Become a Member
Welcome to the Portsmouth Garden Club
We are so glad you are joining us!
Refer to the list at the bottom of the page for the current club committees. You may fill out the form on-line or download a .pdf copy and mail it. Either click on the "On-line" button below (a copy of your form will be emailed to you) or click on the "Download" button to fill out the form and mail it.
Club Committees
Garden club members are usually involved with one or more committees.
BEAUTIFICATION – assists in beautification projects approved by the Board and accepted by the Club including maintaining the gardens at the historic Warner House.
BY-LAWS - coordinates the committee to do an annual review of the By-Laws.
FUNDRAISING – determines and coordinates activities to fund Club programs, provide grants and scholarships, and support community projects. (Every member of the Club is expected to participate in the fundraising events themselves.)
GRANTS - coordinates the committee to oversee the applications for and disbursement of grant funds for community projects that fit with the club’s mission statement.
HANDBOOK - coordinates the committee to annually review, revise and compile the Handbook.
HORTICULTURE - the chair presents a horticultural subject at each meeting or in the newsletter or selects volunteers to do the same. Members organize the annual club Plant Swap and organize any conservation projects approved by the Board and accepted by the Club.
HOSPITALITY – the chair names the host co-chairs for each month and offers guidance as to their responsibilities.
MEMBERSHIP - members take turns greeting members and taking attendance at monthly meetings. They ensure that newer members are made welcome, are introduced to others, and given help with any questions they may have.
NOMINATING - coordinates the committee to submit a slate of officers at least three months before the annual meeting. The nominating Committee consists of two members from the Board and one member from the general membership.
PROGRAM - coordinates the committee to research program ideas and set in place the programs for September through May.
PUBLICITY – sends notice of all meetings and activities to social media. Notifies local media of major events.
SCHOLARSHIPS - coordinates the committee to oversee the applications for and selection of scholarship funds. Committee is made up of two representatives from the Garden Club, two from the Urban Forestry Center and one from the community.
