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Garden Therapy Committee Reports Committees 2025-2026― Olga Bequillard, Chair; Sheila Curry Oakes, Vice Chair The Garden Therapy Committee organized a series of engaging programs fostering creativity, well-being, and community. Three events were held at Oasis in Paterson, along with a smaller program at the Montclair Library-Bellevue Avenue Branch. In October, a Botanical Arts workshop invited participants to decorate 8 x 4 inch keepsake boxes using dried flowers, leaves, grasses, and ribbons. Our leader introduced materials and discussed texture, form, and mood. After a guided demonstration, each participant created a box unique in style and form. The workshop celebrated the beauty of creativity, expressing emotion, and finding moments of peace through the process. In February, a Galentine’s Day floral workshop featured five flower varieties, various types of greens, colorful ribbons, and glittery heart accents. With full participation, 20 clients and 10 volunteers created personalized arrangements reflecting their individual styles. At the outset, our leader discussed and guided the participants in mechanics, color combinations, and plant materials. We believe that engaging with fresh blooms elevates one’s mood. It is a wonderful and popular form of creative therapy. In March, at the Montclair Public Library-Bellevue Avenue Branch, Member Karen Fricke presented a talk on native plants. The presentation highlighted practical ways to support ecological health through home gardening. It was well attended and there was much discussion during the Q&A session. In April, a workshop on aromatherapy engaged 18 clients and six volunteers. Participants created potpourri jars and custom teabags using materials and blending herbs that have aromatherapy properties. We started the session by discussing aromatherapy, emphasizing memory (especially of a cherished one), scent, and well-being. The goal was to learn about using aromas and herbs to help reduce stress. It was likely achieved as there was strong engagement throughout. The workshops encourage creativity, connectivity, and joy and continue to provide positive experiences for both attendees and volunteers. Committee Members 2025-2026: Fran Ackerly, Susan Benner, Olga Bequillard, Susan Brady, Betsy Burgess, Susan Dumont, Susan Gloeckner, Anna Lee, Maria Matesanz, Betty Murphy, Sheila Oakes, Imke Oster, Patricia Rodio, Denise Silverman, Lisa Sweitzer, Cheryl Slutzsky, Wendy Stahl, Michele Tomasik, and Provisional Jane Wallace. 2024-2025 — Susan Dumont, Chair; Karen Kadus, Vice Chair The Garden Therapy Committee organized four large events this year. Our programs were dedicated to the organization, Oasis, a haven for women and children, in Paterson, NJ. Our objective was to maximize our impact on a select group of participants, provide a sense of accomplishment, promote social interaction and improve a participant’s mood, sense of well-being, and satisfaction in a safe and supportive environment. An aromatherapy workshop opened our season of programs. Fragrant therapy jars were filled with lavender, dried roses, calendula and sunflower petals. February found us celebrating “Galentines’ Day” with a flower design workshop using floral themed material and roses. April’s workshop engaged participants in the technique of creating collages using dried flowers and leaves. Wrapping up our scheduled events for the season was the planting of the Oasis rooftop garden. We provided both planting guidance and education on horticulture care. Working side by side with the Oasis clients, 16 raised beds were successfully planted for a summer’s bounty of blooms! Members 2024-2025: Maria Matesanz, Betty Murphy, Sheila Curry Oakes, Sara H. Olson, Imke Oster, Floss O’Sullivan, Helene Peck, Patricia Rodio, Grete Scheidl, Wendy Stahl, Suzy Straten, Eugenie Temmler, Michele Tomasik, Susan van Inwegen, Jane Wallace, Sue Young. Provisionals. 