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Growing Flowers and Friendships
Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri
Jefferson City
2019
www.BittersweetGardenClub.com
Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri
Jefferson City
2019
Affiliated Organizations
National Garden Clubs, Inc.—Central Region
Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc.—Central District
Missouri Prairie Foundation
Missouri Botanical Garden
History Meeting Schedule
Organized: June 1973 Meets Monthly
Federated: August 1973 Third Thursday
Club Flower: Bittersweet 6:00 p.m. Social
6:30 p.m. Program followed
Current Membership by Business Meeting
Seventy-five (75) (unless otherwise noted)
A
History of Bittersweet
merican bittersweet (Celastrus scandens L.) is a twining,
woody vine that scrambles over low vegetation or trails
along the ground. It can climb 20 feet. This strong, hearty,
and enduring plant is exactly the type of foundation needed for our
club.
The dark green leaves of the Bittersweet are oval, finely
toothed, smooth and two to four inches long. Clusters of small
yellowish-green flowers bloom in May or June and can often be
spotted along banks of streams or in moist thickets.
Fruit of the Bittersweet is a dull orange, ball-shaped capsule that
splits open in September, exposing the bright scarlet, fleshy-coated
seeds. The fruit is eaten by several species of birds and other wildlife.
Bittersweet depicts our club: A strong organization dedicated to
the conservation of our streams and the protection of our wildlife.
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Club Objectives
The objective of the club shall be to study the basic art of gardening, to
encourage conservation of natural resources and to cooperate with other
clubs and agencies interested in horticulture and conservation.
Conservation Pledge
I pledge to protect and conserve the natural resources of the planet Earth
and promise to promote education so we may become caretakers of our
air, water, forests, land, and wildlife.
"The single greatest lesson the garden teaches is that our relationship to
the planet need not be zero-sum, and that as long as the sun still shines
and people still can plan and plant, think and do, we can, if we bother to
try, find ways to provide for ourselves without diminishing the world.”
~ Michael Pollan
Fund-Raising
The Annual Garden Tour generates funds to support the club operation
and scholarships for area students.
Bittersweet Contributions
President’s Project .......................................................................$ 100
FGCM Donations
Conservation ..................................................................................20
Missouri Botanical Garden............................................................20
Powell Gardens ..............................................................................20
Roadside Wildflowers ...................................................................20
State Scholarship ........................................................................ 100
State Fair Gazebo...........................................................................20
Gardening Resource Project ..............................................................50
4-H ........................................................................................................50
Missouri Botanical Garden Membership ..........................................75
NGC Youth Poetry Contest .................................................................60
World Gardening................................................................................ 50
Scholarships ................................................................................ $ 1,500
Bittersweet Garden Club Meeting
Order of Business
A. Call to Order H. Reports of Officers, Board, and
B. Program Standing Committees
C. Opening Exercises I. Reports of Special Committees
D. Approval of Minutes J. Unfinished Business
E. Financial Statement K. New Business
F. Bills L. Announcements
G. Correspondence M. Adjournment
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19TH ANNUAL BITTERSWEET GARDEN TOUR
June 24, 2018
Team: Jane Epperson · Joan Jarrett · Millie Jones
Donna Lynch · Linda Phelps · Niki Schulte
Jeanne Schwaller · Marsha Wilson · Cheryl Wolf
Team: Marilyn Curtit · Jeanine Dulle · Brenda Hancock
After joining Bittersweet in 2014, Linda’s health Johnnie soon · Ann Lane · Tracy
Kramer prevented her from
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with cancer on March
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be a hard-working, Stork
fun-loving,
and compassionate person who gave generously of her time and talents to a
variety of organizations all throughout her life. Though Linda was new to
Bittersweet and many of us were still just getting to know her, it’s certain
that our garden club would have been richer with her continued presence.
Team: Betsy Bax · Debbie Boyce · Rosie Chruma
Shelley Chruma · Barb Crader · Marsha Graham
Diane Irwin · Stacy Landwehr · Kathy Laur
Beth Michitsch · Pat Roberts
Team: Cassandra Bates · Barbara Brennaman
Rita Christgen · Marla Clark · Rita Esterly
Alice Hansen · Merrilee Holzhauser · Kristi Rhoads
Barb Miltenberger · Linda Oligschlaeger
Tina Spillers · Donna Stokes · Susan Stork
On the one-year anniversary of her passing, we honored Cheryl Eichelberger,
a long-time Bittersweet Garden Club member, at Memorial Park with a
ceremony dedicating a spinning sculpture to her memory. Contributions made
to Bittersweet in Cheryl’s honor were used to commission the stainless-steel
Team: Lindawhich
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the park’s entrance in a beautiful flower garden
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of children's laughter...both so dear to her heart. The
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beautiful and whimsical · Jan Schwaller · Marcia
spinner Reedever-present and ever-moving reminder
is an
Marge Talken
of Cheryl’s fun-loving nature and boundless energy. August 11, 2017
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JANUARY
JANUARY 17 - (Thursday) MONTHLY MEETING
Social 6:00 p.m., Program 6:30 p.m.
