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
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The Object of this organization shall be to stimulate interest in gardening generally, and in cooperative garden work.
To put its members in touch with the development of new ideas and improvements in garden practices.
To develop the gardens of Staten Island, to study in all its aspects the fine art of gardening.
To promote conservation of our environment, wildlife and natural resources.
To encourage the preservation of flora and fauna on a nationwide scale in general and for the Staten Island area in particular.
To the beautification and maintenance of the appearance of a specific area.
To offer all the above in the spirit of cooperation and good will.
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