New England Garden Clubs, Inc. 9th Annual Meeting

We are thrilled to invite you and all members from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont to the New England Garden Clubs, Inc. 9th Annual Meeting on October 14 15, 2025, at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill, CT.  Hosted by The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc., this event brings together our vibrant community to celebrate our shared passion for gardening with these inspiring themes: National Garden Clubs, Inc.: “PLANT AMERICA – For the Next 100 Years” New England Garden Clubs, Inc.: “We Grow Gardens & Gardeners” The Federated Garden Clubs of CT, Inc.: “BEE RESILIENT – Garden for Nature” Event Highlights: Tuesday, October 14: Unique vendor shopping, State Presidents’ themed NEGC Photography Show, a reception honoring Polly Brooks, NEGC Director, and her guests Donna Donnelly, NGC President, and Susan Miner, NGC 3rd Vice President, followed by a delicious dinner banquet and an intriguing conservation program by Susan Quincy, CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection. Wednesday, October 15: Roundtable focus groups, a captivating presentation by renowned floral artist and educator Michael Derouin, engaging and interactive “Garden Jeopardy” with horticulturist Renée Marsh, the NEGC Achievement Awards Ceremony, and exciting raffle drawings. ANNUAL MEETING EVENT REGISTRATION, Oct. 14-15, 2025 Please complete and submit via the attached registration link by September 30, 2025. Registration Fee: $65 (required) Dinner Banquet on Oct. 14th: $60 Buffet Lunch on Oct. 15th: $45 Late Fee: $10 applies after September 30, 2025 ZOOM BUSINESS MEETING REGISTRATION, Oct. 9, 2025  There will be an NEGC Annual Meeting “Business Meeting” by Zoom on Thursday, October 9th, 10:00 am.  Please register via the attached registration link by September 30, 2025. There is no Registration Fee A Zoom link will be sent to all registered attendees HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Secure your stay at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, 100 Capital Boulevard, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, for a special group rate of $149/night (plus taxes & fees) by September 19, 2025. Call 860-257-6000, and mention the Booking Code FGCFGCH, or use our Group Rate Online Link We encourage you to share this invitation through your social media, newsletters, websites, letters, or other marketing channels to spread the word. We have attached a flyer for your convenience. Use this link to register for the event: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/new-england-garden-clubs-inc-annual-meeting If you have any further questions about registration, please contact our registrar, Norma Jean Macauto normajean.macauto@ctgardenclubs.org We look forward to seeing you in Rocky Hill!