FIRST DISTRICT

FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF NEW YORK STATE

First District, Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, is one of ten Districts of The Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, Inc. (FGCNYS). Our District is a coordinating body for FGCNYS located on Staten Island, New York. In addition to coordinating activities of our four clubs, First District itself engages in several projects during the year, including an annual flower show, participating in the Blue Star Memorial program and maintenance of the Healing Garden (located at the intersection of Clove Road and Targee Street). In addition to organizing a Flower Show each year, we hold District luncheons in the Spring and Fall.

FGCNYS is a member of both the National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC) and the Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs, Inc. (CAR-SGC). The missions of both these organizations is to provide education, resources and networking opportunities for its members.

The District Board is composed of the District Officers, Club Presidents and several Chairpersons. Meetings are held at a Knights of Columbus Hall and are open to all club members.

District Officers for the period April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027:

Carolyn Pinto, District Director
Carol Berardi, Assistant Director
Carol J. Boylan, Recording Secretary
Josephine Fedele, Corresponding Secretary
Bonnie Rogers, Treasurer
Susan Santiago, Assistant Treasurer
Betty LaFemina, Healing Garden Treasurer
Carolyn Brown-Rhodes, Parliamentarian