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“Thornhill - Preserving our Heritage and Planting for our Future”

Ontario

Horticultural

Association

District 15

Annual General Meeting

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Location:

Thornhill United Church

25 Elgin Street

Thornhill, ON L3T 1W5

Hosted by the

Thornhill Garden &

Horticultural Society

“Thornhill – Preserving our Heritage and Planting for our Future”

Dear Presidents,

It is that very important time of year again!

We welcome you and your society members to join us for your 2017 District 15 Annual General Meeting.

This year it will be held on Saturday, April 22nd, at the Thornhill United Church, hosted by the Thornhill Garden &

Horticultural Society. Your District AGM is the opportunity to mingle and chat with fellow gardeners and horticultural society members from across the District.

The theme for this year’s event is “Thornhill – Preserving our Heritage and Planting for our Future.”

Our presenter will be Marion Jarvie and her topic will be “A Garden in Thornhill”. Marion is a Past President of the Thornhill Hort and is a renowned speaker and educator at home and abroad.

You will readily see, hear, and feel Marion’s passion as she speaks about her garden (what we call her mini “TBG” – Thornhill Botanical Garden) which she has continually and devotedly developed for over 50 years.

The complete Flower Show Schedule is included in this package together with all requirements for entries, including Convenor and Pre-Registration information. Please encourage your members to enter the show. We look forward to seeing

amazing designs and horticultural entries again this year. It is encouraging to your members if you have copies of the

Flower Show Schedule and entry forms available at your meetings. This year we have returned to a People’s Choice Photography category. A reminder to everyone to bring their photos would be great.

Please remember to bring your banner with its stand to display during the meeting. A table will be available to place all and any flyers for upcoming events that you may have to share with fellow society members. This material should be placed on

this table only.

All societies are asked to bring a door prize with a value of $25.00 to $30.00. Every registered member will receive a draw

ticket in their package for these gifts. We encourage you to participate in this tradition. Please place a card on the gift to indicate the Society it is from. Thank you in advance, in case it gets missed on the day.

The meeting starts at 9:45 am sharp and will adjourn as close to 3:00 pm as possible. Parking is free. A map showing the location and directions is included in this package.

The registration for the day will be $30.00 per person. This fee will include a Continental Breakfast, Morning Coffee break

and Lunch with dessert. You will notice that we have managed to maintain the cost of registration. This is thanks to the incredible response to our yearly Silent Auction and Raffle which makes it possible to expense any overrun from the District reserve.

Please send one registration form per society with the total number of members attending, along with one cheque covering

ALL delegates of your Society attending. We are not able to accept individual registrations via email or by phone. All

registrations must include payment. Make cheques payable to O.H.A District 15. Deadline to register is April 3, 2017.

Remit to: Registration Chair: Martin van Dijk

Mailing address: 38 Holm Crescent, Thornhill, ON L3T 5J3

For any questions in connection with registration, please call Martin at 905-764-5267 or email [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

Celia Roberts, District 15 Interim Director


ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

DISTRICT 15 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

SATURDAY, APRIL 22nd, 2017

AGENDA

8:15 am Flower Show Entries can gain access to the room for setup

8:30 am Registration and Morning refreshments

9:30 am All flower show entries must be placed & completed. Flower show judging begins.

9:45 am Call meeting to Order and “O Canada”

Welcome and Greeting: Bernadette (Bernie) Burns, President, Thornhill Garden &

Horticultural Society

Thornhill MP Peter Kent, Markham Ward 1 Councillor Valerie Burke, Vaughan Ward 5

Councillor Alan Shefman

District 15: Celia Roberts, Interim District Director

OHA Representative: Suzanne Hanna – President, O.H.A.

Roll Call

In Memoriam

10.15 am Minutes of the 2016 District Annual General Meeting: Grace Nelham

Treasurer’s report: Dorothy Wood, Auditors’ Report:

10:30 am District Report: Celia Roberts

Report from the Ontario Horticultural Association – Suzanne Hanna, President, O.H.A.