2023-2024 — Susan Dumont, Chair; Karen Kadus, Vice Chair The Garden Therapy Committee organized four large events this season, engaging both Club members and clients in therapeutic activities. November found us gathered in the Garden Club room, where we created beautiful floral arrangements with a fall holiday theme for the Toni’s Kitchen dining tables. In-house dining had happily returned after a three-year Covid closing and it was a joy to be part of welcoming Toni’s clients back to their dining room to enjoy their meals. Aromatherapy, a new outreach program offered in February to our clients of Oasis, allowed them to take away a breath of spring after creating their fragrant therapy jars filled with lavender, dried roses, and sunflower petals. April found our volunteers meeting in Paterson to hold a flower design therapy session for members of the CUMAC community. Both men and women learned about basic design technique and then indulged in using five different types of flowers to create their own masterpieces. Our final event of the season in May found us back at Oasis to help clients plant herbs and annuals in 16 large rooftop planters. Providing both planting guidance and education on horticulture care, volunteers and clients worked side by side to install over 200 annuals and herbs! 2022-2023 — Sarah Olson, Chair; Susan Dumont, Vice Chair This season Garden Therapy continued to build relationships with organizations we worked with in the past and added outreach to several new facilities. We reinstated monthly deliveries of flower arrangements designed by our members for the nurses at Mountainside Hospital, to recognize their commitment to healthcare. Our very popular flower arranging workshops were held at The Cliffs at Eagle Rock and Freedom Village, both senior living facilities, as well as at Oasis - A Haven for Women and Children. We created almost 300 seasonal floral arrangements for our Sharon's Harvest Thanksgiving event for Toni's Kitchen patrons, and seasonal winter arrangements for Park Methodist food pantry patrons, and Human Needs Food Pantry shut-ins. And we got back in the dirt for our workshops with a visit to Freedom Village where we guided clients in creating windowsill herb gardens, and a repeat visit to Oasis to assist in planting their rooftop containers. 2021-2022 — Sarah Olson, Chair; Floss O'Sullivan, Vice Chair This season, Garden Therapy expanded outreach to serve additional populations. Our work included projects creating content to be used virtually, cheerful floral gifts for those high-risk groups that couldn't risk in-person contact, and, when appropriate, spreading cheer through active project engagement. September 2021 saw us working outdoors with a small group of clients at the Canterbury Village Senior Center, planting succulent cactus container gardens. In October, we began a new monthly program for the nurses at Mountainside Hospital to recognize their commitment to healthcare. GCM Members worked alone or in small groups to design a floral arrangement that was delivered to nursing stations at the hospital. Our outreach in October was leading a flower arranging workshop at Oasis; again, a huge success as we worked with 19 clients. We repeated our Thanksgiving event for Toni's Kitchen, with a new twist to honor GCM member Sharon Karlson. Renamed "Sharon's Harvest," we teamed up with Van Vleck House & Gardens "Good Grows Here" event. GCM Members sourced and prepped materials and then assisted families on the day of the event in the design of their flower arrangement. Over 180 arrangements were delivered to Toni's Kitchen. February saw the launch of our YouTube video, "Botanical Journeys." Beautiful botanical images were set to music for the enjoyment of seniors. GCM Members supplied and curated the photos and then created the video. Connections at Home, an organization that caters to "shut-ins," was one of the recipients. March and April were active with additional flower arranging workshops for two organizations: Nassan's Place, an autistic youth program, and Oasis. In addition, GCM Members made 100 May Day baskets for Canterbury Rehab Center in Cedar Grove. We got our hands dirty with our season wrap up on June 1st by planning and planting six raised rooftop containers at Oasis. Clients and GCM Members enjoyed planting annuals and herbs. Thank you to the Garden Therapy committee for all of your support this year. And a huge thank you to the Club membership for their enthusiastic support and participation in all of our events! 