The Horticultural Society’s first meeting for 2009 recently at the Victoria Park seniors’ centre.
The accomplishments of 2008 were highlighted.
Marj Dow, a life member and a charter member of the Fergus Camera Club showed some of her best work.
Ted VanderVeen’s A Walk Through Wellington County highlighted various wild flowers that can be seen on the trails.
Ron Stevenson celebrated members’ gardens and presented a A Year in Review, in a power point presentation.
The society’s motto for 2009 is "Those who plant seeds plant hope."
The chairmen and committees for the coming year are: Kathy Bouma, president; Helen Lacroix, vice president; Doreen Telford, secretary; Jennifer Johnson, treasurer; Pat Wilcox, Doreen Telford, civic beautification; Elena North, door prizes; Helen Lacroix, Cheryl Yuill, garden tour; Helen Lacroix, Julie Kron, greeters; Meg Walsh, Elena North, membership; North, Stevenson, Newsletter; Rienk Vlietstra, Telford, nomination committee; Kathy Granger, Kron, plant sale; Kathy Bouma, Lacroix, programs; Stevenson, publicity and website; Liz Redshaw, Mary Reimer, Ted VanderVeen, flower shows; and Darlene Tremblay, social convenor.
The society welcomes new members. Visit the website http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/fergushs.
