​The Haddam Garden Club, Inc.
About the Haddam Garden Club
Who We Are
The Haddam Garden Club (HGC) was founded on October 13, 1930 by Dr. Kate Mead and Mrs. Mary G. Hinds and has since become a non-profit 501(c)3 volunteer organization based in the town of Haddam, CT. We typically meet on the second Wednesday morning of the month and we strive to:
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stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and floral design among amateurs;
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aid in the protection of native flora and fauna;
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promote civic planting and conservation;
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organize social activities for the benefit of our members; and
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involve each member as an active participant.
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Please visit our Meetings webpage for more information.
Our Civic Gardens
The Haddam Garden Club has established and is proud of the care we take in maintaining several gardens in Haddam, Higganum, and Tylerville which include:
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Welcome Signs Throughout Town
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Brainerd Memorial Library
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Higganum Green & Gazebo
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Haddam Green
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Town Office Building
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Municipal Transfer Station
We also create beautiful holiday floral arrangements for all of the municipal buildings. For more information, please visit our Civic Gardens webpage.
Our Structure
Our basic structure consists of an Executive Board and several Standing Committees. Additional committees are often added as the need arises. Please see our most current description of the committees and their chairs. For details of our club structure, please see the complete text of our By-laws.
Officers 2024
President
Kate Hull
Vice President
Vacant
Recording Secretary
Gail Christie
Corresponding Secretary
Lorraine Riess
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Treasurer
Lynne Cooper
Standing Committees and Chairs
Awards
Vacant
Civic Projects
Kate Renwick
Lori Munson
Garden Therapy
Vacant
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Golden Days
Pat Gill
Higganum Farmer's Market
Kate Hull
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Haddam Neck Fair
Flower Show
Lynne Cooper
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Horticulture
Lori Chadwick
Kate Hull
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Hospitality
Lynda Birch
Membership
Anne-Maria English
Nominating
TBD
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Plant Sale
Dodie D'Oench Ruimerman
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Program
Marijean Conrad
Publicity
Debbie Karpf
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Scholarship
Lynda Birch
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Town Welcome Signs
Pat Gill
Marge Supple
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Transfer Station
Bob Waller
Webmaster
KC Alexander
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Yearbook
Susan Thompson
Membership
We would love to grow our membership with additional community-minded people! Membership in the Haddam Garden Club is open to all regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, or religious affiliation. Prospective members must attend two meetings to ascertain interest in joining the HGC. Membership will be activated at the third meeting upon receipt of the completed Membership Form and annual dues.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Haddam Garden Club, please contact Debbie Karpf. If you are experiencing issues with our website, please contact our webmaster, KC Alexander.
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