2020-2021 — Sarah Olson, Chair; Floss O'Sullivan, Vice Chair Like so many other aspects of our lives, the COVID-19 pandemic affected how Garden Therapy was able to operate and achieve its mission. Our face-to-face interactions with clients had to be curtailed but we were able to spread floral good cheer due to the terrific participation of our Club members. In September 2020, Club members prepared 60 bundles of flowers for Toni’s Kitchen which had become a food bank site for the community due to COVID-19. Much of the plant material was cut from the Club’s Avis Campbell Gardens. In November, the Club delivered a windowsill hydroponic edibles project to the seniors at Canterbury Village in West Orange so those who had been confined indoors for months could enjoy a garden brought to them. Our 2020 Thanksgiving project offered an abundance of beauty to the clients of Toni's Kitchen. Club members, with foliage from Avis Campbell Gardens, designed 150 Thanksgiving floral arrangements that were given to the clients. Our Club delivered 140 May Day flower baskets to the seniors at Job Haines in Bloomfield and Canterbury Rehab in Cedar Grove. After a winter of minimal in-person interaction, our members enjoyed the social, therapeutic affects of this outdoor work session, and the seniors were thrilled to receive the cheerful arrangements. Also in May, a small group of members assisted residents of First Montclair House in planting windowsill herb gardens. The residents enjoyed talking to fellow plant lovers and showing us their raised beds planted with vegetables. Thank you to the Garden Therapy committee members for all of your support this year: Betsy Burgess, Ellen Colton, Susan Dumont, Donna Karanja, Vicky Kearns, Maria Matesanz, Maureen Michaud, Helene Peck, Peg Scott-Fleming, Wendy Stahl, Patt Sullivan-Perry, and Sue Young. And a huge Thank You to the Club Membership for your enthusiastic support and participation in all of our events. 2019-2020 — Sarah Olson, Chair; Floss O'Sullivan, Vice Chair Garden Therapy reviewed its mission and established the goal of expanding its outreach to include not only nursing homes and assisted living facilities but other groups facing personal challenges or where garden therapy would make a positive impact. To that end we created new activities and reached out to more groups in a wider geographic network. In August, four GCM members played flower Bingo with eight residents at First Montclair House in Montclair. Amy South's Moss & More supplied the succulent plants that were awarded as prizes. Canterbury Village in West Orange was our destination in September. Eight GCM members assisted thirteen senior residents in crafting artificial floral arrangements in raffia pouches that would hang on their apartment doors. Residents made their own choices from our offering of artificial and dried flowers and live greens. Our group visited Job Haines in October. Seven members assisted nineteen senior residents in creating floral arrangements for their rooms.We worked with a combination of artificial and dried flower material as well as live greens. Residents were encouraged to select their own materials from the assortment brought by the Club. In November, we shifted gears and visited Oasis in Paterson, a domestic violence support center. Our mission was to teach and create live floral arrangements with their clients. Fran Ackerly led the demonstration and six additional GCM members assisted 14 clients with their creations. Everyone was able to take home their beautiful designs. Vases and flowers were generously donated by Bartlett's Florists . Eight GCM members visited SOFIA in Montclair in February and celebrated "Gal-entine's" Day with 11 clients at this domestic violence support facility by creating live floral arrangements that the ladies could take home with them. Susan Benner led the demonstration and taught the basics of floral design. Vases were donated by Bartlett's Florists . Our March event at The Safe House was canceled due to Covid-19. We want to thank all of the GCM members who participated in our events and are counting on your support as we accept the challenge of continuing our mission of outreach during the Covid-19 era. We are grateful for the Garden Club's warm support to expand our program this upcoming year.