10:45 am BREAK

11.00 am Society Door Prizes Junior Awards Presentation Awards presentation

Horticultural, Design Publications Judges comments

Announcements

11:15 am Nominations Report and Elections

Introduction of District Executive 2017

New Business

12:15 pm Lunch - Gardeners’ thanks

Visual Society presentation from 2016 to run through the lunch hour

Viewing of flower show, yearbook / newsletter competition entries and vendors

Silent Auction closes

1.15 pm Guest Speaker: Marion Jarvie - “A Garden in Thornhill”

2:15 pm Door Prizes & Raffle Draw Part 1

2:30 pm Presentation of Liisa Wolfgram Award of Excellence in Horticulture

Location of 2018 Annual General Meeting

Flower Show Prizes & Raffle Draw Part 2

3:00 pm Adjournment


Ontario Horticultural Association

District 15 Annual General Meeting

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Registration Form

Name of Society:

Contact Person: Phone:

Address

Email:

Please note this is a Society Registration Individual registrations are discouraged

Fee: $30.00 per person x (# of persons) = $____________________

This form and your cheque should be mailed to: Martin van Dijk, Registrar

38 Holm Crescent, Thornhill, ON L3T 5J3

If you need to contact Martin, please call him at 905-764-5267 or email to [email protected]

Please send one cheque payable to “Ontario Horticultural Association District 15”

Name (Please Print) Voting Delegate?

1. Yes No

2. Yes No

3. Yes No

4. Yes No

5. Yes No

6. Yes No

7. Yes No

8. Yes No

9. Yes No

10. Yes No

Please indicate if any of your delegates has a serious food allergy (indicate name & item(s) they are allergic to):

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Deadline for Return is April 3, 2017


VOTING DELEGATES

ONTARIO HORTICULTURALASSOCIATION

DISTRICT 15 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017

Attn: District 15 Horticultural Societies

From: O.H.A. District 15 Board

Subject: Voting Delegates per Society

SOCIETY DELEGATES

BOLTON 2

BRAMPTON 3

CALEDON 2

CHINGUACOUSY 2

CLOVERLEAF 5

CREDIT VALLEY 3

ETOBICOKE 4

NOBLETON / KING CITY 2

PARKDALE / TORONTO 4

RICHMOND HILL 5

ROSELANDS 2

SCHOMBERG 2

STREETSVILLE 3

SWANSEA 2

THORNHILL 4

WESTWAY 2

WOODBRIDGE 2

TOTAL DELEGATES 49

The Voting Delegate numbers are based on 2016 Society membership.

Two votes per Society with one vote for every 50 members or part there of over 100 members.

A delegate must be present to cast a ballot.


Flower Show Schedule OHA District 15 Annual District Meeting

Saturday April 22, 2017 8:15 am – 9:30 am for entries - 3:15 pm for removal of entries

Division I – Decorative See Decorative Design Rules attached – designs must be pre-registered by Monday, April 3, 2017 with the Show Convenor. Theme: “Preserving Our Heritage and Planting for our Future” 1. Heintzman House - a design using flowering branches 2. Thornhill Golf and Country Club - an all green design (foliage only) 3. Holy Trinity Anglican Church - a design in a wine glass 4. J.E.H. MacDonald House - a water viewing design 5. Percy Bone Parkette - a fresh miniature design not to exceed 5” (12.7cm) all around 6. Percy Bone Parkette - a dried miniature design not to exceed 5” (12.7cm) all around Note: Classes 1 to 4 are limited to 5 entries maximum. Classes 5 & 6 are limited to 7 entries maximum. Youth Class 7. Fireworks - a design in a plain tin can using bright colours in patterns

a) age 6 to11 years old b) age 12 to 17 years old

Note: The tin can must be without labels or product information, and not to exceed 4 3/4” (12cm) in height. Your design can include any type of material you wish, but must include some natural materials such as seeds, cones, grasses, etc. Please write your age on your entry tag. Division II – Horticultural Specimens - pre-registration is not required. Only one entry per class per person is allowed, except for “any other cultivar” where 3 entries per person are allowed. All specimens should be named, if possible (See Horticultural rules attached) Section A – Daffodil/Narcissus 8. Narcissus - Trumpet/Large cupped, 1 scape 9. Narcissus - Small cupped, 1 scape 10. Narcissus – Double, 1 scape 11. Narcissus – Dwarf, 3 scapes 12. Narcissus - Any other cultivar, 1 scape Section B – Tulips 13. Tulip – Single, 1 bloom 14. Tulip – Double, 1 bloom 15. Tulip - Multi-bloom, 1 stem 16. Tulip - Any other cultivar, 1 stem