Location: St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall
537 State Highway T · Jefferson City
Host: Linda Phelps
Co-Hosts: Betsy Bax, Rita Christgen, Jane Epperson, Ginni Griffen,
Merrilee Holzhauser, Jacquie Huhman, Stacey Landwehr, Beth
Michitsch, Marcia Reed, Jenelle Schwieterman, Sue Scott, Susan Stork
Program: “Low-Maintenance Practices in the Garden”
Presenter: Alice Longfellow
Alice will share secrets of the trade that demonstrate low-maintenance
practices in all aspects of gardening. Alice, fellow Bittersweet member,
and her husband, Bob, own Longfellow's Garden Center in Centertown,
Missouri. www.Longfellowsgarden.com
Inspirational Minute: Betsy Bax
Installation of Officers: Diane Neterer, Central District Director
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
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FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 16 - (Saturday)
Kansas City Gangster Tour & WWI Museum and Memorial
The Gangster Tour puts you hot on the trail of KC’s most famous
Goodfellas. You’ll be immersed in a melodramatic look at mob
homes, hangouts, and infamous crimes scenes. Enjoy lunch at a local
KC restaurant before touring the WWI Museum and Memorial,
America’s only museum dedicated to sharing the stories of WWI
through the eyes of those who lived it—voted America’s 5th best
museum by Yelp.
FEBRUARY 21 - (Thursday) MONTHLY MEETING
Social 6:00 p.m., Program 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hawthorn Community Room
3600 Amazonas · Jefferson City
Host: Jeannine Brickey
Co-Hosts: Linda Bledsoe, Debbie Boyce, Heather Brown, Lee Bunch,
Barb Crader, Marsha Graham, Alice Hansen, Sandy Hiatte, Jacki
Johnson, Rosella Reinkemeyer, Niki Schulte, Marge Talken, Marsha
Wilson
Program: “Monarch Butterflies”
Presenter: Elizabeth Huber
Elizabeth, an engineer by profession, has had a long-time interest in
butterflies. She will share her experiences with developing a habitat for
Monarch Butterflies on her property.
9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL—FEBRUARY 16, 2018
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MARCH
MARCH — Date TBD
Exploring Nearby Oddities
We'll tour the Curly Eye Alpaca Farm, a small, family farm in
Columbia. We'll meet and greet their alpacas and babies, feel their
soft coats and shop their store. Alpaca is three times warmer than
wool but lighter and hypoallergenic. We'll follow that visit by a
fabulous meal at one of Columbia's great restaurants then head to
Helmi's Garden Center before heading home. If you haven't visited
Helmi's you're in for a treat. It has unusual plants and gift items.
MARCH 21 - (Thursday) MONTHLY MEETING
Social 6:00 p.m., Program 6:30 p.m.
Location: St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall
537 State Highway T · Jefferson City
Host: Barb Miltenberger
Co-Hosts: Cassandra Bates, Linda Bledsoe, Gail Cummins, Ginni Griffen,
Kathy Kolb, Johnnie Kramer, Linda Phelps, Naydene Quisling, Pat
Roberts, Judy Schneider, Jenelle Schwieterman, Sue Scott, Tina Spillers
Program: “How My Garden Feeds My Soul”
Presenters: Alice Hansen and Barb Crader
Alice and Barb, two seasoned Bittersweeties, will share their best
experiences in their gardens.
Inspirational Minute: Gail Cummins
HILLERMANN NURSERY, ASTRAL GLASS STUDIO, & PINCKNEY DISTILLERY
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APRIL
APRIL 18 - (Thursday) MONTHLY MEETING
Social 6:00 p.m., Program 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hawthorn Community Room
3600 Amazonas · Jefferson City
Host: Susan Scovill
Co-Hosts: Linda Bledsoe, Debbie Boyce, Marilyn Curtit, Jane
Epperson, Alice Hansen, Merlene Hockman, Marcia Reed, Rosella
Reinkemeyer, Judy Schneider, Donna Stokes, Ronda Thompson,
Jennifer Urich, Marsha Wilson
Program: “Raising Heirloom Apple Trees: a Family Experience”
Presenters: David and Jennifer Urich
David and Jennifer planted a commercial size fruit-tree orchard in 1980,
primarily with heirloom varieties not usually planted in modern
orchards. The Urichs will share their 39 years of apple-growing
experience, describe the unique challenges presented by heirloom
varieties, and discuss their recommendations for managing fruit trees in
the central Missouri climate. Jennifer is also a Bittersweet member.
