Yuma Garden Club – Diamond Club

Federated in 1938, currently 27 members

Yuma Garden Club is an organization with the goals of promoting a better understanding of horticulture and serving the community through a variety of service activities. Founded in 1938, it is the oldest garden club in Yuma. Its membership is over fifty members, all enthusiastic gardeners. Garden club meetings allow members to enjoy socializing with fellow gardeners while learning more about local gardening. Visitors are always welcome.

Club Flower:…..…………………. Bougainvillea
Club Motto:…………….…….. A Greener Yuma
Club Theme: “Cultivating Smiles & Better Gardeners”
Goal: “To Help the Community Find their Joy of Gardening”

Host/Greeter: Roberta Adams
Inspiration: Trudy Gauntt
Membership: Judi Kirkland
Programs: Mary Lou Milstead, Lydia Reibel
Yearbook: Roberta Adams

PROJECT CHAIRMEN

Alma C Schott Memorial Rose Garden…………………..Gary L. Rowland

College Scholarship Fund………………..…………….….Valerie Gleave

Crossroads Mission…………………………………………………Gary L. Rowland

Creative Design Group…………………………………………………..Lydia Reibel

Home & Garden Show…………………..………….……Executive Board

Design Consultants…..……………Dori Weissman & MaryLou Milstead

Penny for Pines……………………………………………..Dori Weissman

Sunshine Committee………………………………………Evelona Ackley

Trees to Honor Members………………………………..Gary L. Rowland

YUMA GARDEN CLUB PROJECTS

Blue Star Memorial Marker Cactus Garden

Planting trees to honor outstanding YGC members

Crossroads Mission (collecting donations, toiletries & canned goods)

Alma C. Schott Memorial Rose Garden

Floral Design Study Group

Sunshine Committee: creating flower arrangements to be given away

Offer Scholarships for Master Gardener and NGC Classes

College/University Scholarship Fund

Floral Displays at Art Beat, Tribute to the Muses, and Invitational

Participate in the Home & Garden Show

Yuma Garden Club – Diamond Club