President's Message
To help our community heal from the tragedies of 2020, my theme as president is “Building a Bridge, Bringing people together through the love of plants and gardening.”
2020 was an unforgettable year. Times of isolation, fear and sorrow, but yet for many it was a time to reflect and find joy in the small things. More time to enjoy our gardens, reading, reaching out to friends and most important, appreciating our family, friends and community. We are fortunate to have the friends and fellowship of our club. However, many in our community experienced isolation and lack of human interaction, particularly our youth and seniors.
This theme aligns with the initiatives of the National Garden Club and our mission statement. NGC president, Mary Warshauer wrote, "Each time we share our members’ knowledge and talents in a hands-on community project, NGC has the chance to create long-lasting relationships that will support the environment and enhance our communities."
As president, I proposed that we focus on projects that would provide outreach to our seniors, while bringing our young people and senior citizens together. Continuing the distinguished activities of our conservation committee of introducing children to our environment, horticulture and gardening, and with input from our members, we hope to provide opportunities that will benefit seniors by increasing their physical activity and mental stimulation and events that benefit our youth by introducing them to horticulture and cultivating relationships with the elderly. Hopefully, this will offer our seniors a sense of purpose while teaching our youth to value the elderly and build a sense of community.
I look forward to working with each of you as we continue to Build the Bridge! on the foundation of MLGC goals and objectives. Denise Kramer
To help our community heal from the tragedies of 2020, my theme as president is “Building a Bridge, Bringing people together through the love of plants and gardening.”
2020 was an unforgettable year. Times of isolation, fear and sorrow, but yet for many it was a time to reflect and find joy in the small things. More time to enjoy our gardens, reading, reaching out to friends and most important, appreciating our family, friends and community. We are fortunate to have the friends and fellowship of our club. However, many in our community experienced isolation and lack of human interaction, particularly our youth and seniors.
This theme aligns with the initiatives of the National Garden Club and our mission statement. NGC president, Mary Warshauer wrote, "Each time we share our members’ knowledge and talents in a hands-on community project, NGC has the chance to create long-lasting relationships that will support the environment and enhance our communities."
As president, I proposed that we focus on projects that would provide outreach to our seniors, while bringing our young people and senior citizens together. Continuing the distinguished activities of our conservation committee of introducing children to our environment, horticulture and gardening, and with input from our members, we hope to provide opportunities that will benefit seniors by increasing their physical activity and mental stimulation and events that benefit our youth by introducing them to horticulture and cultivating relationships with the elderly. Hopefully, this will offer our seniors a sense of purpose while teaching our youth to value the elderly and build a sense of community.
I look forward to working with each of you as we continue to Build the Bridge! on the foundation of MLGC goals and objectives. Denise Kramer
MLGC 2021-23 Officers
Co-Recording Secs.- Joyce Chaney, Carol Craver, Corresponding Sec.- Lisa Jepsen-Lozano,
Co-. Pres- Betsy Potts, Linda Harris, Pres.- Denise Kramer, Tres.- Linda Dodd-Major
Co-Recording Secs.- Joyce Chaney, Carol Craver, Corresponding Sec.- Lisa Jepsen-Lozano,
Co-. Pres- Betsy Potts, Linda Harris, Pres.- Denise Kramer, Tres.- Linda Dodd-Major