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Application to join the Garden Club of Montclair Membership Application NOTE: This form is ONLY for applicants who prefer to pay online with a credit or debit card. If you do NOT want to pay online but want to mail a check, CLICK HERE for a printable form and the address to send it to together with your check. First name* Last name* Street address* City* State* Zip * Email* Mobile phone Landline If someone suggested that you join, please share their name with us. Select one or two committee(s). You are welcome to join more once you become a member. Committee 1 Committee 2 Membership Annual Fee $100 Continue to Payment

Horticultural Schedule for each month that there is a competition. Horticulture Schedule See monthly schedule, below. Refer to 2026-2027 Horticulture Rules . See also the NGC Handbook for Flower Shows . Check Workshops for assistance. Watch the video (requires logging on to the page) featuring Debbie Moran, NGC Accredited Master Flower Show Judge, introducing the basics of selecting and exhibiting Horticulture specimens. See also our other instructional videos and handouts . See clerking guidelines. November Schedule November 16, 2026 Register with Susan Straten by Thursday, November 12. Class 1: Broadleaf Evergreen Branches: 1 cut specimen not to exceed 30". Must include apical tip and several nodes. Class 2: Needled Evergreen Branches: 1 cut specimen not to exceed 30". Must include apical tip and several nodes. Class 3: Container-Grown Foliage Plant: Pot size not to exceed 8" in diameter. (Saucer for container must be provided by exhibitor.) Class 4: Container-Grown Flowering Plant : Pot size not to exceed 8" in diameter. (Saucer for container must be provided by exhibitor.) March Schedule March 22, 2027 Register with Susan Straten by Thursday, March 18. Class 1: Narcissus (Daffodils): 1 cut specimen. Class 2: Muscari (Grape Hyacinths): 3 cut specimens. Class 3: Any other Flowering Bulbs, Corms, or Tubers: 1 cut specimen if large; 3 specimens if small. Class 4: Hellebores: 1 cut specimen with blooms; may have attached leaves. Class 5: Flowering Branches : 1 cut specimen not to exceed 30". Must include apical tip and several nodes and exhibit sufficient blooms. April Schedule April 26, 2027 Register with Susan Straten by Thursday, April 22. Class 1: Flowering branches: 1 cut specimen not to exceed 30" in length. Must include an apical tip, central leader and several nodes, exhibit sufficient blooms. Class 2: Flowering Perennials: 1 cut specimen. Class 3: Hyacinthus: 1 cut specimen. Class 4: Narcissus: 1 cut specimen. Class 5: Tulipa: 1 cut specimen with two attached leaves. October Schedule October 19, 2026 Register with Susan Straten by Thursday, October 15. Class 1: Annuals: 1 cut specimen if large; 3 specimens if small. Class 2: Perennials: 1 cut specimen if large; 3 specimens if small. Class 3: Ornamental Grasses: 1 cut specimen exceeding 30" but no longer than 42" (freshly cut, not dried.) Class 4: Vegetables or Fruit: 1 specimen if large; 3 specimens if small.

Division III: Education This category offers exhibits meant to teach club members and the public about topics related to core NGC missions. They may be made by one or more club members. Judges consider the following: Educational Value —is the focus of the exhibit topical? Does it conform to NGC objectives? Is it of interest to the viewer? Presentation —does the display clearly and concisely communicate the topic? Is there adequate signage? Is the display structured in a way that is easy to follow? Staging —Does it exhibit careful craftmanship and technique? Creativity —is the exhibit visually appealing and distinctive?

