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 2800 OAGC affiliated members in nearly 155 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!
Bylaws vote at the 2019 convention
The Bylaws Committee, chaired by Past President Geri Rea, presents the following proposed bylaws changes for vote at the July 18-20, 2019 OAGC annual convention. Each OAGC member is encouraged to review the changes. Club delegates will register with the state secretary and place their vote at convention. Any comments must be received in writing by May 1, 2019. (Send to: Geri Rea, 3380 Shad Dr. E, Mansfield, OH 44903 grea@oagc.org) BYLAWS PROPOSED CHANGES HERE.
2019 OAGC BYLAWS COMMITTEE: Peggy Case, Judy Christman, Diane Daniels, June Gebhardt, Jean Jankowski, Suzy Parker, Geri Rea and Babs Sabick
Upcoming Dates:
April 13, 2019: Wild Day Out, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Cincinnati, OH
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.