APRIL 25 (Thursday)
Kimmswick, Missouri
Kimmswick is the perfect place for a day trip, just a short distance south
of St. Louis. We have the opportunity to participate in a 3-hour cooking
class (including lunch) with Mary Hostetter, renowned owner of the
famous Blue Owl Restaurant. Included is a visit to Fredmar Farms, the
stately 95-year old Anheuser Estate and its beautiful 23-acre park-like
setting. There will still be time to browse 20 unique shops, many
housed in original buildings dating from 1859, before heading home.
LAUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK & SHAW NATURE PRESERVE
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MAY
MAY 16 - (Thursday) MONTHLY MEETING
Social 6:00 p.m., Program 6:30 p.m.
Location: St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall
537 State Highway T · Jefferson City
Host: Millie Jones
Co-Hosts: Karen Basel, Linda Block, Barbara Brennaman, Rosie Chruma,
Shelley Chruma, Marla Clark, Merrilee Holzhauser, Jacki Johnson, Kris
Leech, Donna Lynch, Linda Phelps, Jeanne Schwaller,
Marge Talken
Program: “Garden Tour Preparation”
Presenters: Alice Hansen and Rosella Reinkemeyer
Alice and Rosella, co-chairs for the Bittersweet Garden Tour, will
facilitate preparation for the 20th Annual Bittersweet Garden Tour,
including the distribution of tickets and yard signs. Be sure to attend
this very important meeting. www.BittersweetGardenClub.com
Inspirational Minute: Kris Leech
MAY 23 (Thursday)
Behind-the-Scene Tour of STL Zoo & Tour of Soulard Eateries
On the Botanical Wonders tour of the zoo, see elephant ears and
Bengal tiger cannas and more. A horticulture manager will lead a
fascinating and educational one-hour walking-tour. Experience the
flora in the immersion exhibit, River's Edge. Then take a 3-hour, easy-
paced, walking food-tour led by local guides that mixes delicious food
and drink tastings with an insider’s view into the history, culture and
architecture that define the Soulard neighborhood.
GARDEN PREVIEW TOUR—JUNE 21, 2018
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JUNE
JUNE 2 (Sunday)
Share-Your-Garden Tour
Enjoy a sampling of five of our own Bittersweet members’ gardens.
Share your gardening talent or just enjoy the comradery of fellow
members while viewing the gardens. Gardens might be complete or in
need of a few helpful hints or suggestions.
JUNE 13 (Thursday)
Flower Hill Farm & White Mule Winery—Beaufort, Missouri
Explore Flower Hill Farm, a 35-acre property on the rolling hills in
Beaufort, Missouri, which grows flowers for florists, weddings and
other special events. Then visit White Mule Winery, a turn-of-the-
century farmstead house and several 100+ year-old reconstructed
barns serving up some fabulous Missouri wines and food.
JUNE 27 - (Thursday) MONTHLY MEETING
Preview Tour: 6:00 p.m.—Specific Details TBD
Location: Hawthorn Community Room
3600 Amazonas · Jefferson City
Host: Brenda Hancock (DESSERTS ONLY TONIGHT)
Co-Hosts: Sheila Scott, Pat Roberts, Marsha Graham, Ann Lane,
Kathy Laur, Jennifer Urich, Ronda Thompson
Program: “Garden Preview-Tour”
Presenters: Alice Hansen and Rosella Reinkemeyer
Alice and Rosella, co-chairs for the Bittersweet Garden Tour, will lead
members and garden tour homeowners on a preview-tour of the
gardens featured on the annual tour. We will then convene for a brief
business meeting and dessert at Hawthorn Bank.
JUNE 30 - 20th Annual Bittersweet Garden Tour
This public tour of five gardens is Bittersweet’s primary fund-raising
activity. Proceeds help fund scholarships offered to area students.
9JULY
JULY 7-8 (Sunday-Monday—Overnight Optional)
Kansas City Water Garden Tour & Overland Park Arboretum
& Botanical Gardens (Whirlwind: Art in Motion)
On Sunday, enjoy some of Kansas City’s best water-features during a
customized one-day garden tour followed by an optional overnight stay
in the KC area. The next day, visit Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical
Gardens featuring a temporary exhibit, Whirlwind: Art in Motion, which
showcases 13 kinetic sculptures by 10 different artists. Kinetic art
interacts with the environment to enhance the viewing experience.
