dirt daubers circle

BARBARA RATHBUN, PRESIDENT

 

Ida Wright, showing members of the Dirt Daubers Circle the new bathroom facilities.

Libba Johnson, Reporter

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DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE - FEBRUARY 9, 2010 - MEETING

     Dirt Dauber members gathered on February 9th. to hear a presentation of "Natives in Our Landscape by Sharon from Maple Street Natives, Melbourne.  What a interesting presentation and everyone present had at least 1 question for Sharon.

     Hostesses for the meeting were:  Dee Fronk, Billie Fitzjarrald, Shirley Perez, Lillie McGhee, Ann Proctor and Cozette Merritt. 

Pictured from left to right:  Sharon from Maple Street Natives & Ginny Lambkin-Height.

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DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE - DECEMBER 9, 2009 - CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON/MEETING

     One of the treasures of the Christmas season is the opportunity to come together with family & friends for a wonderful array of festivities.  Once again the members of the Dirt Daubers gather at the Radisson's at the Port for one of the best of the season Christmas Luncheons.  If you have never attended one of the Dirt Dauber's yuletide events just make friends with one of the members!

     The Dirt Dauber's wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy & Healthy New Year! 

		Pictured are three Dirt Dauber members with Birthdays in December! From left to right standing are -  Carolyn Hinman and Billie Ann Tadich, and seated - Jessie Parkhurst.
	Dirt Daubers were thrilled with two new members attending the Christmas Luncheon and becoming members.  From left to right - Pat Bankhead & Alyce Wilner.
		President Rathbun showing off her gift from the Chinese gift exchange!

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DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE - NOVEMBER 10, 2009 - MEETING

     November's Dirt Dauber meeting featured Len Becket owner of Rockledge Roses & Wine Florist.  Mr. Becket has been in the floral business in Rockledge for many years. Wreath Making was the topic for the November meeting and many members were taught how to make a "Holiday Wreath".  What fun we all had and thanks to Len for his expertise and these beautiful wreaths we made for our homes.

     Thanks, to the hostesses for this meeting - they were:  Pat Mullen, Dee Chandler, Kathy Humphrey, Debbie Sadler & Jessie Parkhurst.

Len Becket shows off finished "Holiday Wreath"

(CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDE SHOW FROM NOVEMBER MEETING)

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DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE - OCTOBER 13, 2009 - MEETING

     Our guest speaker for our October meeting was unable to attend - our own Claudia Lambkin graciously agreed to show the members how she dries flowers using her microwave!  The members attending were impressed with Claudia's presentation and all enjoyed!

    Thanks, to the hostesses for this meeting - they were:  Laura Ennis, Carolyn Erambert, Fleeta Lindley, Doris Dykstra, Libba Johnson and Patricia Doctor.

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DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE - SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 - MEETING

     Members of the Dirt Daubers Circle gather to celebrate the beginning of another garden club year with enthusiasm & new ideas.  What a unique way to begin another garden club year, the hostesses had requested each member to bring a picture of their self at least 10 years ago ... we were to guess who each photo was!!  Thanks to the "Hostesses Committee"  a fun time was had by all!  The hostesses for this meeting were:  Laura Ginn, Nelda Renner, Joan Fagan, Gloria Madden, Pam Matuschek, & Anita Scarborough. 

(CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDESHOW FROM THIS MEETING)

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DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE - JUNE 1 - 7, 2009

     In celebration of National Garden Week several members of the Dirt Daubers gathered at the garden center to make floral arrangements for several municipal offices.  Six arrangements were delivered to the Merritt Island Library, Central Brevard Library in Cocoa, Cocoa City Hall, Rockledge City Hall, Cocoa Fire Department under the water tower, and a Police Station.

     Fun was had by all and the recipients were very happy to be remembered and thanked for all they do for the community.

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DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE - MAY 14, 2009 MEETING/INSTALLATION

     The May meeting was held at the Suntree Country Club, with 30 attending.  A short meeting with President McGhee thanking the members and her Administration for the last two years and all the accomplishments. 

     Accomplishments noted were great programs, successful fundraisers (2 garden tours & 2 card parties), sending children to Camp Wekiva & SEEK, landscaping Historic Derby Street Chapel & planting of tree at Palm Bay Fire Rescue Station.

     After the meeting, Jo Compton, Past District VI Director and member of the Dirt Daubers Circle installed the new officers.  Congratulations and well wishes were extended and Dirt Daubers Circle members were challenged to look forward to a great upcoming two years with the 2009-2011 Officers & Chairmen.

(CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDE SHOW FROM MAY 14, 2009 MEETING/INSTALLATION)

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DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE - MARCH 10, 2009 MEETING

     The March meeting was held at the Garden Center due to lack of participation in the field trip.  After a short meeting, about 20 members met a El Charro's for lunch.  Wish everyone could have joined in the fun and friendship we shared that day.

