ORGANIZATION
The Federated Garden Clubs of New York is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., the largest gardening organization in the world. New York is a member of Central Atlantic Region (CAR).
The Federated Garden Clubs of New York State is divided into ten geographic Districts, each with a District Director, who serve with elected officers on the FGCNYS Executive Committee. Appointed board members work to support the objectives of the organization. Officers serve for two year terms.
2011-2013 OFFICERS
President: Pam Foehser
First Vice President: Gail McGee
Second Vice President: Pat Wania
Third Vice President: Barbara Aiello
Recording Secretary: Monica Hansen
Corresponding Secretary: Anne Doherty
Treasurer: Charlotte Spiers
Assistant Treasurer: Patricia Cargnoni
Pam Foehser
2011-2013 President
Gardening....Hands that make souls bloom.
OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES
1. Coordination of interests for member clubs and promotion of mutual helpfulness.
2. Encouragement of environmental improvement.
3. Advancement of the arts of gardening, flower arranging and landscape design.
4. Leadership of junior, intermediate and high school garden groups.
5. Encouragement of garden therapy programs.
6. Cooperation with other organizations to promote interest in horticulture and plant research.
If you love to garden and want to preserve and beautify your community you should belong to a garden club. To be part of the New York State 10,000 member Federated Garden Clubs of NYS, Inc. email the webmaster and your information will be forwarded to a local club President or District Director.
