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FROM THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR

It's been a long, hard, cold winter this year, and if you're not into skiing, snowmobiling, or ice skating, you probably spent a lot of time indoors. Now is the time to look at seed catalogs, and plan your garden, be it a vegetable or just flowers, or a combination of both. Try something new, a different vegetable or new flower, a new combination in a planter, experiment! Spring will hopefully be here in just a few weeks. We are all looking forward to getting out in the sunshine and fresh air, and "playing" in the dirt. Have an elderly relative or neighbor who can't garden any more? Put together a combination planter, and gift it to them. Everyone needs flowers in their lives.

It's time to make your reservations for convention! Convention rates expire March 16, so make that phone call, reserve your room, grab a couple of friends, and head for Gettysburg. There are lots of speakers, designers and workshops, time to relax, and of course, shopping! Hope to see many of you there!

Joy

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Remember to recycle and reuse. Donate any items you no longer need or use to a thrift store in the area. You’ll be cleaning your closets and drawers, and helping someone in need.

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PENN STATE MASTER

GARDENERS PRESENTS:

"COME GROW WITH US, 2010"

April 24

Youngsville High School

7:30 ~ 3:00

$30 includes AM coffee, pastries and lunch

Choose from over 20 topics

Keynote Speaker

"The Butterfly Guy"

Rick Mikula

Registration form.pdf

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Good Morning! Just a quick reminder about the board meeting on March 18, at Montana's in Marble. Be sure to get your check and reservation to Sally Hockman, 123 North 1st St., Shippenville, PA 16254 by the due date, March 12.

Menu: Coffee or tea upon arrival at 10:00 AM

1. Grilled Steak Salad

2. Grilled Chicken Salad

3. Taco Salad

All served with rolls, Assorted homemade pies

$12.00

Please bring 3 copies of your report, 2 for us, and one for yourself.

Also, club presidents, please bring your copy of the 2009-2010 President's Annual Report if you have not sent it to me yet. I have recieved three so far. These need to be sent to Angie by March 1! If you prefer to bring my copy to the board meeting that is fine. I also need a copy of your yearbook. Please bring that to the meeting too. If you wish to bring a second copy, I will give it to Sue Scholz for the newspaper column she writes. That is totally optional. If you are not attending the meeting, please send me the yearbook and annual report ASAP. Thanks!

Hope to see many of you at the meeting.

Stay warm, and drive safe.

Joy

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Joy Kempf

H) 814-756-4095
C) 814-873-0221

10820 Route 18

Albion, PA 16401-8424
joysgarden@roadrunner.com

District VIII Garden Clubs