Recent planting at Memorial Bridge on ULL Campus.
City-Parish President Joey Durel accepts Louisiana Garden Club Federation’s Cleanest City Award on behalf of the City of Lafayette (Division “J”), presented by Jean Gilstrap, LGCF’s Cleanest City Chairman, Also pictured are Brian Smith, of the City’s Public Works Department, Janice Dennen, past Chairman of the Cleanest City Committee of Lafayette Garden Club, Diana “Dee” Nolan, current Chairman of the Committee, Cynthia Risinger, Lafayette Garden Club President, and Neil Bobb of Lafayette Consolidated Government.
2011 Flower Show Winners
2010 Awards from Louisiana Garden Federation, Inc., Deep South, Inc. and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The following were awarded to Lafayette Garden Club at the Deep South,Inc.; 2011
Louisiana Garden Federation, Inc Convention, and 2011 Summer Board:
NGC Horticulture Award - First in Nation
Certificate of Merit, Garden Therapy,
NGC Youth Horticulture Education
Certificate of Commendation - Daisy Scout Program
Garden Club Achievement Award - Gold Seal with Gold Ribbon
Horticulture Honor Roll Award - Gold Seal
Yearbook Award (Division F) - First in State
Garden Therapy - Certificate of Merit
Esther Carriere Garden Therapy Award - Second in State
Arbor Day - First in State, Honorable Mention in Deep South
Standard Flower Show Schedule Award (Score 99 points)
Publicity Press Book Award - First in State, Second in Deep South
Silver Trowel Award - First in State - Glenda Balliviero
Deep South Region - Member Award of Honor - Betty Foret
2011 Louisiana Garden Federation, Inc. Awards
Garden Club Achievement - Gold Seal and Gold Ribbon (highest award)
Horticulture Honor Roll - Gold Seal (highest award)
Arbor Day Award
Yearbook 1st Place Division 2F $10.00 Award
Standard Flower Show - Schedule scoring 90 or Above
Conservation Project Award 1st Place $25.00 Award
Garden Therapy - Certificate of Merit
Esther Carriere Garden Therapy Award 1st Place $25.00 Award
Willie A. Hundley Public Relations Award 2nd Place $10.00 Award
Publicity Press Book Award 1st Place, Large Club
Deep South, Inc. Awards
Arbor Day Award 2nd Place, (large club)
Publicity Press Book Award 1st Place, (large club)
Yearbook Award 3rd Place, A6
Horticulture Honor Roll - Gold Seal (highest award)
Arbor Day Award
Yearbook 1st Place Division 2F $10.00 Award
Standard Flower Show - Schedule scoring 90 or Above
Conservation Project Award 1st Place $25.00 Award
Garden Therapy - Certificate of Merit
Esther Carriere Garden Therapy Award 1st Place $25.00 Award
Willie A. Hundley Public Relations Award 2nd Place $10.00 Award
Publicity Press Book Award 1st Place, Large Club
Deep South, Inc. Awards
Arbor Day Award 2nd Place, (large club)
Publicity Press Book Award 1st Place, (large club)
Yearbook Award 3rd Place, A6
Circle of Roses to Claire Moody
Deep South Region, Certificate of Achievement Award 31
Publicity Press Book Award, Aiii 1st Place
Deep South Region, Certificate of Achievement Award 25
Arbor Day Award, Aiii 2nd Place
Deep South Region, Certificate of Achievement Award 33
YearBook Award A-6 1st Place
National Garden Clubs, Certificate of Commendation
NCG Award #44 - Aiii Press Book, Deep South 1st Place, Large Club
National Garden Clubs, NGC Award #16-A-6 Deep South Region,
Club Yearbook, 100-299 Members 1st Place
National Garden Clubs, Operation Wildflower Award #74 Aiii
Outdoor Classrooms Runner-Up $300
Deep South Region, Certificate of Achievement Award 31
Publicity Press Book Award, Aiii 1st Place
Deep South Region, Certificate of Achievement Award 25
Arbor Day Award, Aiii 2nd Place
Deep South Region, Certificate of Achievement Award 33
YearBook Award A-6 1st Place
National Garden Clubs, Certificate of Commendation
NCG Award #44 - Aiii Press Book, Deep South 1st Place, Large Club
