Garden Club wins both state and local awards

The Town of Springfield issued a proclamation on September 11 in appreciation and recognition of the work the Garden Club does throughout the community.

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Garden Club wins both state and local awards October 4, 2017 awards The Springfield Garden Club members. Photo provided. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Town of Springfield issued a proclamation on Sept. 11 in appreciation and recognition of the work the Garden Club does throughout the community, for the many years of service, and for the club’s “ability to work and co-ordinate flawlessly with so many groups and individuals involved in their projects.” Select Board Chair Kristi C. Morris and Town Manager Tom Yennerell presented the award. In June 2017, the Springfield Garden Club received eight awards at the FGCV state meeting held in Quechee, Vt. The Federated Garden Club of Vermont is comprised of 17 garden clubs throughout the state. Each year the 17 clubs submit recaps of the work they have completed in their communities. Ann Miller and Deanna Dexter prepared and submitted the awards applications from Springfield. Following the program and luncheon, Carolyn Lane, Garden Club president, accepted eight awards for work in the following areas: civic beautification, Junior Conservation Award for Union Street Pollinator Garden, program yearbook, Meals on Wheels Floral Arrangements, best ongoing project for Festival of Trees, public education through club programs, and two Golden Trowel awards. The Golden Trowel awards went to Barbara Riotte and Kathleen Marshall for their outstanding work within the club.