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Cloverleaf Garden Club of Mississauga has a distinguished history within our community and one that dominated the local horticultural scene over 60 years ago. In February 1944, Cloverleaf held its first meeting at the
The club's floral emblem is the cloverleaf.
Membership at the end of year 2007 was 245 members.
What is Cloverleaf? Members, speakers, Flower Show keepers, Premiums, prizes, lots of surprises, Yearbook, newsletter couldn’t be better,’ A strawberry social, a Christmas treat, Garden tours that are really neat. Library, raffle and on and on. Membership to which you belong. A garden speaker we have at each meeting. New members welcomed with smiles and a greeting. Without our stalwart volunteers, Cloverleaf would be in arrears. So that’s what Cloverleaf is about, And with your help, we’ll have more clout. So step right up and that means you. Check your interests and point of view. We need more people with ideas To help our Club in future years. By "Garden Goddess"
Objectives of the Club: Ø To spread the knowledge of horticulture by means of regular meetings, illustrated lectures, and free workshops. Ø To hold exhibitions of flowers, vegetables and decorative arrangements at which all members are encouraged to participate. Ø To encourage the beautification of home and public grounds. Ø To stimulate the interest of our children in gardening and the environment through the Junior Programme. Benefits to Members include: Ø Monthly meetings (exept July, August & December) Ø Flower show at every meeting Ø Flower-arranging classes Ø Annual plant sale of perennials and seedlings donated by Club's members Ø Garden tour of sensational Ø Bus tour of unique south Ø Lending library of gardening books and magazines Ø An informative monthly newsletter and an annual yearbook Ø Raffles and draws Ø Plant or bulb premium given each year Ø Problem solving from our Master Gardeners Ø A chance to become involved in community events Ø Discount opportunities at several nurseries and retail outlets. Committees & Other Interests: Ø Awards Ø Bus Tour Ø Events Information Table Ø Library Ø Membership Ø Member Greeter Ø Telephone Ø Premiums Ø Programme Ø Publicity & Newsletter Ø Raffle Ø Social Convenor Ø Social Secretary Ø Yearbook
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Last Updated: 2008-11-20 |
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