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Stittsville-Goulbourn 

Horticultural Society 

2012 Year Book

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

2012 PROGRAM…………………….……………… 

2012 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS..……………. 

OHA EXECUTIVE………………………………..... 

2012 COMMITTEES ………………………………. 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE………………………… 

STITTSVILLE-GOULBOURN H.A………………. 

HISTORY……………………………………………. 

ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL ASSOC.………. 

OHA DISTRICT 2 AGM…………………………… 

JUNIOR GARDENERS PROGRAM……………… 

NURSERIES IN OUR AREA ………….……….….. 

FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2011………………….. 

PAST BOARD EXECUTIVES……………………... 

SOCIETY SUPPORTERS………………….………. 

VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR 2012…………………. 

WEBSITES……………………………………….….. 

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2012 Program 

Tuesday January 17 

Tuesday February 

21 

Tuesday March 20 

Saturday March 31 

Tuesday April 17 

Saturday April 21 

Tuesday May 15 

Saturday May 26 

Tuesday, June 19 

TBA 

August 17 - 19 

Tuesday September 

18 

Tuesday October 16 

Tuesday November 

20 

Growing Medicinal Herbs for Cold 

and Flu Season. Guest Speaker - 

Bonnie Jean Stacy (The Tea Lady) 

Photography Competition - Guest 

Speaker & Judge – Anne Johnston 

Starting Seeds/Saving Seeds - 

Guest Speaker – Mary Ann Van 

Berlo, Master Gardener 

District 2 AGM – Party on the Patio! 

8:30 – 4:00 pm Hellenic Meeting 

& Reception Centre, 1315 Prince of 

Wales Dr. Ottawa 

Thugs, Bullies and Sneaks, Plants to 

Be Wary of - Guest Speaker - 

Rebecca Last 

Earth Day – 10:00 – Village Square 

Park Cleaning our Society Adopted 

Park & Trail Members & Public 

Volunteers Welcome 

Shade Gardening - Guest Speaker – 

Judith Cox 

Annual Society Plant Sale, 9am - 

1pm, Bradley Insurance Parking Lot, 

Main Street, Stittsville 

Slide Show, 2011 Chelsea Garden 

Show - Guest Speaker - John Soar, 

Past President 

Stittsville Goulbourn Bus Trip - 

Destination - TBA 

OHA – 106 th Annual Convention – 

Niagara-on-the-Lake 

Gifts from the Harvest - Taste 

Testing and Recipes – Member 

Participation 

Growing Cacti and other interesting 

plants in our Climate - Guest 

Speaker- Judy Wall, Rockwall 

Gardens 

AGM – Guest Speaker – program 

TBA 


2012 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 

President Catherine Disley-Engler 836-3588 

catherinedisley@rogers.com 

1 st V-P Marlene Lahey 836-6647 

margordl@rogers.com 

2 nd V-P Penny Horeczy 831-2320 

penny-sgreengardencare@live.ca 

Secretary Kate McDonald 831-6545 

gkai@magma.ca 

Treasurer Mary MacNaughton 253-0327 

maerymac@aim.com 

Membership Susan Hughes 831-7468 

susanhughes@magma.ca 

Past President Margret Farr 836-2045 

marg_farr@yahoo.ca 

1 Year Directors Georgia Derrick 836-7931 

Mary MacNaughton 253-0327 

Kate McDonald 831-6545 

Vivian McLean 831-0878 

2 Year Directors Lee Boltwood 836-1491 

Susan Hughes 831-7468 

Arlene Sheppard 836-4244 

Honorary Life Director - Doreen Bell 836-1983 

2011 Auditors Fran Colquhoun 836-6910 

Helene Rivest 831-4167 

Life Members: Doreen Bell, Edna Emmott, Sandy Mutch, Lee Boltwood, Peter Jago, Ann 

