Calling All Volunteers!
We're staffing our biannual Country Gardens tour, scheduled for Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, 2015, 10 AM to 4 PM each day. Click the button below to email us and learn more about the opportunities and rewards of volunteering.
Check out our fave recipesTHROW A DINNER PARTY WITH FLOWERS! Michael Spanos, award-winning designer and owner of Floral Arts of Westford, will show how to create quick and effective floral arrangements for your next dinner party. You can use a few purchased blooms, or combine them with an armful gathered from your garden, to create simple, inspiring designs for your upcoming event.
Summer is upon us:
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Oh.... My aching back!
We're offering a short booklet that shows 12 gentle stretches from yoga and joint therapy, all designed to relieve back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, and the other aches that can come from weeding too much or even from sitting too long!
The source is Dr. Peter Egoscue (egg ahs’ cue), author of Pain Free and the Egoscue® method for stopping chronic pain. Click the button to download the 12 stretches PDF. Join the Carlisle Garden Club today
The Carlisle Garden Club welcomes new members who want to learn more about gardening in Carlisle. Visitors and new members always welcome! Click the button below to email our membership chair. Half-price memberships available now through June 2015. |
1. Briefly describe what the Treasurer does.
The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the finances of the Carlisle Garden Club. This includes developing the annual budget, monitoring and reporting budget vs actuals, paying bills, depositing checks, maintaining financial records, and filing annual reports with the Garden Club Federation of MA, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the IRS, and paying taxes.
2. Is there a specific schedule you follow in order to know when to submit dues, taxes, etc.?
For for IRS, the state and the Federation filings are due in October. There is another report due to the state in January. Sales taxes for the club’s fiscal year, which is July 1 to June 30, must be paid by the end of June.
3. Why is the Treasurer imporant to the garden club? Are there any special skills required?
4. What do you enjoy about the garden club and the Treasurer role?
I enjoy using numbers to tell a story and l like setting up systems. The past two years have been challenging as I have migrated the club’s finances to Quickbooks and transitioned record storage from paper to online. But it is rewarding to apply my expertise to an organization that is important to me.
5. Do you have any advice for a member who may want to take on this role?
This is a great position for a person who enjoys numbers. I like that it provides me the opportunity to interact with a wide range of members and it allows me the flexibility to work around my busy schedule.
The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the finances of the Carlisle Garden Club. This includes developing the annual budget, monitoring and reporting budget vs actuals, paying bills, depositing checks, maintaining financial records, and filing annual reports with the Garden Club Federation of MA, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the IRS, and paying taxes.
2. Is there a specific schedule you follow in order to know when to submit dues, taxes, etc.?
For for IRS, the state and the Federation filings are due in October. There is another report due to the state in January. Sales taxes for the club’s fiscal year, which is July 1 to June 30, must be paid by the end of June.
3. Why is the Treasurer imporant to the garden club? Are there any special skills required?
- In order for the club to maintain nonprofit status and membership in the Federation, the annual filings listed above must be submitted. This requires maintaining records that show our commitment to our mission.
- For the ongoing viability of the club, it is important for both the board and the members to understand our financial position. It is difficult to make decisions on where to spend our money and focus our efforts without a basic understanding of funds coming in and going out.
- It is helpful if the Treasurer has an understanding of finance, familiarity with MS Excel and Quickbooks, and it is organized.
4. What do you enjoy about the garden club and the Treasurer role?
I enjoy using numbers to tell a story and l like setting up systems. The past two years have been challenging as I have migrated the club’s finances to Quickbooks and transitioned record storage from paper to online. But it is rewarding to apply my expertise to an organization that is important to me.
5. Do you have any advice for a member who may want to take on this role?
This is a great position for a person who enjoys numbers. I like that it provides me the opportunity to interact with a wide range of members and it allows me the flexibility to work around my busy schedule.
-- Nicole Burkel
SEPTEMBER
Welcome Back! Members' Harvest Potluck Dinner
Description: A gathering of club members, old and new, followed by a business meeting.
