"Sowing the Seeds of Harmony through Nature"
Submitted by Claire and Casimir Kukielka
We had 3 entries for the Trash to Treasure Contest from our group at the February meeting. All had to follow the guidelines below to be considered for the contest. Members who attended the meeting voted on their preferred entry, which will represent the Parkland Garden Club at the contest for District II/III at the meeting in March.
Update! Winner of District II/III voted on at the March 20th meeting is the beautiful metal sculpture submitted by Nancy Smith! Next will be the State competition on held on April 21st in Monroeville. Good Luck, Nancy!
Submitted by Brenda Aubert
PGC and District II/III Winner
Submitted by Nancy Smith
Pittsburgh was home to immigrant families who found work and wealth in its many earth- related industries. Therefore, this contest is for a stand-alone functional metal sculpture for the garden (e.g., not limited to iron, steel and aluminum). Specifications:
Front: Title and a list of the materials used
Back: District, Garden Club, Designer(s) name and mailing address.
5. Entry may be work of more than one person.
ONLY ONE ENTRY FROM EACH DISTRICT
Selection method is determined by the district.
District entries selected for Convention competition must be submitted
on Friday, April 21 from 11-5 PM at the Monroeville Doubletree Hotel. Judging is at 5:15 PM.
Entries are not to be judged under the same standards as a flower show.
Trash to Treasure Chair: Pat Drennen
SCALE OF POINTS FOR JUDGING
Conformance …………………….......20 pts
(fits within stated dimensions, on a base, weighs less than 15 lbs.)
Artistic Concept ………………………50 pts
(creative reuse of recycled materials)
Expression ………………………………20 pts
(interpretation of theme)
Execution …………...…………………..10 pts
(workmanship)
TOTAL …………………………………...100 pts
All the presidents of the Garden Clubs gave a President Report at the GCFP District II/III meeting on Sept. 14, 2022. Claire gave the president's report and Barbara gave a report as outgoing corresponding secretary and chair of the Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl contest. Cynthia, Ways and & Means Chair , sold raffle tickets and gave out baskets to the winners. Members Carol, Helen, Marsha and Nassar also attended the District II/III meeting. Cynthia will head Ways & Means again next year. Past President Brenda will step in as Treasurer for District II/III. Barbara will be involved with The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (GCFP). Thank you to Cynthia, Brenda and Barbara for stepping up to help at District and GCFP.
