The Easton Garden Club

Join us… we are a community of gardeners working to protect the environment and improve the quality of life in Easton through contributory and charitable activities.

About

Founded in 1938, The Easton Garden Club’s purpose is to increase interest in gardening among membership and the community and to advance practical knowledge in the culture and care of plants, shrubs, trees, birds, and wildflowers. The club is concerned with open space in the community. We work to protect the environment and improve the quality of life in Easton through contributory and charitable activities. Please navigate through the pages on this website to learn more. Visit our resource library and read our blog. Learn about our activities, including events, civic and conservation efforts, fundraisers, and more. Consider joining us!

The Easton Garden Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 membership organization and member of the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut.

Our Officers 2024-2025

Susan Slagle, President

The president presides at all meetings of the club and executive board, and is a member ex-officio of all committees, except the nominating committee, and shall perform or delegate all other duties pertaining to the office.

Melissa Wade, Recording Secretary

The recording secretary keeps the minutes and attendance of all general meetings of the club.

Virginia DiCesare, First Vice President

The first vice president acts as an aide to the president and, in absence of the president, shall perform all the duties of the president. The first vice president records all business transacted at the executive board meeting.

Ann Denton, Corresponding Secretary

The corresponding secretary maintains a correct list of all members, and shall handle club correspondence pertaining to the office.

Carol Hamilton, Second Vice President

The second vice president carries out the duties of the program chairperson and, in absence of the president and first vice president, performs all duties of the president.

Kelly Skarupa, Treasurer

The treasurer receives and deposits all income of the club and keeps an accurate record of all receipts and expenditures. The treasurer pays the club’s bills from the treasury, upon authorization by the executive board and within the club’s approved budget. The treasurer may authorize others to help with duties. The treasurer shall present the accounts for audit once a year

Committee Chairs 2024-2025

Awards & Scholarships

Karen O'Brien, Chair


Garden Mart

Subcommittee Chairs: Perennials, Annuals, Conservation/Herbs, Bale Sale, Vendors, Equipment, Cashier, On-site Set up/Break Down, Posters


Barrels & Window Boxes

Penny Wieser, Chair

Historian

Elizabeth Boyce, Chair

Civic & Conservation

Jean Stetz-Puchalski, Chair

Hospitality

Janice Salva, Chair

Membership

Midge Krisak, Chair

Programs

Carol Hamilton as 2nd VP hold this Programs Chair Role

Newsletter Programs

Ann Denton, Editor & Chair

Publicity

Beth Cliff, Chair

Nominating

open

Sunshine

Diana Ambrose & Melissa Wade. Co-Chairs

Wreath & Poinsettia

Sara Riley & Jean Stetz-Puchalski, Co-Chairs

Website & Technology

Jean Stetz-Puchalski, Chair

Yearbook

Susan Slagle, Chair