Welcome From the President
Welcome Garden Club of Rogers,
We are beginning our 2024-2025 year, marking the club’s 95th anniversary. I am honored to be your president during this milestone year and am excited to start my fourth year in this role. I have learned and grown, and though I may still make mistakes, the support from all the members helps me move forward and continue to grow.
We have much to be proud of and many things to look forward to this year, and I want to emphasize the importance of “showing up and showing out.” To me, “showing up” means doing what you say you will do, and “showing out” is giving your best effort without hesitation. This is what I strive to do as your president, and I know our members embody the same spirit. Ninety-five years of having a Garden Club of Rogers is both amazing and honorable. We should all be proud of our club and excited to celebrate this big anniversary together.
Our meetings will feature great speakers and learning experiences, starting in September and ending in June. We will host our very first flower show, and I look forward to welcoming an amazing group of ladies from around the state. We will continue our involvement with Crystal Bridges, where John Henkel enjoys working with our active members. We will also collaborate with Serena Barnett at the Rogers Museum on the green project. Plans for a tree giveaway, a silent auction in December, and a busy plant sale in the spring are in place. Our club will also maintain our work in city parks.
I welcome you to this exciting year and challenge you all to “show up and show out!” Thank you again for the opportunity to represent the Garden Club of Rogers as your president.
Laynette Riley, President
Garden Club of Rogers
