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Council House and Reservations

Council House Reservations:

The Council House is available without charge to all KGC members for club/council functions only.  Reservations will be listed on the KGC web site.  To reserve the house for club meetings and functions, contact the Council House Chair, Paula Reiley, cell 616 340-7833 or e-mail Reiley221@gmail.com.

Council House Rules:

WE ASK THAT ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS OBSERVE CURRENT STATE AND CDC GUIDELINES
WHILE USING THE HOUSE, FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL

  1. Reservations
    Please review the rules for reserving the Council House in the council directory. Reservations will be
    listed on the calendar on the KGC website. KGC insurance does not cover non-council related
    activities. Council House capacity is 35.
  2. Bag all garbage and put it in the dumpster located in the lower parking lot.
  3. Wash, dry, and put away any dishes or utensils used.
  4. Do not put food of any kind down the drains or feminine items down the toilets as the house is on a
    septic system.
  5. Do not adjust the heat or air conditioning, as it is on an automated system.
  6. There is no running water on the second floor. Second floor is for storage only.
  7. The Wi-Fi Hotspot is located in the library (meeting room) near the fireplace. Please see
    instructions when using the device. Unplug the device when you leave.
  8. A First Aid Kit is located in the 1st floor kitchen.
  9. There is a Fire Extinguisher in the 1st floor kitchen and in the hall on the second floor.
  10. Workshop Rules
    Protect tables and floors with newspaper or tarps, located in a cupboard on the west wall.
    Clean your area, return all tools, and DOUBLE CHECK that all glue guns, etc. are unplugged.
    Residue from paint (NO SPRAY PAINT USE IN HOUSE), oasis, and other items should be emptied
    outside and not down the drains.
  11. Before leaving:
    Sweep all areas with the electric broom in the closet by the main floor bathroom.
    Put dirty linen in the laundry basket located by the recycle bin.
    There is a white board on the refrigerator. If you use the last of an item add it to the list.
    Coffee pots should be unplugged and cleaned.
    Check that all lights and faucets are turned off and that toilets are not running.
    Close all windows.
    Check that all doors are locked!
  12. Report any problems to the Council House Chair: Paula Reiley

Kalamazoo Garden Council’s insurance does not cover non-council activities, therefore, we cannot rent the Council House to outside organizations.

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9:30 am Kal. Garden Club Board mtg. (Porch) @ Porch
Kal. Garden Club Board mtg. (Porch) @ Porch
Jul 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
 
9:30 am KGC Officers Agenda Meeting @ Council House: Library
KGC Officers Agenda Meeting @ Council House: Library
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12:30 pm Kalamazoo Garden Club Meeting @ KGC Council House
Kalamazoo Garden Club Meeting @ KGC Council House
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Kalamazoo Garden Club Meeting @ KGC Council House
Kalamazoo Garden Club’s first club program of the new fiscal year will feature club members Chris Morgan, Jan Keys and Norma Stancati.  They are presenting a “Flower Show 101” ahead of the Council’s Standard Flower Show July 22-23 at Wedel’s.  These …
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9:30 am KGCouncil Board Meetings @ Council House
KGCouncil Board Meetings @ Council House
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12:30 pm Documentation Training @ Library
Documentation Training @ Library
Jul 19 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
 
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Flower Show 101

July 8th , 12:30pm

NGC Standard Flower Show

Wedel’s Garden Center on July 22 & 23, 2022.

What are Keystone Native Plants and Why are They so Important?

14% of native plants (the keystones) support 90% of butterfly and moth lepidoptera species.

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Upcoming Events

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5
Tue
2022
9:30 am KGC Officers Agenda Meeting @ Council House: Library
KGC Officers Agenda Meeting @ Council House: Library
Jul 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
 
Jul
8
Fri
2022
12:30 pm Kalamazoo Garden Club Meeting @ KGC Council House
Kalamazoo Garden Club Meeting @ KGC Council House
Jul 8 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Kalamazoo Garden Club Meeting @ KGC Council House
Kalamazoo Garden Club’s first club program of the new fiscal year will feature club members Chris Morgan, Jan Keys and Norma Stancati.  They are presenting a “Flower Show 101” ahead of the Council’s Standard Flower Show July 22-23 at Wedel’s.  These …
Jul
12
Tue
2022
9:30 am KGCouncil Board Meetings @ Council House
KGCouncil Board Meetings @ Council House
Jul 12 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
 
Aug
2
Tue
2022
9:30 am KGC Officers Agenda Meeting @ Council House: Library
KGC Officers Agenda Meeting @ Council House: Library
Aug 2 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
 
Aug
9
Tue
2022
9:30 am KGCouncil Board Meetings @ Council House
KGCouncil Board Meetings @ Council House
Aug 9 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
 
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10
Wed
2022
1:00 pm Petal Pushers @ Council House
Petal Pushers @ Council House
Aug 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 
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