When: Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, 6:30-9:00 PM
Where: Home of Peg Gladstone, 1005 Curve Street
Hospitality Volunteers: Joeth Barlas, Julie Meier, Gio DiNicola
OCTOBER
Design/Cooking Demo: Create an Edible Still Life Buffet for Entertaining
Speaker: Liz Barbour of the Creative Feast, Hollis NH
Description: Liz will demonstrate how to use fine china with found objects, fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs to create a 3-D still life for your dinner guests to enjoy. Then she will prepare two seasonal recipes -- works of art in themselves -- which will be added to the buffet for all to enjoy.
When: Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Home of Katherine and Naresh Dhar, 848 Maple Street
Hospitality Volunteers: Christie Cocanour, Emily Richardson
NOVEMBER
Hummingbirds: a Unique and Superlative Avian (joint program with Gleason Public Library)
Speaker: Amir Ghazinfazi
Description: Hummingbirds are among the most fascinating birds on the planet. The program will include a slide show with information about ruby-throated hummingbirds, their floral preferences, and tips for attracting them. The presentation closes with a short music video entitled Golden Dreams -- the spirit's quest for knowledge.
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library
Hospitality Volunteers: Giovanna DiNicola, Barbara Lewis
Baubles and Bows Workshop
Description: Assemble bows and picks to prepare for our annual COA wreath-making workshop. A fun night of socializing and learning how to make bows and baubles that would make Martha Stewart jealous. Attendees are invited to bring light snacks or drinks. Start your holiday season with friends!
When: Thursday, November 17, 2016, 7:00 PM
Where: Sleeper Room, Carlisle Village Court, 145 Church Street
Wreath-Making Event with Council on Aging
Description: Join us to help Carlisle COA members make holiday wreaths. We'll also make wreaths and swags for local seniors who cannot attend.
When: Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Setup: 8:30 AM, Wreath-making: 10:30-11:30 AM
Where: St. Irene's Church, 181 East Street
DECEMBER
Annual Holiday Party
Description: A gala holiday social for Club members and their spouses/partners.
When: Sunday, December 4, 2016, 6:30 PM
Where: Home of Cecile Sandwen, 74 Suffolk Lane
Hospitality Volunteers: Mary Grant, Linda Clark, Nancy DiRomualdo
JANUARY
Member Round Table and Brunch
Description: Members join in a horticultural Q and A, or raise any other topics they'd like to share.
When: Monday, January 9, 2017, 10 AM – Noon
Where: Home of Kathy Balles, 105 Nowell Farm Road
Hospitality Volunteers: Jane Coleman Williams, Esther Long Krapf
FEBRUARY
Strength Training for Gardeners
Speaker: Judy Wolff
Description: Sore muscles and achy joints are for the birds! Judy will demonstrate a strength training program that can be done at home, on your own schedule. Getting stronger will give you more stamina and let you spend more time with the activity you love -- gardening!
When: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 10 AM – Noon
Snow date: Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 10 AM – Noon
Where: Home of Dale Ryder, 93 Lowell Street
Hospitality Volunteers: Christie Cocanour, Natasha Smith
MARCH
Hope Floats on White
Speaker: Carol Julien
Description: Vita Saxville-West's famous white garden at Sissinghurst in Kent, England was the inspiration for designer Julien's own white garden in Halifax, MA. Carol will pass her inspiration on to us and discuss design, plant materials, and the history of the gardens. Carol will describe the challenges of creating a successful white garden, which requires "courage to absorb" because of its spiritual nature. Get a plant list to plan your own white gatrden.
When: Monday, March 6, 2017, 7:00-9:00 PM
Snow date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Home of Nancy Jaysane, 57 Hobblebush Lane
Hospitality Volunteers: Patricia Koenitzer, Dale Ryder
APRIL
Member Round Table Discussion
Description: Members join in a horticultural Q and A, or raise any other topics they'd like to share. This evening event may expand on the morning round table held in January.
