Organized February 1946
FISCAL YEAR: The Council’s Fiscal Year is June 1 – May 31
Member clubs are also members of:
• National Garden Clubs, Inc.
• Central Region, National Garden Clubs, Inc.
• Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.
• District 3A, Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.
Kalamazoo Garden Council continuing projects:
• Blanche Babcock Library at the Council House
• Community Beautification Projects
• Environmental Education
• Lynn Dinvald Lending Library
• KGC Flower Show
• KGC Garden Gifts & Tools Program
• KGC Greens Sale
• KGC House Garden Shop
• KGC House Grounds
• KGC Tribute Fund
Council Directory: Each member receives a Council Directory, and extra copies are available for new members. Additional directories can be purchased for a nominal fee. Clubs are responsible for reviewing and updating their member information when contacted by the Directory Committee. Please note: Club awards such as SL and NL given in June may not appear in that year’s directory but will be listed in the following edition.
Council Dues: Annual dues of $5.00 per member are due on May 1 and become delinquent on July 1. Invoices will be sent, and club treasurers should mail checks (payable to Kalamazoo Garden Council, Inc.) to the KGC Treasurer.
State Dues (MGC/NGC): Dues of $6.00 per member (includes $1.00 NGC dues) are due on June 1 and become delinquent on September 1. Club treasurers should submit payment to Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc. once MGC sends membership lists and submission instructions—usually addressed to club presidents, who should pass them on to their treasurer.
Ongoing Fundraisers:
• Ergonomic gardening tools are available online and in-person through the Garden Gifts & Tools program.
• KGC collects Spartan Brands “Our Family” UPC bar-codes for cash rewards. There is a container in the Garden Shop for depositing your UPC bar-codes. Our Family products can be found at D&W Marketplace, Family Fare, and Hardings. Additional information on this program can be found on the KGC website.
FaceBook:
• Public Page: Search Kalamazoo Garden Council. Submit content to the administrator; the admin and KGC President/Board will determine relevance.
• Private Forum: Search KGC Members Forum on Facebook. This closed group is for members to ask questions, share info, or request help. Read the rules and answer security questions to join. Any member may post if guidelines are followed.
Associate Membership: The KGC consists of MGC clubs and their members who have chosen to affiliate with the Council to promote our objectives. Individual associate membership is granted by the Board of Directors to any MGC club member, whether their club is, or has been a KGC member. Associate members do not have voting privileges, but can access benefits as offered by KGC to regular members. An associate member is, however, eligible to serve on the Board (with voting privileges) after 3 consecutive years of membership. Associate member dues are $7.00 and are payable annually on May 1.