National Garden Clubs, NGC Award #16-A-6 Deep South Region,
Club Yearbook, 100-299 Members 1st Place
National Garden Clubs, Operation Wildflower Award #74 Aiii
Outdoor Classrooms Runner-Up $300
2012 Awards from Louisiana Garden Federation, Inc.; Deep South, Inc.; and
National Garden Clubs, Inc. Louisiana Garden Federation, Inc. Awards
Claire Moody - Circle of Roses Winner
Congratulations! Lafayette Receives State Garden Federation Cleanest City Award
June 5, 2013
Dee Stanley, Chief Administrative Officer for Lafayette Consolidated Government accepts for
Lafayette the Louisiana Garden Federation Award for 1st Place in the state Cleaner City
Contest. Jan Dennen, Cleaner City Chair for Lafayette Garden Club and Mary Jacobs,
President, Louisiana Garden Federation look on.
Dee Stanley, Chief Administrative Officer for Lafayette Consolidated Government accepts for
Lafayette the Louisiana Garden Federation Award for 1st Place in the state Cleaner City
Contest. Jan Dennen, Cleaner City Chair for Lafayette Garden Club and Mary Jacobs,
President, Louisiana Garden Federation look on.
2011 Spring Luncheon
Lafayette Garden Club Spring Luncheon was held at the beautiful home and gardens of
Cecille Revels on Acadia Drive. A tribute was given to former Garden Club presidents,
whose photos were on display. The Woman of the Year Award was awarded to Betty
Foret, who was presented with the silver bowl floral arrangement, by last year's winner,
Julie Haack. Honorary Member of the Year Award was given to Sarah Schoeffler. After
enjoying a delicious lunch prepared by Club members, the new officers were introduced.
2012 Spring Luncheon
Lafayette Garden Club’s Spring Luncheon was held at the Bendel Gardens home and
gardens of Gretchen Stewart. A tribute was given to our new Circle of Roses awardees,
Enola May and Lois Manuel. The Woman of the Year is Jan Wyatt, who was presented
with the silver bowl roses arrangement by Club President Roxanna Champagne, a
certificate, and a keepsake smaller silver bowl. Member of the Year is Angel Broussard,
with her Member of the Year certificate. The Garden Club members and guests enjoyed
a salad and dessert lunch prepared by Club members. Following lunch, Dee Nolan,
assisted by note-taker Charlotte Castille, conducted a white elephant auction, to benefit
Lafayette Garden Club.
gardens of Gretchen Stewart. A tribute was given to our new Circle of Roses awardees,
Enola May and Lois Manuel. The Woman of the Year is Jan Wyatt, who was presented
with the silver bowl roses arrangement by Club President Roxanna Champagne, a
certificate, and a keepsake smaller silver bowl. Member of the Year is Angel Broussard,
with her Member of the Year certificate. The Garden Club members and guests enjoyed
a salad and dessert lunch prepared by Club members. Following lunch, Dee Nolan,
assisted by note-taker Charlotte Castille, conducted a white elephant auction, to benefit
Lafayette Garden Club.
2013 Member of the Year, Dee Nolan with out going President, Roxanna Champagne
2013 Woman of the Year - Babette Werner
2013 Spring Luncheon
The beautiful gardens of Sarah Schoeffler’s Oakbourne home was the setting for
Lafayette Garden Club’s annual May luncheon, on Wednesday, May 8. At the
luncheon, the Woman of the Year Award was presented to Babette Werner (PHOTO 1),
who was given the silver bowl floral arrangement. Honorary Member of the Year is
Diana Nolan (PHOTO 2.) The new officers were introduced by outgoing President Roxanna
Champagne. They are (pictured from left to right in PHOTO 3): Anita Petitjean, member at
large; Diana Nolan, Parliamentarian; Charlotte Castille, Corresponding Secretary;
Kathy Van Ness, Recording Secretary; Jo Ann Pugh, Treasurer; Rachel Babino, 2nd Vice
President; Betty Foret, 1st Vice President; and Cindé Risinger, President.
