Hosted by FGCCT Board Members, these NEW monthly 1.5 hr. Zoom Workshops will provide a
“Deep Dive” on important topics, such as: Membership, Club Finances, Fundraising, Events, Flower
Shows, Awards, Social Media, Youth, and more.
“Parliamentary Procedure 101 ~ How It Works & Why It Matters”,
our upcoming Federation Fridays 90-minute Zoom workshop, will be held on Friday, June 19th, at 10:00 am. This interactive session serves as an introduction to Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedure to help your Club meetings run more efficiently. Learn the basics of meeting structures, how to properly make a motion, and get practical tips on what to say when discussions get off track. There will also be time for your individual questions.
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“BEE RESILIENT ~ Garden for Nature: The President’s Project” ~ April 24th at 10:00 am
Enhance the beauty of your community and preserve nature in a changing climate by creating small native gardens in a public location with advance funding from The Federation. Your Club should start a project in your Town – It’s easy and it’s fun! This workshop will include:
- Project Objectives
- How to Get Started
- Resources & Helpful Tips
- Online Project Application
In addition, a Panel of Club Project Chairs will share their experiences in starting, applying for funding and creating a BEE RESILIENT garden project in their town.
“NGC Youth Contests and Starting a Youth Gardening Program” – March 20 th at 2:30 pm
Rules and guidelines for entering National Garden Clubs Youth Contests will be presented:
– Youth Poetry Contest for grades K-12
– Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl Poster Contest for grades 1-5
– Youth Recyclable Sculpture Contest for grades 4-8
In addition, a panel of Youth Gardening Program Chairs will present advise on starting and
running a Youth program in your Club.
The PowerPoint Presentation is temporarily not available.
“Your Awards Await! – The FGCCT Awards Application Process” – February 27, 2026 at 10:00 am
This workshop will provide an overview of FGCCT Awards, how to apply online, and
deadlines for specific award categories. In addition, a panel of Club Awards Chairs will
share their experiences and suggestions.
The PowerPoint Presentation is temporarily not available.
CLICK HERE for Online Form Submission Guide
“Fundraising…Rethinking Your Annual Plant Sale” – Jan. 16 , 2026 at 10:00 am
Some clubs are rethinking the way they do Plant Sales and are looking at other fundraising
approaches. A panel of Club Presidents present ideas on how to achieve a successful and
joyful sale and overcoming plant sale challenges.
The PowerPoint Presentation is temporarily not available.
CLICK HERE for the Q & A session transcript
“Flower Shows 101 and the Role of Judges’ Clerks” – Nov. 21, 2025 at 10:00 am
This workshop is an introduction to NGC Flower Shows: What is a Flower Show? How and
why is it Judged? and What does a Judges’ Clerk do at the Flower Show?
The PowerPoint Presentation is temporarily not available.
“Treasurers’ Workshop” – Oct. 24, 2025 at 2:30 pm and Oct. 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm
This workshop will provide clear guidance on the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit
club treasurers, practical tips for effective financial management.
The PowerPoint Presentation is temporarily not available.