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Potpourri Committee Reports Committees 2023-2024 — Terri Breen, Editor The eight issues of Potpourri, published this year, documented and celebrated our members’ successes and achievements, community service contributions and educational events. Potpourri also serves as our Club’s historical archive, recording Flower Design, Horticulture, and Botanical Arts achievements and awards. Most of our members receive a full-color newsletter via email, while approximately 20 members receive a black-and-white hardcopy by mail. The emailed version includes links that allow members to connect directly to information on our website and other informative sites. I consider myself fortunate to have the assistance of several very special women. Thank you, Marilyn Zaret for picking up (from the printer), labeling, and mailing Potpourri to our hard copy members’ list every month. Thank you to Barbara Baletti for her creative editorial contributions. And a special thanks to Fran Wong, who oversees the monthly email blasts of Potpourri and has also patiently helped me navigate thorny tech issues. 2022-2023 — Terri Breen, Editor The eight issues of Potpourri published this year documented and celebrated our Membership's successes and achievements, our community service contributions, and our educational events. Potpourri also serves as our Club's historical archive by documenting Flower Design, Horticulture, and Botanical Arts results and awards. The majority of our Members receive a full-color newsletter via email, while approximately twenty members receive a mailed hardcopy in black and white. Via links in our emailed version, Members can connect directly to information on our website and other informative websites. I consider myself fortunate to have the assistance of some very special women. Thank you to Marilyn Zaret for picking up, labeling, and mailing Potpourri to our hardcopy list every month. Thank you to Barbara Baletti for her creative editorial contributions. This year, Barbara created a new fun and upbeat "column" called Grapevine that we hope to expand next year. Finally, special thanks to Fran Wong who not only oversees the monthly email blasts of Potpourri, but has patiently helped me through some thorny technical issues. 2021-2022 — Terri Breen, Editor; Claire Stepleton, Karen Whitehaus, Co-Editors Potpourri provides the Club's membership with information on upcoming events including outings, workshops, programs, community service activities, and celebrations. It serves as the Club's historical archive by documenting flower design and horticulture results, awards, and events. We make the newsletter colorful and interesting with photos that illustrate the talent, hard work, and successes of our membership. To keep Potpourri fresh and informative, Members are encouraged to provide feedback, suggestions, and always-photos! With pandemic restrictions this year, Potpourri was an important way to communicate meeting and location changes to our membership. Eight issues of Potpourri were published this year with December-January and May-June combined into one issue. Most Members receive the newsletter via email. Currently, 28 Members receive hardcopy. Special thanks to Marilyn Zaret for picking up, labeling, and mailing Potpourri to our hardcopy list. The newsletter is also available in the protected section of our website at: gardenclubofmontclair.com/potpourri . Please email Sue Young to obtain access. Terri Breen will resume her position as Potpourri Editor next year. Good luck, Terri! 2020-2021 — Terri Breen, Editor For 2020-2021, seven issues of Potpourri were published. The majority of issues were sent to our Membership via email and 28 copies were sent snail mail. This was a decrease from prior years resulting in a savings in our printing and postage costs. As a Committee, we decided to change the deadline for articles due from the 1st of the month to the 15th of the month. Committee chairs will see this change in the new Yearbook calendar. I would like to thank Committee members Marilyn Zaret, who has been responsible for our monthly mailing, and Karen Whitehaus for meticulously proofreading and correcting my initial drafts. It has been a pleasure working with these women. 2019-2020 — Debbie Moran, Chair Potpourri provides the Garden Club of Montclair Membership with information about upcoming events including outings, Workshops, Programs, community service activities, and celebrations. It also serves as the Club's historical archive by documenting Flower Design and Horticulture Competition results, awards, and event recaps. We try to make the newsletter colorful and interesting with photos that illustrate the talent, hard work, and successes of our Membership. We constantly strive to enhance Potpourri so members are invited to provide feedback and suggestions to keep it new and informative. Seven issues of Potpourri were published during the Program year with December-February combined into one issue and May-June into one issue. The Newsletter was an especially valuable communication tool this year during the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic which resulted in the cancellation of most Club activities after mid-March. Most members receive the Newsletter via email. Currently, 29 members receive hardcopy via US mail. Special thanks go to Karen Whitehaus for proofreading every issue and to Marilyn Zaret for picking up, labeling, and mailing Potpourri to our hardcopy list. The Newsletter is also available for viewing and download on this website . It's been a great honor to be the editor of Potpourri the last two years. We are so fortunate to have Terri Breen taking the helm; I know she will enjoy the "job" as much as I did! Welcome, Terri!

