Album is the Trillium Garden Club 1988 - 2009 (with 1993 Trillium Garden Club by-laws) Including Annual Meetings, Mailers, Executive Committee meetings, yearly booklets and regular meetings.

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Groton Public Library

Trillium Garden Club Album 1998 - 2009
Trillium Garden Club Album 1998 - 2009

Name/Title

Album is the Trillium Garden Club 1988 - 2009 (with 1993 Trillium Garden Club by-laws) Including Annual Meetings, Mailers, Executive Committee meetings, yearly booklets and regular meetings.

Entry/Object ID

2016.1.1076

Scope and Content

Album is the Trillium Garden Club 1988 - 2009 (with 1993 Trillium Garden Club By-laws) Including Annual Meetings, Mailers, Executive Committee Meetings, yearly booklets and Regular meetings. Album is black 3 ring binder with white Trillium Garden (logo) Club Album printed in black. All pages on white paper typed with 3 punch holes unless noted Page 1 - 4) - Trillium Garden Club By-laws - 1993 - on white paper typed with black ink, yellow ink and black ink smears. Page 5) -Trillium Garden Club minutes for April16 with "? Year" in black ink and "Anna, hope you had a fine trip " Submitted by Ginny Schmidt Page 6) - 9/28/98 - flyer on pink paper typed in black ink for Annual Meeting at Lighthouse Inn New London Page 7) - Reverse of 6 with notes of upcoming programs discussed. Handwritten in blue ink with cross outs Page 8) - 10/28/98 - white paper with black ink and blue ink. Minutes for the annual meeting and luncheon. With a newspaper article dated Sept. 1998 in blue ink. "Trillium Garden Club has election of officers" Taped on and yellow tape marks. Page 9) - Trillium Garden Club Year Book and Program 1998 - 1999 Blue covers with black print and trillium Garden Club logo. 3 hole punches with red twisted tie holding it together. Linda Shailor in pencil on the upper middle edge. Brown stains on blue paper. 13 pages inside containing programs, officers, committees heads and members. Page10) - 10/26/98 - Program flyer on orange paper with drawing of a Jack-o'-lantern - Workshop "Intermediate Flower Arranging - Line and Line Mass Design" and 11/16/98 St Andrew' Church Groton "Reorganizing for Wreath Sale" Circled in blue ink with Board Meeting 11:00. Page 11) 11/16/98 Meeting Report typed in black ink on white paper. Slide presentation "Trim a Tree" before meeting. Secretary's report not available. Treasurer's report. Membership books expected to be available Dec 7 with Dedication page in memory of Mac Brown and Inez Brown. Submitted by Janet Purinton Page 12) 11/14/98 - Trillium Garden Club Treasurer's Report submitted by Juanita Haines and Mina Ferguson. White paper printed in black ink. Page 13 - 14) - 12/7/98 - white paper 5" X 8" with blue and pink lines Minutes from annual Wreath Making submitted by Deb LeRoy Page 15 - 16) 1/25/99 - White paper printed in black ink with corrections in blue ink. Minutes from the meeting at the Waterford Public Library submitted by Janet Purinton Page 16 -Treasurer's Report as of 1/16/99 submitted by Juanita Haines and Mina Ferguson, co/treasurers Page 17 - 18) 2/22/99 - White paper printed in black ink. Minutes from the meeting at the Groton Public Library submitted by Janet Purinton. Discussion of donations to Waterford Public Library and Groton Public Library in memoriam of Inez Dolan and Dottie Radziwanowicz. Upcoming programs were discussed. Page 18 -Treasurer's Report as of 2/22/99 submitted by Juanita Haines and Mina Ferguson, co/treasurers Page 19 - 20) 3/21/99- White paper printed in black ink with ink stains. Minutes from the meeting at the Mystic River Congregate for a cover dish supper. Program by Frank Crandall, Wood River Nurseries, RI submitted by Janet Purinton Page 20 -Treasurer's Report as of 3/19/99 submitted by Juanita Haines and Mina Ferguson, co/treasurers (copy is faded) Page 21 - 22) 4/26/99 - White paper printed in black ink. Minutes from the meeting at the Groton Public Library. Program video of the current Boston Flower Show. Volunteers needed for Avery House Gardens. Future projects were discussed, submitted by Janet Purinton Page 20 -Treasurer's Report as of 4/25/99 submitted by Juanita Haines and Mina Ferguson, co/treasurers ( slight brown stains on bottom. Page 23 -24) - 6/7/99 - Club met home of Marilyn MacMorrow for a lunch and