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Home of Judy Blaikie Lane, 128 Bingham Road
Hospitality Volunteers: Kathy Balles, Gretchen Anderegg
MAY
Jaw-Dropping, Traffic-Stopping, Get-Your-Neighbors-Talking Containers!
Speaker: Deborah Trickett
Description: Deb's slide presentation shows how to create extraordinary container gardens in all seasons.
When: Monday, May 1, 2017, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Home of Jane Anderson, 433 Baldwin Road
Hospitality Volunteers: Elizabeth Acquaviva, Melinda Lindquist
JUNE
Annual Meeting, Wrapup, and Social
Description: Member social with end-of-year business meeting, wrapup, and planning ahead
When: Monday, June 5, 2017, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Home of Debbie Bentley, 128 Heald Road
Hospitality Volunteers: Katherine Dhar, Lynn Stuart
Check out our complete program listing
OUR PROGRAMS THIS YEAR OFFERED an imaginative blend of cookery, ornithology, garden design, and environmental issues, along with community service projects and holiday celebrations, a fitness event for our members, along with plenty of idea sharing, and just plain fun! Check out our schedule.
NO PASSWORD REQUIRED: Click the button above to the programs we offered this year. Includes dates for Carlisle Country Gardens Tour and Carlisle Old Home Day.
2016-17 FUNDRAISERS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS
PUMPKINS ON THE COMMON - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 CARLISLE COMMON - 10 AM TO 2 PM
TOWNWIDE SEED SWAP AND POTLUCK - Jointly sponsored with Sweet Autumn Farm & First Religious Society Environmental Action Committee - FRS UNION HALL - SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 - 4 TO 7 PM
2017 COUNTRY GARDENS TOUR - Includes annual plant sale from members' & Carlisle gardens
STARTS @ CARLISLE COMMON - FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017 & SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017 - 10 AM TO 4 PM BOTH DAYS
GARDEN CLUB AT CARLISLE'S OLD HOME DAY - CARLISLE COMMON - SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017 - 9 AM TO NOON
Welcome Back! Members' Harvest Potluck Dinner
Description: A gathering of club members, old and new, followed by a business meeting.
When: Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, 6:30-9:00 PM
Where: Home of Peg Gladstone, 1005 Curve Street
Hospitality Volunteers: Joeth Barlas, Julie Meier, Gio DiNicola
OCTOBER
Design/Cooking Demo: Create an Edible Still Life Buffet for Entertaining
Speaker: Liz Barbour of the Creative Feast, Hollis NH
Description: Liz will demonstrate how to use fine china with found objects, fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs to create a 3-D still life for your dinner guests to enjoy. Then she will prepare two seasonal recipes -- works of art in themselves -- which will be added to the buffet for all to enjoy.
When: Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Home of Katherine and Naresh Dhar, 848 Maple Street
Hospitality Volunteers: Christie Cocanour, Emily Richardson
NOVEMBER
Hummingbirds: a Unique and Superlative Avian (joint program with Gleason Public Library)
Speaker: Amir Ghazinfazi
Description: Hummingbirds are among the most fascinating birds on the planet. The program will include a slide show with information about ruby-throated hummingbirds, their floral preferences, and tips for attracting them. The presentation closes with a short music video entitled Golden Dreams -- the spirit's quest for knowledge.
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library
Hospitality Volunteers: Giovanna DiNicola, Barbara Lewis
Baubles and Bows Workshop
Description: Assemble bows and picks to prepare for our annual COA wreath-making workshop. A fun night of socializing and learning how to make bows and baubles that would make Martha Stewart jealous. Attendees are invited to bring light snacks or drinks. Start your holiday season with friends!
When: Thursday, November 17, 2016, 7:00 PM
Where: Sleeper Room, Carlisle Village Court, 145 Church Street
Wreath-Making Event with Council on Aging
Description: Join us to help Carlisle COA members make holiday wreaths. We'll also make wreaths and swags for local seniors who cannot attend.
When: Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Setup: 8:30 AM, Wreath-making: 10:30-11:30 AM
Where: St. Irene's Church, 181 East Street
DECEMBER
Annual Holiday Party
Description: A gala holiday social for Club members and their spouses/partners.
