District II
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2023 - 2025 District II Director
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Director-Elect -
Secretary - Charlene Ardoin (Covington)
Treasurer Elect - Valerie Moscona (River Ridge)
Parliamentarian - Dottie Hebert (River Ridge)
Cleanest City Contest - Valerie Moscona
Chairman Finance Committee - Marieanne Arata , Chairman; Marlene Alvarez (Terrytown), Elizabeth McDougald
Nominating Committee - Dottie Hebert, Chairman (River Ridge); Elizabeth McDougald (Harahan), Donna Clark (New Orleans)
Secretary - Charlene Ardoin (Covington)
Treasurer Elect - Valerie Moscona (River Ridge)
Parliamentarian - Dottie Hebert (River Ridge)
Cleanest City Contest - Valerie Moscona
Chairman Finance Committee - Marieanne Arata , Chairman; Marlene Alvarez (Terrytown), Elizabeth McDougald
Nominating Committee - Dottie Hebert, Chairman (River Ridge); Elizabeth McDougald (Harahan), Donna Clark (New Orleans)
Federated Garden Clubs in District II
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Acres of Green Garden Club
Mary Crumb, President (Metairie) DEEDS AND DOINGS Aurora Plantation Gardeners Barbara Hanson and Dana Schmit, President (Metairie) Belle Chasse Garden Club Michele Eppley, President (Belle Chasse) Chateau Estates Garden Club Betty Bonura, Pesident (Metairie ) Colonial Garden Club Linda St. John, President (Harahan) Country Club Home Gardeners Nikki Kann, Co-President (Metairie) Barbara Clinton, Co-President (Metairie) Fleur de Lis Garden Club Michelle Wax, President (New Orleans) Grand Isle Garden Club Ronnie Sampey, President (Grand Isle) Green Thumb Garden Club Letitia Lemaire, President ()Folsom Lake Forest Garden Club Diane Baur, President (River Ridge) |
Lake Terrace Garden Club
Co-Presidents Pam Flotte, Judy Nides Lakeview Botany Guild Debra Johnson, Presdient (New Orleans) DEEDS AND DOINGS Metairie Ridge Garden Club Karen Whitaker, President (Metairie) DEEDS AND DOINGS Petals of North Bridgedale Garden Club Pat Wilson and Cindy LeCount, President (Metairie) River Ridge Garden Club Kay Johnston, President (River Ridge) DEEDS AND DOINGS Riverside Garden Club Jeanne Bourgeois, President (Gramercy) Shady Oaks Garden Club Kay Maffei, President (River Ridge) DEEDS AND DOINGS WEBSITE Terrytown Garden Club Marlene Alvarez, President (Terrytown) WEBSITE Twilight Gardeners Kathaleen Burghdaul, President (Gretna) |
New Orleans Judges' Council - November 25, 2024
Members of New Orleans Council of Flower Show Judges and friends decorated the urns at New Orleans Museum of Art for Thanksgiving.
JPCGC Meeting - November 19, 2024
The Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs held its November meeting in the Foundation Center at Lafreniere Park in Metairie. Petals of North Bridgedale Garden Club was the host. Following the meeting members decorated two Christmas trees in the Foundation Center. Swags of fresh cedar with ribbons and ornaments will be added next week around the ballroom and on the front doors. Coleen Landry, a board member of the Patrons of Lafreniere Park presented a $450.00 check to the Council for the decorations. Jackie Chiffici is Decorations Chairman.
Decorating for Celebration in the Oaks in District II
November 16, 2024
DISTRICT II FALL MEETING October 24, 2024
Scarecrow Trail in City Park - October 5-6, 2024
The Scarecrow Trail was once again a part of the Fall Garden Festival at the New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park on October 5th and 6th 2024. Stephanie Kenning was the chairman of the popular exhibits this year.
Creations by the Garden Clubs of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation in District II and one school entry by Ursuline Academy were fun to see.
Ursuline’s entry “Clicker”, a beautiful but creepy creation in wax was awarded “Best in Show”. Other winners were: Aurora Plantation Gardeners, Most Original; Shady Oaks Garden Club, Funniest; River Ridge Garden Club, Scariest; and Metairie Ridge, Best Traditional.
Creations by the Garden Clubs of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation in District II and one school entry by Ursuline Academy were fun to see.
Ursuline’s entry “Clicker”, a beautiful but creepy creation in wax was awarded “Best in Show”. Other winners were: Aurora Plantation Gardeners, Most Original; Shady Oaks Garden Club, Funniest; River Ridge Garden Club, Scariest; and Metairie Ridge, Best Traditional.