informal meeting. Officers and committee assignments were named after a call for volunteers. Blue ink additions and ?? Report submitted by Janet Purinton. Page 24 - Treasurer's Report as of 6/7/99 submitted by Juanita Haines and Mina Ferguson, co/treasurers Page 25) - 9/9/99- Annual meeting held at the Lighthouse Inn. 35 member attended. Federated Garden Club President Gail Magaldi officiated in welcoming the officers using a rose ceremony. Treasurer's report was accepted. Memorials for Mac Brown discussion continues. Different committees were thanked for their effors. Libbie Burdick was presented with Lenox vase for her past leadership. Barbara Johnson and Billie Bogue have resigned as members. Kerry Kelly was welcomed as a member. Submitted by Debbie LeRoy Page 26) 10/19/99- Minutes of meeting held at the home of Nobbie Williams with new president Anna Kasuga. Secretary's Report as read and accepted. The Club will be receiving an award at the State Federated luncheon in October. Submitted by Tina MacBain, Secretary. Signature in blue ink. Page 27) 11/22/99 - Club met the Groton Public Library with demonstration of flower arranging by Carole Kind. Christmas wreath meeting will be held at Waterford Town Hall on December 6. Greens will be picked on December 3 at the Groton Public Library. Mac Brown's memorial at Avery House will be placed. Ginny Schmidt requested book suggestions to be donated in memory of Marian Weisart. Submitted by Tina MacBain, Secretary. Page 28) - 2/14/99 - Valentine Luncheon with gourmet food! The highlight of the meeting was the presence of Dr. Brown and his daughters to see and hear about our tribute to Mac Brown. Ginny Schmitt took some pictures of the Browns sitting on the bench; The bench and plaque will be placed at the Bill Library, Groton. Maggie Philbrick gave a lecture/slides on "Landscaping in the New Millenium". Thank you notes for the Christmas wreaths were received from the Groton Police, Mystic Hook and Ladder, Clarke School, Waterford Police, Noank Fire House, Bill Library, and the Groton Library. The treasurer's report was read and approved. The joint meeting of the YMCA Garden Club, North Stonington Garden Club and Trillium, will be held in April. Submitted by Debbie LeRoy. Page 29) 2/14/00 - Treasurers Report submitted by Juanita Haines and Mina Ferguson, co/treasurers Page 30) 4/10/00 - Minutes Club met (?) slide presentation "Heralding Spring. Avery House is in need of volunteers. Reports from committee heads and recommendation for spring plantings. Joint meeting will be held at the Westerly Library on April 26, 2000. The Federated Garden Club meeting will be held on April 19 at the Aquaturf in Southington. OpSail 2000 has requested volunteers to design and execute a planter. Reminders of the upcoming plant Sale. Submitted by Tina MacBain. Page 31) 4/9/00 Treasurer's Report submitted by Juanita B. Haines Treas. Signature written in blue ink. Page 32) 6/7/2000 - Club met at Waterford Town Hall (Harness Park was rained out) The speaker Sister Jeanette Sera was extremely ill and canceled. Income from the Plant Sale was a success. New Business, signup sheet for Committee. Plant Sale Discussion: Need to price the plants a little higher; right now we are selling too far below market value. Trips, scholarships and upcoming meeting were discussed. . Club proceeded to Harkness for a tour of the Mansion and gardens. The sun was shining. Submitted by Norma McGann, Acting Secretary. Page 33) 6/22/00 - Treasurer's Report - submitted by Juanita B. Haines (signature handwritten in blue ink) Page 34)8/30/00 - Treasurer's Report - submitted by Juanita B. Haines (signature handwritten in blue ink) Page 35 ) 9/18/00 - Meeting at the Fisherman Restaurant. The Secretary's and Treasurer's Reports were read. Federated Garden Clubs do not provide insurance to local club. Look into insurance coverage for special events such as our plant sale. It was decided to look into where the library's insurance would apply to the sale. Future event were discussed. Beverly Picazio has resigned, Kerry Kelly has returned to full-time teaching. Submitted by Tina MacBain. (signature handwritten in blue ink) Page 36) 10/16/2000 - Treasurer's Report - submitted by Juanita B. Haines (signature handwritten in blue ink) Page 37 - 11/20/2000 - Minutes - Secretary and Treasurer's Reports