FRIDAY: 1PM-5PM SATURDAY: 10AM-5PM SUNDAY: 11AM-3PM A Standard Flower Show "A Century in Bloom" continues our centennial celebration. The Show will take place September 25-27 at Van Vleck House & Gardens and will feature Horticulture, Flower Design, Education, Botanical Arts Artistic Crafts, Botanical Arts Photography, and Youth exhibits. The Show is an opportunity to showcase and share the many talents of our club members with the community. Schedule for Flower Design Schedule for Horticulture Schedule for Botanical Arts General Rules Full Schedule

Past Presidents President Years Served Fran Ackerly 2025- Sarah J. Olson 2023-2025 Sarah Stransky 2022-2023 Florence Leyssène 2019-2022 Susan Straten 2017-2019 Deborah Hirsch 2015-2017 Michele Quinn 2013-2015 Kate Khachaturian 2011-2013 Karen R. Whitehaus 2009-2011 Gretchen Prater 2007-2009 Firth Fabend 2005-2007 Rita Berkowitz 2003-2005 Sarah Stransky 2001-2003 Pat Green 1999-2001 Lynda Henderson 1997-1999 C.Y. Treene 1995-1997 Barbara Meyer 1993-1995 Barbara Etherington 1991-1993 Sue Swick 1989-1991 Mrs. Roger Wm. Young 1987-1989 Mrs. William A. Dodd 1985-1987 Mrs. John R. McGeown 1983-1985 Mrs. Frank P. Marano 1981-1983 Mrs. Thomas M. Wells 1979-1981 Mrs. Richard I. Bonsal 1977-1979 Mrs. K. Philip Dresdner 1975-1977 Mrs. G. Warren French 1973-1975 Mrs. Robert C. Dallery 1971-1973 Mrs. Russell M. Cook 1969-1971 Mrs. Duane E. Minard Jr. 1967-1969 Mrs. John T. Wooster 1965-1967 Mrs. George Oliphant 1963-1965 Mrs. T. Campbell Hooton 1961-1963 Mrs. H. Finney 1959-1961 Mrs. O.C. Kappelman 1957-1959 Mrs. Karl M. Mann 1955-1957 Mrs. H. St. John Webb 1953-1955 Mrs. Robert McNeil Jr. 1949-1953 Mrs. C. Colton Tuttle 1947-1949 Mrs. Charles G. Keller 1945-1947

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Committee Reference Guide for 2026-2027 Please sign up ONLY for the committees to which you feel you can ACTIVELY contribute. The list below is not a general description of our committees, but a request for volunteers. CLICK HERE for a general description of all our committees to see whether you feel you can contribute. CLICK HERE to return to the Annual Dues Form. CLICK HERE for a general description of all our committees and members.. Avis Campbell Gardens and Grounds: Maintain the perennial gardens and shrub plantings, April through early November. Committee members meet as a group every Tuesday morning, with other days and special events scheduled as needed. Committee members will fill one of these three roles: 1. Bed Captain, 2. Bed Partner, 3. Garden Floater. Botanical Arts: Committee members will work with the Chair(s) to help create the schedules at the beginning of the year and help set up the monthly exhibitions. Church Street Gardens: Plant and maintain the raised beds in the downtown Montclair Church Street area. The schedule of work days will be created by the committee. Spring: Prune shrubs and perennials, pull spent tulip bulbs and plant annuals. Summer: Weed and water as needed. Late Fall: pull annuals and plant tulips. The fall and spring workdays (8:30 am - 12:30 pm) are scheduled on Mondays in late October and May. Civic/Environment: Several new joint projects with the township are currently in planning stages. Physically able committee members will assist with the planting and initial maintenance of these projects. Environmentally committed members will search out examples of sustainable practices both within our town and globally, and work with the committee to highlight these on the Club’s social media and website platforms. Be prepared to interface with other committees of our club to learn, educate, and share ideas. Communications & Publicity: We are looking for Members who are interested in the art and science of modern communications. We are also looking for those who can contribute short accounts and photographs of Club activities for inclusion