dirt daubers circle

BARBARA RATHBUN, PRESIDENT

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.

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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

Pictured left to right:  back row -Brevard County Fireman Chief Dennis Neterer, front row - FFGC District VI Director & member of Dirt Daubers Jo Compton, Dirt Daubers President Lillie McGhee, The Garden Club of Port Malabar Vice President Anita Persans, Secretary Diane Valigorsky & President Joyce Pennypacker.

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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

DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE

DECEMBER 9, 2008 MEETING/CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

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     The Dirt Daubers Circle had their December meeting, and annual Christmas luncheon, on Tuesday Dec. 9, 2008 at the Radisson in Cape Canaveral.  Forty-three members and guest attended and fun was had by all.  There was a gift exchange, a money tree for purchasing two bricks for the Celebration Garden and food items were donated for delivering to the Sharing Center. Thank Ann Proctor for delivering the donations. 

     Hostesses Jo Compton, Libba Johnson, Claudine Houser, Barbara Packard and Billie Fitzjarrold did a great
job decorating the tables and making arrangements for the luncheon. 
Our January meeting will be on Tuesday, January 13th at the Garden Center.  Guest speaker will be Billie Rhodes,Bonsai Expert.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season.

President Lillie McGhee, Reporter

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

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 THE DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE WORKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

NOVEMBER 24,  2008

     The Dirt Daubers Circle contributed funds toward the purchase of the Oak Tree planted at the Fire Rescue Building in Port Malabar.  FFGC, FFGC District VI, clubs & circles through out District VI  contributed funds to be used toward  the planting of the tree & shrubs, and help with the recovery of this community after the fires in May.  The Garden Club of Port Malabar was responsible for overseeing this project and KUDOS to the club for a job well done!  The Fire Rescue Building was completely destroyed by these fires, a modular building has been set-up on the property, & the plantings at the back of the building will help to buffer the noise from Bayside High School which joins the property. 

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DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE

NOVEMBER 11, 2008 MEETING

     The Dirt Daubers' November 11th meeting was held at the Historic Derby Street Chapel, in Cocoa Village, with approximately 24 members attending.  The Chapel built in 1916 by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, it was sold to the Church of Christ Scientists in 1956, which sold it to the First Baptist Church in 1964.  For years, it was used for church services, prayer meetings, children and youth activities, and distribution center for food and clothing for the needy.  After the Baptist church built a new activities center, the charming little chapel became a storage room and fell into disrepair.  About 8 or 9 years ago, they decided to tear it down and build a parking lot.  When saws and hammers began ripping into the flooring, the man who lived next door to the chapel protested the destruction of a historic building.

     A few women in the Church took up the torch and began the arduous task to save the Chapel, and contacted the Division of Historical Resources at the Florida Department of State ... after the evaluation of the Chapel in their opinion, there is no other Chapel in Florida exactly like this one.  It is truly a treasure.  In July 2003, the First Baptist church leased the property for 25 years to Cocoa Main Street to restore the Derby Street Chapel and operate it for community activities. 

     The Dirt Daubers involvement began in 2003 after Cocoa Main Street voted to approve the landscaping project.  The project at the Chapel is now complete, and  the landscaping marker placed in the garden. The Dirt Dauber Circle was present Beautification Awards from The City of Cocoa & Keep Brevard Beautiful for this landscaping project.

     Anne Schwanda gave a Veteran's Tribute in honor of all Veterans and many Dirt Dauber members were planning on attending Massing of The Colors at Brevard County College to celebrate  Veterans' Day.  

     After a very productive meeting, most of the members attending enjoyed lunch at Cara Mia's Riverfront Dining in Historic Cocoa Village. 

Members attending 11 November meeting	Landscaping Marker

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DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE

SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 MEETING/INDOOR PICNIC

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     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 planned an "Indoor Picnic," all the ladies were wearing hats...and what lovely hats & great food!  Thanks to the Hostess Committee:  Laura Ginn, Nelda Renner, Dorrie Dykstra, Sue Oliver, Joan Fagan, & Fleeta Lindley.

     From the desk of President McGhee: The Dirt Daubers had their first meeting of the year at the club house on Tuesday, September 10 at 9:30 am.  We had 37 members, 1 guest and 2 new members attending our "picnic social".  Everyone brought their special salad or dessert and wow did we have some good food.  It was the norm to see several of us going through the food line more than once.  The highlight of the morning was the parade of hats.  So many fancy, and some hilarious, hats were worn by our lovely ladies.   Thanks to Laura Ginn, Chairman, and her hostess committee for a great day. In our business meeting, we discussed plans for the upcoming year.  We voted to send $150.00 to the Port Malabar Garden Club to purchase a tree for the fire rescue house that was burned.  We also plan to purchase a few more plants for the Derby Street Chapel.  Some members felt the shrubbery was a little too sparse or too small. 
     Everyone was reminded to get all their donations ready for our rummage sale.  Also to groom their plants for the plant sale.  Would be nice if you could identify your plants for us.  Our house chairman will be meeting with her committee to make our recommendation to the CRGC regarding our choices of colors and other decorating ideas.

    Dirt Daubers are eager and ready to get started with our new year.  We are tossing around several projects we wish to become involved with and we are gathering information now to see what we can do. 
 

	(Pictured left to right)  Laura Ginn, Chairman of Hostess Committee& Barbara Packard.
(Pictured left to right)  Anne Schwanda, Jo Anne Pace & Barbara Packard.

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DIRT DAUBERS CIRCLE

OBSERVES - NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK - JUNE 1-7, 2008

    Several Dirt Daubers met at the Garden Club on Tuesday to make bouquets for several municipal offices to
celebrate  National Garden Club Week.   Even though we had a little bump in the road (the florist forgot to
order our flowers) we made do with what we had and made eight beautiful arrangements.  They were delivered to two libraries, two City Halls, two nursing homes, and two police stations.  We attached a card to each arrangement stating the Dirt Daubers were recognizing them and that we thanked them for all they do.  Everyone was very appreciative.
    I might add that our Florida Governor Crist, the City of Cocoa and the City of Rockledge proclaimed this as
National Garden Club Week.
    Fun was had by all and we would like to think we made the day happier for the people receiving our gifts.

Lillie McGhee, Reporter

Pictured from right to left: Billie Ann Tadich, Anne Schwanda, Judy Stephan, Lillie McGhee & Cozette Merritt.

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