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About us

The Orcas Island Garden Club boasts over 125 members representing a broad cross-section of islanders with a multitude of gardening interests. Some are recent arrivals to the island eager to learn about the wonderful local gardening opportunities, and some are seasoned gardeners who have been islanders for many years. Some grow beautiful flowers and others raise vegetables or have orchards. Some are most interested in the Club's outstanding lecture series and others enjoy the camaraderie of the Potluck Luncheons. Over 15% have become Washington State University Master Gardeners.

Meetings take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, September through May, in the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center and start at 10:00 AM. Typically our sessions begin with a short business meeting followed by a "how-to demonstration" by a local Master Gardener, then a coffee break followed by an illustrated presentation given by an invited speaker from the mainland. Most members sign up to participate in the Potluck luncheon afterward.

For information on becoming a member click HERE

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The Orcas Island Garden Club has a long tradition of involvement in Civic Projects. Currently the Club:

> Maintains the landscaping at Fowler's Corner - Herlwyn Lutz

> Maintains the Information Pocket Park - Herlwyn Lutz

> Furnishes and arranges flowers for some of the Orcas Center events.

> Donates gardening magazine subscriptions to the library

> Belongs and contributes to the San Juan Preservation Trust, the Chamber of Commerce and the Orcas Center.

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Our special thanks go to the

Contributors of the Garden Tour 2007

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The current Board for 2007-2008 is:

President - Jackie Abel

President Elect/Programs - Ken Walker

1st Vice President/Membership - Dianne Jordan

2nd Vice President/Ways and Means - Yvonne Ashenhurst

Recording Secretary - Betsy Louton

Treasurer - Eska Wilson

Corresponding Secretary - Sylvia Biddick

Committee Chairs:

Potluck - Enid Blanc

Welcoming Chair - Alison Magner

Finance - Eska Wilson

Publicity - Wendy Eimers

Scrapbook - Sara Hennessey

Website - Sara Hennessey

Telephone - Beverly Franklet

Civic Projects - Herlwyn Lutz

Audiovisual equipment - Jackie Abel

Newsletter - TBD

Yearbook - Carol Marcin Berg

To download the Operations Manual (PDF) outlining the tasks and responsibilities of the board members and committees, Click Here. (or right-click and "save link as...")

Contact: Garden Club, P.O. Box 452, Eastsound, WA. 98245