report: “The Beginning Was Here”
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Dr. Allan Armitage, Distinguished Professor from the University of Georgia
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The Garden Club of Georgia 83rd Annual State Convention was held April 26-28, 2011 at the UGA's Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel. We proudly affirmed that Athens is the birthplace of all garden clubs in the United States! The full three-day convention was packed with fantastic activities. The Opening Presidents' Dinner on Tuesday night featured Keynote Speaker Dr. Allan Armitage, Distinguished Professor from the University of Georgia. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed his presentation and the tour he gave of the U.S. Trial Garden.
Our Youth Luncheon Speaker was award-winning Diane Davies, the "Godmother of Environmental Education." The 4-H Performance Dance Group Clovers Etcetera performed for our enjoyment. Tours to GCG Headquarters, Founders Memorial Garden and the State Botanical Garden were just some of the activities our members enjoyed.
Districts held breakfast meetings on Wednesday, when the incoming District Officers were installed. The Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening provided an opportunity to recognize the many clubs that have accomplished so much during the previous year.
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