LGCF CONVENTION,
DISTRICT III

April 13-15, 2026

SUNSHINE ON 
THE BAYOU

Holiday Inn - Houma

Save the Date!

Alexandria - April 7-9, 2025

Thanks to the many who have contributed photos to make this event more memorable!

Installation Banquet - April 9, 2025

Wednesday Activities - April 9, 2025

Reception: Tricia Ortalano - Awards Banquet -April 8, 2025

Tuesday Activities - ​April 8, 2025

Reception Honoring Brenda Moore, NGC Inc. President
April 7, 2025

LGCF Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker Rededication
​April 7, 2025

Lake Charles - 2024

OPENING RECEPTION 4/15/2024

CONVENTION DAY 4/16/2024

Tuesday Banquet 4/16/2024

CONVENTION DAY 4/17/2024

NATIONAL 
ANTHEM
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BUSINESS 
MEETING
Courtesy of Cecile Revels

AWARDS BANQUET 4/17/2024

INVITATION TO CONVENTION

2024 Louisiana Garden Club Federation Convention
​Plans and Fundraiser


Fundraiser -
Iowa, LA

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Lake Charles…The 2024 Louisiana Garden Club Federation Convention Chairmen were joined by LGCF President, Patricia Ortalano, for their second planning meeting on August 23.  The meeting was led by District VII Convention Chair Pam Langley.  Progress on developing the schedule for the two day event was made and suggestions for workshop presenters were shared.  The location for the April 16-17, 2024 event will be L ’Auberge Casino in Lake Charles, which will be a perfect setting to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of LGCF’s existence.   Both members and non-members of LGCF are encouraged to Save the Date for some “Lake Effect Fun” that promises to be an educational and entertaining gathering. 
 
Tickets are still available for the convention fundraiser on Wednesday, September 20!  Delta Divas Carol Bullard and Debby Cooper will present their creative inspirations of Floral Designs.  The fundraiser will take place at the Iowa Multi-Purpose Center, 207 US Hwy 90, Iowa, LA from 2pm-4pm.  A donation of $20 will be appreciated.  There will be refreshments and door prizes.  There will also be an opportunity to bid on the designs and a silent auction will be held for the beautiful pieces of dried cypress, shown in the photo.  For more information call 337-842-2995.
 
Those preparing for the fun ahead were: Linda Finley, Pam Langley, Tricia Ortalano, Margo Racca, Betsy Doucet, Susan Caldwell, Loretta Guzman, Teeter Longtain, Diane Lafargue, Mimi Culpepper, Barbara Morris and Kathy Tell.

FUTURE DATES

April 13-15, 2026          LGCF Inc. Convention District III - Houma 

FUTURE CONVENTION SCHEDULE

Registration Report
​Credentials Report
​LGCF ANNUAL CONVENTION GUIDELINES REVISED 2022

In 2021, the following plan of rotation will be in effect, and each District will become responsible for hosting the LGCF Annual Convention, and a Flower Show if feasible, in the year stated, with the District selecting the town or city.
2026 District III
2027 District II (a)
When the District has selected a city in which to hold the LGCF Annual Convention, the date and accommodations shall be submitted for approval to the LGCF President and the Executive Council at the Winter Council meeting two years before the Convention. (see page 93 in the 2017 edition of the LGCF Handbook)