JULY 18 - (Thursday) MONTHLY MEETING
Program 5:30 - 6:15 p.m., Refreshments & Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Location: Runge Nature Center
330 Commerce Drive · Jefferson City
Host: Jane Epperson
Co-Hosts: Karen Basel, Marla Clark, Gail Cummins, Rita Esterly, Merlene
Hockman, Merrilee Holzhauser, Jacki Johnson, Donna Lynch, Kristi
Rhoads, Linda Samson, Judy Schneider, Jan Schwaller, Donna Stokes
Program: “Hummingbirds in the Garden”
Presenter: Austin Lambert
Mr. Lambert, a long-time volunteer at the Runge Nature Center, will
give advice on how to attract and care for the needs of the
hummingbird in the garden.
This program will take place in the Runge Nature Center auditorium.
Refreshments will be provided in the outdoor auditorium.
PAINTING WATERCOLOR CONEFLOWERS
10AUGUST
AUGUST 15 - (Thursday) MONTHLY MEETING
Social 6:00 p.m., Program 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hawthorn Community Room
3600 Amazonas · Jefferson City
Host: Marge Talken
Co-Hosts: Barbara Brennaman, Jane Davis, Rita Esterly, Brenda
Hancock, Kathy Kolb, Kris Leech, Barb Miltenberger, Naydene Quisling,
Kristi Rhoads, Linda Samson, Niki Schulte, Jan Schwaller, Susan Stork
Program: “Gardens of Our Grandchildren”
Presenter: George Laur
During a career in science-based publishing at MU, George became
concerned about the challenge of raising plants and animals in
Missouri as our climate changes. He will share what scientists know
about the gardens of our grandchildren.
AUGUST 22 (Thursday)
Celebration Yacht Cruise & Cocktails, Lake of the Ozarks
Come aboard the yacht, Celebration, for a unique narrated, guided
lake cruise providing amazing views of the beautiful homes and
scenery on Lake of the Ozarks. Enjoy the relaxing cruise with lunch
and unsurpassed service by the professional crew. Choose to take in
the beauty from the deck or from within the climate-controlled
interior cabin. After the cruise we'll take in a little retail therapy
enjoying all that the Lake has to offer.
CEDAR WIND ORCHARD—NEW BLOOMFIELD
11SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 19 - (Thursday) MONTHLY MEETING
Social 6:00 p.m., Program 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hawthorn Community Room
3600 Amazonas· Jefferson City
Host: Marcia Reed
Co-Hosts: Karen Basel, Gail Cummins, Alice Hansen, Sandy Hiatte,
Merlene Hockman, Kelly Humphreys, Millie Jones, Ann Lane, Rosella
Reinkemeyer, Jenelle Schwieterman, Susan Scovill, Donna Stokes,
Ronda Thompson
Program: “Painting Snowmen”
Presenter: Jennifer Urich
Jennifer, Bittersweet member and amateur artist, will teach us how to
paint a snowman using watercolors. If you missed painting a
coneflower last year, here is another opportunity to dabble in
watercolor, plus you will go home with a winter decoration!
SEPTEMBER 25 & 26 (Wednesday & Thursday)
Top of the Rock—Big Cedar Lodge—Dogwood Canyon
Enjoy lunch provided by the culinary staff and students in the Dobyns
Dining Room at the College of the Ozarks. We'll stay in the Branson
area overnight enjoying the breathtaking views of Table Rock Lake. The
next day explore the beauty of Dogwood Canyon on a 2-hour Wildlife
Tram Tour winding through the canyon floor, past towering bluffs and
waterfalls. Then cross the Arkansas border where your tram may
mingle with herds of American bison, elk, whitetail deer and Texas
longhorn. Lunch will be provided mid-way on our tour.
Tour of Jefferson City Hidden Gems
12OCTOBER
OCTOBER 17 - (Thursday) MONTHLY MEETING
Social 6:00 p.m., Program 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hawthorn Community Room
3600 Amazonas· Jefferson City
Host: Linda Phelps
Co-Hosts: Betsy Bax, Debbie Boyce, Barbara Brennaman, Lee Bunch,
Marla Clark, Barbara Crader, Marilyn Curtit, Jeannine Dulle, Jacquie
Huhman, Millie Jones, Johnnie Kramer, Beth Michitsch, Sheila Scott
Program: “The Marvelous Colors of Japan ”
Presenter: Susan Scovill
Susan, a fellow Bittersweet Member, will take us on a photo-tour of
the marvelous fall colors and gardens of Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan.
Photos were taken during a visit with her daughter, who is a U.S.
Naval Officer, currently serving in Yokosuka, Japan.
Food Bank Collection—Members are asked to bring non-perishable
items to be donated to the Samaritan Center Food Bank. Cash or checks
made payable to the Samaritan Center will also be accepted.
November Auction Items Collection—All items for the November
auction should be brought to the October meeting, bagged or boxed,
and identified by donor.