Soar, John Soar 

DISTRICT 2 – Director & Secretary 2011-2012 

Jeff Blackadar Director 

Bonnie Gray Secretary 

jeffreyblackadar@rogers.com 

bgray@magma.ca 


ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION 

Executive 2011 – 2012 

President Carol Dunk president@gardenontario.org 

Vice-President John Sellers firstvp@gardenontario.org 

2 nd VP James secondvp@gardenontario.org 

Graham 

Secretary Kelly Taylor secretary@gardenontario.org 

Treasurer Sharon Hill treasurer@gardenontario.org 

Past President Vickie 

pastpresident@gardenontario.org 

Wiemer 

PP Council Wilma Wood pastpresidentcouncil@gardenonta 

rio.org 

OHA Contacts 

Awards 

Grace awards@gardenontario.org 

Coordinator Esposito 

Webmaster Jeff 

webmaster@gardenontaro.org 

Blackadar 

Supplies Don Mathews supplies@gardenontario.org 

Speakers’ Don Mathews speakers@gardenontario.org 

Registry 

Youth 

Harry Wyma youthnews@gardenontario.org 

Newsletter 

Archivist 

Malcolm archives@gardenontario.org 

Geast 

In Memoriam Marilyn Cox c/o Marilyn Cox 

Memorial Book Custodian 

86 Church Street 

R.R. #2 Keswick ON 

L4P 3E9 

Trillium Editor Linda Hugli editor@gardenontario.org 

Convention 

Registrar Barb O’Malley registrar@gardenontario.org 

Weather means more when you have a garden. There's nothing like 

listening to a shower and thinking how it is soaking in around your 

green beans. ~Marcelene Cox 


2012 COMMITTEES 

Archives Georgia Derrick 836-7931 

Margret Farr 836-2045 

Community Projects Catherine Disley 836-3588 

Marlene Lahey 836-6647 

Door Prizes Vivian McLean 831-0878 

Emails/Members Georgia Derrick 836-7931 

Junior Gardeners Penny Horeczy 831-2320 

Photo Competition Penny Horeczy 831-2320 

Membership Susan Hughes 831-7468 

Newsletters Alanna Code 435-4615 

Program/Speakers/ Kate McDonald 831-6545 

Publicity 

Shows/Exhibiting Catherine Disley 836-3588 

Spring Plant Sale - 

Yearbook 

All Members 

Lynn Elias, Mary McNaughton, 

Margret Farr 

Master Gardener Lee Boltwood 836-1491 

Master Gardener Catherine Disley 836-3588 

When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and 

not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, 

it is a valuable plant. ~Author Unknown 


PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 

As we celebrate our 50 th anniversary let us remember those who were instrumental in the 

formation of the Society. On January 18, 1962, Emerson and Grace Thompson were joined 

by Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Archer, Thor and Pam Thorgrimsson, Archie and Doreen Bell, Dr. Nils 

Olson and Roberta Boucher at the inaugural meeting at Stittsville Public School (then on 

Main Street). A total of 17 people were in attendance. 

Over the past 49 years the Society has grown and flourished due to the dedicated efforts of 

our founding members and of our many volunteers. In the Spring of 2012 we will honour 

those founding members by planting a Red Oak, with commemorative plaque, at Granite 

Ridge Long Term Care facility. 

Our speakers in 2011 were informative and entertaining. The topics covered herb and 

vegetable cultivation and consumption, sustainable gardening with native plants, and bugs, 

both good and not so good. 

The February Photography competition draws more entries and talent each year. In 2011, 

dozens of stunning photos were submitted. The competition was keen and resulted in 

several ties. 

The Society functions on the volunteer efforts and contributions of our members. These 

volunteers give time and talent to ensure our programs and events are enjoyable, 

educational and successful. Following are some of this year’s highlights: 

Volunteers cleared litter from our “adopted” portion of the Trans- Canada Trail, including 

Village Square Park and the Trail between West Ridge and Sacred Heart School. 

Village Square Park was enhanced with plants in the concrete planter boxes, lovingly 

planted and cared for by Marlene Lahey. 

May’s plant sale brought the public out for quality plants and bargains – this seems to occur 

regardless of what the weather throws our way. 

