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WASHINGTON STATE FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS

       89th ANNUAL CONVENTION - JUNE 5-8, 2023

OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON

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"NURTURE OUR PLANET"

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Please read the Convention Recap - Click HERE

Thank you, Black Hills District Garden Clubs, for hosting the 89th 2023 WSFGC Convention. It's a convention to remember because of everyone's hard work and creative ideas that came together to make everyone's time so enjoyable!

And a special thank you and appreciation to the Convention Committee.  Your incredible teamwork (which we all noticed) made for a successful convention and a special gathering for our WSFGC members.

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2023-2025 WSFGC Officers

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A thank you to our Immediate Past President, Anne Sullivan.

2023-2025 WSFGC District Directors

Installation of the new 2023-2025 WSFCG Board by National Garden Club President, Brenda Moore

National Garden Club, President Brenda Moore and Immediate Past President, Anne Sullivan.

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The convention had wonderful guest speakers!

Yelm Future Farmers of America - Yelm, WA

A thriving high school youth organization that supports the community of Yelm with the goal to support the importance of agriculture, premier leadership and personal growth.

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Deborah L. Erickson, PhD - Certified American Rose Society Rosarian and Horticulture Judge.  Presented simple and clever tips to grow roses here in the Pacific Northwest!

Floral Design Specialist, Corrie Ten-Have, Vancouver, BC, Canada Presented creative techniques and abstract design creations specifically for the convention and for all to enjoy!

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"Floral Fun Workshop with Debbie Spiller & Linda Maida

A big "Thank You" to the Workshop Contributors!  Your presentations were fun and informative. Our hats go off to: Theresa Wilkerson, "Organic Cleaners and Spray"; Kathy Johnson, "How to Set-up A Website"; Debbie Spiller & Linda Maida, "Floral Fun"; Lisa Libby, "Fun with Gourds"; Jeff Johnson, "Chinese Liniment for Arthritis"; Bobbie Moody, "Bird Talk"; Donna Bogumill, "Enjoy Gardens Even More with Photography"; Cori Carlton, "Slug University", and LeAnna McMahan & Diane Harper, "Putting Your Best Foot Forward in Flower Shows".

Workshop Fun - Sip & Paint by Pinot's Palette.  Participants returned home with a beautiful painting they created. Hmmm....what did they sip?

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"Chinese Liniment for Arthritis" by Jeff Johnson
Jeff Johnson "Chinese Liniment for Arthritis"
Table Designs
Education Boards

PENNY PINES

EXPLORING THE COLOR WHEEL

PEOPLE PROVIDING PLANTS

CREATE AND CERTIFY YOUR

WILDLIFE HABITAT

WSFGC ENDOWMENT FUND

FOREST RESTORATION IN SALTWATER STATE PARK, DES MOINES, WA

Floral designs created by members from different garden clubs were placed throughout the hotel.  Also, a horticulture display of Hosta, Iris and Ferns were on display in the hotel lobby.

Design by Lana Finegold

Design by JoAnne Sandell

Design by Vicki Kammerer

Design by Linda White

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Assorted Photos to Enjoy!

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PACIFIC REGION GARDEN CLUBS, Inc., 79TH ANNUAL CONVENTION - April 17-20, 2023, Lynnwood, WA

"Going Green....Together"

From fairy tale skits, banquets and a road trip, review the convention recap! Click HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                          Convention Team                                                                                Tulip Tour in Skagit County, WA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                  Banquet Friends.

 

 

 

 

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                         Fairy Tale Garden skits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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