Sharing the wonder of Nature, through Education, Engagement, and Creativity |
MEMBERSHIPBENEFITSMembers enjoy the collegiality of interacting with others who share a passion for floral design, gardens, environmental issues and for supporting and enhancing public spaces. Benefits include:
REQUIREMENTSPROVISIONALSOver the first, or provisional year, Provisionals:
During this year the provisional will learn about the aims and goals of the club as well as our community involvement and projects. The time commitment is approximately 20 days, from September through May, with coursework and committee meetings during daytime hours. The period from September to November is the most intensive for course work. There is an option to complete the provisional requirements over a two year period. MEMBERSA member is a provisional who has successfully completed the provisional requirements. Members are expected to serve on at least one committee over a five year period. This can involve up to four hours a month to attend meetings. Members actively participate in the daily management of the club and it competitions, programmes and public projects. Each spring, we hold an Open House in April for potential new members to learn more about our club, activities, charitable projects and membership requirements. Our next Open House will be in 2021. HOW TO BECOME A MEMBERAnyone interested in pursuing membership should read and complete our membership application. Hard copies may also be picked up at our office located at the Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto. A cheque for $325 ($225 annual dues and $100 to cover the cost of courses in floral design and horticulture) must accompany your completed application. If you are acquainted with a current Garden Club member, please ask that person to act as your Member Contact. If you do not know a current member, we will arrange for you to meet with a member from our Membership Committee. Ideally, new member applications should be submitted by June 15th. Provisional courses commence in September. Questions? Please contact our Office Administrator at: office@thegardencluboftoronto.ca | PROSPECTIVE MEMBERApril 22, 202111:30 am to 2:30 pmContact us atoffice@thegardencluboftoronto.ca416-447-5218Join us at the Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto) for our Open House where potential new members can learn more about our club activities, charitable projects and membership. AGENDA 11:30 Informal welcome in the lobby of the TBG 11:40 Prospective member information session and floral design demonstration in the Garden Club of Toronto’s Helen Cochrane Room 12:30 Tour of judged floral design and horticultural show, Garden Hall, main floor 12:45 Light refreshments, Floral Hall, main floor 1:00 Garden Club of Toronto monthly meeting 1:15 Guest Speaker 2:00 Business Meeting
2:30 Adjournment |