Notes
Admin or Biographical History: The Broomfield Garden Club was first organized on April 12, 1956 by Broomfield residents Amelia Kozisek and Kay Branch. The club served as both a social hub and as a place to foster interest in gardening for several Broomfield women - and even, on occasion, some men. Prominent members included Jessie Kozisek, Emily Crawford, Viola Crooks, Marjorie MacEachen, and Elizabeth Brunner, as well as several others. Meetings were generally held the first Monday of each month, with dues costing $2.00. The membership limit was restricted to twenty five members at a time, with up to four elected officers: A president, two Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, and a Secretary.
The club was also officially considered a part of both the National Council of Federated Garden Clubs and the Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs. The Broomfield Garden Club was still able to maintain its own identity, however. Its club motto was "Let Broomfield Bloom as it Grows,", and it designated the Peace Rose as its official flower, Cottonwood as its tree, Lark Bunting as its bird, and pink and green as its colors. Several events became part of the club's activities, including Broomfield Days, talks by Colorado State University scientists, community presentations, and gardening shows.
Much like Broomfield's Merri Mix Club, the Broomfield Garden Club lasted into the 1970s, representing multiple generations of Broomfielders. Although the club is no longer together, its national and state partners are still active, with several local clubs still existing throughout Colorado.
Sources:
Broomfield Garden Club papers (1994.27), Broomfield Train Depot Museum, Broomfield, Colorado.
Custodial History: Report and several other papers of the same collection donated to the Broomfield Depot Museum in 1994 by Helen Kozisek. Women in her family were members of the Broomfield Garden Club from 1956 into the 1970s.
