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This blogspot is maintained for the the historic record from 2010 to 2014.

Who We Are

The Capitol Hill Garden Club brings together Washington area people interested in gardening, landscaping and the environment. Members enjoy lectures, demonstrations, workshops and tours.

We are a 501(c)(3) District of Columbia non-profit corporation. We undertake community projects and contribute to garden and beautification projects in our neighborhood. In past years the club donated thousands of spring flowering bulbs to groups and individuals for planting in public areas on Capitol Hill. Our income comes from membership dues and donations.

We are a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. and its District I, and the Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs, Inc.

Monday, August 26, 2013

2013-2014 Membership Form


Capitol Hill Garden Club 2013-2014
Membership Form & Questionnaire

Please carefully read and complete this form (both sides) and mail it with your check, payable to Capitol Hill Garden Club, to Donna Brauth, CHGC Treasurer, 1100 Constitution Ave., NE, Washington DC 20002 – or bring your form and check/cash to a meeting.  Membership renewals for 2013-2014 are due by October 31, 2013.
All contributions over and above the dues are tax deductible.
Membership dues: $25 person ____   $45 couple ____ New Member____
Additional Tax Deductible gift _______________
            Total enclosed:           _______________
PLEASE PRINT:
Name(s) __________________________________________
Street Address  _____________________________________
City, State, Zip  _____________________________________
Tel preferred (home/work/cell?)________________________  
Tel alternate (home/work/cell?) ________________________
Email (PRINT) ______________________________________

Fall Bulb Sale

The club’s primary source of income is selling spring-flowering bulbs from Holland every autumn at Eastern Market. All Capitol Hill Garden Club members are encouraged to help sell bulbs for one 2-hour stint. Sales begin Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29 and run for two-day weekends through October or until all bulbs are sold.  There will be a sign-up sheet for bulb sellers at meetings.  Also for the following essential tasks, please check where else you can help:
_______ Help once or more to transport bulbs to the market at 6:00-7:30 a.m. on a Saturday or Sunday.
_______ Help once or more to transport bulbs back to storage from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on a Sat. or Sunday.
SUVs and station wagons are especially welcome.

Committees
The Capitol Hill Garden Club only succeeds through active member participation.  In addition to the annual bulb sale, club by-laws strongly encourage members to serve on at least one committee or event of their choice.  Please sign up below for as many as you wish.
___ Communications.  Help with writing, editing and/or publishing the bi-monthly newsletter.  ___ Help to maintain the web site by answering inquires or posting  periodic updates to web content.
___  Community Projects. Help organize special projects to serve the community.
___  Membership.  Welcome new members by email, phone and at meetings; help raise awareness among underrepresented populations; with the treasurer, update and maintain membership records.         
___  2014-2015 Programs.  Help plan meeting programs for next year. (Committee meets once, in the Spring of 2014.)
___  Hospitality Committee. Help obtain, serve and manage clean-up of refreshments for a meeting or
        an event. This includes providing a plate of savory or sweet items from time to time.
___ Nominations Committee. Help indentify a slate of officer candidates for  the April 2014 election.
___  Watering Co-op.  Be part of a co-operative group who water one another’s gardens during absences.
___  By-laws Review. Help review club by-laws and recommend revisions. (Meets once bi-annually.)
Garden Design Consultation Committee.  Experienced gardeners offer suggestions on garden makeovers and
         garden designs for Club members requesting this free service.

___   Yes, I am an experienced gardener who would like to help.

___   Yes, I would like design assistance or advice for a garden makeover.

Events
Please check any or all of the following events with which you could help:
Annual Greens Workshop, Wednesday Dec. 4, 2013   Please circle any or all below:
I will help: 1) bag greens, 2) set up before workshop, 3) clean up afterwards.
  
Annual Garden Party, May 29, 2014
___  I will help to plan and stage our annual garden party.
PLEASE TELL US:

1.   Do you have special knowledge or skill on any aspect of gardening?  If so, please tell us about it so that we all can benefit from our in-house expertise, as the need may arise. 

2.  Do you have enough space in your house and garden that you would be willing to allow the club to hold a small      event? — such as our annual fall party, or our gathering after the spring garden walk. _______________

3. Can you recommend any large garden or space nearby suitable for our 2014 Garden Party

4.   Would you be willing to help organize an outing or field trip?  ___________ If “Yes” -- where to in the DC area:


5.   How do you get information about the Capitol Hill Garden Club?  ____________________________________
6.   I am ______ (yes or no) aware of events/classes offered through the National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. 
      I plan to attend or participate in

8.  General Comments about, and Suggestions for, the Capitol Hill Garden Club