GCFM Annual Meeting
The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc.
96th Annual Meeting
President Jill Malcolm
and the Board of Directors of
The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Doubletree by Hilton, Hyannis, MA
Preliminary Schedule
8:00
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
Introductions
Nancy Donaldson,
GCFM Protocol Chairperson
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
10:30
Break
10:45
Floral Design Presentation
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