When: Sunday, December 4, 2016, 6:30 PM
Where: Home of Cecile Sandwen, 74 Suffolk Lane
Hospitality Volunteers: Mary Grant, Linda Clark, Nancy DiRomualdo
JANUARY
Member Round Table and Brunch
Description: Members join in a horticultural Q and A, or raise any other topics they'd like to share.
When: Monday, January 9, 2017, 10 AM – Noon
Where: Home of Kathy Balles, 105 Nowell Farm Road
Hospitality Volunteers: Jane Coleman Williams, Esther Long Krapf
FEBRUARY
Strength Training for Gardeners
Speaker: Judy Wolff
Description: Sore muscles and achy joints are for the birds! Judy will demonstrate a strength training program that can be done at home, on your own schedule. Getting stronger will give you more stamina and let you spend more time with the activity you love -- gardening!
When: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 10 AM – Noon
Snow date: Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 10 AM – Noon
Where: Home of Dale Ryder, 93 Lowell Street
Hospitality Volunteers: Christie Cocanour, Natasha Smith
MARCH
Hope Floats on White
Speaker: Carol Julien
Description: Vita Saxville-West's famous white garden at Sissinghurst in Kent, England was the inspiration for designer Julien's own white garden in Halifax, MA. Carol will pass her inspiration on to us and discuss design, plant materials, and the history of the gardens. Carol will describe the challenges of creating a successful white garden, which requires "courage to absorb" because of its spiritual nature. Get a plant list to plan your own white gatrden.
When: Monday, March 6, 2017, 7:00-9:00 PM
Snow date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Home of Nancy Jaysane, 57 Hobblebush Lane
Hospitality Volunteers: Patricia Koenitzer, Dale Ryder
APRIL
Member Round Table Discussion
Description: Members join in a horticultural Q and A, or raise any other topics they'd like to share. This evening event may expand on the morning round table held in January.
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Home of Judy Blaikie Lane, 128 Bingham Road
Hospitality Volunteers: Kathy Balles, Gretchen Anderegg
MAY
Jaw-Dropping, Traffic-Stopping, Get-Your-Neighbors-Talking Containers!
Speaker: Deborah Trickett
Description: Deb's slide presentation shows how to create extraordinary container gardens in all seasons.
When: Monday, May 1, 2017, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Home of Jane Anderson, 433 Baldwin Road
Hospitality Volunteers: Elizabeth Acquaviva, Melinda Lindquist
JUNE
Annual Meeting, Wrapup, and Social
Description: Member social with end-of-year business meeting, wrapup, and planning ahead
When: Monday, June 5, 2017, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Home of Debbie Bentley, 128 Heald Road
Hospitality Volunteers: Katherine Dhar, Lynn Stuart
Check out our complete program listing
OUR PROGRAMS THIS YEAR OFFERED an imaginative blend of cookery, ornithology, garden design, and environmental issues, along with community service projects and holiday celebrations, a fitness event for our members, along with plenty of idea sharing, and just plain fun! Check out our schedule.
NO PASSWORD REQUIRED: Click the button above to the programs we offered this year. Includes dates for Carlisle Country Gardens Tour and Carlisle Old Home Day.
2016-17 FUNDRAISERS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS
PUMPKINS ON THE COMMON - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 CARLISLE COMMON - 10 AM TO 2 PM
TOWNWIDE SEED SWAP AND POTLUCK - Jointly sponsored with Sweet Autumn Farm & First Religious Society Environmental Action Committee - FRS UNION HALL - SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 - 4 TO 7 PM
2017 COUNTRY GARDENS TOUR - Includes annual plant sale from members' & Carlisle gardens
STARTS @ CARLISLE COMMON - FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017 & SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017 - 10 AM TO 4 PM BOTH DAYS
GARDEN CLUB AT CARLISLE'S OLD HOME DAY - CARLISLE COMMON - SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017 - 9 AM TO NOON