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Flower Design Schedule The theme for 2026-2027 is "Music Blooms Throughout the Year." See summary chart of monthly schedules below with details underneath the chart. See Flower Design Rules for 2026-2027. Check Workshops for assistance. See also NGC Handbook for Flower Shows . No December competitions. See Flower Show 2024 . See Flower Show 2022 . See Clerking Guidelines. Need a refresher prior to GCM's monthly competitions? We have online videos to help, featuring Florence Leyssène and Debbie Moran, NGC accredited Master Flower Show Judges. Classical Music October 19, 2026 Register with Barbara Baletti by October 15. Tea Table: TBD All tables are covered with ivory tablecloths. Wall background is an off-white curtain. Only compostable floral foam permitted. No green Oasis permitted. Designer's choice of plant material and components unless specified in schedule. Provisional An American Traditional Mass Design See Handbook for Flower Shows , pp .70-71 S taged on a shelf 43” from the floor. Frame of reference: 14”W x 12”D x 18” H. Only fresh plant material can be used. Novice An American Traditional Mass Design See Handbook for Flower Shows , p p.70-71. Staged on a table 30” high. Frame of reference: 22”W x 24”D x 24”H. Underlay optional. Only fresh plant material must be used. Intermediate An American Traditional Triangular Mass Design See Handbook for Flower Shows , pp . 70-71. Staged on a table 30” high. Frame of reference: 24”W x 24”D x 32”H. Staging panel and underlay required. Only fresh plant material can be used. Advanced A Cascade Design See Handbook for Flower Shows , p .65. Staged on a 42” high pedestal with a 14” square top. Frame of reference: 14”W x 14”D; height determined by exhibitor. Advanced Plus A Creative Design using ONLY foliage (fresh and/or dried) as plant material. Foliage can be manipulated. Non-plant material may be used but is subordinate to the foliage. Flowers, fungi, husks, kelp, moss, seaweed, sheaths, spathes and bare stems/branches cannot be used. Staged on a 36” high pedestal with a 16” square top. Frame of reference: 24”W x 24”D x height determined by exhibitor. Underlay optional not to exceed 14” pedestal top. Country Music November 16, 2026 Register with Barbara Baletti by November 12. Tea table: TBD All tables are covered with ivory tablecloths. Wall background is an off-white curtain. Only compostable floral foam permitted. No green Oasis permitted. Designer's choice of plant material and components unless specified in schedule. Provisional An American Traditional Vertical Line Mass Design See Handbook for Flower Shows , pp.70-71 . Staged on a shelf 43” from the floor. Frame of reference: 24”W x 12”D x 18”H. Only fresh plant material can be used. Novice An American Traditional Vertical Line Mass Design See Handbook for Flower Shows , pp. 70-71. Staged on a table 30" high. Frame of reference: 18”W x 24”D x height determined by exhibitor. Underlay required. Only fresh plant material may be used. Intermediate An American Traditional Line Mass Design See Handbook for Flower Shows , pp. .70-71 Staged on a pedestal 36” high. Frame of reference: 14”W x 14”D x height determined by exhibitor. Advanced A Creative Design See Handbook for Flower Shows , pp. 71-72. Emphasizes some type of fiber work, fiber art, or actual fibers within the design. Fiber may be visible in any portion of the design, including staging panel and/or underlay. Fiber may be man-made (acrylic, nylon, polyester) or natural (cotton, wool, hemp, or any fibrous material). Fiber art may include but not limited to crocheting, embroidery, felting, knitting, quilting, weaving, wrapping, etc. Fiber used must be listed on a 3’x5’ card. Staged on a table 42” high. Frame of reference: 24”W x 24”D x 36"H. Advanced Plus A Creative Horizontal Design with a dominant strong horizontal rhythm. See Handbook for Flower Shows , p .74. D Balance is typically asymmetrical and achieved by unlike forms, sizes, and colors. This design is not a traditional centerpiece . Staged on a table 30” high. Frame of reference: 30”W x14”D x14”H. Jazz January 25, 2027 Register with Barbara Baletti by January 21. Tea Table: TBD All tables are covered with ivory tablecloths. Wall background is an off-white