BGC Annual Meeting and Luncheon

Jody Gendron closed out the Burlington Garden Club’s year and her tenure as President with an attention grabbing visual presentation of the past year’s events.

50 members attended the luncheon representing 12 communities.

The Silent Auction got a lot of attention!

Handmade quilt donated by Merrilee Kelly

Table arrangements designed by Gail Lang and Margaret Bartholomew.

2026-2028 Officers:

President: Dana Mann

Treasurer: Jane Murphy

Recording Secretary: Anita Danigelis

Corresponding Secretary: Jody Gendron

Many people were recognized for the work they do in the Club and Awards were presented in several categories. (Go to Awards for a full list or recipients.)

Also acknowledged were members with 30+ years of dedication in the BGC:

Jan DeSarno, Gail Lang, Jane Murhpy, Susan Hartman, and Jean Henshaw.

Our presenter, Marijke Niles spoke discussed the importance of bringing back more native plants to our gardens; but also to remember that “above all, our gardens are ours and should reflect ourselves”.

Marijke Niles