OFFICERS
- Presidents: Phil Rettman
- Vice President: Jeanette Meyer
- Secretary: Linda Gerfen
- Treasurer: Carole Kellogg
- Council Director: Joey Miller
- Committees
- Courtesy Chair: Carole Vogeler
- Crispe Home: Phil Rettman, Karen Bibart and Dee Wentzel
- Club Yearbook: Denise Clegg
- Club Program: Ann Bray
- Membership: Dee Wentzel
- Greens Sale Club Project: Karen Bibart and Dee Wentzel
- Greens Sale Council Project: Amy Nelson and Cynthia Hutchinson
- Historian:
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- Plant gardens and provide garden maintenance at the William J. Crispe Home, Plainwell, MI.
- Maintain a pollinator garden at W.J. Crispe Home, Plainwell, MI
- Participate in the KGC Greens Sale.
CLUB MEETINGS & PROGRAMS
July 15, 2020 @12:30 P.M.
Hostess: Amy Nelson
Program: Shades of Lavender Farm tour and shop
Location: 47222 24th St., Mattawan, MI 49071
August 19, 2020 @12:30 P.M. Bring water and your own chair.
Hostesses: Donna Thurn and Ann Bray
Program: Trimming Bushes-Arborist Services of Kalamazoo will present.
Location: The Thurn Home
September 16, 2020 @12:30 P.M.
Hostesses: Jeanette Meyer and Phil Rettman
Program: Bonsai Presentation by John Cerovski
Location: The Meyer Home
October 21, 2020 9:00 A.M.
Hostesses: Karen Bibart Dee Wentzel
Program: Fall Garden Clean-up at Crispe Home and Dedication of Karen Gentile Memorial
Location: 203 W. Bridge St., Plainwell, MI 49080
November 18, 2020 10:00 A.M. Lunch will be provided at a cost of $5.00 (2019 pricing) per participant. Lunch at 12:30 includes entré, drink, and dessert.
Hostesses: and Carole Amick
Program: Green Sale Club Projects
Location: The Fountains, 1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, MI
One of the projects will be the centerpiece candles. Save candles, dishes, vases, etc. and bring to the meeting
December 19, 2018 Noon Potluck luncheon sign up with Carole Kellogg
Hostesses: Carole Kellogg, Ann Bray and Carole Amick
Program: Christmas Party
Location: The Kellogg Home
January 20, 2021 No Meeting
February 17, 2021 No Meeting
March 17, 2021 12:30 P.M.
Hostesses: Donna Thurn and Joey Miller
Program: Workshop at River Street Flowerland
Location: 1300 River St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
April 21, 2021 12:30 P.M.
Hostesses: Cynthia Hutchinson and Lynne Gerfen
Program: Sonoran Desert Flora
Location: Kalamazoo Garden Council House, 5333 N Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI
May 19, 2021 9:00 A.M.
Hostesses: Denise Clegg and Fran Sage
Program: Crispe House – Spring Garden Clean-Up
Location: 203 W. Bridge St., Plainwell, MI 49080
June 16, 2021 12:30 P.M.
Hostesses: Amy Nelson and Joey Miller
Program: Annual Meeting, Election of Officers
Location: Kalamazoo Garden Council House, 5333 N Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI
MISSION STATEMENT
To stimulate interest in horticulture, the environment and the related arts.
CLUB HISTORY
Western Hills Garden Club was founded in 1960. The charter members were “buddies” in the Kalamazoo Newcomer Club. Fourteen ladies joined together to stimulate interest in agriculture, horticulture and related arts. The club was federated in 1963 as Club 244. Its flower is The Brown-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta L.) Meetings are held at 11:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month except February. The members are a diversified group living in Kalamazoo, Portage, Plainwell, Battle Creek, Augusta and Gobles and Otsego.
WHGC maintains the garden areas of The William Crispe Residential Home in Plainwell, MI. The members are in the gardens for a fall and spring clean-up as well as during the summer months. A cutting garden was recently planted to provide fresh flowers for the residents. In 2008 the grounds were recognized by the Plainwell City Council with The Spring Beautification Award.
Western Hills is one of ten clubs in the greater Kalamazoo area belonging to the Kalamazoo Garden Council and actively supports its goals and activities including a two day Greens Sale the first weekend in December. The funds earned are used throughout the year for student scholarships, member enrichment and beautification projects.
MICHIGAN GARDEN CLUB LIFE MEMBERS
- Esther Christensen
- Dee Pederson
- Francis Sage
- Carole Kellogg
- Karen Gentile
- Rosemarie Griffith
- Denise Clegg 2020
- Dee Wentzel 2020
NATIONAL GARDEN CLUB LIFE MEMBERS
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- Carole Kellogg 2009
- Karen Gentile 2015
PAST PRESIDENTS
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- 1961-Mrs. Rudolph Faller (Cyrena)
- 1962-Mrs. E. John Larson (Ann)
- 1963-Mrs. John McKay (Sue)
1964-Mrs. Karl Erickson (Ann)- 1965-Mrs. Albert Maass (Marilyn)
- 1966-Mrs. Henrich Schreimer (Mary)
- 1967-Mrs. John Hayes (Jan)
- 1968-Mrs. Willard Goodman
- 1969-Mrs. Edwin Rosenbaum (Joan)
- 1971-Mrs. Gordon Duncan (Nancy)
- 1972-Mrs. Ray Pederson (Dee)
- 1970-Mrs. Paul Krim (Elaine)
- 1973-75 Mrs. Esther Christensen
- 1975-Mrs. Frances Sage
- 1976-Marilyn Maass
- 1977-Jan Hayes
- 1978-Esther Christensen
- 1979-Jan Hayes
- 1980-Frances Sage
- 1981-Mardee Mott
- 1982-Marilyn Maass
- 1983-Doraldyne Sachs
- 1984-86 Sue Smith
- 1986-88 Rita Moore
- 1988-Esther Christensen
- 1989-Sylvia Van Poolen
- 1990-Dee Pederson
- 1991-Francis Sage
- 1992-94 Marilyn Maass
- 1994-Sue Smith
- 1995-97 Marian Freeman
- 1997-Francis Sage
- 1998-Dee Pederson
- 1999-Esther Christensen & Dee Pederson
- 2000-Kim de Bois & Marian Freeman
- 2001-Kim de Bois & Marion Freeman
- 2002-Marian Freeman
- 2003-5 Laura Jenkins
- 2005-8 Yvonne Evans Wordell
- 2008-Carole Kellogg
- 2009-2011 Karen Gentile
- 2011-2013 Jane Pennala
- 2013-2015 Dee Wentzel
- 2015-2017 Karen Gentile
- 2017-2020 Denise Clegg
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