curtain. Only compostable floral foam permitted. No green Oasis permitted. Designer's choice of plant material and components unless specified in schedule. Provisional An American Traditional Design in the Form of a Triangle See Handbook for Flower Shows pp. 70-71. Staged on a shelf 43” from the floor. Frame of reference: 14”W x 12”D x 12"H. Only fresh material can be used. Underlay required. Novice A Petite Traditional Design See Handbook for Flower Shows p. 73. Staged on a table 42” high. Frame of reference: 10”W x 8”D x 12H. Underlay required. Intermediate A Petite Tubular Design See Handbook for Flower Shows p. 77 R. Staged on a 9” square cube on a 30” high table. Frame of reference: 9”W x 9” D x 9”H. Underlay optional. Advanced A Panel Design See Handbook for Flower Shows p. 75 K. Staged on a 42” high pedestal with a 16” square top. Frame of reference: 20”W x 20”D height determined by exhibitor. Underlay required not to exceed 16” pedestal top. Advanced Plus A Creative Design featuring mixed-media components (2 or more) integrated into the design to emphasize Color, Form, Pattern, and Texture. Mixed Media component are non-plant material components . They are manufactured components which include (but not limited to) paper, yarn, rattan, caning materials, fabric, cardboard, leather, wire, plastic, etc. Mixed Media differs from Multi-Media as it does not include sound or video projection. Mixed Media used must be listed on a 3” x 5” card. Staged on a table 42” high. Frame of reference: 24”W x 24”D x 36” H. Staging panel and underlay required. Rock and Roll February 22, 2027 Register with Barbara Baletti by February 18. Tea Table: TBD All tables are covered with ivory tablecloths. Wall background is an off-white curtain. Only compostable floral foam permitted. No green Oasis permitted. Designer's choice of plant material and components unless specified in schedule. All exhibits eligible for the Barbara Meyer Rose Award. Provisional An American Traditional Line Design See Handbook for Flower Shows pp. 70-71. Staged on a shelf 43” from the floor. Frame of reference: 14”W x 12”D x 18"H. Only fresh plant material can be used. Novice An American Traditional Horizontal Line Design See Handbook for Flower Shows pp. 70-71 Staged on a table 30” high. Frame of reference: 30”W x 14”D x 14”H. Underlay optional. Only fresh plant material can be used. Intermediate A Parallel Design See Handbook for Flower Shows, pp. 70-71 Staged on a table 30” high. Frame of reference: 24”W x 24”D x 32”H. Staging panel and underlay required. Advanced A Multi-Rhythmic Design See Handbook for Flower Shows p. 75 J. Staged on a 42” high pedestal with a 16” square top. Frame of reference: 24”W x 24”D x height determined by exhibitor. Underlay optional. Advanced Plus A Creative Hanging Design with unrestrictive movement. It cannot be static. The design must freely rotate, suspended from a hook in a frame. Design must not stop moving when encountering the sides of the frame. Staged in a black frame 22”W x 36”H on a table 30” high, frame to be supplied by club. Latin Rhythms March 22, 2027 Register with Barbara Baletti by March 18. Tea Table: TBD All tables are covered with ivory tablecloths. Wall background is an off-white curtain. Only compostable floral foam permitted. No green Oasis permitted. Designer's choice of plant material and components unless specified in schedule. Provisional An American Traditional Mass Design of your choice See Handbook for Flower Shows , pp.70-71 Staged on a shelf 43” from the floor. Frame of reference: 14”W x 12”D x 18”H. Only fresh plant material can be used. Novice An American Traditional Mass Design of your choice See Handbook for Flower Shows , pp.70-71 Staged on a 36” high pedestal with a 14” square top. Frame of reference: 24”W x 18”D x 32”H. Staging panel and underlay optional. Only fresh plant material must be used. Intermediate A Multi-Rhythmic Design See Handbook for Flower Shows , p. 75 J Staged on a 42” high pedestal with a 16” square top. Frame of reference: 24”W x 24”D x height determined by exhibitor. Underlay optional. Advanced An Exhibition Table See Handbook for Flower Shows , p. 76 Not meant to be functional, created artistically to suggest the service of food with no requirements as to the type