Section C – Other Horticultural 17. Muscari (grape hyacinth), 3 stems 18. Any other outdoor-grown spring bulb, corm, tuber, etc., 1 stem or scape 19. Hellebore (any variety), 1 stem 20. Any other outdoor grown flower not listed above, 3 stems 21. Flowering Branch (max 30” or 76.2cm from top of vase), 1 branch 22. Foliage Branch (max 30” or 76.2cm from top of vase), 1 branch 23. Cactus/Succulent (pot less than 10” or 25.4cm in diameter), 1 pot 24. House plant grown for foliage, 1 pot 25. African violet, 1 pot 26. Orchid, 1 pot 27. Any other house plant grown for blooms or colourful bracts, 1 pot Division III – Special Exhibit See Special Exhibit Rules attached – all Special Exhibits must be pre-registered by Monday, April 3, 2017 with the Show Convenor and may be entered by one person, two individuals or a Society. Note: Limit of 8 entries. 28. Pot-et-Fleur Division IV – Photography - all exhibits must be pre-registered by Monday, April 3, 2017 with the Photography Convenor. Note: Entries must be standard size approx. 4” x 6” (10.2cm x 15.2cm), matted or mounted to a maximum 5” x 7” (12.7cm x 17.8cm). Each participant’s name and address label is to be affixed to back of matte. 29. My favorite flower 30. Street view with flowers – any season 31. Birds, Bees, Animals Prizes and Awards per class 1st 2nd 3rd Best in Show Design Classes $4 $3 $2 $10 Horticultural Classes $3 $2 $1 $10 Youth 6-11 Years $4 $3 $2 Youth 12 & over $4 $3 $2 Special Exhibit $4 $3 $2 Photography $4 $3 $2 $10 (*Judged by Popular Vote) Definitions Design: A combination of fresh and/or dried plant material and/or organic objects arranged to create an artistic unit. The designer uses the elements of design; space, line, form, colour, texture, and pattern in the accepted principles of art: balance, rhythm, proportion, scale, contrast, and dominance to interpret a theme and create a design of harmony and distinction Miniature: A design with maximum dimensions of 5” (12.7cm) in any direction (height, width, depth, and diagonal). For good proportion, the container should not exceed 1-1/2” (3.8cm) in height.


Scape: A leafless flower stem arising from the ground. Each scape carries a number of flower buds depending on the cultivar. Pot-et-Fleur: An exhibit of growing plants, in or out of pots, packed lightly with moisture-retaining material, plus cut flowers in tubes of water, oasis or other material, all assembled in one container. Moss, decorative wood and rock may be included. No cut foliage is permitted. However, cut flowering and/or fruited branches may be used. Matting consists of placing a matte board on top of a photograph, with the opening the same size as the photograph, and affixing the photograph to the matte with tape. General Show Rules 1. The decision of the judges is final. 2. Judging will be in accordance with the “Ontario Judging Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design” (O.J.E.S., 2003 edition). 3. Competition is limited to members (including youth) in good standing of any Horticultural Society in District 15. 4. A completed official OHA entry tag must accompany each exhibit. Entry tags will be available from your Society President and at the District 15 AGM. Exhibitor’s name and Society must be on each entry. If possible, state cultivar(s) exhibited to enhance the educational value of the show. 5. All exhibits must be placed on the show tables between 8:15 am and 9:30 am on the day of the show. Judging begins promptly at 9:30 am. Exhibits must remain in place until meeting adjourns at approximately 3:15pm. All exhibits must be removed no later than 4:00pm. If you are unable to retrieve your exhibit(s), please delegate a member of your society to do so on your behalf. 6. The placing of exhibits is the responsibility of the exhibitor. The Show Committee will be available to assist you if you are unsure of placement. Only the Show Committee is authorized to move cultural exhibits for spacing purposes. Only the exhibitor may move their design entry if necessary. 7. Definitions of key terms in this schedule are on the previous page. 8. The District and Host Society will take all reasonable precautions, but will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to the exhibitor’s property. 9. The Show Committee may draw up any additional rules or subdivide classes when/if deemed necessary. Design Rules All entries must be pre-registered by Monday, April 3, 2017 with the Show Convenor . 1. Each exhibitor is permitted only one entry per class in the Design Division. 2. A design may be with or without accessories. 3. Emphasis will be placed on the use of fresh natural plant material, unless otherwise specified. However, a judicious use of painted and/or dyed material is acceptable. No artificial plant material is allowed. 4. All designs are to be the work of the exhibitor. 5. The space allotted for each exhibit in classes 1-4 is on a table 30” (76.2cm) from the floor, in a space 24” (61cm) wide x 24” (61cm) deep. 6. The space allotted for each miniature in classes 5-6 will be 12” (30.5cm) wide x 12” (30.5cm) deep. 7. The space allotted for each youth exhibit will be 20” (50.8cm) wide x 24” (61cm) deep.


