CLIFFORD – Members and guests of the Clifford and District Horticultural Society entered the hall to hear Christmas carols being played on the keyboard by Sharon Prieb on Nov. 26 at the community hall in Clifford.
President Vic Palmer welcomed everyone to the Christmas dinner and introduced District 7 director Kathy Bouma.
A moment of silence was held for Barbara Harris, Marion Wylie and Elsie Grummett as members remembered them and their many contributions to the society.
A pot luck dinner was shared and Palmer thanked the hosts for the evening – Isabel Senek, Elaine Young, Blanche Freeman and Christine Herman.
Senek announced Ethel Weber was the recipient of the Edna Litt Memorial Award.
Elaine Binkley and Larry Litt presented the award given to the member with the most points earned in the spring and summer flower shows.
District 7 Director Kathy Bouma installed the board members: president Vic Palmer, secretary Bonnie Whitehead, treasurer Karen Dowler, and directors Elisabeth Kuersten, Helen Braun-Kreller, Audrey Garrett, Christine Herman, Isabel Senek, Ethel Weber, Jean Yenssen, Elaine Young, and Glen Small, the newest member of the board.
Horticulture directors – District 7 director Kathy Bouma installed the board members at the Clifford and District Horticultural Society Christmas party and awards evening on Nov. 26 at the Clifford Community Hall. From left: front, Glen Small, Bouma and president Vic Palmer; back, Ethel Weber, Karen Dowler, Elaine Young, Helen Braun-Kreller, Christine Herman, Elisabeth Kuersten and Isabel Senek.
Palmer noted there are a number of volunteer opportunities within the society and a number of information sessions planned.
On Jan 28, 2020 at the community hall Jim Graham will share lessons he learned in the garden.
