Committees / Projects
Special Committees may be short or long term projects and can be created or dissolved by the Board.
Standing Committees are listed in the Bylaws and require an amendment to be created or dissolved.
All committees have been created to work on the many projects that the BVGC accomplishes each year. So...our committees are our Projects and visa versa.
For a list of Committee Chairs on the Members Only Website, click here
Special Committees 2023 – 2024
Beautification
This committee helps with landscaping projects at several Bella Vista public sites and/or landmarks. Over the years, they have planted thousands of Bella Vista daffodils at City Hall, fire and police stations, golf courses, and other locations.
BV Cemetery
Many Club members help with planting and maintaining flower beds in the BV Memorial Garden Cemetery at regularly scheduled work sessions.
BVGC on BVCTV
These NGC award winning ‘Bella Vista Gardening’ monthly programs cover a variety of topics featuring expert guests. Covers what to do in your garden each month and information on garden related events and publicizes the Club.
Benefit Card Party
This is an annual fundraising event. Many Club members work to provide food and decorations for the card players. All profits support scholarships and community projects. Many area businesses and individuals donate items or services to be used for door prizes or drawings.
Plant Sales
These are our major fund raisers. Many Club members dig and pot bulbs and plants from their gardens to sell. Increases awareness of the Club and all profits support scholarships and community projects.
Veterans Wall of Honor
Club members plant and maintain flower beds at the Veterans Wall of Honor. They also contribute their time and labor as needed in other areas.
Yard of the Month
The Club promotes and rewards exemplary yard care in Bella Vista. This contributes to the overall appearance of the community. A sign is placed in the yard and it is featured on the website, Facebook and in newspapers.
Standing Committees 2023– 2024
Arbor Day
Trees are planted in public spaces or tree seedlings are donated to school children for planting at their homes.
Audubon
The Club joins with the AFGC by encouraging area children in schools or the Boys & Girls Clubs to be aware of nature and their environment by enabling them to enter the AFGC's poster contest. Because of the Club’s efforts, many are award winners. They are honored at a Club meeting or a gallery show.
Awards
The Awards Committee submits the applications for State, Regional and National awards. Fortunately the Club has received many awards.
Exhibits
Artistic Design – At each meeting, a Club member creates a floral arrangement to serve as the centerpiece of the food table. The designer is available to answer questions and discuss the arrangement.
Horticulture – A gardening topic is discussed at Club meetings and a question and answer session follows.
Garden Therapy
Gardening or garden related craft projects are planned for the residents of two care centers, assisted living or independent living apartments twice a year. Other activities may include singalongs, games and refreshments.
Publicity
The Publicity Committee is responsible for publicizing all Club activities and events through the newspaper, TV, radio and other media.
Scholarship
Club members work very hard through fundraising activities for at least two BVGC Dorothy Wallace Scholarships each year. The committee interviews and selects the recipients and awards the scholarships at a Club Meeting.
Social Media
Website – The Club’s website is updated to provide information to Club members and the community. Club activities and accomplishments, photos, upcoming events and gardening information, including links, are posted on a regular and ongoing basis. Website also serves as the Club’s archive.
Facebook – The Club’s Private Facebook Group, which provides a forum for collaboration on gardening related topics, is contolled and monitored to ensure it operates properly.
Ways and Means
The Committee has garden related items for sale at Club meetings or other functions to raise funds for the Club. They also provide items for drawings.
Welcome
The Committee welcomes and signs in Club members and guests at Club meetings. They prepare name tags, welcome packets and assign mentors to new Club members.
Yearbook
The Committee works with the President and Treasurer to obtain the most current information to design and produce the final version of the yearbook. The Committee oversees the printing of the yearbooks for distribution at the first Club meeting of the year.
How many committee members does it take to change a light bulb? "This topic was resumed from last week's discussion, but is incomplete pending resolution of some action items. It will be continued next week. Meanwhile ..."
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