or number of table appointments. Frame of reference: 24”W x 18”D x 36”H. Staged on a table 30” high. Staging panel and underlay required. Advanced Plus An Assemblage Design See Handbook for Flower Shows , p. 77 A three-dimensional abstract design consisting of plant material and “found” unrelated disparate objects. Found objects are non-art objects, not made or manufactured for decorative purposes. Staged on a table 42” high. Frame of reference: 24”W x 18”D x 36”H. Staging panel and underlay required. The Final Coda April 26, 2027 This month’s competition is open to all design levels. Each exhibitor, regardless of design level , will create a design, freedom of style and type, to be staged as instructed below. The design requirements for all exhibitors include: selecting one of this year’s monthly musical themes (Classical, Country, Jazz, Rock and Roll, or Latin) choosing a specific song/piece of music from that musical genre and citing the artist/composer creating a design interpreting that piece of music. Exhibitors must list the following on a 3” x 5” index card to display next to their design: Musical Genre Song/Composition Title Name of Artist/Composer Register with Barbara Baletti by April 22. Tea Table: TBD All tables are covered with ivory tablecloths. Wall background is an off-white curtain. Only compostable floral foam permitted. No green Oasis permitted. Designer's choice of plant material and components unless specified in schedule. Provisional Design staged on a shelf 43” from the floor. Frame of reference: 14”W x 12”D x18”H. Novice Design staged on a table 30” high. Frame of reference: 20”W x 24”D x height determined by exhibitor. Intermediate Design staged on a table 42” high. Frame of reference: 24”W x 24”D x 36”H. Staging panel and underlay required. Advanced Design staged on a 42” pedestal with a 14” square top. Underlay optional Advanced Plus Design staged on a 36” pedestal with a 16” square top. Underlay optional.

Awards – Other See also GCM awards . Award winner names from 1926-1986 are filed in the archives. 2022 Garden Club of New Jersey Yearbook 2021-22 — Award application by Editor, Claire Stepleton. Score 100%. Certificate of Merit with Gold Seal 1st Place YB-1 Yearbook (100-299 members). Website 2021-22 — Sue Young, 2st Vice President and Website Webmaster, and Sarah Stransky. Hanover Garden Club Trophy f or outstanding innovative project. Triangle Gardens (a CivicBeautification project since 1952). Award application by Susan Yu, TriangleGardens Chair, and Sarah Olson. GCNJSpecial Award/Large Club 2023 National Garden Club Arts & Flowers earned the National Garden Club's Flower Show Achievement Award, Certificate of Merit for a Standard Flower Show with a score of 98.5 out of a possible 100. Evaluators stated that the show was "spectacular" and "showcased the talent in design." Top Exhibitor Awards included: Award of Design Excellence: Michele Tomasik Tricolor Award: Michele Tomasik Designer's Choice Award: Tova Narrett Petite Award: Celia Radek Botanical Arts Design Award: Cynthia Corhan-Aitken Educational Award: Celia Radek Recognition Award: Sarah J. Olson Garden Club of New Jersey Mrs. David L. George Silver Cup: Finest judged Standad Flower Show 23-23 Garden Club RFD Trophy: Finest Standard Flower Show Schedule of 2022 Dorothy M. Schick Trophy: Excellence in stating a Standard Flower Show Myra Brooks Memorial Trophy - Creativity in Flower Arranging : Tova Narrett Paricia Grossi Petite Award Trophy: Celia Radek Mrs. Reginald Wilson Memorial Award: Michele Tomasik Garden Club of Montclair President’s Special Recognition Award : Sue Young 2021 National Garden Clubs, Inc. Yearbook 2020-21 — Award application by Celia Radek, Editor. Certificate of Commendation First Place YB-1 Yearbooks (100-299 members). Score 100% Virtual Flower Design Education 2021 — Award application by Workshop Chair, Floss O'Sullivan, Florence Leyssène, and Sarah Stransky. Certificate of Merit First Place and Overall Winner Award FD-2 (Aiv). Floral Design Program/Single Club Garden Club of New Jersey Yearbook 2021-21 — Award application by Celia Radek, Editor Certificate of Merit with Gold Seal YB-1 Yearbooks (100-299 members) Garden Therapy 2021 — Award application by Garden Therapy Chair, Sarah Olson, and Sarah Stransky. Myra Brooks Garden Therapy Trophy #15a Renovated Garden Therapy Program