The Garden Tour was blessed with great weather. Georgia Derrick convinced twelve 

homeowners to open their gardens for the tour, which attracted 136 people. 

In September the “community garden” raised beds were constructed behind the Food Bank. 

This was a successful partnership involving the City of Ottawa, First Stittsville Scout Troop, 

Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Cavanagh Construction and our Society. We look 

forward to spring when the Scouts will be planting and maintaining the beds, under 

guidance from our members. 

The “50 th Anniversary Stittsville Gateway” project came to completion with the planting of 

shrubs, grasses and sedums at the Welcome to Stittsville sign at Hazeldean and Main 

Street. With time, it will become an even more welcoming sight. 

As the Society continues to grow and evolve over the next 50 years, let us remain 

committed to encouraging interest and improvement in our community, through 

horticulture. 

2011-2012 President, Catherine Disley 


Stittsville-Goulbourn 

Horticultural Society 

PO Box 1015 

Stittsville, ON K2S 1C5 

http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/stittsvill 

Established 

1962 

The Stittsville Horticultural Society was founded in 1962 so this year will mark our 50th 

anniversary. Our floral emblem is the Lily of the Valley. 

Members come together to share their interest and enthusiasm in gardening. This is a 

volunteer organization so everyone is encouraged to share some of their time for the 

continuation of the Society and benefit of the community. 

Membership provides access to experienced, knowledgeable local gardeners as a valuable 

resource. Monthly meetings and newsletters share news of horticultural activities locally 

and across the region. Novice and expert gardeners alike benefit from the speakers, tours, 

seminars and workshops offering both new and traditional gardening information. 

We encourage young gardeners in the community by offering Spring Seed Kits and other 

community activities. As the saying goes, “Teach a child to garden and they will grow for 

life”. 

With the arrival of digital photography even the novice can capture the beauty flourishing 

around us so you might consider entering our annual Photography Competition held in 

February. 

The Annual Spring Plant Sale, Garden Tours and Bus Trips allow us to socialize and to raise 

the funds necessary to continue beautifying our neighbourhoods. 

We celebrate Earth Day by Spring Cleaning the Trans-Canada Trail and our adopted Village 

Square Park. We strive to improve the environment and thereby the community by adding 

colour and charm to our streets, parks, and public places. 

Members are also encouraged to expand their horticultural horizons by attending functions 

at both the District and Provincial level. 

Our meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm (except July, August 

& December) at the Pretty Street Community Centre, corner of Orville & Pretty St. in 

Stittsville. Board meetings are held once a month at the same location and are open to any 

members to attend. 

Opportunities throughout the year allow us to showcase our garden gems, floral arranging 

talents and green thumbs at mini shows held at our monthly meetings. The Peony, Rose 

and Iris Show in June is always spectacular. Members are encouraged to share items of 

interest at our monthly meetings. 


The Annual Spring Plant Sale a popular community event will be held on Saturday, May 26, 

2012 at the Bradley’s Insurance parking lot at 1469 Main Street, Stittsville from 9AM – 1 

PM. Contribute some plants from your garden then join us for the fun early Sat. morning at 

our biggest fundraiser of the year 

The Photography Competition results are announced at our February 14, 2012 meeting. 

Classes and details for next year, 2013 are listed in this 2012 Yearbook. Categories for 

2012 were listed in the 2011 Yearbook. Members of the community can participate by 

paying the $15 annual society membership fee. 

We are making plans for another Society Bus Trip in late July to another 

popular destination.....more details as they become available. 

Discounts on your plant purchases are often available at selected local and area Garden 

Centers with your Society Membership card. Please verify details at each location 

before choosing your plants. 

We offer a Program for Juniors/Youth - with Kits containing both flower and vegetable seeds 

along with planting & growing information made available early each year to children in our 

community. These will be available for a $2.00 registration fee at the Spring Plant Sale 

on May 26th, 2012. 

Our annual membership fee is $15 for single and $25 for family. Guest fees are $2.00. 

Society fees are due January 1st this year and are not pro-rated. Please contact any Board 

Member for further information. 