OCTOBER 25 (Friday)
Hermann, Missouri Shops and Wineries—Fall Foliage
Take in the gorgeous fall colors as we travel to Hermann for a bike ride
along the Katy Trail followed by refreshments offered by the local
award-winning wineries.
Fall District Meeting · Mexico, Missouri—October 10, 2018
13NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 21 - (Thursday) MONTHLY MEETING
Social 6:00 p.m., Program 6:30 p.m.
Location: St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall
537 State Highway T · Jefferson City
Host: Cassandra Bates
Co-Hosts: Karen Basel, Jeannine Brickey, Heather Brown, Rita
Christgen, Jeanine Dulle, Ginni Griffen, Sandy Hiatte, Kelly
Humphreys, Johnnie Kramer, Beth Michitsch, Anne Scott, Marge
Talken, Jennifer Urich
Program: “Bittersweet Auction”
Presenter: Linda Block
Linda, Bittersweet Auction Chair, will facilitate the annual auction.
Members may spend their Bittersweet Bucks by bidding in lively, but
friendly competition for a wide variety of thoughtfully chosen items.
Shared Meal: Members whose last names begin with A-K are
asked to bring a dish to contribute to a shared holiday meal.
14DECEMBER
DECEMBER 4 & 5 (Wednesday & Thursday)
The Hill, Missouri Botanical Garden, and St. Charles
Enjoy fine Italian food on The Hill before heading to Missouri Botanical
Garden for the annual Gardenland Express Holiday Flower and Train
Show followed by the garden’s Garden Glow. After an overnight stay in
St. Charles, peruse the many unique shops of the 200-year-old
Historic St. Charles Main Street.
DECEMBER 12* - (Thursday) MONTHLY MEETING
Social 6:00 p.m., Program 6:30 p.m.* Note Date Change—2nd Thursday
Location: Hawthorn Community Room
3600 Amazonas · Jefferson City
Host: Linda Block
Co-Hosts: Rosie Chruma, Shelly Chruma, Barb Crader, Kelly Humphreys,
Jacki Johnson, Kathy Kolb, Tracy Leonberger, Donna Lynch, Barb
Miltenberger, Linda Oligschlaeger, Sharon Pennington, Tina Spillers,
Susan Stork
Program: “Merry Christmas!” — Dinner & (optional) Gift Exchange
Presenter: Judy Schneider
President Judy Schneider will organize an optional gift exchange.
Members wishing to participate in the gift exchange may bring a $20
gift to contribute to the “Dirty Santa” fun.
Shared Meal: Members whose last names begin with L-Z are asked
to bring a dish to contribute to a shared holiday meal.
15Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri
2019 State Activities Calendar
And Other Dates of Interest
January
*20 Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl posters to FGCM Chair**
*25 Club Publicity Pressbooks to FGCM Chair**
*31 Deadline: The Garden Forum Spring Issue (April-June)
February
*1 Deadline: Presidents’ reports to District Director and FGCM Club
Ratings Chair**
*1 Deadline: Club Yearbooks due to District Director, District Awards
Chair, FGCM President, & FGCM Club Programs Chair**
*1 Deadline: Scholarship Applications to FGCM Scholarship Chair**
March
7-10 East Central District Flower Show
19-21 Landscape Design School II, Ser. X, Springfield Botanical
Gardens, Registrar: Josie Roborar
26-27 Environmental Studies School IV, MOBOT, St Louis, Registrar:
Jan Conant
April
*5 Missouri Arbor Day (1st Friday of April)
11-14 51st Annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival · Charleston, MO
14-17 FGCM Convention - St Louis
26 National Arbor Day
NGC Convention—Biloxi, MS
*30 Deadline: The Garden Forum Summer Issue (July-September)
May
9 Central District Spring Meeting—Centralia, MO
17-19 Flower Show School I—Columbia, Registrar: Anna Luellen
FGCM Bloomin’ Bus Tour—Empire State Gardens
June
*2-8 National Garden Week (1st full week in June)
30 20th Annual Bittersweet Garden Tour · Jefferson City
July
*31 Deadline for The Garden Forum Fall Issue (October-December)
16FGCM Calendar Continued
August
*14 FGCM Day at Missouri State Fair (Wed. of full wk)
*15 Deadline: Bird Sanctuary and Bluebird Trail Applications due to
District Bird Chair**
*31 Deadline: Bird Sanctuary and Bluebird Trail Applications to
FGCM Bird Chair**
September
10-12 Landscape Design School III, Ser. X, Registrar, Josie Roborar
15 Central Region Awards to CR Awards Chair**
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27 Central District Fall Meeting · Columbia
26-28 NGC Fall Board Meeting - Orlando, FL
October
6-8 Central Region Annual Convention - St. Louis, MO
*31 Deadlines:
Dues to District and State Treasurer**
Roster to State Membership Chair and District Director**
Roster to The Garden Forum Circulation Chair**
*31 Deadline: Butterfly/Hummingbird Application to State Chair**
*31 Deadline for The Garden Forum Winter issue (January-March)
November
*1 Deadline: All youth contests (except Smokey Bear/Woodsy
Owl contest) to District Youth Chair**
1-3 Flower Show School II, Columbia, MO
*11-12 FGCM Fall Board Meeting, Jefferson City
*30 Deadline: All youth contests to their respective FGCM Chair**