     The slate of officers for 2009-2011 was presented and voted in at the business meeting.  Treasurer:  Joan Fagan; Recording Secretary: Laura Ennis; Corresponding Secretary:  Claudine Houser; Governing Board Representatives: Laura Ginn and Lillie McGhee.  A huge "Thank You" to our nominating committee: chairman, Nelda Renner; Committee:  Laura Minot and June Saathoff...Excellent Job!

     It's time for us all to get busy working on our Garden Tour to be held on Saturday May 9th from 9 am to 3 pm.  Volunteers are needed for guides at the gardens.  Members are asked to consider the Patrons of the Gardens donation.  You can be a:

Garden Saint - $100             Garden Angel - $50.00          Garden Keeper - $30.00

    Please volunteer to do your part so we can have 100% participation!

Lillie McGhee, Reporter

Members of the Dirt Daubers Circle attending March 10th meeting.

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DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE - FEBRUARY 10, 2009 MEETING

     The Dirt Daubers held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at the Garden
Center.  We had 31 members attending and one guest.
     The main focus of our meeting was a report from our Nominating Committee Chairman, Nelda Renner.All Board Members had been filled with the exception of a President.  No one had volunteered to act as President for the upcoming two years.   Much discussion was had regarding the difficulty of finding someone to act as our President.  After our options were discussed regarding what to do, we had a volunteer from our membership.  Barbara Rathbun agreed to be our President.  Ginny Lambkin-Height would be her Vice President and would fill in for her on the first two meetings of the upcoming year, as Barbara would be out of town at that time.  A big thank you to both of these ladies for stepping up at a time we really needed someone. A vote will be held at our March meeting. 
     We proudly displayed our plague we had received from the Brevard County Fire Department.  This was presented to us at their quarterly meeting for our donation of money to purchase a tree after their Spring fires this past year.
Dee Fronk gave us information regarding our upcoming day trip to McKee Botanical Gardens and the Oceanographic Institute.  A sign-up sheet was passed around.
     Jo Compton, Ways & Means Chairman, brought us up to date regarding our Garden Tour. She
informed us we now have seven homeowners who are interested in making their gardens available.
This tour will be on May 9th and we need total participation from our members to make this a
success.  A sign-up sheet was passed around for volunteers. 
     Our guest speaker for this meeting was Bob Paty, local nature and photographer, who presented
his program "Wildlife Show & Tell".  Mr. Paty made us all feel pretty human as he had much difficulty
with his computer in the beginning, however, had a great sense of humor and fun was had by all.

President Lillie McGhee, Reporter
 

Bob Paty, Local Nature Photographer presenting Wildlife-Show and Tell.

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  (CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDESHOW FROM NURSING HOME PROJECT)

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     The Brevard County Fire Rescue awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to the Cocoa Rockledge Dirt Daubers Circle for their contribution toward the planting of a tree and shrubbery at their Palm Bay Station.  The Dirt Daubers assisted with the costs of these plantings after the wildfire devastation in their area this past Spring.  Appreciation is extended to the Port Malabar Garden Club for their assistance with coordinating our donation and the actual selection and planting of the shrubbery. 
     It was a pleasure to be a part of making Station 89 a little more comfortable for our brave firefighters.

President Lillie McGhee, Reporter

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DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE - JANUARY 13, 2009 MEETING

"BEGINNING BONSAI", BILLY RHODES -  BONSAI EXPERT

     The Dirt Daubers held their monthly meeting at the Garden Club on Tuesday, January 13, 2009.  Hostesses for the meeting were Joan Hoover, Chairman, Diana Doane, Judy Stephan, Barbara Brown and Christine Laurette. 
     Thirty-five members attended the meeting.
     The Dirt Daubers voted to donate $500.00 to the Wekiva Wish List.  We also voted to donate $1,000.00 to the general fund for the operating budget of the Cocoa Rockledge Garden Club. 
     The nominating committee for the upcoming year will meet next week and will present the new board members at our February meeting.  The election will be held at our March meeting.  Nelda Renner is Chairman of the nominating committee.  Other members on this committee are Laura Minot and June Saathoff. 
     Plans are being made to visit the Huntington Nursing and Rehabilitation Home on February 13, 2009.
     Our guest speaker for this meeting was Billy Rhodes and his wife.  He is a bonsai expert and everyone enjoyed his informative speaking and his humor.
     Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at the Garden Club.  Our speaker will be Bob Paty,
Local Nature Photographer.  

President Lillie McGhee, Reporter

Pictured - Mr. & Mrs. Billy Rhodes