FFGC Award GS -1 Girl Scout Arbor Day

Donors: A) District VIII  B) Sue Killion  C) Sarasota GC  D) Lemon Bay GC

Description: an award that will identify a troop or individual Girl Scout who has participated in an activity to promote Florida Arbor Day which is held on the Third Friday in January.

Purpose: To recognize clubs / circles who are working with Girl Scouts and encourage them to participate in activities that will promote FFGC/ NGC goals and objectives for Arbor Day Trees planted on Arbor Day show a concern for future generations. The simple act of planting a tree represents a belief that the tree will grow and some day provide wood products, wildlife habitat, erosion control, shelter from wind and sun, beauty, and inspiration for ourselves and our children.

Proof of Accomplishment: Narrative style. Photographs of this activity can show the progression of the event and how it was presented. The program should involve activities which include environmental elements or horticulture lessons. The activity may be one day or one week in length. Project expenses or means of funding should be provided. Number of garden club members and troop members should be included. Continuing involvement mentioned. (Should encompass all the age groups, the younger ones will be helped by the leaders.)

Award: An award of $25 may be offered to Garden Club in the following 

Classes: A - Pre K-1st     B - 2nd-3rd    C - 4th-6th    D - 7th-12th

Award: An award of $25 is offered in the following

Classes: 

A - Pre-K -1st

B - 2nd-3rd

C - 4th-6th 

Submission: To FFGC State Award Chair  By January 20

YOUTH SCULPTURE CONTEST https://gardenclub.org/youth-sculpture-contest . Due January 15

Eligible for Grades 4-8 Sponsored by a Garden Club

Donor: 4th) MaryLou Ruiz  5th) Parke Finold  6th) Becky Shubert 7th) Jeanice Gage  8th) Ingrid Velez

Purpose

To encourage youth to keep our planet green and to get involved with saving the environment.

Contest Rules

• 1. Children in 4th grade through 8th grade will be eligible to enter the contest
• 2. The sculpture is limited to a size that would fit on a 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper and must be constructed of recyclable, reused, and reduced material
• 3. Entries should include as many photographs as can be printed on the back of the entry form; (2) 4x6 photographs are recommended
• 4. Club entries must be sent to State Chairman by your State Deadline. State Winners must be sent to Region Chairman by February 1 and Region Winners must be sent to National Chairman by March 1
• 5. Youth sculpture contest winners will be asked to submit a high quality photo of their entry to be used on the NGC website and in other NGC publications

Scale of Points

• Creative use of materials and self expression: 60%
• Description of sculpture and materials used: 30%
• Craftsmanship and technique: 10%
• Total: 100%

To Download Rules and Entry Form click on this link: http://gardenclub.org/youth/youth-sculpture-contest.aspx

Submission: Send entries to Sandra T. Lynch, 333 Sunset Drive, #1107, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 by  January 15

National Poetry Contest 

Grades K - 9 Eligible Sponsored by a Garden Club

2021-2022 Theme: Sing with the Songbirds- Exploring the Glory of Nature

https://gardenclub.org/poetry-contest

Donors:  K) TBA  1st) Pat Caren 2nd) Susan Brecht in memory of Gloria Shiply   3rd) Milton GC  4th) Pioneer GC

5th) Pioneer GC   6th) Pioneer GC  7th) Betty J. Moss  8th)  Daisy Circle of Deland  9th) Honeysuckle GC

Excite and encourage our Youth to express and explore their creative thoughts through different types of poetry. NGC's Poetry Contest enables our Youth to embrace their creativity through the art of writing. Be imaginative and join the winners to see your poetry in a printed booklet!

Eligibility:

Special Education and English as a Second Language: Kindergarten through Ninth Grade.
General Education: Kindergarten through Ninth Grade. 

Contest Rules

• 1. All entries must be typed and titled
• 2. Include name, address, age, grade, and school of participant on the back of entry
• 3. Sponsoring garden club and state garden club name must also be identified
• 4. Sponsoring garden club may be that of a grandparent
• 5. All entries become the property of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
• 6. Poems do not have to rhyme
• 7. Poems may be traditional verse, acrostics, blank verse, cinquains, diamond poems, limerick, or Haiku

Scale of Points

• Title: 10%
• Content: 40%
• Creativity: 30%
• Style: 20%
• Total: 100%

Submission: Send entries to Sandra T. Lynch, 333 Sunset Drive, #1107, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 by  January 15

NGC Youth Grant Opportunities https://gardenclub.org/youth-pollinator-gardens-grant

National Garden Clubs, Inc. is excited to provide a grant opportunity for Garden Clubs working with youth clubs or groups planning and planting Pollinator Gardens. Grants, up to $200, are available for projects that include educational materials on the vital role pollinators play in nature and youth involvement in planning and planting gardens providing nesting and food sources for pollinators. Youth will learn the importance of providing appropriate food sources, nesting areas, shelter, and practicing sustainable gardening practices for pollinators by planning, planting, and maintaining these pollinator gardens.

To apply for a grant, complete an NGC Grant Application, provide detailed information about the project, and submit your request to the NGC Youth Committee Chairman for approval. Click here to Download Application https://gardenclub.org/youth-pollinator-gardens-grant

Youth Awards  High School

2021 FFGC Revised Youth and Intermediate Awards Coming Soon