Absent from photo are members at large, Julie Anna Ousse and Angel Broussard.
Lafayette Garden Club’s annual May luncheon, on Wednesday, May 8. At the
luncheon, the Woman of the Year Award was presented to Babette Werner (PHOTO 1),
who was given the silver bowl floral arrangement. Honorary Member of the Year is
Diana Nolan (PHOTO 2.) The new officers were introduced by outgoing President Roxanna
Champagne. They are (pictured from left to right in PHOTO 3): Anita Petitjean, member at
large; Diana Nolan, Parliamentarian; Charlotte Castille, Corresponding Secretary;
Kathy Van Ness, Recording Secretary; Jo Ann Pugh, Treasurer; Rachel Babino, 2nd Vice
President; Betty Foret, 1st Vice President; and Cindé Risinger, President.
Absent from photo are members at large, Julie Anna Ousse and Angel Broussard.
2014 Member of the Year - Jeannie Richard
2014 Woman of the Year - Julie Anna Ousse
Memorial and Honorary Dedications
Donations Implemented Through the Lafayette Garden Club
Josephine Wiggins Memorial Pathway
Located at the Ira Nelson Horticultural Center, honoring Josephine
Wiggins, Kay Drouant, and other deceased members 2000 - 2009
Mary’s Garden
Located at the Lafayette Parish Public Library (downtown), honoring
Jean Massicot and Lucille Arceneaux
Arbor Day 2011 Live Oak Tree Planted in Public Ceremony
Located at Camellia Boulevard and Cambridge Drive in memory of Club
members Grace Eyster, Zoe Lynch, Lou Fuselier, Barbara Nelson and the
spouse of Club member, Bulent Ovunc.
Bridge Memorial Garden
Located on the grounds of the UL Alumni Center along Girard Park
Dr., the club recently planted the gardens for future honorary and
memorial purposes.
Planting Honorary Gardens
All committee members are invited to maintain the Bridge Garden
at the ULL Alumni Center along Girard Park drive. The club recently
planted the gardens for future honorary and memorial purposes.
The garden will utilize funds designated for memorial/honorary purposes.
Chair: MaryToce
Committee: Angel Broussard, Karin Cunniff, Rosemary Florstedt,
Carole Gaubert, Margaret Hargroder, Lois Manuel,, JoAnn Pugh,
Marie Reinhardt, Bera Smith.
About Our Club
Club History
The Lafayette Garden Club was organized in May of 1930, by Mrs. John William Harrington.
The first officers elected were Mrs. John William Harrington, President; Mrs. Harold
Demanade, Vice President; Mrs. E. A. O’Brien, Secretary-Treasurer. They adopted as their
slogan “The Land Belongs to the Landowners, but the Landscape Belongs to the Eye of the
Beholder.” The Club was Federated in 1944.
With this in view, the group undertook the beautification of the City of Lafayette. We, the
members of the Lafayette Garden Club, proudly begin our ninth decade of service to our
community. This year with our theme The Earth is Ours To Care For, we join with District III,
Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc. and National Garden Clubs, Inc. in a unified effort to
support their projects.
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Lafayette Wins Cleanest City Award
President's Message
Dear Lafayette Garden Club Members,
As I write this, Summer 2014 is already half over and it's time to send the new yearbook to the presses. I've recently taken the time to newly organize my home office and have come across many reminders of our activities and accomplishments this past year (which will, of course, be reflected in the contents of the new yearbook). And it has caused me to reflect on the goals I set last year. Some goals we have accomplished, some we will continue to work on this year. But everything has continued to center around my byline of getting involved and making a difference. I can't really take credit for the originality of this idea as it was already set in place by club members whose many unselfish acts and tireless efforts have made so many differences and contributions to our community both in the past and for years to come.
