LGCF, Inc. - Projects and Programs

Projects and Programs

» 501(c)(3)Group Umbrella
THIS INCLUSION PERTAINS TO ALL GARDEN CLUBS, COUNCILS, DISTRICTS, ETC. If a club, council, district, etc., is not under the 501(c)(3) Group Umbrella and a donation, grant, etc. is received, the LGCF’s FEDERAL TAX NUMBER CANNOT BE GIVEN OUT. Your own club's ID number must be used. This is mandated by the IRS. Read more>

» Arboriculture / Arbor Day
Summer Board 2009 Report

includes information on trees, some to purchase, some for free for a limited time. Click Here for tips on How to Celebrate Arbor Day Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. The THIRD FRIDAY in JANUARY is designated as Arbor Day throughout the state of Louisiana.

» Awards Program
The purpose of the awards program is to recognize the achievement of an individual, a club or group of clubs which further the goals and objectives of LGCF, Inc., the Deep South Region, and National Garden Clubs, Inc. A highlight during the exhilarating annual LGCF, NGC, and DS convention award banquets is receiving club awards. Be a star and receive your deserved applause by applying for your awards before the deadline date.Read more >

» Blue Star Memorial and Historic Markers
Markers continue to be dedicated each year on highways, Veterans facilities, National Cemeteries, parks, and civic and historic sites, showing our appreciation for those who defend our country.
History and ORDERING INFORMATION ¤¤¤¤ Locate A Louisiana Marker Blue Star Memorial
The BLUE STAR GUIDELINES booklet is available from NGC Member Services, (800-550-6007). It contains an expanded history, shipping information, dedication ceremony examples, awards information and the order form.
"Freedom Isn't Free" was a huge success! Thank you for your donations. Click Here for the July 6th invitation to the dedication ceremony.

» Book of Remembrance: Memorials
The Louisiana Garden Club Federation has THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE in which you may enroll and remember Garden Club members, relatives, friends, and loved ones. When a contribution is sent, please indicate the fund (ex: headquarters, scholarship, etc) to which you wish this applied. A Memorial Service honoring all enrolled loved ones is held each year at the State Convention in April.
Click here for the ENROLLMENT FORMS

and mail to Shirley Mondello, Chairman, by April 1.

» Circle of Roses
Click Here to View All Tributes
This tribute, started in 1996, is in honor of the many ladies who are in their senior years and have given their time and talents to their garden clubs over many years.
Click here: "The Beginning" to find out how it all started.
Click here to find out how to submit to the Circle of Roses.

» Cleanest City Contest
This long standing project of LGCF, Inc. involves garden club members, city officials, and the community. Deadline to enter is March 1. Read more >

» E-mail Etiquette

» Garden Week
LGCF, Inc. supports NGC's sponsorship of National Garden Week, the first full week in June of each year, through events that promote garden related activities in communities and that share the joy of gardening with others. Read more >

» Litter / Reclamation / Recycling / Waste Management
All of our garden clubs are encouraged to protect our environment by participating in a recycling program, as well as to make a joint effort to remove litter from our environment and educate citizens on litter prevention. Read more >

» Live Oak Society

» Make a Difference Day
Mary Hazen, "Woman-to-Woman - the Beauty of Life Garden" Chairman and Butterfly Gardening (Conservation/Natural Resources) Chairman
Information and form (pdf 3068KB)
America's largest day of doing good, Make A Difference Day, is the fourth Saturday in October. All photos and write-ups and/or news articles that clubs get from their "knock-out" rose garden plantings need to be sent to Mary Hazen by the deadline date NOVEMBER 17. She will compile the award application as a whole from LGCF, Inc. in hopes that LGCF, Inc. can win the $10,000 to donate to Breast Cancer research.
This annual award (photo) will be presented to the garden club in the state that has the best recognition effort for highlighting Breast Cancer - survivors and victims - through a local club project.

» Native Plants / Wildflowers
This project is to be a concentrated effort in the area of identifying, promotion, planting and protection of wildflowers/native plants in Louisiana. A certificate and $25.00 may be awarded annually to a member for the most comprehensive activity in the area of wildflower/native plants.
Click here for the latest Native Plant Conservation List which is the only list from which you may apply for award # 11C. Club yearbooks should include this list.

» Scholarships
Through an outstanding scholarship program, LGCF furthers education in the fields of horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, plant biology, plant pathology, forestry, agronomics, environmental soil/water science, city planning, land management, crop science, and/or allied subjects. Read more >

» Tours LGCF, Inc. is seeking a member to head a tour to Boston in June 2011 for WAFA USA - The 10th World Flower Show. Contact Donna Bucci, if interested.

» Ways & Means
COOKBOOK “ Cher, It’s Good, Too” $15 - The funds are used to maintain our Headquarters in Lecompte , LA. Recipes have been provided by Garden Club members from all over the state. To purchase one, contact Margo Racca - e-mail - mracca (at) centurytel.net
THE WHEELBARROW COLLECTION is a collection of Essays, Poems, and Remarks for Enlightenment and Application at Club Meetings and Programs.
Click Here for more information on what The Book contains and How To Order it.

» Youth
LGCF encourages Garden Clubs to promote gardening among our youth. Read more >

Deep South Regional Project»
The Deep South Regional Project for 2007-2009 is "Dollars for Scholars," a program to encourage innovative fundraising methods in raising money for scholarships.
See this page to download the DS awards application form.

National Garden Clubs Project»
The NGC's Project for School Gardens emphasizes the theme "Nurture the Earth: Plant Natives Plant Organically." Read more >