“Golden Days”

NGC President’s Project

2009-2011

The President’s Project, “Golden Days”will promote and encourage the plantings of daffodils (emphasis on remembering senior members who are in retirement centers, nursing facilities, downsized living facilities) and those who no longer can actively participate but have maintained membership or have long served their communities through their garden clubs (potted daffodils acceptable). Additionally, clubs will be encouraged to develop mass plantings of daffodils at the above mentioned facilities, public buildings, Blue Star Memorial sites, etc.

Two outstanding daffodil collections, Master Daffodil Blend, with at least 50 tall and mid-sized varieties, and Golden Harvest, an incredible bulb that is vigorous and long lasting, are offered through Colorblends. See attachment for order information and pricing plus this information will be posted on our website. When these bulbs are purchased through Colorblends, 40% of the purchase price will serve as a fundraiser for NGC. Clubs, Districts, Regions will be awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation and Participation by the NGC President.

In areas where a Daffodil will not grow, yellow Marigolds and yellow Dayliles have been approved. Potted daffodils are encouraged.

Sponsoring groups may be allowed, if desired, to have fund raisers or seek underwriting – actual or in kind, within their communities to support the project.

‘Golden Days’…can also serve as a Fund Raiser for NGC through the purchase of ‘Golden Harvest’ and/or Master Daffodil Blend offered by Colorblends. www.colorblends.com

Award Categories – Certificates Awarded

A. Senior Plantings-Retirement, Nursing, downsized living, Senior Centers

B. Youth Plantings – working with Youth to honor Senior Member

C. Mass Plantings

D. Potted Plants

Participants will be asked to submit a one page summary to this Chairman, with no more than 3 pictures of their projects.

Award Applications sent to Lila Petersen, Chairman; arrive no later than January 15:

Note: Extended Deadline April 1, 2010

Lila Petersen, Golden Days Chair

860 Hunting Hills

Boone, NC 28607

828-264-7181 cell: 828-719-9810

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