So, I say thank you for letting me have the helm for a little while and I am looking forward to an equally successful year coming up.
Sincerely,
Cynthia
“Cinde’” Risinger
As I write this, Summer 2014 is already half over and it's time to send the new yearbook to the presses. I've recently taken the time to newly organize my home office and have come across many reminders of our activities and accomplishments this past year (which will, of course, be reflected in the contents of the new yearbook). And it has caused me to reflect on the goals I set last year. Some goals we have accomplished, some we will continue to work on this year. But everything has continued to center around my byline of getting involved and making a difference. I can't really take credit for the originality of this idea as it was already set in place by club members whose many unselfish acts and tireless efforts have made so many differences and contributions to our community both in the past and for years to come.
So, I say thank you for letting me have the helm for a little while and I am looking forward to an equally successful year coming up.
Sincerely,
Cynthia
“Cinde’” Risinger
November 13, 2013 Meeting
Magnificent Orchids by Patricia Huval
Patricia Huval is the owner of ‘Orchid’s Plus Nursery’ located in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.
The nursery is managed by Rebecca H. Meaux. She will explain how to grow Orchids in your home –information on LIGHT, TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY, WATERING, and FERTILIZER for the proper growth of this fascinating plant, the Orchid.
February 12, 2014 Meeting
9:00 a.m. Ira Nelson Center
Amazing Gourds by Margaret Brinkhaus
Margaret will display the many unique items made from gourds. She will also explain how, when, and where to plant gourds for effective growth
9:00 a.m. Ira Nelson Center
Amazing Gourds by Margaret Brinkhaus
Margaret will display the many unique items made from gourds. She will also explain how, when, and where to plant gourds for effective growth
Garden Club Meeting - March 13, 2013
Pictured is C. A. “Buck” Vandersteen,
Executive Director of the Louisiana
Forests Association and professional
Forester and Tree Farmer, with Lafayette
Garden Club’s Cecile Revels, presenting
him with a gift in appreciation of his
presentation, at the Club’s March 2013
meeting. The program was on the Role
Forests Play in our Environment. This talk
was in line with National Garden Clubs’
mission to provide education, resources and national networking
opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral
design, and civic and environmental responsibility.
Click here for 2013 Flower Show Schedule
Garden Club Meeting - February 13, 2013
Glenda Balliviero, Lafayette Garden Club
member and winner of the "Silver Trowel
Award" for Horticulture will review how to
present Horticulture Entries in a Standard
Flower Show. Grooming of entries and
filling out of entry cards will be covered.
2013 Arbor Day Celebration
Click here for more on Arbor Day
Pictures from the September Meeting
Dr. Charles Allen speaks on Native Plants
Dr. Allen gave members
a copy of his "Suggested
Native Plants for Louisiana".
Also he is beginning a
Native Plant Seed
Exchange.
Click here for publications.
E. A. McIlhenny's Jungle Island topic for October meeting
Dr. Shane Bernard speaks to Lafayette Garden Club
Dr. Shane K. Bernard, an English
and History major from the
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
and with a doctorate degree in
History from Texas A&M University,
spoke to the Lafayette Garden
Club's October meeting on the
History of E. A. McIlhenny's Jungle
Island, Avery Island, Louisiana. .
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and History major from the
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
and with a doctorate degree in
History from Texas A&M University,
spoke to the Lafayette Garden
Club's October meeting on the
History of E. A. McIlhenny's Jungle
Island, Avery Island, Louisiana. .
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September Meeting - Bromeliads by Margo Racca
Margo was president of LGCF in 2003-
2005.She is an International Bromeliad
Judge, Master Flower Show Judge, Master
Landscape Consultant, Master Gardening
Consultant and an Environmental
Consultant. She is a member of our club as
well as Iowa Garden Club.