In November at the Annual General Meeting and Potluck Dinner we elect a new Board 

of Directors and Executive to ensure the continuation of the Society and its activities. The 

evening starts with an always delicious potluck dinner and provides an opportunity 

to acknowledge and thank those who so generously donate their time and labours for the 

benefit of the membership and our community. 

Photo from 2011 Garden Tou 


HISTORY 

STITTSVILLE GOULBOURN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 

50 years ago, on January 18, 1962 the inaugural meeting of the Stittsville Horticultural 

Society was held at Stittsville Public School on Main Street. Emerson and Grace Thompson 

were joined by a total of 15 other gardening enthusiasts that included Mr. & Mrs. Cecil 

Archer, Thor & Pam Thorgrimsson, Archie & Doreen Bell, Dr. Nils Olson & Roberta Boucher. 

That same year, Stittsville Horticultural Society took 1st prize for a floral display at the 

Richmond Fair. So began a long-standing relationship that continues today whereby the 

Society makes an annual contribution towards prizes in the floral, fruit and vegetable 

categories of the Richmond Fair. 

In 1977 the name was changed to Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society to reflect a 

larger Goulbourn township due to amalgamation, whereby residents of Richmond, Munster 

Hamlet and Ashton also became potential members. 

The first Photographic Competition was held in 1983 with over 100 entries including both 

colour slides and prints in eight classes. Today all entries are judged on an equal basis. 

The first Lifetime Memberships were awarded in 1992 to the four remaining charter 

members: Pam Thorgrimsson, Nils Olson, Doreen Bell and Grace Thompson. Lifetime 

members today include Doreen Bell, Lee Boltwood, Edna Emmott, Sandy Mutch, Peter Jago 

and John and Ann Soar. Lifetime memberships may be awarded by a Society to long time 

members for continuous contributions to their Society of 15 years or more. Membership 

fees are no longer required, however the Society still pays their dues to the OHA. 

In 2002 Janet Stavinga, Goulbourn Ward Councillor with the City of Ottawa, presented the 

Society with a plaque in celebration of the Society’s 40 th anniversary. In celebration of our 

50th Anniversary in 2012, early this spring our Society will plant a Red Oak with a plaque to 

honour our founding members at the Granite Ridge Long Term Care Facility on Abbott St. in 

Stittsville. 

Photo from 2011 Garden Tour 


ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION 

http://www.gardenontario.org/ 

The OHA was created in 1906 by a provincial organization known today as the 

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The OHA receives 

authority, regulations and policy direction from OMAFRA as well as some funding. 

The OHA is led by a dedicated group of volunteers - an Executive Board and 19 District 

Directors - who have as their mission to provide leadership and assistance in the promotion 

of horticultural education and environmental stewardship. For specific activities, please refer 

to their website. 

The OHA functions as a ‘parent’ organization to 19 geographic Districts within Ontario with 

279 Societies in 2011. Each District has its own Director who oversees and supports the 

Societies within their District, acting as a source of information and facilitating liaison with 

the OHA and other Societies. Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society is within District 2. 

The Ontario Horticultural Association pursues its mission by: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administering a grant program for Horticultural Societies for tree planting and special 

projects that support community beautification. 

Developing programs in the areas of conservation and the environment, such as the 

‘Pollinator Patch’ which will be promoted at the Society level this year. 

Providing direction and support to the Districts and Horticultural Societies through 

the provision of group liability insurance plans, manuals and operating procedures, 

and speaker lists, etc. 

Maintaining a framework for volunteer recognition programs, certificates and special 

awards – eg. Long Service, Community Improvement and Youth Leader awards. 

Collecting volunteer hours’ statistics which are used when assessing grant 

applications and responding to government issues: volunteer hours indicate the 

important contribution that societies give to their communities. 

Holding an annual convention: in 2012, it will be held in Niagara-on-the-Lake from 

Aug 17 to 19 and the theme will be "Gardening Then and Now, 1812 - 2012". 

Offering training courses for prospective judges for horticultural and agricultural 

society shows. 

