Brooke Ostrander Awarded Club Scholarship
She has chosen for her theme "Accomplish great things, one garden at a time". Sharon has been a life-long garden club member holding a number of positions on the state board as well as serving on the board of National Garden Clubs, Inc. Most recently she has served as First Vice President for the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania. and helped administer the Environmental Studies School curriculum on the national level.
Many activities were enjoyed during the convention including floral demonstrations by nationally renowned floral designers and a number of lectures, workshops and tours. A large number of vendors displayed clothing, jewelry, artwork and garden related items.
Members of the Heritage Garden Club in attendance included Barb Andrus, Charlotte Lyon and Judy Warn. Dr. Bill Brown, Sharon's husband was present for her installation ceremony. On behalf of the board, Sharon presented the outgoing president, Betsy Smith with a beautiful leaded stained glass creation depicting a butterfly.
Heritage Garden Club was the recipient of two awards: 1st place in the Yearbook category for a small club. It was created by Barb Andrus, Joie Brasington, Liz Hart and Beverly Hunter. The club received 2nd place in the "Trash to Treasure" contest which was created by Barb Andrus, Joie Brasington and Gail McMahon. In addition, Heritage Garden Club is very pleased to announce that Troy High School senior Brooke Ostrander, whom the club sponsored, has been chosen to receive a $1000.00 scholarship to the college of her choice.
Following the installation festivities those who were staying at the hotel had an unexpected excitement when the fire alarm and flashing lights went off at 1:15 AM. A loud speaker directed everyone to immediately leave their rooms and head for the nearest exit. Previously well attired guests now in pajamas, hotel robes and other hastily assembled wraps gathered outside the hotel. It was soon found to be a false alarm caused by a faulty smoke alarm in one of the hotel's rooms.