COMMITTEES
CHARITY OUTREACH
Wanda FordThe purpose of the Charity Outreach Committee is to coordinate, encourage and publicize the work of the Help & Hope Center of the Douglas/Elbert County Task Force and the Crisis Center. Both are local charities that the VCPGC supports through gift card and door prize tickets which are sold at our monthly meetings.
The Giving Tree is a fundraiser organized by this committee, alternating each year between the Crisis Center and the D/E Task Force. It is showcased at our December luncheon. The Committee also publicizes and coordinates attendance of Garden Club members at several events each year that are sponsored by these charities. |
CHEROKEE RANCH
Marcia WiedelmanThis committee maintains the Tweet Kimball Memorial Garden at the Cherokee Ranch. Work days are held two times a month during the summer gardening season. This committee also plans the season opening luncheon at the garden and prepares the garden for fall.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Pam GalliganThe Communications Chair is responsible for all communications to the membership. This is done through eblasts, emails, and the website (www.vcpgc.org).
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FIELD TRIPS
Leslie PercivalThe Field Trip Chairman and her committee provide the research, planning and execution of our varied trips outside of The Village each year. Our members have an opportunity to tour public and private gardens, as well as communities not only here in Colorado, but also in additional locations around the Country. These Field Trips provide our members time to travel, explore and expand their knowledge about gardening together in smaller groups settings.
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HISTORIAN
Lisa BerlinThe Historian chronicles with photographs our garden club programs, gardening activities, garden related trips, parties and civic involvement. These photos are used for articles in local publications and in the club’s website newsletters. Annually the Historian creates a hard cover book containing the photographs she has taken along with a brief description of each of the many garden club activities of the previous year. Member photos taken are used in our membership roster.
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MEMBERSHIP
Ethel ParringtonThe Membership Chair prints and provides nametags for all garden club functions. She greets all members before each meeting. She plans the New Member Coffee each October. She works closely with the New Member Mentor Chair and the Membership Liaison.
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PROGRAMS
Linda ColeThe Program Chair is responsible for the planning and executing of the monthly programs. She presents a roster of programs before the September kickoff meeting that can be published in the Membership Roster, coordinates monthly programs with the Country Club at Castle Pines or other location of the meeting, collects RSVP'S and checks for programs and excursions, and works closely with the treasurer to stay within budget for programs.
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PROGRAMS / co-chair
Cheryl PorterThe Program Chair is responsible for the planning and executing of the monthly programs. She presents a roster of programs before the September kickoff meeting that can be published in the Membership Roster, coordinates monthly programs with the Country Club at Castle Pines or other location of the meeting, collects RSVP'S and checks for programs and excursions, and works closely with the treasurer to stay within budget for programs.
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SERENITY GARDEN
Nancy KirschkeThis committee maintains the Serenity Garden on Village Lake. Work days are held two times a month during the summer gardening season. This committee also plans the season opening luncheon at the garden and prepares the garden for fall. Coordinates with CP Metro regarding the watering and mowing of the grasses near the garden.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Darcey DeRoseThis committee plans, arranges and orchestrates three events during the Club year. They are: the September Opening Season Luncheon, December Holiday Brunch and the May Luncheon and Fashion Show. The job responsibilities include setting a budget for each event, determining a location; selecting a theme and coordinating the decorations; selecting a menu and hiring caterers, when needed; selecting a boutique and coordinating the models and fashion show presentation; purchasing necessary items; coordinating and overseeing the success of each event.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Michele VolklThis committee plans, arranges and orchestrates three events during the Club year. They are: the September Opening Season Luncheon, December Holiday Brunch and the May Luncheon and Fashion Show. The job responsibilities include setting a budget for each event, determining a location; selecting a theme and coordinating the decorations; selecting a menu and hiring caterers, when needed; selecting a boutique and coordinating the models and fashion show presentation; purchasing necessary items; coordinating and overseeing the success of each event.
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WINE IN THE GARDEN
Kathleen ScribnerThis committee coordinates our two summer "Wine in the Garden" evening events showcasing member's gardens. Spouses and guests are welcome at these events.
Ethel Parrington is co-chair of this committee. |
LIAISONS
MEMBERSHIP LIAISON
Liz ClarkeThe Membership Liaison provides the membership application to the members. She collects the dues, sends checks to the Treasurer, prints the membership directory and distributes this via email to the Board and membership.
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MEMBERSHIP MENTOR
Susan McGuinnThe Mentor Chair makes sure each new member who wants a mentor has one. A mentor does the following: picks up the new member for the first few meetings, introduces the new member to our members at the meetings, sits with the new member at lunch and during the program, and helps the new member become acquainted with our various committees. The mentor will also be in touch with the new member to remind her of upcoming meetings and events.
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