on the website and social media. Facilities: Assist Chair in the maintenance of the Club’s physical plant. Ensure spaces (Club Room and Auditorium or outdoor space) are set up as needed. Interface with building management, i.e., communicate GC needs for use of space, garbage disposal, cleanliness of space. Flower Design: Attend committee meetings to help decide yearly theme, schedule, workshops etc. Assist Design Chair at monthly design competitions and workshops as well as assisting with other responsibilities associated with Flower Design. Garden Boutique: Assist Chair in maintaining the Club’s boutique store. Help set up off-site Boutique events and coordinate outside vendor sales twice a year, and perform other duties as needed. Garden Therapy: Garden Therapy is an opportunity to "give back" to the community with visits to nursing homes, senior centers, specialized schools, and refuges. Garden Club members work with the institutions to design programs that will interest participants and members alike, ranging from hands on workshops covering floral design, aromatherapy, botanical collage art and raised garden bed planting of annuals and herbs. Committee members will participate in purchasing materials, mentoring participants at events, helping to set up and break down the workshops and arranging car pools if needed. Horticulture: Attend committee meetings to help develop the horticulture schedule, choose the Horticulture “Project of the Year” and workshop. Assist Chair with set up and breakdown at monthly competitions, workshops and share your knowledge of exhibiting with new members. Hospitality: One of our three goals is "Fellowship," and the Hospitality Committee ensures that it is never far from any Club event. Members of this committee help organize lunches and teas, and provide all kinds of comforting fare for members and for judges at our competitions. Committee members should also help with set up and breakdown of these events. Membership: Volunteers on this committee are the welcoming faces for Provisionals. Their job is to mentor and make sure new members feel comfortable during their first year. As ambassadors for the Club, they publicize and recruit new members. They will also meet and greet members and visitors at program meetings and other events, and are expected to attend at least one program meeting where they will hand out and collect name tags. Programs: Yearly: Assist Chair(s) in suggesting and selecting interesting speakers for the monthly program meetings. Monthly: Solicit raffle items from speakers and/or purchase items for raffles. Confirm speakers 2 weeks prior to program meeting, confirm their needs for presentation. Check in members/guests at program meetings and sell raffle tickets. Send written thank you notes to speakers after each program. Learn how to set up audio and video equipment and assist Chair(s) with set up and break down at monthly programs. Be available to attend to guest speaker’s needs. Properties: Make sure our exhibitions and shows have the right equipment to make everything run smoothly. Committee members will set up and breakdown for competitions. Ways & Means: Plan and implement fundraising activities that are needed for specific projects. Members have the opportunity to lead specific projects. Workshops: Attend planning meeting over the summer to assist Chair(s) in selecting and organizing monthly workshops and recruiting instructors. Help Chair(s) with set up/break down/clean-up of meeting room. Crane House Decorating Sub-Committee: Assist with pick-up and delivery of greens; assist with set up/clean-up for wreath and swag making; provide refreshments on decorating day; assist with clean up on decorating day. Youth: Help plan and lead activities that introduce children to basic principles of gardening, floral design, floral arts, ecology, and conservation.