*30 Deadline: Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl entries to District Chair or
District Director**
*30 Deadline: All Books of Evidence (except Holiday Flower Shows)
to appropriate FGCM Chairmen**
December
*20 Deadline: Holiday Flower Show Books of Evidence FGCM Chair**
*20 Deadline: Garden Club Award of Honor Applications to FGCM
Chair**
* Indicates the same dates every year
** Contact information is in back of The Garden Forum
17HATS, HIGHBALLS & HYDRANGEAS—January 18, 2018
SHARE-YOUR-GARDEN TOUR—June 3, 2018
18SPRINGFIELD & JOPLIN—May 11-12, 2018
WARM SPRINGS RANCH—July 21, 2018
SPRING DISTRICT MEETING—Jefferson City—May 6, 2018
19BITTERSWEET GARDEN CLUB BYLAWS
Amended and Approved
October 16, 2008
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be Bittersweet Garden Club.
Article II - Objectives
The objectives of this club shall be: To study the basic art of gardening; to
encourage conservation of our natural resources; and to cooperate with other
clubs and agencies which have interest in horticulture and conservation.
Article III - Membership
Section 1. The membership shall be unlimited.
Section 2. To be a member in good standing, a person must have a desire to
further the interest of horticulture and conservation and take an active
interest in the club.
Section 3. Members are obtained when applicant, after attending one to
three meetings, pays dues.
Article IV - Dues
Section 1. The fiscal year of the club shall be from January 1 through
December 31 of the same year.
Section 2. The annual dues are payable to the club treasurer prior to October
1 of each year.
Section 3. Annual dues shall include district, state, and national dues.
Members failing to remit by November 1 shall be notified that they are
delinquent. If dues are not paid by January 1, membership will be
forfeited.
Section 4. Members admitted after June 1 shall pay one-half of the annual
dues. These dues do not include district, state, and national dues.
Article V - Officers
Section 1. The officers of this club shall be: President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd
Vice-President, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer.
Section 2. The President shall preside at all meetings, call special meetings,
appoint necessary chairmen, and carry out all duties which pertain to this
office.
Section 3. The 1st Vice-President shall be chairman of the Program
Committee and shall perform the duties of the President if the President
is absent.
Section 4. The 2nd Vice-President shall be chairman of the Field Trip
Committee and shall perform the duties of the 1st Vice President if the
Vice-President is absent.
20Section 5. The Recording Secretary shall keep minutes of meetings, both
special and regular, and shall take care of all correspondence. Minutes
should be handled in a brief and concise manner at the meetings.
Section 6. The Treasurer shall collect all dues for membership and shall pay all
bills. She shall mail to the State Treasurer and District Treasurer by
October 25: state dues and district dues for the next calendar year, a
typed list of correct names.
Article VI - Meetings
Section 1. Regular meetings of this club shall be held on the
third Thursday of each month unless otherwise ordered
by the club.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the President upon
notice given to all members.
Section 3. Each member present and in good standing shall have one vote.
Section 4. The regular meeting in September shall be known as the Annual
Meeting and shall be for the purpose of electing officers.
Section 5. Officers shall take office on January 1 of the year following their
election.
Section 6. Installation of officers shall be held at the regular meeting in
January, following the election of officers in September.
Article VII - Committees
At the beginning of the term of office, the President shall appoint the
committees she deems necessary.
Article VIII - Dissolution
Section 1. The Bittersweet Garden Club shall remain a non-profit organization
under the 501(c)(3) status in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code.
Section 2. In the event of dissolution of this club, and after payment of all
bills, the assets shall be transferred to a local non-profit organization
whose purpose is to further the interest of horticulture and conservation.
The allocation of funds will be determined by the current membership at
the time of dissolution.
Article IX - Parliamentary Authority
Meetings shall be conducted in a short concise manner. Where necessary,
Roberts’ Rules of Order, Revised shall govern the club.
Article X - Amendments to Bylaws
These bylaws may be amended at any regular business meeting of the club by
a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote, provided the amendment has been
submitted and read at the previous regular business meeting.