Monster Scarecrow - Metairie Ridge Garden Club
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Raking in the Crows - Lake Terrace Garden Club
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Voodoo Gardening - Aurora Plantation Garden Club
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Witches Brew - Terrytown Garden Club
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Clicker - Ursaline Academy
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Oh my Goth! - River Ridge Garden Club
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Pickle Ball - Shady Oaks Garden Club
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Scarecrow - Lake Forest Garden Club
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Belle Chasse. Buzzy Bee and Honey Bee
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Grandchildren with Lake Terrace Scarecrow
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Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs - September 2024
Colonial Club Garden Club hostesses for JPCGC meeting in September
Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs Inc. 6/25/2024
State President, Club Presidents, Officers
Standing (Left side)
Marlene Alvarez, President Terrytown Garden Club
Valerie Moscona, Co-President - Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs.
Karen Whittaker, President - Metairie Ridge Garden Club
Kay Johnston, President - River Ridge Garden Club
Seated
Michelle Eppley, President - Belle Chasse Garden Club
Dana Schmitt, Co-President - Aurora Garden Garden Club
Susan Finney, LGCF District II Director
Judy Nides, Co-President - Lake Terrace Garden Club
Standing (Right side)
Kathie Harrell, president of Fleur de Lis Garden Club
Debra Johnson, President - Lakeview Botany Club
Pam Flotte, Co-President - Lake Terrace Garden Club
Patricia Ortalano, La Garden Club Federation President
Elizabeth McDougald, Co-President - Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs
Marlene Alvarez, President Terrytown Garden Club
Valerie Moscona, Co-President - Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs.
Karen Whittaker, President - Metairie Ridge Garden Club
Kay Johnston, President - River Ridge Garden Club
Seated
Michelle Eppley, President - Belle Chasse Garden Club
Dana Schmitt, Co-President - Aurora Garden Garden Club
Susan Finney, LGCF District II Director
Judy Nides, Co-President - Lake Terrace Garden Club
Standing (Right side)
Kathie Harrell, president of Fleur de Lis Garden Club
Debra Johnson, President - Lakeview Botany Club
Pam Flotte, Co-President - Lake Terrace Garden Club
Patricia Ortalano, La Garden Club Federation President
Elizabeth McDougald, Co-President - Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs
Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs Inc.
Awards Luncheon - Porter & Luke's
May 21, 2024
Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs Co-President Valerie Moscana pins Charlene Ardoin of River Ridge Garden Club with the Council's highest honor, "the Marie Bradburn Individual Lifetime Achievement Award" at the annual awards ceremony held at Porter and Luke in Metairie. Charlene served as president of the JPCGC in 2017-2019. Photo by Coleen Perilloux Landry
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River Ridge Garden Club has the most members in attendance at the JPCGC Awards lunchen Seated, from left Dottie Hebert, Susan Finney, Kay Johnston, Gail Boling, Anita Belcher
Standing from left Charlene Ardoin, Kathy Bedenbaugh, Valerie Moscona, Elizabeth McDougald, Stephanie Kenning. Ricki Rigby, Diane Baur. |
Mattie Codling, Deputy Director and Chief Curator of the Walter Anderson Museum In Ocean Springs, Mississippi was the keynote speaker at the JPCGC Awards Luncheon. Her topic was "Walter and Wildflowers" and featured the work and life history of Mr. Anderson. The room at Porter and Luke in Metairie was a perfect setting with numerous framed prints of Anderson's on its walls. Photo by Coleen Perilloux Landry
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Mary Ellen Miller, on right, is presented the JPCGC Gail Hamilton/Anna Langlois Memorial Lifetime Artistic Award, by Awards Chairman Reba Mackey. This award recognizes an individual for outstanding achievement in the art of Floral Design.
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The "Egret Bride" photograph by Coleen Perilloux Landry was won by JPCGC Co-president Elizabeth McDougald. From left are McDougald, JPCGC Co-president Valerie Moscana and Landry. The photograph was taken in a Louisiana swamp in St. Charles Parish. Photo by Coleen Perilloux Landry
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JPCGC 2024 Awards Luncheon Co-Chairman Lee Baraldi greets members at the door. Photo by Coleen Perilloux Landry
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Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs - April 2024
The Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs held its April meeting at Lafreniere Park Foundation Center with Co-presidents Elizabeth McDougald and Valerie Moscano presiding.
The hostess club was Metairie Ridge Garden Club. The table arrangement was designed by Marty DeBolt
From left are Daria Vincent, Dottie Pechon, Jackie Ciuffi, Betty Murray, Kathleen Piazza, Marty DeBolt, Karen Whitaker, Stella Bowman, Sharon Rojas, Charmaine Kathmann, Debbie Corales, Charlotte Benton
The hostess club was Metairie Ridge Garden Club. The table arrangement was designed by Marty DeBolt
From left are Daria Vincent, Dottie Pechon, Jackie Ciuffi, Betty Murray, Kathleen Piazza, Marty DeBolt, Karen Whitaker, Stella Bowman, Sharon Rojas, Charmaine Kathmann, Debbie Corales, Charlotte Benton
The Council held its annual Memorial Service with Mary Crumb, chairman presiding. Council members and their families who have gone before us during the past year were honored. The names were read aloud and a family member or friend was presented a yellow rose of Remembrance.
