Mission Statement
The purpose of the Westwood Garden Club is twofold:
- Promote a greater interest in the application and knowledge
of conservation and horticulture. - Exchange experiences that will be of mutual benefit to all members.
The goals of the Westwood Garden Club are to identify and accomplish community improvement projects and collectively support National and International Garden Club projects.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM March – November; no meetings in January & February.
Fiscal Year: June 1 – May 31 | Organized: 1958 | Federated: 1967
Officers
- President: Laura Woodruff
- Vice President: Irene Loczi-Belden
- Recording Secretary: Alberta “Birdie” Hoikka
- Corresponding Secretary: Sharon Robbins
- Treasurer: Lorie Reed
- Council Director: Laura Woodruff
Community Activities
- Kalamazoo in Bloom-volunteer gardeners at Bronson Park.
- Veterans Memorial at Riverside Cemetery-For more information on the Veterans Memorial at Riverside Cemetery and to donate to this worthy project honoring all veterans go to http://kalamazooveterans.com.
- We participate in the Garden Council Green sale and Council activities.
Programs
Guests are invited to selected program events. It is suggested that our guests attend 3 meetings before deciding to join Westwood Garden Club. Dues are $20 annually during the month of June. By joining Westwood Garden Club you are joining Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc., and Kalamazoo Garden Council.
Club History
The Westwood Garden Club was organized in 1958 and joined the Federation of Garden Clubs in 1967. The Club has had 35 presidents . Five of these have been President of the Kalamazoo Garden Council.