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Flower Design Division Rules 2026-2027 Back to main Flower Design page. See also the online NGC Handbook for Flower Shows See Clerking Guidelines All Club Members are encouraged to enter flower designs in the monthly competitions as listed on the Flower Design page and in the Yearbook. RULES The NGC Exhibit Policies are printed in the Handbook for Flower Shows, Chapter 7, Exhibiting in the Design Division p. 79-81. Exhibitors may enter one (1) entry in Flower Design in each monthly competition. Designs should be dropped off downstairs in the Garden Club Room between 8:15am and 9:15am Designs must be picked up no later than 30 minutes after the end of the program meeting. Judging will begin promptly at 10am. Designs arriving late will not be judged. Decisions of the judges are final. Awards/ribbons may be withheld if not merited. Advanced registration with the Flower Design Chair is required no later than four (4) days before each Design Competition by emailing Flower Design Chair Barbara Baletti at bbaletti@me.com . Entry cards are available in the garden club room. Some plant material must be used in every design. Fresh plant material may never be treated; no artificial plant material is permitted in any exhibit. Refer to the NGC Handbook for Flower Shows pp. 80-81 for a complete list of plant material and non-plant material that is permitted and not permitted. Plant material on the New Jersey Conservation List may not be used unless it has been grown by the exhibitor or legally acquired and is so stated on an accompanying 3"x 5" index card. All plant material used in a design must be identified on a 3"x 5" index card and included with the entry card. Common names of plant material are acceptable. Plant material need not have been grown by the exhibitor. Exhibits must conform to the design type named in the schedule. Designs must be the work of one individual. (Exception: Companion Exhibits.) Flower Designs are judged using the Design Scale of Points found on p.130 in the Handbook for Flower Shows . Designers are not permitted to use floral foam in any designs with the exception of Oasis Renewal, Oasis TerraBricks, or Sideau Natural No Plastic Flower Foam (Agrawool). We continue to encourage the use of chicken wire, flower frogs (kenzans), pebbles, tape, or moss to anchor plant material. For questions about rules, design schedule, or specific designs, please consult with Flower Design Chairs or club judges (Florence Leyssène, Debbie Moran, Brenda Bingham.) FLOWER DESIGN LEVELS Provisional: Flower Designs exhibited by Provisionals are critiqued, not judged. Designs do not qualify for points or awards. Provisionals who are interested in moving to the Novice Level MUST submit at least one design during their term. Novice: Includes those who have earned up to nine points in Flower Design. Novices are eligible to receive The Elsie Bristol Novice Award (see award description ). Intermediate: Includes Members who have earned ten or more points in Flower Design. Intermediate designers are eligible to receive The President's Trophy for Flower Design, Intermediate (see award description ). Advanced: Includes Members who have progressed from the Intermediate Level by earning 20 points and one blue ribbon within a three year period in Flower Design. Advanced designers are eligible to receive The Garden Club Award for Flower Design, Advanced (see award description ). Every member of this level is expected to exhibit once a year. Advanced Plus: A competitive level for those who have won The Garden Club Award for Flower Design, Advanced twice. Advanced Plus designers are eligible to receive the Elsie Bristol Flower Award, Advanced Plus (see award description ) for achieving the highest points score and the winning of one blue ribbon. Invitational: Open to nationally accredited judges, professional flower designers, and Members at the Advanced Level invited by the Flower Design Committee. Participants exhibit for educational purposes and are critiqued. POINT SCORING 1st Blue 5 points 2nd Red 4 points 3rd Yellow 3 points Honorable Mention 2 points Unawarded Exhibits 1 point Tea/Luncheon Table 1 point