AWARDS “CENTURY IN BLOOM” Winners in red; NGC awards in purple; Club awards in green. Sweepstakes Award for Overall Flower Show – Debbie Moran FLOWER DESIGN Award of Design Excellence - Florence Leyssène SECTION A “ROOTED IN TIME” The Twenties through the Fifties TriColor Award – Cheryl Slutzky Class 1: “All That Jazz” A Creative Design 1st – Barbara Baletti 2nd, 90+ – Betty Murphy 3rd – Susan Straten HM – Laurie Kroll Class 2: “Picture Perfect” An American Traditional Line-Mass Design. 1st – Cheryl Slutzky 2nd – Kathy Bachmann 3rd – Clare Kuch HM – Wendy Stahl Class 3: “Suburban Style” An American Traditional Design, limited to novice and intermediate members. 1st – Lisa Schweitzer (winner of Julia S. Berrall Award) 2nd – Guita Behbin 3rd – Michael De Castro HM – Ali Kilduff Class 4: “Mad for Modern” A Functional Tray Design for One 1st – Floss O’Sullivan 2nd – Amy South 3rd – Edith Ries HM – Carol Callahan SECTION B: “BRANCHING OUT” The Sixties through the Nineties The Petite Award – Karen Fricke Class 5: “Free Spirit” A Petite American Traditional Design 1st – Deborah Hirsch 2nd – Amy Poster 3rd – Kathy Sorkin HM – Carol Callahan Class 6: “Bold Moves” A Petite Transparency Design 1st – Celia Radek 2nd – Fran Ackerly 3rd – Heidi Muschick HM – Laurie Kroll Class 7: “Mix It Up” A Petite Multi-Rhythmic Design 1st – Karen Fricke 2nd – Debbie Moran 3rd – Olga Bequillard HM – Tracy Reilly SECTION C: “ENTWINED” The Aughts through the Twenty-Twenties Designer’s Choice Award – Florence Leyssène Class 8: “New Wave” An American Traditional Line Design 1st – Victoria Herrera 2nd – Sarah Olson 3rd – Sue Young HM – Michele Tomasik Class 9: “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” A Tubular Design 1st – Sarah Stransky 2nd – Cynthia Corhan-Aitken 3rd – Marie Donnelly HM – Susan Benner Class 10: “Forward Thinking” A Creative Line Design 1st – Florence Leyssène (winner of The Barbara Slockbower Schaeberle Award) 2nd – Floss O’Sullivan (winner of The Betty B. Merriam Silver Bowl) 3rd – Tova Narrett HM – Sydney Milliken HORTICULTURE Award of Horticultural Excellence – Celia Radek Section A: “The Bee’s Knees” Flowering Annuals Award of Merit – Denise Silverman Class 1: Salvia 1st – Celia Radek 2nd 90+ – Maureen Sprong 3rd – Michele Tomasik Class 2: Tagetes (marigold) 1st – Debbie Moran Class 3: Zinnia 1st – Denise Silverman 2nd 90+ – Jane Wallace Class 4: Any other worthy flowering annual specimen 2nd – Fran Ackerly Section B: “New Deal” Annuals Grown for Foliage Award of Merit – Kem Louie Class 5: Jacobea maritima (dusty miller) 1st – Anna Lee Class 6: Solenostemon (coleus) HM – Sue Young HM – Susan Yu Class 6a Solenostemon (coleus) 1st – Maria Matesanz 2nd 90+ – Susan Yu HM – Lauren Zodel Class 6b Solenostemon (coleus) 1st – Kem Louie 2nd – Debbie Moran 3rd – Sarah Olson Class 7: Strobilanthes (Persian shield) 1st – Denise Silverman 2nd – Michele Tomasik HM – Lauren Zodel Class 8: Any other worthy annual specimen grown for foliage 1st – Sarah Olson 2nd – Ana Moore HM – Celia Radek Section C: “Pop Art” Flowering Herbaceous Perennial Award of Merit – Cynthia Corhan-Aitken Class 9: Aster 1st – Cynthia Corhan-Aitken 