Hosting flower shows and competitions as well as supporting fairs and garden shows 

Publishing items of a horticultural or environmental nature such as the quarterly 

Trillium newsletter, the Rain Barrel Booklet and the Ontario Judging Standards. 

The OHA is also responsible for compiling and reviewing each Society’s Annual Report and 

for monitoring the Society’s performance and compliance to rules and regulations 


District 2 has 21 Societies (Split into 3 River Basins) 

Mississippi Basin: Almonte, Carleton Place, Pakenham, Perth, Stittsville Goulbourn, West 

Carleton, Greater Ottawa Water Gardens 

Ottawa Basin: Beachburg, Deep River, Eganville, Madawaska Valley, Pembroke, Petawawa 

Rideau Basin: Gloucester, Kanata-March, Kemptville, Manotick, Nepean, Ottawa, Smiths 

Falls, Ottawa Valley Rock Garden 

STITTSVILLE GOULBOURN HORTICULTURAL 

SOCIETY SERVICE AWARDS 

Awarded by OHA on recommendation of the Society. Criteria is: membership of +10 years 

active, continuous contribution to society objectives, civic improvement, public plantings 

and/or beautification, and an inspiration to society members. 

1995 Lee Boltwood 

2002 Ruth Dickinson 

2006 Susan Hughes 

2007 John Gil 

2008 Carol Demjan 

2010 Cindy VanderTol, Michael VanderTol 

2011 Margret Farr 

OHA DISTRICT 2 - SERVICE AWARDS 

Awarded by OHA on recommendation of District 2 Societies. Criteria is: long time member 

in good standing, actively participating in their Society but also contributing to other 

Societies and their objectives within the District. 

1998 Doreen Bell 

2010 Lee Boltwood 



2012 DISTRICT 2 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

The Ottawa Horticultural Society is having a “Party on the Patio”, otherwise known as the 

2012 District 2 Annual General Meeting. They have planned a full day of presentations 

featuring two exciting speakers, Welwyn Wong and Astrid Muschalla, who will talk about 

designing backyard gardens and choosing low maintenance plants. There will be a garden 

marketplace, you can try your luck at “pick a prize” raffles and meet and mingle with old 

and new friends. 

Information is also available on the OHS website, www.ottawahort.org or you can link to 

them from the District 2 website, http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/district2. 

“Party on the Patio” 

Date: March 31, 2012 

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Theme: 

Party on the Patio! 

Place: Hellenic Meeting & Reception Centre, 

1315 Prince of Wales Dr., Ottawa, On 

Cost: $25.00 (includes lunch) 

Schedule: 

8:30–9:15 am 

9:15–9:30 am 

9:30–10:30 am 

10:30–11:10 am 

11:15–11:45 am 

11:45 

12:00–1:00 p.m. 

1:00–1:10 p.m. 

1:10–2:00 p.m. 

Registration 

9:00-noon Advisory 

Refreshments 

Council Meeting 

Market Place & Exhibits Presidents & Secretaries 

Welcome & housekeeping items – MC: Jayne Huntley, Past OHS 

President 

Guest Speaker: Welwyn Wong 

Award Winning Landscape Architect from Ottawa 

Coffee/Market Place 

2012 Photo Competition Results with presentation and 

commentary 

Owen Munn, District2 photo competition judge 

Market Place 

Lunch 

Welcome from the Honourable Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa 

Annual General Meeting 

Call to Order – Jeff Blackadar 

O Canada 

Introduction of OHA Guest(s) – Jeff Blackadar 

In Memoriam – Sheila King 

Minutes of Last AGM – Bonnie Gray 

Business from Minutes – Jeff Blackadar 

Correspondence and Announcements – Bonnie Gray 

District Service Award – Jeff Blackadar 

Director’s Remarks – Jeff Blackadar 

Election of Officers – Sheila King 

Installation of District 2 Board 

New Business – District Director 


2012 OHA Convention – Niagara Falls, August 17-19 

2:00 – 2:20 p.m. 

2:20 – 2:30 p.m. 

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 

3:30 p.m. 