21Bittersweet Garden Club Projects
“Adding Blooming Beauty to Our Community”
New Projects
President’s Project
Our club will add to the colors of spring in our community by planting
bulbs in areas determined by club members with the advice and
guidance of Jefferson City and Missouri Department of Transportation
officials.
Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
Chair: President, Judy Schneider
Committee: All Bittersweet Members
Continuing Projects
Food Bank Donation
During this season of giving, members are asked to bring donations of
nonperishable food to the October meeting. Members deliver the
collected food items to the Samaritan Center in Jefferson City to help
meet emergency needs in our community.
Location: 1310 East McCarty Street · Jefferson City, Missouri
Chair: Tina Spillers
Committee: Barb Miltenberger, Linda Block, Marilyn Curtit, Susan Stork
Garden-of-the-Month
Committee members, together with Central Missouri Master
Gardeners, visit and evaluate nominated gardens in the Jefferson City
area. Each month the committee presents the Garden-of-the-Month
award to a homeowner for their landscape design. The selected garden
is recognized with a feature article in the local newspaper and a sign in
the homeowner’s front yard.
Location: Gardens within a 6-mile radius of Jefferson City, Missouri
Chair: Linda Block
Committee: Linda Bledsoe, Heather Brown, Rita Christgen, Barb
Crader, Gail Cummins, Alice Hansen, Merrilee Holzhauser,
Kathy Kolb, Linda Oligschlaeger, Pat Roberts, Jenelle
Schwieterman, Marsha Wilson
Gardening Resource Project
Members review and select a gardening book to be presented to the
Missouri River Regional Library, thus providing a gardening resource
available to the entire community.
Location: 214 Adams Street · Jefferson City, Missouri
Chair: Jan Schwaller
224-H Gardening Project
Committee members review projects and present financial awards to
area 4-H members, allowing continued education and providing help
with project expenses.
Location: Cole County and eligible surrounding Missouri counties
Chair: Tina Spillers
Committee: Jacki Johnson, Ginni Griffen
Scholarships
Scholarships are made available to area students who meet established
criteria and who plan to further their studies in the area of horticulture,
agriculture, conservation, forestry, and/or fishes and wildlife. Members
distribute information to area schools, review applications, and present
scholarships to selected recipients.
Location: Cole County and eligible surrounding Missouri counties
Chair: Mari-Anne Antweiler
Committee: Lee Bunch, Rita Esterly, Kelly Humphreys, Susan Scovill
World Gardening/Disaster Fund
Coordinate support for gardening projects outside the United States.
Help with recovery efforts in Missouri when natural disasters occur.
Location: Recipients determined annually based on need
Chair: Jeanne Schwaller
Committee: Betsy Bax
Youth Poetry Contest
Students in grades K-9 are eligible to enter an original poem into a
poetry contest. Bittersweet Garden Club awards local winners a $50
savings bond. FGCM awards a cash prize to the state winner and NGC
provides a Certificate of Commendation for the winners. Bittersweet
members distribute information to area schools, review entries, select
local winners, and forward entries to FGCM.
Location: Cole County and eligible surrounding Missouri counties
Chair: Marsha Graham
Committee: Rita Esterly, Donna Lynch, Ronda Thompson
2018 BITTERSWEET GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Chase Forck Cameron Gehlert Mackenzie Loesch
23Additional Committees
Committees meet as needed to accomplish their goals. Chairmen are
responsible for calling committee meetings and for providing
committee reports at monthly meetings. Members keep a record of
committee work on their Bittersweet Bucks Tally Sheet.
Activities Budget
Determines and arranges field trips Prepares and submits an annual
and other club activities. proposed budget for approval by
Chair: Barb Miltenberger the membership.
Committee: Cassandra Bates, Ginni Chair: Judy Schneider
Griffen, Merrilee Holzhauser, Committee: Board Members
Linda Oligschlaeger, Tina Spillers
Bylaws
Auction Reviews bylaws for the purpose
The annual auction provides of considering any additions and/or
members an opportunity to buy revisions, which may be deemed
items with Bittersweet Bucks, necessary and/or advisable by the
which are earned through club committee. Any suggested changes
participation. The committee plans will be presented to the
the auction, oversees the purchase membership for a vote.
of items to be auctioned, and
tabulates/distributes the Chair: Susan Scovill
Bittersweet Bucks to members. Committee: Sandy Hiatte, Kathy
Laur, Judy Schneider
Chair: Linda Block
Committee: Marilyn Curtit, Civic Beautification
Merrilee Holzhauser, Linda Directs all club activities pertaining
Phelps, Pat Roberts, Jan to beautification and develops
Schwaller, Sue Scott additional civic projects.