were read. Search for better interest bearing accounts. Club receiving a citation from the Federated Garden Clubs for outstanding work in environmental work in environmental awareness. Groton Seniors requested a speaker to talk about flowers/gardening. Guest speaker told the club about plans for Chelsea Garden in Norwich. Submitted by Tina McBain, Recording Secretary Page 38) 11/16/2000 - Treasurer's Report - submitted by Juanita B. Haines (signature handwritten in blue ink) Page 39) 1/15/2001 - Meeting Minutes. Speaker was Dr. Richard Hull professor emeritus URI Lectures. Submitted by Tina McBain, Recording Secretary (signature handwritten in blue ink) Page 40) 1/15/2001 - Treasurer's Report - submitted by Juanita B. Haines (signature handwritten in blue ink) Page 41) 2/26/2001 - Joanne Steinford presiding. Club received thank you from contribution from CT College, Denison Pequotsepos, Nature Conservatory and West Farms Land Trust. Discussion of upcoming events and suggestions for the plant sale. Submitted by Janet Purinton Page 42) 3/16/2001 - Club met at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for Annual Pot Luck. Sally Taylor spoke on "Foodstuffs from the Supermarket" Members were reminded to plant seeds for the Plant Sale. Submitted by Debbie LeRoy, Acting Secretary Page 43) 4/16/2001 - Ginny Schmidt, acting presents presided. No Treasurer's Report for this month. Plant sale (on May 19 at the Groton Public Library) sign-up sheets were passed around again and planning for the sale continued. . Price will be raise this year. A garden boutique will be held. Any member unable to help will be assessed $15 as this is our only fund-raiser. Advertisements will be place in the Mystic River Press and The Day. Submitted by Tina MacBain, Secretary Page 44) Flyer on green paper with Trillium sketch. Annual Plant & Bake Sale May 19 at the Groton Library. Page 45) - 6/11/2001 - Annual Pot-luck luncheon held at the home of Marilyn McMorrow . Secretary's report was read and accepted. , treasurer noting at $1,061.35 was made at the Plant Sale. Libby Burdick donated book in memory of Pat Holmes at Bill Memorial. Mystic Cookbooks have arrived . Donations sought for Scholarships through CT. Federation of Garden Clubs. Volunteers sought to sign up for the coming year. Officers were recruited to serve as officers for 2001-2002. Summited by Tina MacBain Secretary (Signature in blue ink. Page 46) - 6/07/2001 - Treasurer's Report - copy handwritten. Page 47) - 7/17/2001 - Treasurer's Report - copy handwritten. Page 48 - 9/24/2001 - white paper with black printing with blue corrections and signature. Club met at the Fisherman Restaurant for the September luncheon meeting with introduction of new officers and talk about upcoming events. Next meeting will be on October 22 at the Groton Public Library. Submitted by Linda Shailor, Secretary. Page 49 - 10/22/2001 Flyer on white paper with colored butterflies. Waterford Public Library program "Butterflies in the Garden" with speaker Carol Lemmon, New Haven Agricultural Experimental Station. Page 50) - Booklet on yellow paper "The Bird & Butterfly Garden Lockwood Farms A Collaborative Project of The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut and The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Page 51) 10/17/2001 - (copy) lined paper with black print Trillium Garden Club Treasurer report 60) 10/22/2001 Meeting MinutesClub met at the Waterford Public Library. Program was "Butterflies in the Garden" with Carol Lemmon . Secretary's and Treasurer's Reports were read and accepted. New members were nominated, Claire Welshock and Gertrude Smith. The club received a citation from Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut for work on historic garden at Avery House. Page 61 & 62) Lined paper with blue and pink lines. Page torn from a spiral notebook. Written in black ink. 11/26/2001 - Club met at the Groton Public Library. Libbie Burdick Pres presided New members were welcome. Guest Cindy Baril and Linda Santos were introduced. Discussed Monte Cristo Cottage and the need for workers as the garden has been neglect and needs attention. Wreath workshop was discussed. Civic Development committee will meet Joanne Wodmansee of Greentree Nursing home in Waterford. Looking for help creating a garden for residents Linda Burdick of