“Pick a Prize” Raffle 

Coffee/Market Place 

Guest Speaker: Astrid Muschalla 

Landscape Designer, Master Gardener, Speaker (Canada Blooms) 

Invitation to 2013 District 2 AGM 

Closing Remarks – Jeff Blackadar 

Appreciation – Jayne Huntley 

Adjournment – District Director 



JUNIOR GARDENERS PROGRAM 

“Teach a child to garden and they will grow for life” 

For more information, call Penny Horeczy 613-831-2320 

 

 

 

 

Program is open to all children 6 to 18 years. 

The Annual Junior Membership fee is $2 which covers the Spring Seed Kit and 

participation in the Summer Activities and the September Flower show. 

Parents do not have to be members of the Horticultural Society. 

Details will be published in the papers serving the area. 

SUMMER ACTIVITIES – dates to be announced. 

Join us in Village Square Park for our summer craft activities: seed balls, garden 

rock painting, etc. Weather permitting there will be field trips to Richmond 

Strawberry Farm and Pineview Apple orchards to pick the best fruit of the season. 

Purchase what we pick. All welcome ! 

SEPTEMBER FLOWER SHOW – JUNIOR GARDENERS 

Location: as part of the general meeting at7:30 p.m. on Tuesday September 18 th , at the 

Pretty Street Community Centre, corner of Orville & Pretty St. in Stittsville 

Note: Prizes for all entries. One entry per child, per category. 

1. Sunflower/Heliopsis – 1 stem or seed head on a stem displayed in a jar of water. 

2. Flower Bouquet – displayed in a jar/vase, any variety, wild or other. 

3. Garden Art Work – signed, under 24”x24”, any medium. 

Speakers are available to compliment any school or club garden program to educate 

students and promote the science and beauty of Horticulture. Please contact us by above 

phone number or through Facebook- Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society, Gardening 

Eastern Ontario. 

The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with 

nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. 

Alfred Austin 


NURSERIES IN OUR AREA 

Some nurseries will give a discount to members of the society. Please check with the 

cashier before purchasing your plants. You may need your membership card and photo ID 

to qualify. 

Carleton Place Nursery 

County Road 29 

Carleton Place, ON 

Phone: (613) 257-8175 

www.carletonplacenursery.com 

Brantim Country Garden 

Centre 

3994 Hamilton Side Road, RR #4 

Almonte, Ontario 

(613) 256-4940 

www.brantim.com 

Galetta Nurseries 

3196 Galetta Side Road 

Ottawa, ON 

Phone: (613) 623-6175 

www3.sympatico.ca/galetta 

Gardens North 

5984 Third Line Rd. RR#3 

North Gower, ON 

Phone (613) 489-0065 

www.gardensnorth.com 

Gemmell’s Garden Centre 

11862 Hwy 15 N 

Smith Falls, ON 

Phone: (613) 283-6371 

www.gemmellsgardencentre.com 

Hillside Gardens 

313 Wayside Dr. 

Perth, ON 

Phone: (613) 267-4031 

www.hillsidegardensperth.com 

Make It Green 

5200 Flewellyn Road 

Stittsville, ON 

Phone: (613) 599-3419 

www.makeitgreen.ca 

Kiwi Gardens 

687 Harper Road 

Perth, ON 

Phone: (613) 267-7384 

www.kiwigardens.ca 

Richmond Nursery 

3440 Eagleson Road 

Richmond, ON 

Phone: (613) 838-2282 

www.richmondnursery.com 

Rideau Woodland Ramble 

210 Burritts Rapids Road 

Box 348 Merrickville, ON 

Phone: (613) 258-3797 

www.rideauwoodlandramble.com 

Ritchie Feed & Seed 

2079 Carp Road 

Stittsville, ON 

Phone: (613) 836-6880 

www.ritchiefeed.com 

Rockwall Gardens 

995 Code Road 

Perth, ON 

Phone: (613) 267-6684 

www.rockwallgardens.com 

Whitehouse Perennials 

594 Rae Road 

Almonte, ON 

Phone: (1-877) 256-3406 

www.whitehouseperennials.com 

Green Thumb Garden Centre 

17 Tristan Court, 

Nepean ON 

Telephone: (613) 228-0224 

www.greenthumbgarden.ca 


FINANCIAL STATEMENT 

Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society 

Financial Statement for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2011 

Receipts 

Disbursements 

OHA Grant $1,000.00 Administration 

Memberships & Guests 

OHA Fees & Insurance 

427.00 

$465.40 

Garden Tour 2011 1,380.00 Postal box &Postage 159.10 

Bus Tour (N/A) 

