Garden Awards:
Daria Vincent as Awards Chairman presenting the following at their May 2024 Luncheon: Best Backyard - Karen Whitaker, Best Patio Stella Bowman, Garden of the Year - Jackie Ciuffi, and Daria Vincent. |
Installing New Officers:
Daria Vincent as Awards Chairman installed New Officers for 2024-2026 with a Chocolate Bar theme which was unique to their roles. All other members received a candy bar as integral parts of the Garden Club also. Daria, Karen Whitaker-President, Stella Bowman-Vice President, Pat Terranova-Secretary, Kathleen Piazza-Corresponding Secretary, Jackie Ciuffi and Betty Murray-Historians, Betty Gibbs-Parliamentarian. Absent was Debbie Corales-Treasurer and she will be installed at the September meeting. |
Retiring Officers recognition:
Daria Vincent thanked the retiring officers and presented each with a gift. Sharon Rojas, Stella Bowman, Karen Whitaker, Jackie Ciuffi, Kathleen Piazza, and Daria. (Debbie Corales is absent and will be recognized at the September meeting). |
Awards & Luncheon:
MRGC had their 2024 Awards and Installation Luncheon at Vincent's Restaurant. Beautiful white, pink, and orange centerpieces of Kalanchoes were given as door prizes along with a Kalanchoe for the outgoing President, Daria Vincent. Daria was also presented with a gift from the Garden Club as outgoing President. Seated left to right are: Susie (Sara's daughter), Sara Stapleton, Dottie Pechon, Liz (Kathleen's daughter), Kathleen Piazza, and another of Kathleen's daughters. Standing left to right are: Jackie Ciuffi, Jaynell Zimmerman, Maria Griffin, Karen Whitaker, Sharon Rojas, Daria Vincent, Betty Murray, Stella Bowman, Suzzane Scorintino, Pat Terranova, and Betty Gibbs. |
Auction prize donated by MRGC for the JPCGC Auction 2024 ROASTER:
Another donated prize by MRGC was a beautiful Roaster. Again, Valerie filled the roaster with items donated by other clubs. Such an outstanding presentation of auction prizes! Not pictured was a red purse that our club also donated. |
Auction prize donated by MRGC for the JPCGC Auction 2024 PUNCH BOWL:
Valerie Moscana beautifully put together the Auction prizes that Metairie Ridge Garden Club donated for the JPCGC Awards Luncheon Auction. Inserted inside a gorgeous Punch Bowl which included twelve punch bowl cups were other items donated by other clubs. |
LEFT: Daria Vincent (The Girl with the Red Dress On!) accepted Awards for MRGC at the 2024 JPCGC Awards Luncheon at Porter and Luke's Restaurant:
Certificates were for the following: Arbor Day, Philanthropic, Scholarship, Garden Club Achievement,Yearbook, and Stella Bowman for Door Contest Award. JPCGC Awards Luncheon: Daria Vincent pinning the 2024-2026 MRGC Club President pin on Karen Whitaker. Picture courtesy of Coleen Landry who was so kind to take this picture. Susan Finney, District II President, graciously obtained the Pin.
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At our November meeting, Metairie Ridge Garden Club had Rodney Bell, Master Gardener, as their Speaker. He presented "Smart Watering" which was an informative and enjoyable presentation.
Metairie Ridge Garden Club's November Meeting was held in the lovely home of Betty Gibbs. We had delicious food consisting of sandwiches, potato salad, cake and cookies. A Creative Design was provided by Karen Whitaker. We collected for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Sharon Rojas- |
Daria Vincent receiving JPCGC 1st Place Christmas Door Award from Chairman, Mary Jacobs at the Awards & Installation Luncheon. The wreath had fresh red cranberries, fresh white flocked Christmas tree limbs from a tree lot, fresh white chrysanthemums with green centers and fresh baby breath. Inserted were three gold wire Angels holding
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