Witchwood Farms in Stonington spoke on "Herbs for the Holidays" Page 63 & 64) Copy on white paper of a report from The Nature Conservatory® Saving the Last Great Places Rhode Island Chapter Connecticut Chapter. Pawcatuck Borderlands P.o. Box 250 North Stonington, CT 06359 nat.org Tel. 860-535-1355 Fax 860-535-8244 The Pawcatuck Borderlands: a Community-Based Conservation Project. Reverse is copy of a map of the area. Page 65) 1/6/2002 - Copy of lined paper with black smudges handwritten Treasurer's Report Page 66) copyright 1999 by Rebecca and Carl Wenning - Products from the Hive handout Page 67) 1/28/2002 Meeting at the Groton Public Library Libby Burdick presiding. Introduced guest Jeannette Burnet, Linda Santos, Florence Thatcher and Simone Paillet. Program was "Importance of Beekeeping" with Steven Dinsmore. Reports from committees, including correspondence, thank you notes. Cindy Baril was accepted as a member. March meeting will be joint meeting with the Avalonia Land Trust. Page 68) 2/20/2002 - Copy handwritten with black ink with pencil notations Treasurer's Report Page 69) 2/23/2002 - Club met at the Waterford Public Library. Libby Burdick presiding. Reports from committees, including correspondence, thank you notes. Linda Callahan talk was "Roots to Shoots." Demonstrating how to repot house plants and avoid common pitfalls.. A butterfly garden was suggested at the Groton Public Library in memory of Deb LeRoy. More talk about planning the garden at Green Tree Manor. Upcoming programs were discussed. Page 70) 3/22/2002 - Copy handwritten in black ink. - Treasurer's Report Page 71 & 72)- Handout for the talk at the February meeting. Roots to Shoots with handwritten notations on the sketch of plant on the reverse side. Page 73) - 4/22/2002 - Flyer on white paper watermark and flower border with blue broken lines and pics of a scissors and blue & orange printing with notification of 2 programs Page 74 & 75) 4/22/2002 - Minutes - Club met at the Waterford Public Library. Libby Burdick presiding. Guest attending were Linda Callahan, Jeannette Burnett and Ann Burbank. Reports from committees. No speaker at this program. Submitted by Linda Shailor, Recording Secretary. Page 76 - 6/8/2002 - Copy handwritten in black ink. - Treasurer's Report Page 77 & 78) 6/10/2002 -Minutes. Club met at Shaw Mansion in New London. Libbie Burdick presiding. Guest were introduced Linda Callahan(voted in as new member) and Lisa Story of Groton. Business meeting was held. Program Susan Munger, gardener at Shaw Mansion spoke about the history of the gardens and gave a tour. Reports from committees, and talk about plant sale and round garden at the GPL and other projects ongoing at the time. Submitted by Linda Shailor, Recording Secretary. Page 79 - 80) 9/30/2002 - Minutes . Annual Luncheon at the Fisherman Restaurant. Libbie Burdick Presiding. Introduction of new members and old members who have passed away. It was moved to purchase books in memory of the deceased. A children's book was donated in their honor to local libraries. Free trees in commemoration of the 9-11 event were planted. 2 Arboritae were planted at Waterford Town Hall, Homestead Elm was planted on the Groton Ambulance property and an evergreen will be planted at the Old Mystic Fire House on Cow Hill Road. The Southeastern Connecticut Garden Clubs Council has donated $1,000 to the McCourt Memorial Garden in New London in memory of the 9-11 victims of Southeastern Connecticut. The councils Arija Retsema will be speaker at January meeting. The Groton Regency requested club's help with landscaping near their fountain. Upcoming events were noted. Submitted by Linda C. Shailor, Recording Secretary. Page 81 - 82) - 10/28/2002- Minutes - Club met at the Waterford Public Library. A guest, Jane Webster, was welcomed. Minutes and treasurer's report were read. A sympathy card was to the husband of Rosemary Peterson and Barbara Johnson. Thank you notes were read. Norma McGann sent a letter of resignation. Ann Burbank was accepted as a new member, The club received and award at the annual luncheon at the Aqua Turf, for maintaining the historic memorial garden at the Avery House in Groton.. Projects at different area were discussed. Coming events were discussed. The next meet will be November 25 at the Groton Public Library Submitted by Linda