This is my last message to you as president. It has been an honor and pleasure to work with all our wonderful members, those who have been around for close to twenty years and those who have joined us in the last few years.
In 1926, the McMinnville Civic Club formed a garden interest group. 99 years later, we are the McMinnville Garden Club with 90+ members.
Originally, the group consisted of wives of civic leaders, interested in flower arrangements. They didn’t have to work outside of the home. They hosted teas in their gardens, dressed in their best, including hats and gloves.
We have evolved into the service organization we are today, awarding scholarships and creating and maintaining places of beauty within our city.
It has been an eventful two years. We made crafts. We went on field trips. We enjoyed informative speakers. We now have a functioning website. We have made a commitment to conservation and sustainability. The Serenity Garden, while not completed, is already a place to relax, renew and contemplate.
We all volunteered and continue to volunteer to accomplish our goals. All give according to their abilities. I truly appreciate each and every one of you. It is because of the support and dedication of our members, that we have managed to do so much.
I have tried to thank individuals throughout my time in office. If I began to name names here, this message would be way too long. Thank you all for all you have done for the club and continue to do for the club.
