As part of our give-back to the community, GCMGA offers each year budgeted dollars for scholarships for students from Gwinnett County attending Gwinnett Technical College. For the first time since COVID, the Gwinnett Tech Foundation hosted its annual Scholarship Celebration Luncheon to honor scholarship sponsors, donors, and student recipients. Representing GCMGA were our Treasurer, Amber Malloy, and Secretary, Karen McGinty. They presented our check for $2,500 to Sophia Pittman, who represented the foundation. Amber and Karen said they were glad they got to go because it was inspirational, and some testimonies brought tears. The president said he is so thankful for the Hope scholarship, but even with that, some kids are in such need that they may still not have as little as $200 for their books, etc. So all donations are appreciated and well used. The culinary scholars prepared the lunch, and it was quite tasty.
Author: Becky Wolary
Gwinnett County Master Gardener - Class of 2010
October 2023 Meeting
Our program on October 16th was on HERBS IN THE LANDSCAPE. Our speaker, Marlysa Raye-Jacobus has been a part-time garden consultant for over 30 years and a Master Gardener since 1966 and shared her knowledge on how landscaping with herbs adds stunning variety when gardening. It was a vary educational program enjoyed by all the members.
September 2023 Picnic
Every September, GCMGA hosts a picnic for their members and member guests in recognition for their volunteer service to the community over the past year. We look forward to this time to spend relaxing and talking (gardening, of course!) with our fellow gardeners.