Horticultural Rules 1. The exhibitor must have grown all horticultural exhibits. 2. Potted plants must have been cared for by the exhibitor for a minimum of 3 months prior to the show. 3. Only one entry per class, except in “Any Other Cultivar” (AOC), where 3 entries per exhibitor are permitted. 4. Exhibitors must provide their own containers. NOTE: Containers will not be supplied. 5. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure the exhibits are entered into the correct class and named where possible. 6. Where a definite number or quantity is specified, no more or less may be exhibited. 7. Any bud showing colour must be considered a bloom. 8. Staking, wiring, or tying is not permitted in the cut flower classes, but is allowed for houseplants. 9. A foliage plant is a plant grown primarily for foliage. Insignificant flowers may be present. 10. Diseased, insect-infested, or inferior quality plant material will be refused entry. All exhibits must be passed by a member of the Flower Show Committee. 11. Tulips should be shown with no more than 2 sets of leaves attached to stem. (see O.J.E.S, pg. 66) 12. No houseplants are to be exhibited in decorative pots. Special Exhibit Rules All entries must be pre-registered by April 3, 2017 with the Show Convenor. 1. Plant material may be purchased prior to the show. 2. Accessories are permitted 3. Each entry may be completed by one individual or two people working together or a Society. Names of all participants must be on the entry card. Photography Rules 1. The exhibitor must have taken the photographs entered in the competition. 2. Entries must be standard size 4” x 6” (10cm x 15.2cm) and matted to 5”x7” (12.7cm x 17.8cm). 3. Each exhibitor is allowed one entry per class. 4. Photographs must have been taken in Ontario in the past 24 months. 5. Each entry must have a name and address label affixed to the back of the matte/mount. 6. No name or title of any kind is permitted on the front of the print. 7. Prints must be picked up at the end of the meeting. Flower Show Committee members and contact information: Flower Show Convenor: Joan Mooney Phone: 905-764-1030, Email: [email protected] Photography Convenor: Renee Wu Phone: 416-801-5208, Email: [email protected] Flower Show Committee: Barbara Mahler Phone: 905-889-8907, email: [email protected] Brenda & Graham Duncan Phone: 905-886-3507, email: [email protected]


FLOWER SHOW ENTRY FORM OHA District 15 Annual General Meeting Saturday, April 22, 2017

Exhibitor Name: ________________________________ Exhibitor Society: ___________________________

Age-(Youth entry only) _____________

Entry 1st 2nd 3rd Best in Show

Total

DESIGN $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $10.00

1. Heintzman House

2. Thornhill Golf & Country Club

3. Holy Trinity Anglican Church

4. J.E.H. MacDonald House

5. Percy Bone Parkette - fresh

6. Percy Bone Parkette - dried

7. a) Fireworks - age 6 to 11 years

7. b) Fireworks - age 12 to 17 years

HORTICULTURAL SPECIMENS $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 $10.00