Lafayette named Cleanest City
(The Daily Advertiser) by Kris
Wartelle - Lafayette was named the
cleanest city for 2012 today (June
14, 2012) by the Louisiana Garden
Club Federation (LGCF).LGCF
Chairman Jean Gilstrap said the
purpose of the contest is “to clean and beautify the cities
in Louisiana by raising awareness of our litter problem and rid
our cities of litter.” In all, ten cities were recognized throughout
the state- one from each category according to size and
population. Lafayette Public Works Director Tom Carroll
accepted the award on behalf of Lafayette and Mayor President
Joey Durel who was out of town. Carroll said the honor was a
team effort and thanked members of his department as well as
the public and local businesses.“It’s really the people of
Lafayette who take pride in what we’ve got,” said Carroll. “A
lot of it hinges on businesses and private citizens and our guys
who put a lot of effort into it.”
Gilstrap said the cities are judged according to how litter free
certain areas are within the city limits. She says judges will look
at public buildings, parks and recreation areas, approaches to
the city, business establishments and residential neighborhoods
among other things.
“It’s about litter,” said Gilstrap. “We don’t want to see any of it.
That’s a big no no. When tourists and businesses come to a
town they want to see that the town has pride. They want to be
in a place that takes pride in itself.”Gilstrap says she and the
other club members plan to visit all ten winners around the
state today and tomorrow. The following is a list of all 2012
Louisiana Cleanest City winners.Collinston, Marion, Sterlington,
Jean Lafitte, Farmerville, Scott, Abbeville, Hammond, Lake
Charles, and Lafayette.
Wartelle - Lafayette was named the
cleanest city for 2012 today (June
14, 2012) by the Louisiana Garden
Club Federation (LGCF).LGCF
Chairman Jean Gilstrap said the
purpose of the contest is “to clean and beautify the cities
in Louisiana by raising awareness of our litter problem and rid
our cities of litter.” In all, ten cities were recognized throughout
the state- one from each category according to size and
population. Lafayette Public Works Director Tom Carroll
accepted the award on behalf of Lafayette and Mayor President
Joey Durel who was out of town. Carroll said the honor was a
team effort and thanked members of his department as well as
the public and local businesses.“It’s really the people of
Lafayette who take pride in what we’ve got,” said Carroll. “A
lot of it hinges on businesses and private citizens and our guys
who put a lot of effort into it.”
Gilstrap said the cities are judged according to how litter free
certain areas are within the city limits. She says judges will look
at public buildings, parks and recreation areas, approaches to
the city, business establishments and residential neighborhoods
among other things.
“It’s about litter,” said Gilstrap. “We don’t want to see any of it.
That’s a big no no. When tourists and businesses come to a
town they want to see that the town has pride. They want to be
in a place that takes pride in itself.”Gilstrap says she and the
other club members plan to visit all ten winners around the
state today and tomorrow. The following is a list of all 2012
Louisiana Cleanest City winners.Collinston, Marion, Sterlington,
Jean Lafitte, Farmerville, Scott, Abbeville, Hammond, Lake
Charles, and Lafayette.
April 11th Meeting
Bera Smith and Richard Goulas at
April Field Trip to Thistlewood Gardens.
Margaret Hargroder, JoAnn Pugh, Joy Hargrave, Dee Nolan, Jan Wyatt, Cecille Revels, Roxanna Champagne
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Elected Officers:
Roxanna Champagne - President Cecile Revels - 1st Vice President Jan Wyatt - 2nd Vice President Diana Nolan - Recording Secretary Joy Hargrave - Corresponding Secretary JoAnn Pugh - Treasurer Margaret Hargroder - Ex-Officio |
Appointed Officers:
Aline Arceneaux - Parliamentarian Charlotte Castille - Historian Executive Board: Kathy Van Ness Claire Moody Babette Werner |