3rd – Kem Louie HM – Jacoba Coes HM – Michele Tomasik Class 11: Sedum 1st – Susan Yu 2nd – Maria Matesanz 3rd – Cynthia Corhan-Aitken HM – Kathy Bachmann Class 12: Any other worthy flowering herbaceous perennial specimen 1st – Denise Silverman 2nd – Ana Moore 3rd – Michele Tomasik Class 12a: Any other worthy flowering herbaceous perennial specimen 1st – Jacoba Coes 2nd – Debbie Moran 3rd – Anna Lee HM – Michele Trevenen Section D: “Counterculture” Perennials Grown for Foliage Award of Merit – Celia Radek Class 13: Fern 1st – Anna Lee 2nd 90+ – Maria Matesanz HM – Karen Fricke Class 15: Hosta 1st – Debbie Moran 2nd – Maria Matesanz HM – Karen Fricke Class 16: Any other worthy perennial specimen grown for foliage 1st – Celia Radek Section E: “Baby Boom” Flowering Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes, or Tubers Award of Merit – Susan Yu Class 18: Canna 2nd – Olga Bequillard 3rd – Donna Karanja Class 19: Dahlia – one (1) stem 1st – Donna Karanja 2nd – Heidi Muschick Class 19a: Dahlia – one (1) stem 1st – Heidi Muschick 2nd 90+ – Heidi Muschick 3rd – Heidi Muschick HM – Kem Louie Class 19b: Dahlia – one (1) stem 2nd – Marie Donnelly 2nd – Heidi Muschick 3rd – Michael De Castro HM – Olga Bequillard HM – Michele Trevenen Class 20: Any other worthy flowering bulb, corm, rhizome, or tuber specimen 1st – Jacoba Coes 2nd – Olga Bequillard Class 20a: Any other worthy flowering bulb, corm, rhizome, or tuber specimen 1st – Cynthia Corhan-Aitken 2nd – Michele Trevenen 3rd – Kathy Bachmann HM – Donna Karanja HM – Sarah Olson Class 20b: Any other worthy flowering bulb, corm, rhizome, or tuber specimen 1st – Susan Yu 2nd – Maureen Sprong 3rd – Maria Matesanz Section F: “Victory Gardens” Vegetables Award of Merit – Kathy Bachmann Class 21: Capsicum (pepper) – five (5) if small; one (1) if large 1st – Kathy Bachmann 2nd – Celia Radek Class 24: Any other worthy vegetable specimen 1st – Karen Fricke 2nd – Denise Silverman 3rd – Karen Fricke Section G: “Hashtag” Herbs Award of Merit – Debbie Moran Class 25: Rosmarinus (rosemary) 1st – Cynthia Corhan-Aitken 2nd – Olga Bequillard 3rd – Karen Whitehaus HM – Imke Oster HM – Pam Turre Class 26: Salvia (sage) 1st – Jacoba Coes 2nd – Pam Turre 3rd – Imke Oster HM – Karen Whitehaus Class 27: Thymus (thyme) 1st – Debbie Moran 2nd – Karen Whitehaus Class 28: Any other worthy herb specimen 2nd – Karen Whitehaus 3rd – Michele Trevenen HM – Karen Whitehaus Section H: “Outa Sight” Rosa Award of Merit – Valerie Slamka Class 29: Floribunda 1st – Valerie Slamka (winner of The Barbara Meyer Rose Award) 2nd – Valerie Slamka Class 30: Hybrid Tea 2nd – Valerie Slamka Class 31: Shrub Rose 2nd – Valerie Slamka HM – Cynthia Corhan-Aitken HM – Denise Silverman Class 32: Any other worthy named rose specimen 2nd – Valerie Slamka Section I: “Nifty” Woody Shrubs Arboreal Award – Karen Fricke One (1) cut stem no longer than 30” in length from cut end to apical tip; must include several nodes and the central leader. Must have been grown by exhibitor for at least six (6) months. Class 35: Hydrangea quercifolia (oakleaf) 2nd – Jane Wallace Class 36a: Any other worthy woody shrub specimen 1st – Ana Moore 2nd – Donna Karanja 3rd – Anna Lee HM – Imke Oster Class 36b: Any other worthy woody shrub specimen 1st – Sarah Olson 2nd – Susan Yu Class 36c: Any other worthy woody shrub specimen 1st – Karen Fricke 2nd – Olga Bequillard Section J: “You’ve Got Mail” Collections Collector’s Showcase Award – Michele Tomasik One (1) cut stem of five (5) different varieties/cultivars, exhibited in individual transparent containers provided by exhibitor; staging accessories such as mats, risers, etc. permitted but plant material must dominate; each specimen must be correctly identified by botanical name and its location easily identified in the collection (see HB, p. 60). Allotted space, 15” w x 24” d. Maximum of four (4) entries per class. Class 37: A collection of Dahlias – one (1) stem, disbudded; a minimum of one (1) set of leaves 1st – Maureen Sprong Class 38: A collection of herbs 1st – Kathy Bachmann (also winner of The Amy Hatrak Herb Award) 2nd – Sarah Olson Class 39: A collection of Solenostemon (coleus) 1st – Michele Tomasik 2nd – Maureen Sprong 3rd – Sue Young Section K: “Hot Dish” Combination Plantings, A Dish Garden Grower’s Choice Award – Karen Fricke Miniature landscape of three (3) or more botanically different plants with similar cultural requirements. Class 41: Woodland Landscape 1st – Karen Fricke (winner of The Estelle Leibrecht Horticulture Award) 2nd – Celia Radek 3rd – Sarah Stransky EDUCATION “Deep Roots, New Shoots” Educational Top Exhibitor Award – Karen Fricke Section A: “Cultivating Change” 1st – Karen Fricke “Creating Change: The Pollinator Pathway” 2nd – Deborah Hirsch “The Art of Flower Design: 100 Years of Flower Shows” BOTANICAL ARTS Section A, Artistic Crafts “From Garden to Gallery” Section A: Artistic Crafts “Let’s Celebrate” Botanical Arts Artistic Crafts Award – Floss O’Sullivan Class 1 “Happy 100th Birthday!” A 5” x 7” one-sided invitation to a party. 1st – Debbie Moran 2nd 90+ – Celia Radek 3rd – Karen DeLuca HM – Clare Kuch Class 2 “A Shoe Fit for a Party” A shoe, provided by exhibitor. 1st – Fran Ackerly 2nd 90+ – Michele Tomasik 3rd – Susan Benner HM – Marilyn Zaret Class 3 “Party Bling” A necklace using a structure created by exhibitor. 1st – Floss O’Sullivan 2nd – Cheryl Slutzky 3rd – Fran Ackerly HM – Pam Turre Section B, Photography: “Shifting Focus” Botanical Arts Photography Award – Clare Kuch Class 4 “Let It Be” A black and white photograph of a landscape. 1st – Michele Tomasik 2nd – Barbara Baletti 3rd – Sue Young HM – Sarah Olson HM – Amy South HM – Susan Yu Class 5 “Making Waves” A color photograph that includes the element of water in nature. 1st – Victoria Herrera 2nd 90+– Michele Tomasik 3rd 90+ – Tasha Madhok HM 90+ – Sue Young HM – Olga Bequillard HM – Mary Anne Link HM – Clare Kuch HM – Sheila Oakes HM – Celia Radek HM – Sarah Stransky Class 6 “Totally Rad” A color close-up photograph of an image in nature. 1st – Clare Kuch 2nd 90+ – Donna Karanja 3rd – Olga Bequillard HM – Kathy Bachmann HM – Barbara Baletti HM – Charlene Connolly HM – Karen DeLuca HM – Victoria Herrera HM – Mary Anne Link HM – Sheila Oakes

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