8. Narcissus -Trumpet/Large cup

9. Narcissus - Small cup

10. Narcissus - Double

11. Narcissus -Dwarf

12. Narcissus - Any Other Cultivar (AOC)

13. Tulip - Single

14. Tulip - Double

15. Tulip - Multi-bloom

16. Tulip - Any Other Cultivar

17. Muscari (grape hyacinth)

18. Any other spring bulb, corm, tuber, etc.

19. Hellebore - any variety

20. AOC - outdoor grown flower

21. Flowering branch

22. Foliage branch

23. Cactus/Succulent

24. House plant grown for foliage

25. African Violet

26. Orchid

27. Any other flowering house plant

SPECIAL EXHIBIT $4.00 $3.00 $2.00

28. Pot-et-Fleur

PHOTOGRAPHY $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $10.00

29. My favorite flower

30. Street view with flowers, any season

31. Birds, Bees, Animals

Total Entries: Design: Horticultural: Special Exhibit: Photos:


The Thornhill Garden & Horticultural Society continues to carry on the vision that a few gardeners had at its first meeting in 1914, that of an organization which would promote, and contribute to, the beautification of the Thornhill community. Our Society continues to pursue activities and programmes which ensure that we remain relevant and resourceful in an ever-changing time and climate. Our activities include:

Planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, and flowers at several community locations. These include 2 Heritage sites i.e. Percy Bone Parkette in Thornhill Park and the Evergreen Thornhill Hospice which is located at the John Charlton Heritage House. In 2017, as per a request from the Thornhill Heritage Foundation (THF), we will begin a 3 – 5 year project, working with members of the THF, to restore the gardens at the Robert West Heritage House.

Holding 9 monthly meetings with guest speakers (3rd Wednesday of each month) and 6 flower shows (May to October) where our members can share ideas, broaden their knowledge and find answers to their gardening questions.

Having 2 community plant sales (May and September) and a booth at the Thornhill Village Festival in September. Sponsoring garden recognition programmes and an annual Garden Tour in July. Distributing a monthly newsletter to our members. Giving support to the Thornhill United Church community garden group and to the Richard A. Jarrell Memorial Garden at the

Thornhill Village Library (another Heritage site). Providing bursaries (2) to Thornhill students who are enrolled in post- secondary studies related to horticulture. Facilitating workshops for children enrolled in the summer recreation programmes at the Thornhill Community Centre and

contributing to the Toronto Botanical Garden’s summer “Green Explorers” activities which provides gardening opportunities to children living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

Directions to Thornhill United Church, 25 Elgin St. Thornhill

From the 407 or Hwy 7 – exit at Yonge St. – drive southbound on Yonge St. to Elgin St. Turn left onto Elgin St. and at the 1st stop sign (Dudley Ave.) turn right and you will see the Church on your left. The parking lot is next to the church (only accessible from Dudley Ave.) From Hwy. 401 – exit at Yonge St. – drive northbound on Yonge St. to Elgin St. Turn right onto Elgin St. and at the 1st stop sign (Dudley Ave.) turn right and you will see the Church on your left. The parking lot is next to the church (only accessible from Dudley Ave.)


Preserving Thornhill’s Heritage

The Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill (SPOHT) was founded in 1974, following the

rapid growth of this once rural community. (Innumerable contributing factors have caused many

changes in Thornhill’s landscape since it was founded in 1794.)

SPOHT’s objectives include “the preservation of the surviving remnants of 19th Century and early

20th Century Thornhill as well as trees, water courses, parks, streetscapes and buildings which lend

special character to the community”. There are a number of activities that members are involved in,

including the “Historic Plaque” project, diverse educational opportunities and the organizing of the

annual Thornhill Village Festival.

Thornhill is administered by 2 municipalities i.e. the City of Vaughan and the City of Markham as

Yonge St. is where both cities’ boundaries meet in Thornhill. Mutually, these cities have designated

Thornhill / Markham and Thornhill / Vaughan as Heritage Conservation Districts.

Thanks to the efforts of SPOHT, elected officials and several other like-minded community groups

and individuals, the preservation of Thornhill’s history and heritage will be continually considered

as further development occurs in our community.

Thus our Society’s theme for the 2017 District 15 AGM –

“Thornhill – Preserving our Heritage and Planting for our Future”.

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