CLUB INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Member's Handbook Coming Soon!

How to Organize a Club

How to Create Club Bylaws

How to Create District Bylaws

How Club can become a Non-Profit (501-c-3) Organization

Club Officers & Their Responsibilities

Charter, Bylaws, and Standing Rules - 5/1/2023

District Information (see Membership/Districts)

Date of Federation

Protocol

Installation

FAQ's - Magazine, Membership, Website, etc.

Yearbook Information 2023-2025

RESOURCES

Meeting Preparation & Presiding Over Meetings

Sample Meeting Agenda

Handling Motions

How to Take Minutes

Preparing an Annual Budget

Club Budget Items

Financial Report, Budget and Audit Samples for the Treasurer

Websites That May be  of Interest to Garden Clubs

Roberts Rules of Order

Garden Club Program Ideas

Attractions for Garden Club Visits

NGC - Guide for Club Presidents -- May 2021

Starting a garden club is fairly easy and probably one of the most enjoyable activities you will ever do. Here are some guidelines.

1. Find at least 10 members willing to start a group.

2. Determine a meeting place and time. How often will your club meet? Will the format be format or informal?

3. Determine your club's purpose and goals. Not every club has the same focus. 

4. Organize your structure. Most clubs start by electing officers, determining the amount of dues based on expenses of programs, rent and projects. Then write your by-laws which are the rules of your club. 

5. Affiliate with FFGC and NGC to maximize what you can offer your club members.

6. SPREAD YOUR MESSAGE everywhere to find new members.

NGC Site on Starting a New Club

A great example of a local club's membership page.