The Township Between the Lakes
"Celebrating over 80 years of history!"
President - Cathie Richie
Past President - Suzanne Liptay
Vice Presidents - Marg. Benns, Val. MacIntosh
Recording Secretary - Doug Higgins
Corresponding Secretary - Bev. Silk
Treasurer - Cecilia Geens
Grafton Horticultural Society is dedicated to improving the beauty of the Grafton area. Members maintain five gardens in the community - Wicklow Memorial Park, Haldimand Court Apartments, Town Hall, cenotaph and Grafton Heritage Park. In 2008 the Society created the Grafton Heritage Park in the centre of the village which includes native, rock, woodland and scented areas as well as historical information. Our Horticultural Society was renamed in 2002 to the Grafton Horticultural Society due to the amalgamation of the Alnwick and Haldimand Townships. The original society was organized and named South Haldimand Horticultural Society on April 9, 1925 and then renamed in 1996 to the Haldimand Township Horticultural Society. The first President was William Heenan, a local greenhouse operator, and Mrs. J.C. Hutchison the first Secretary. The first flower show was held on August 29, 1925 and an annual summer show has been held continuously ever since.
The June Show, started in 1971, features roses and includes tea.
The Summer Show is held in September adjoining a regular meeting.
In January there will be a Chili Supper which will include a guest speaker. The program convener will be Council representative Joan Stover.
May 17
Plant Auction
7:30 pm
June 14
Speaker: Alfons Casteels
Subject: Hydroponic Tomatoes
St. Andrew's Church, Grafton
7:30 pm
June 18
June Flower Show & Tea
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
September 13
Summer Flower Show
6:30 pm
Our Society recognizes the importance of volunteering and nominate members to receive Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. In 2011, Shirley and Doug Johnston received 25 year pins, Suzanne Liptay and Bev. Silk received 15 year pins, and Gary and Mavis Garnett received 5 year pins.
Other recognitions by the society include:
Service Certificates:
A Society can nominate one person per year for this certificate.
The criteria for this award are ten or more years of active membership in a Society, service on Society committees, contributing time or effort to community improvements, encouraging membership enrolment, inspiring horticultural efforts of individuals or groups and having shown sincere interest in and supporting the objectives of a Horticultural Society.
| 1978 - Joan Chalovich | 2003 - John Liptay |
| 1989 - Doug Johnson | 2004 - Gordon Ficko |
| 1996 - Marianne Pitchler | 2005 - Bev. Silk |
| 2000 - Carol Cragg | 2006 - Jennifer Darrell |
| 2001 - Bertha Beatty | 2007 - Rosemary Dignam |
| 2002 - Shirley Johnson | 2008 - Alex Ferguson |
Life Membership:
A Horticultural Society honour. Criteria includes long time membership in a Society, preferrably a minimum of 15 years, and continued interest in horticulture.
| 1998 - Bertha Beatty | 2002 - Ted Beatty |
| 1998 - Shirley Johnston | 2002 - Joyce Bryant |
| 1998 - Doug Johnston | 2003 - Carol Cragg |
| 2000 - Mary Harnden | 2003 - Gordon Ficko |
| 2001 - Murial Braham | 2003 - Reni Parisius |
| 2001 - Bea Prentice | 2007 - Rosemary Dignam |
Silver Fir Award:
Presented at the Annual OHA Convention to one gentleman per year from all of Ontario.
Environmental Award:
Presented at the Annual OHA Convention to one or more persons or groups per year from all of Ontario.
| 2001 - Bob Marshall | 2002 - Murial Braham |
District 4 Service Certificate:
President's Award 2009:
Lilac Award Winners in 2010:
Front yards and front gardens are nominated.
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