C. Shailor, Recording Secretary Page 83) 10/25/2002 - Copy handwritten in black ink. - Treasurer's Report Page 84 - 85) - 11/25/2002- Minutes - Club met at the Groton Public Library. Minutes and treasurer's report were read. Projects at different area were discussed. Coming events were discussed. Freedom trees have been planted and information to the Federated Garden Clubs for their Million Trees project. Libbie attended a guest day of the Thames River Garden Club. Libbie won a large basket that she donated to Groton Public Library in honor retiring reference librarian, Barbara Sawyer. The next gathering will be cutting greens on December 5 at the Groton Public Library and wreath making on December 9. Upcoming events in the area were announced. Submitted by Linda C. Shailor, Recording Secretary Page 86) -11/25/2002 - Copy handwritten in black ink. - Treasurer's Report Page 87 - 88) - 1/27/2003 - Club met at the Groton Public Library. Jane Webster was accepted as a new member. Treasurer's Report and minutes were read and approved. Donations and dues to organizations listed in the year book have paid. Paid the membership assessment to the Federation. Deleted members and new member were noted. Books donated to in honor of departed members and annual donations. Discussed current projects, Fitch High School, Groton Public Library, Groton Regency and Monte Cristo Cottage. Nominated Committee needs to be appointed to nominate new officers for 2003 - 2005. New trips were announced. The next meeting will be February 24th at the Denison Pequot Nature Center. Submitted by Linda C. Shailor, Recording Secretary Page 89) 2/24/2003 - Club met at the Pequotsepos Nature Center for a delicious lunch with Vice-President Joanne Steinford presiding Guests were Linda Schmidt, and Wendy Sue. Secretary's Report was accepted with addition of the name of Libby Burdick on the By-Laws Revision Committee. No Treasurer's Report. The next meeting on March 31st at the Bill Library in Ledyard. Submitted by Linda C. Shailor Page 90 -91) Club met the Bill Library, Ledyard, with President Libbie Burdick presiding. Recording Secretary's Report was read and corrected to replace the name Anni Burbank with Gertrude Smith in the Nominating Committee. A book will be purchased for the Bill Library in lieu of paying for today's speaker. Nominating committee needs to find a new Recording Secretary. Submitted by Linda C. Shailor, Recording Secretary. Page 92) - 3/30/2013 Treasurer's Report copy on white paper handwritten. Page 93) - Flyer on white paper with floral border of March 31st meeting at Ledyard Bill Library .Lunch and business meeting to organize plant sale followed by workshop with a Master Gardener Roberta Levandowski "Propagating Plants for Your Plant Sale" No April Meeting. Page 94) - Handout for workshop "Propagating Plants for Your Plant Sale" Page 95) - 5/27/2003 - Treasurer's Report. Copy on white paper, handwritten in blank. Page 96 - 98) - 6/2/2003- Club visited the garden of Cindy Baril and then met at the home of Gertrude Smith for lunch, garden tour and business meeting, Recording Secretary's report and the Corresponding Secretary's Report was read and accepted. Plant sale was a success, suggestion were made for next year's sale. Project reports were given and coming along nicely. Dottie Rads suggested the club invest in official letterhead stationary. The Nomination Committee made the new slate of officers for 2003 - 2005. Submitted by Linda C. Shailor Page 99) - 8/28/2003 Treasurer's Report copy on white paper handwritten. Page 100) - Trillium Garden Club Year Book and Program 2001 - 2002. Brown cover with black print and sketch of Trillium Club Logo - 9 white pages- & Club Trillium Garden Club Year Book and Program 2002 - 2003. White covers with black print and colored sketch of Trilliums- 9 pages with Linda Shailor in pencil in upper right corner. Page 101) -5/1 -5/4/2003 Flyer bookmark -Twenty - Second Annual Fine Arts & Flowers "Flower Power" The Art of Design with Flowers at the Wadsworth Athenaeum Hartford, Connecticut with b & w etching with red edges. Dark background with white printing. Page 102) - September 2002 - 2003- Treasurer's Report copy on white paper handwritten Page 103) - Onion skin paper with black print and pencil underlines. Blue handwritten heading Oct September 2003. Black ink correction and underling and signature. Page 104) 9/29/2003 - Perennial Luncheon at the Fisherman Restaurant in Noank. Secretary's Report was read. Gifts were given to outgoing officers and committee chairs. New programs were received and distributed. Next meeting will be at the Waterford Library. Submitted by Jeannette Burnett. Page 105) - Note with colored fans on cover. 