Welcome to The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs was formed in March of 1930 and incorporated in 1959. We are a volunteer non-profit organization of over 3500 OAGC affiliated members in nearly 200 clubs throughout the state of Ohio and beyond. We value: preserving our natural resources for the betterment of our community, our world and ourselves; the therapeutic properties of interacting with nature; the beauty of flowers, gardens and people; and we recognize and value creativity. We are doers!
2018-2019 Program Book Information
The following information may be helpful to clubs who are planning their upcoming year’s program books. Pertinent OAGC Executive Board Member updates include: President-Elect: Suzy Parker; 1st Vice President: Jean Jankowski; 2nd Vice President: June Gebhardt (jgebhardt@oagc.org); Treasurer: Vicky Puster (2398 County Road 37, Lakeville, OH 44638 419-827-2039 (vpuster@oagc.org); Sales Secretary: Naomi Ormes, 5064 Princeton Rd., Liberty Twp., OH 45011-9737 513-907-2774 (normes@oagc.org).
Upcoming Dates:
June 2-7, 2019: Nature Study Retreat, Mohican Outdoor School, Butler, OH
June 17 & 18, 2019: Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #5, Deer Creek State Park Lodge, Mt. Sterling, OH
July 18-20, 2019: OAGC Convention, Roberts Centre (near Wilmington, OH)
September 16 & 17, 2019: Exhibitors’ and Judges’ School #6, Deer Creek State Park Lodge, Mt. Sterling, OH
Advisors for the 2018-2020 term:
President/Suzy Parker: Regions 3, 5, 7 and 14; Exhibitors’ & Judges’ School and Design Study Departments
First VP/Jean Jankowski: Regions 1, 10, 11, 12 and 16; Flower Shows and Membership Departments
Second VP/June Gebhardt: Regions 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9; Horticulture, Nature and Conservation and Junior Gardeners Departments
Our MISSION: To promote innovation and excellence in horticulture and floral arts through programs that foster creativity and personal growth.
Our VISION: To be the premier organization for horticulture and floral arts.