GCFM Annual Meeting
The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc.
96th Annual Meeting
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President Jill Malcolm
and the Board of Directors of
The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Doubletree by Hilton, Hyannis, MA
Tentative Schedule
8:30
Registration, Coffee and Information Kiosks
Memorial Tribute Video
9:30
Call to Order & Welcome
Jill Malcolm – President
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrea Little, NGC Blue and Gold Star Program Advisor,
GCFM Parliamentarian
Preliminary Registration Report
Beate Bolen, GCFM Registrar
Credentials Report and Quorum
GCFM Credentials Chairperson
9:45
Business Meeting
2022 Bylaw Changes
Penni Jenkins, Bylaw Committee Chairperson
Election 2023-2025 Officers
10:15
Break
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10:30
Floral Design Presentation
Tony Todesco - The Gentleman Artist, The Trail Blazer
Julie Lapham and Dolores Ahern will join us to reflect on
the wonderful legacy of Tony Todesco. The presentation will
also include in-person designs by Julie and Dolores inspired by
Tony’s work and persona, along with a running slide show
of his artistry and his time spent amongst us.
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12:00
Socializing and shopping
12:45
Lunch
1:30
Awards Presentation
Lisa Murray, GCFM Awards Chairperson
Marisa McCoy, Poetry Contest Chairperson
Minal Akkad, Cindora Goldberg Award Chairperson
2:15
Break
2:30
Installation of new GCFM Officers
By Susan Miner, NEGC Director 2023-2025
Introduction of District Directors
3:45
Final Credentials and Registration Report
GCFM Registrar
Announcements
Adjournment
Any questions email the GCFM Office