Supplies, stationery & printing 

42.87 

Plant Sale 763.75 Misc admin costs 180.13 

Misc. Other Fundraisers 

208.88 

Total Administration 

$847.50 

Meeting Costs 

Hall rental, décor, coffee/tea 

418.53 

Guest speakers 700.00 

Total Meeting Costs $1,118.53 

Flower & photography shows 

411.55 

Yearbook & Postcards 430.53 

Community projects 

Stittsville Gateway 1,644.88 

Community planters 226.30 

Richmond Fair 100.00 

Jr. Gardeners Program 28.53 

Total Community projects 

1,999.71 

OHA D2 Conference 40.00 

Donations to local Legions 

100.00 

Total Receipts $3,779.63 

Total Disbursements 

$4,947.82 

Net Loss - 

$1,168.19 

Society's Assets Dec. 31, 2010 Society's Assets Dec 31, 2011 

GIC $3,934.38 GIC $3,977.66 

GIC interest (recorded as 

Receipt) 

GIC Interest 27.84 

Bank $2,340.89 Cash in Bank $1582.21 

Cash & floats $423.80 Cash at hand $64.29 

Total Assets $6,699.07 Total Assets $5,652.00 

Asset status decreased by -1,047.07 


PAST PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES, TREASURERS 

Year President Secretary (Treas) Treasurer 

2011 – 12 Catherine Disley Kate McDonald Mary MacNaughton 

2009 – 10 Margret Farr Georgia Derrick Arlene Sheppard 

2007 – 08 John Soar Georgia Derrick/M.Farr Arlene Sheppard 

2006 John Whitton Margret Farr Arlene Sheppard 

2003 – 05 Ian Frei Margret Farr Bryon Tyler /John Soar 

2001 – 02 Peter Jago Lee Boltwood/Ian Frei Bryon Tyler 

2000 Sarah Farrell Angelina McCormick Bryon Tyler 

1998 - 99 Karen Julian Catherine Nesbit / Sarah Farrell 

1996 - 97 Sarah Farrell Margaret Stone/Leslie Bradley 

1994 - 95 Barbara Swann Leslie Bradley 

1992 - 93 Peter Jago Barbara Swann 

1990 - 91 Rosalie Voss Peggy McConnery 

1988 - 89 W.E.(Bill)Cordukes Lee Boltwood 

1986 - 87 Lee Boltwood Kay Garvie 

1984 - 85 Nan Sanderson Kay Garvie / Mary Pomeroy - Sec-Treas. 

1982 - 83 George Kidd Mary Pomeroy " " 

1980 - 81 Richard(Dick)Coote Mary Pomeroy " " 

1979 Roberta Boucher Mary Pomeroy " " 

1978 Emerson Thompson Mary Pomeroy " " 

1977 Roberta Boucher Mary Pomeroy " " 

1976 Emerson Thompson Mary Pomeroy " " 

1975 F. Jefferies Mary Pomeroy " " 

1973 – 74 David Fairbrother Mary Pomeroy " " 

1971 – 72 Nils Olson Ida Alexander " " 

1970 Cecil Archer Thor Thorgrimsson " " 

1968 – 69 Emerson Thompson Roberta Boucher " " 

1967 Thor Thorgrimsson Roberta Boucher " " 

1965 – 66 Nils Olson Grace Thompson " " 

1964 Cecil Archer Grace Thompson " " 

1963 Grace Thompson Marion Gullock " " 

1962 Grace Thompson Marion Gullock " " 


SOCIETY SUPPORTERS 

The Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society extends thanks to: 