Audit Chair: Judy Schneider
Conducts an audit of the club’s Committee: Millie Jones, Linda
accounts after the December Bledsoe, Jan Schwaller
meeting and presents a report at Garden Therapy
the January meeting. Members provide hands-on
Chair: Jill Dobbs workshops to residents in
Committee: Lee Bunch, Millie Jones independent and assisted living
facilities. Through crafts and
Awards gardening projects, adults can
Informs members of available improve their social, psychological,
national, state, and district awards
and helps members compile and physical well-being.
materials for applications. Chair: Tina Spillers
Committee: Cassandra Bates,
Chair: Kris Leech Linda Bledsoe, Jacki Johnson,
Committee: Tina Spillers Barb Miltenberger, Susan Stork,
Marge Talken
24Garden Tour Programs
The community is invited to tour Determines and arranges
five outstanding gardens in the programs and speakers for
Jefferson City area. Tour monthly meetings.
participants gain new insight into Chair: Linda Bledsoe
landscape design and gardening.
Proceeds from the tour will help Share-Your-Garden Tour
fund scholarships to area students. Plans tours of at least five
Co-chairs: Alice Hansen members’ gardens throughout the
Rosella Reinkemeyer gardening season and
communicates the tour
History-Publication- information to the members.
Photography Chair: Ronda Thompson
Keeps and updates the club’s Committee: Karen Basel, Rita
membership and garden tour Christgen, Jacki Johnson, Pat
history. Documents each meeting Roberts
with one or two photos. Adds Sunshine/Hospitality
photos and updates to Bittersweet
Sends cards for members’
website.
birthdays and to hospitalized
Chair: Marcia Reed members and sends memorials to
Horticulture, Recycling, and members who have a death in
Decorative Inspirations their immediate family.
Members present a brief “show Chair: Jane Davis
and tell” at meetings to provide Committee: Barbara Brennaman,
members with information and Debbie Boyce, Jane Epperson,
Linda Phelps, Linda Samson
ideas about horticulture, recycling/
upcycling, and decorating. Website & Facebook
Chair: Judy Schneider Maintains the Bittersweet calendar
Committee: Betsy Bax, Gail as well as website and Facebook
Cummins, Kris Leech pages. Posts and updates general
New Member Mentor program and event information as
well as photos from activities and
Familiarize new members with our meetings.
yearbook and activities and
facilitate introductions to ensure Chair: Marcia Reed
they feel included and welcome at Yearbook
meetings and activities. Designs and prepares yearbook,
Chair: Judy Schneider facilitates printing and distribution.
Committee: Linda Block, Lee Chair: Marcia Reed
Bunch, Kathy Laur, Donna Stokes,
Ronda Thompson
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"There is no gardening without humility. Nature is constantly
sending even its oldest scholars to the bottom of the class for
some egregious blunder.” ~ Alfred Austin
252019 Perennial of the Year
Stachys monieri ‘Hummelo’
Common Name: betony
This is a clump-forming perennial, forming a low mound of crisp green
foliage. In early summer the upright spikes of bright-purple flowers
appear, which attract bees to the nectar. Removing faded flowers will
encourage more buds to form for weeks on end. An interesting and
unusual perennial for near the front of the border, or in containers. Plants
may be clipped back hard immediately after blooming, to tidy up the
clumps for the rest of the season. Easily divided in early spring.
Prefers a sunny location and is hardy to zone 4. www.perennials.com
Zone: 4 to 8
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Spread: 18 to 24 inches
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Color: Rose-purple
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Tolerates: Deer, Black Walnut
26Past Perennials of the Year
2018 Allium ‘Millenium‘—ornamental onion
2017 Asclepias tuberosa—butterfly weed
2016 Anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’—windflower
2015 Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ - hardy geranium
2014 Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ - switch grass
2013 Polygonatum odoratum - Variegated Solomon’s Seal
2012 Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’
2011 Amsonia hubrichtii - Arkansas Blue Star
2010 Baptisia australis - Blue False Indigo
2009 Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola' - Japanese Forest Grass
2008 Geranium ‘Rozanne’
2007 Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ - Catmint
2006 Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Feuerhexe’ (Firewitch) - Pinks
2005 Helleborus x hybridus - Lenten Rose
2004 Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' - Japanese Painted Fern
2003 Leucanthemum 'Becky' - Shasta Daisy
2002 Phlox 'David' - Garden Phlox
2001 Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' - Feather Reed Grass
2000 Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' - Pincushion Flower
1999 Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' - Black-eyed Susan
1998 Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' - Purple Coneflower
1997 Salvia 'Mainacht' (May Night) - Wood Sage
1996 Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' - Beardtongue
1995 Perovskia atriplicifolia - Russian Sage
1994 Astilbe 'Sprite'
1993 Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue' - Speedwell
1992 Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
1991 Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' - Coral Bells
1990 Phlox stolonifera - Creeping Phlox
NEW MEMBER WELCOME—February 4, 2018
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