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Joining is easy! First, read the first part of this page, and then print the page and fill out the form at the bottom and mail it with your check as indicated.

The Garden Club of Palatka is approaching its seventh year of service as a leading civic group. Our goal is to see the club that was started by a handful of dedicated women continue to grow into one of the most vital Garden Clubs in Florida. We need new members in order to accomplish this goal. If you want to further your knowledge of gardening and sound gardening practices, the Garden Club of Palatka invites you to become a member.

We meet from the second Monday in Sept., and the first Monday each month until May at 10:30 a.m. in the log cabin club house located at Ravine Gardens State Park, 1600 Twigg Street, Palatka, Florida. As a member you will hear practical gardening information presented at regular meetings and have the opportunity to serve on committees where your strengths and talents are appreciated.

Garden Club members:

• Help in oversight and caring of the Rose Garden at the Ravines and our club house
   
  
• Participate in the annual tea and craft/white elephant sale during Palatka’s Azalea Festival as well as the Christmas House at Tilghman House on River St. (major fund raisers)
   
  
• Promote and raise funds to contribute to scholarships awarded by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs to college students majoring in horticulture related degrees, S.E.E.K., and Wekiva Youth Camp 
   
  
• Facilitate Arbor Day, Memorial Day, National Garden Week and other national celebrations 
   
  
• Plan and attend interesting field trips to botanical points of interest within our State
   
  
• Maintain two Blue Star Memorial Markers dedicated by our Garden Club on Highway 17 
   
  
• Learn flower arranging, attend formal flower shows as exhibitors or judges
   
  
• Advance the beautification of Florida highways with the wildflowers program 
   
  
• Attend District meetings and the Annual Convention networking with others who share our interests 
   
  
• Influence local and state governments to preserve Florida’s rich natural resources and wildlife 
   
  
• Receive The Florida Gardener Magazine

To Join:

Complete the form below and give to your sponsor, or mail to Lou Motley, President, Garden Club of Palatka, 143 Pine Lake Dr., Satsuma, FL 32189. Annual dues $15.

Application for Membership in the Garden Club of Palatka, Inc.
(To print this form, highlight it, then click "File" then "Print" in your browser tool bar.)

I promise as a member to help this club by donating my time, talents and financial backing.

APPLICANT NAME: _____________________________________  DATE: ______________
 
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The Garden Club of Palatka, member of District IV, Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. (FFGC), the National Council of State Garden Clubs, Deep South Region, Nature Conservancy and Azalea Society of America, is dedicated to the conservation pledge:
“I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully defend from waste, the natural resources of my country, its soil and minerals, its forests, waterways, and our wildlife.”