9/29/2003 - Handwritten in green ink on white paper. Nominating 2 new members Wendy Kelleher and Dianne Daniels signed by Joanne Steinford Page 106) - Perennial Luncheon 9/29/2003 Flyer with white paper and flower watermark and color flower border, printed in black and green with pictures of a coffeepot and scissors for cut off. Page 107) Yearbook 2003-2004 -19 pages including covers, Cover contains pictures of trilliums of different colors. Yearbook has 2 staples, and contains lists of members, programs and organizations Page 108) - 10/27/2003 - Flyer on yellow paper with colored sketches of fall items- Waterford Library - Program 'Latest Federated Slide Collection of History/Memorial Public Gardens" Speaker Lois Gough, Board of Directors Federated Garden Club of CT, Inc. with a welcome to new members to add to the yearbook] Page 109) - 10/26/2003 Treasurer's Report copy on white paper handwritten Page 110) - 11/24/2003 - Onion skin paper with black typing and blue handwritten heading and corrections and black ink. Yellow stains in bottom right corner. Report on 10/27/meeting. Guest Elga O'Dell and Lynn Turnquist. Presided by Libbie Burdick. Club met at the Waterford Library. Record Secretary's report was read and accepted. The Treasurer's Report was read with corrections was accepted. Cards were sent to Mary O'Sullivan and Tina McBain. Civic Development projects were discussed. Avery House, Monte Cristo, Fitch High School and the Groton Library. Upcoming events Nov. 5th at New London library "Common to the Country, Botanical discoveries of Lewis & Clark" by Susan Munger. Page 112) - 11/24/2003 - -Onion skin paper typed with black print, with blue ink heading "Dec. 8, 2003" and black ink corrections and underlining. Club met at Groton Public Library Elga O'Dell and Lynn Turnquist were guests with Libbie Burdick presiding. Both guests were inducted as members.. Secretary's report was read. Speaker was Donna Ellis, UCONN Assoc. Extension Educator on the subject of "Invasive Plants and Why We are Concerned" Wendy Sue who makes our flyers for the past 2 years has been given a $200 stipend. Discussion about work done on different civic plantings. Page 113) Onion skin paper typed with black print, with pencil heading "Dec. 8, 2003" and black ink corrections and underlining. Wreath workshop submitted by Jeannette Burnett Recording Secretary ( signed in black ink. Page 114) - Flyer on white paper with gold, evergreen, holly and red ribbon border for November 24, December 5 and December 8 programs and workshop. Page 115) 12/7/2003 - Treasurer's Report, copy handwritten in black ink. small rust stain on center bottom Page 116) Onion skin Paper typed with black print, with pencil heading "Dec. 8, 2003" and black ink corrections and underlining. Wreath workshop submitted by Jeannette Burnett Recording Secretary (signed in black ink. Page 117) - Flyer with rose border and butterfly color sketches For January 26, 2004 "Understanding Butterflies" with Nancy Hobart owner of Hobart Stonington Butterfly Farm. February 23, 2004 Waterford Public Library "Mediterranean Diet and Beyond" by Mary Ann Nash L&M Hospital. New Members Linda Santos and Elga O'Dell Page 118) 1/26/2004- white paper with black printing, black handprint corrections and strike-outs with Feb. 23 - 2004 handwritten on the heading. Minutes for Jan 2004 meeting. Club met at the Groton Public Library for a delicious lunch. People made flower arrangements for our table. "Understanding Butterflies" with Nancy Hobart owner of Hobart Stonington Butterfly Farm. Submitted by Jeanne Burnett Rec. Sec. Page 119) 2/18/2004 - Treasurer's Report Copy handwritten in black ink Page 120) 2/23/2004 - white paper with black printing, black handprint corrections and strike-outs with March - 2004 handwritten on the heading. Minutes for Feb 2004 meeting. Club met at the Waterford Library for a delicious lunch. Our guest speaker was Mary Ann Nash L&M Hospital. The subject was "Mediterranean