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Flower Show of Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs and the Federated Council of New Orleans at the Botanical Garden in City Park - April 5, 2024
District II clubs hosted a NGC Standard Flower Show at the Pavilion of Two Sisters , New Orleans Botanical Garden during the Spring Garden Show. The theme was” Fairytales, Fables and Folklore”. Tricia’s entry was a decorated box, “Pandora’s Box” in the Botanical Arts Division.
There were over 130 horticulture entries, 36 entries in the Design Division,14 educational exhibits, a photography section, and 12 Botanical Arts Crafts entries.
One of the highlights of our show was club competition. This was a special show award not a standard NGC award. There are many young families that visit the Spring Garden Show and our flower show. Our committee decided to do something special for these families. Clubs were asked to depict a scene from a fairytale that would be instantly recognizable by our young visitors. It was very successful for young and young at heart.
“Rapunzel” Cascade design Marty DeBolt
Jack in the Beanstalk” Creative Line Kathy Maffei
“Pied Piper” Multi Rhythmic Donna Clark
Designers Choice winner
“Peter Rabbit” Exhibition Table , Elizabeth McDougald
“Lord of the Rings” Abstract Design, Marty DeBolt
“Jungle Book” Floor Design , Marlene Alvarez
Design Excellence Winner
“Wolf in Sheep’sClothing” Petite Design with two containers and “Snow White” Reflective petite, Charlotte Benton
“Robin Hood”8” Mass Design ,Patricia Ortega
Petite Award Winner
Horticulture excellence Award
Section winner
“Aladdin’ Magic Carpet, decorated 3 dimensional form, Botanical Arts winner
Nikki Kann
“Wizard of Oz” Decorated witch hat, Kathy Maynard
“Pandora’s Box”. Decorated box, Patricia Ortalano
There were over 130 horticulture entries, 36 entries in the Design Division,14 educational exhibits, a photography section, and 12 Botanical Arts Crafts entries.
One of the highlights of our show was club competition. This was a special show award not a standard NGC award. There are many young families that visit the Spring Garden Show and our flower show. Our committee decided to do something special for these families. Clubs were asked to depict a scene from a fairytale that would be instantly recognizable by our young visitors. It was very successful for young and young at heart.
“Rapunzel” Cascade design Marty DeBolt
Jack in the Beanstalk” Creative Line Kathy Maffei
“Pied Piper” Multi Rhythmic Donna Clark
Designers Choice winner
“Peter Rabbit” Exhibition Table , Elizabeth McDougald
“Lord of the Rings” Abstract Design, Marty DeBolt
“Jungle Book” Floor Design , Marlene Alvarez
Design Excellence Winner
“Wolf in Sheep’sClothing” Petite Design with two containers and “Snow White” Reflective petite, Charlotte Benton
“Robin Hood”8” Mass Design ,Patricia Ortega
Petite Award Winner
Horticulture excellence Award
Section winner
“Aladdin’ Magic Carpet, decorated 3 dimensional form, Botanical Arts winner
Nikki Kann
“Wizard of Oz” Decorated witch hat, Kathy Maynard
“Pandora’s Box”. Decorated box, Patricia Ortalano
Another special interest area was education programs given by our members during the show with free floral designs given to audience after the demonstration
New Orleans Museum of Art - Art in Bloom
March 14-17, 2024
Jefferson Parish Council Member Coleen Landry won third place for her arrangement in Art in Bloom 2024.
Jefferson Parish Council - Program February 27, 2024
The Jefferson Parish Council of Garden Clubs met February 27, 2024 at the Foundation Center at Lafreniere Park. Co-presidents Elizabeth McDougald and Val Moscona presided. Acres of Green Garden Club hosted the meeting. The guest speaker was Lynne Serpe who spoke on the importance of composting. The Presidents presented a card and a bouquet of flowers to Life Member, Coleen Perilloux Landry, in celebration of her birthday.
Mary Ellen Miller gave a program on flower show rules and types of entries in lieu of the approaching April Flower Show at the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Plans for a Spring Tour were discussed as well as the May Installation luncheon.
Mary Ellen Miller gave a program on flower show rules and types of entries in lieu of the approaching April Flower Show at the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Plans for a Spring Tour were discussed as well as the May Installation luncheon.
