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GWA Region II - Eastern
DE, DC, MD, NJ, PA
2008 GWA Region II Regional Meeting
March 3, 2008
Philadelphia Flower Show
Philadelphia, PA
Meeting Registration
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Participation by pre-registration only.
A minimum of 35 participants required.
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$50/person
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Registration Deadline: Friday February 24, 2008 (Earlier would be appreciated!)
Cancellation Deadline: February 24, 2008*
*Cancellations must be received in writing on or before the due date.
Send Registrations to: Kirk R. Brown, 6211 Vista Terrace, Orefield, PA 18069 or fax to 610.530.8754
Contact: Kirk Brown, 610.391.0291, vista6211@verizon.net, gardendesign@enter.net
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Program Schedule
March 3, 2008
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7:30a
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Registration at the Philadelphia Flower Show
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8:15a
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Story Tours on the Floor
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9:30a
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Meeting and Greeting, The Exhibitor's Breakfast
Jane G. Pepper, President, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Sam Lemhenny, Show Director
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10:15a
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Business & Educational Meeting, Introductions and GWA Update
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Sustainability Panel Discussion
Speakers:
Penelope O’Sullivan, author of the new book: The Homeowner’s Complete Tree and Shrub Book.
Ed Snodgrass, author of Green Roof Plants: A Resource and Planting Guide.
Steve Hutton, President, Conard/Pyle, Inc.
Maitreyi Roy, PHS’s “Treevitalize” Program
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11:30a
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Door Prize Drawing
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11:45a
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The rest of the day is yours at leisure at the show and on the trade floor.
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GWA would like to thank Lisa Stephano and Laura Beitman of the PHS staff for acting as the inside liaisons for this Herculean endeavor!
Optional Pre-Meeting Events
March 2, 2008
The Philadelphia Sketch Club, host to the exhibit, “Art of the Garden” has graciously asked the GWA to be a part of its opening reception on March 2, from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
This active club, founded in 1860, is America’s oldest continuing artist organization and N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, and Alexander Calder have been among its members. The exhibition is contemporary and will complement our visit to the Flower Show. It is located an easy walking distance from the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 235 Camac Street between 12th and 13th streets off Spruce. This is about five blocks south of the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 12th and Arch.
There will be wine and light hors d’oeuvres. A great afternoon to meet and interact.
Schedule
1:30p: Guided tour with the director of the Philadelphia Sketch Club
2:00p: Wine and hor d’oeuvres reception
Wine and hors d’oeuvres reception with the opening of the new exhibit on “Flowers”
4:00p: Reception & Exhibition closes
If you plan on attending this event, you must RSVP by checking the box on the registration form.
GWA would like to thank the Philadelphia Sketch Club for inviting members to this special event!
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Hotel Information
We have not made any special arrangements for group hotel rooms this year. Over the last several years, we have all discovered that—even with all of the work it takes—most members find better rates and/or packages by searching the web for weekend get-aways. You can check the Philadelphia Flower Show’s web site at www.theflowershow.com to find a listing of accommodations under the Tickets/Reservations tab. Also, contact the Philadelphia Visitors and Convention Bureau.
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Garden Writers Association
10210 Leatherleaf Court, Manassas, VA 20111
Phone: (703) 257-1032 - Fax: (703) 257-0213
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