Diet and Beyond" Submitted by Jeanne Burnett Rec. Sec. Page 121) 4/11/2004 - Treasurer's Report Copy handwritten in black ink Page 122) Flyer with garden pictures and harp. Printed in green and black print with pencil correction. March 23 - Happy Hour & Potluck Supper at Latham Store, Noank. Harpist Faith Leitner performing Onion skin paper typed with black print, with pencil heading "Dec. 8, 2003" and black ink corrections and underlining. Wreath workshop submitted by Jeannette Burnett Recording Secretary ( signed in black ink. April 26 with "rain - May 1st" in pencil. "Hands-on Potting Workshop" Page 123) - 3/27/04 & 5/1/2004 - Onion skin paper typed with black print, with pencil heading "June 7, 2004" and black ink corrections and underlining. Minutes for April Potluck Supper and May potting workshop submitted by Jeannette Burnett Recording Secretary (signed in black ink.) Page 124 - Flyer on white paper with colorful garden plants birds, birdhouses and drawing tools, Upcoming programs in June 1(Planting project at the Groton Public Library) and June 7, 2004 ( Luncheon at Mason's Island Yacht Club.) Page 125) - 6/6/2004 - Treasurer's Report Copy handwritten in black ink. Page 126) - 8/11/2004 - Treasurer's Report Copy handwritten in black ink. Page 127) - 9/20/2004 - Flyer on white paper with blue flower watermark Tour of Aria's Garden and Luncheon at the Steak Loft, with flue and black notation and dotted line with tear off missing, Handwritten in black "Libbie 448-0403 Sept 9 - 24 " Handwritten in blue "Pd., ck. 148 9/13/04" Page 128) 6/7/2004- Minutes on white paper with blue ink notations and black ink underling and corrections/ Heading reads "to be read Sept. 2004. Treasurer's Report was read and accepted. Talk about Plant Sale and Civic projects. There is money in the treasury that should be spent. Submitted by Jeannette Burnett. Page 129 -130- 9/20/2004 - Minutes Club met at the Steak Loft in Mystic for a luncheon. Guest were introduced Secretary's Report was accepted though not read. Annual treasurer's report was handed out. / Chairwomen were thanked and given a notepad and pen as gift. . President Libbie Burdick announced she would not be continuing in her role next year. Copies of the bylaws and new Program book were handed out. Civic plantings were discussed. Upcoming programs in the area that the members might attend were mentioned. Page 131 ) Annual Treasurer's Report 2002 -2004 Copy handwritten in black ink Page 132 - 10/14/2004 - Page 133 - 10/18/2004 - Flyer with square colorful flower border Meet at the Groton Public Library for a meeting and Luncheon with pencil notations and changers. Page 134 - 11/19/2004 - Treasurer's Report - Copy handwritten in black ink attached is a newspaper article with B &W photo of GPL round garden (with a hole in it).with the notation Groton News 11/5/04 - "Trillium Garden Club receives award" Club received silver tray from Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut for Excellence for Civic Development. Page 135 - Flyer, white paper with black and red printing and drawings of orange, yellow, blue and black. 11/22/2004 At the Groton Public Library Light supper and refreshments "Got Bats with speaker Geraldine Greb-Lasky Page 136) - 10/18/2004- Minutes on white paper with pencil notations and black ink underling and corrections/ Heading reads "Nov - 22 - 2004." Treasurer's Report was read and accepted. Talk about Plant Sale and Civic projects. The club received the silver tray at the Annual Awards Luncheon in Oct for Civic development for a medium sized club.. Upcoming programs were discussed. Submitted by Jeannette Burnett. Page 137) Flyer on cream paper with plaid curling ribbon and top is bow with greens. December 4, 2004 Greens Gathering Groton Public Library Page 138) Flyer on white paper with black and white trees and pale red cardinals January 24, 2005 Groton Public Library Afternoon Tea in honor of Trudy Smith's 95th year. Page 139)- on white paper with pencil notations and black ink underling and corrections/ Heading reads "Jan- 24- 2005." 11/24/2005 Club met at the Groton Public Library Minutes Treasurer's Report was read and accepted. Light luncheon with ladies husbands attending. Silver tray was on display in the kiosk, award from Federated Garden Clubs for round garden (at the Gro... [truncated due to length]