The Stittsville News, John Curry and Reporter, John Brummell for their continued 

support of Society activities and community projects 

EMC/Richmond/Stittsville, Due West Magazine and the Ottawa Citizen for publication 

of our meeting notices 

City of Ottawa – Councillor Shad Qadri and his assistants 

Henry’s Photo for sponsorship of our 2011 Photo Contest 

Bradley’s Insurance for allowing us to hold our Spring Plant sale in the Main Street 

parking lot 

Our sincere thanks to all Stittsville-Goulbourn Society Members and volunteers who enable 

us to continue our work in the community. We mention just a few: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A talented Alanna Code who manages to produce an always interesting and beautiful 

newsletter for the benefit of the membership. 

Marlene Lahey who volunteers her time and efforts to design, plant and constantly 

tend the impressive and colourful planters in Village Square Park on behalf of the 

society. 

Master Gardeners Lee Boltwood and Catherine Disley for generously sharing their 

learning and knowledge with us. 

Vivian McLean who did a great job of organizing the Photography Competition over 

past years and to Penny Horeczy who volunteered to continue the tradition. 

Georgia Derrick and her helpers for again organizing a truly outstanding 2nd 

Stittsville Garden Tour…thank you! 

To all those who offered their gardens for the 2011 tour, our sincere thanks for 

showing and sharing the results of your labours with us. 

Thank you everyone who pitched in and donated plants and time to our Spring Plant 

Sale allowing us to continue with community projects in return. 

All who donated door prizes and to Vivian McLean who gathers and offers those door 

prizes throughout the year. 

Those “down & dirty” gardeners with spade and shovel in hand who give of their 

time, materials and labours. 

Last but not least, thanks to all those members who are actively involved in making 

a beautiful difference in our community 


VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR 2012 

The Ontario Horticultural Association asks all Societies to compile records of the total hours 

spent by members in volunteer work to the benefit of their community. 

This information will be helpful at year end when we are asked to submit the combined 

volunteer hours form in order to apply for the OMAFRA grant and other such applications to 

the OHA. 

Please tally and forward your hours to Catherine Disley at year end or at the Annual General 

Meeting. Thank you. 

___________________________ _______________________ 

(Member Name) 

(Member Phone Number) 

___________________________ 

(Signature) 

Activity 

1. Planting, Preparation, Maintenance 

Community Gardening 

2. Flower Shows, Garden Tours 

Record only planning & preparation time 

3. Community Events 

Time at local fairs, outreach, etc. 

4. Youth Activities 

Youth groups, schools, etc. 

5. Special Events 

Workshops, seminars, AGMs, conventions 

6. Yearbook, Newsletter, Website 

Planning yearbooks, newsletters, website 

7. Executive, Board and Monthly Meetings 

Board meetings, regular meetings, set-up 

8. Executive and Board Members 

Pres., VP’s, Sec., Treas., Phone Comm., etc. 

9. Other (please specify activity(s) 

Calculate other activities ie. fundraising, etc. 

Hours 

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Total Hours ___________ 


Websites: 

Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society: 

http://sghs.aerowe.com 

Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society: 

www.gardenontario.org/site/php/stittsvill 

District 2-OHA Newsletters: www.gardenontario.org/site/php/district2 

Ontario Horticultural Assoc. Resources: 

www.gardenontario.org/index.php 

OHS Newsletter “the Trillium” 

http://www.gardenontario.org/gar/newsl.php 

Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton: http://mgottawa.mgoi.ca/ 

Helpline: (613) 236-0034 (Wed. & Thurs. 1-3pm) 

mgoc_helpline@yahoo.ca 

Master Gardeners “Trowel Talk”: 

http://mgottawa.mgoi.ca/Trowel_Talk.php 

Friends of the Central Experimental Farm: 

http://www.friendsofthefarm.ca/ 

Ottawa Botanical Garden Society: 

http://www.ottawagarden.ca/ 

Ontario Garden Association – Garden Ontario: 

http://www.gardenontario.org/

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