Collection

James L. Streeter Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2016.1

Source or Donor

Streeter, James L.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Album

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Awards, Dedications, Flowers, Workshops

Search Terms

Awards, Communications & Public Utilities, Correspondence/Letter, Domestic Life, Organizations & Clubs, Recreation, Trillium Garden Club, Avalonia Land Trust, Avery House, Bill Memorial Library, Chelsea Garden Project, Connecticut College Arboretum, Connecticut Conservation Association, Connecticut Horticulture Society, Denison- Pequotsepos Nature Center, Inc., Eolia Mansion, Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc., Federation Garden Therapy Fund, Federation Horticulture Scholarship Fund, Federation World Garden Fund, Fisherman Restaurant, Fort Griswold State Park, Friends of Harkness, Greentree Nursing Home, Groton Ambulance, Groton Garden Club, Groton Long Point, Groton Public Library, Groton Social Services, Groton Town Hall, Harkness Memorial State Park, Ledyard Bill Library, Lighthouse Inn, Monte Cristo Cottage, Mumford Cove, Mystic Garden Club, Mystic River Bridge, National Garden Clubs, Inc., Nature Conservancy, Old Mystic Fire Department, Old State Church, Shaw Mansion, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Thames Garden Club, Thames River Garden Club Prison Therapy, Trillium Garden Club, UCONN Extension Service, Wadsworth Athenaeum, Waterford, Waterford Public Library, Waterford Times, Waterford Town Hall, West Farms Land Trust, Westerly Public Library, Citation, Clubs, Garden, Fundraising, Life, Domestic

Archive Details

Creator

Trillium Garden Club

Date(s) of Creation

1988 - 2009

Restrictions

Access: Discolouration/Fading, stains, staples, tears/rips and rust marks

General Notes

Note

Status: Good Status By: Sheila Sullivan Status Date: 2023-10-23