Standing Committees

The Program Committee schedules speakers and outings for the club. Purpose of the Program Committee is to provide the educational component of the meetings that further interest in gardening, nature, the environment, the beautification of the landscape in our community and related topics. Members actively participate in the identification and selection of speakers for club meetings. Resources are available through the Garden Clubs of Illinois to assist with this task. Major planning period is from mid-January to the end of March.

 

The Membership & Hospitality Committee is responsible for maintaining information on current members, promoting new memberships, and organizing the winter and spring luncheons. This committee also organizes the Hospitality Teams, provide name badges and introduces guests.

 

The Civic Committee recommends club participation in or sponsorship of appropriate civic projects within the Village of Lombard. Projects may include community gardening, beautification and related areas. Through the efforts of the Civic Committee the club participates in our community.

 

The Conservation & Environment Committee brings awareness of the most relevant conservation/environmental issues and challenges to the club and promotes interest in helping with these issues. The committee members may attend educational meetings on related issues and report findings at general meetings. The committee may actively participate in projects related to these issues.

 

The Correspondence & Yearbook Committee compiles, designs, and publishes the annual yearbook, which are distributed in April. Birthday’s, sympathy and welcome notes are also sent out to members.

 

The House Committee manages the inventory of all Club properties and maintains necessary supplies needed for the Hospitality teams at monthly meetings. The Hospitality Team will be given direction and suggestions from the House Chairman to help present a beautiful refreshment table.
Hospitality Teams are assembled by the Membership Committee and directed by the House Committee. Members will only be asked to help with the refreshment table (and cleaning up) only once in the year.

 

The Publicity and Marketing Committee publicizes events through print media and the LGC Facebook Page. It is responsible for keeping the website up to date. A professional website designer implements the changes.

 

The Ways & Means (Lilac Sale) Committee is responsible for planning and implementing all fundraising projects. The Annual Lilac Bush Sale fundraiser supports the club and its projects.

Special Committees

The Auditing Committee conducts an annual review of the club’s finances as presented by the Treasurer to meet requirements for the club’s 501 © 4 status with the IRS. This is a once a year assignment that requires attention to detail.

 

The Bylaws Committee is responsible for reviewing the Bylaws and proposing amendments to the Executive Board and the Club membership for adoption.

 

The Finance Committee reviews current bank accounts and certificates of deposits, consider other banking options, and present its recommendations to the Executive Board. The annual budget is prepared by this committee.

 

The Garden Walk Committee organizes an annual tour of members’ gardens throughout the growing season.

 

The Lilacia Park Butterfly Garden Committee maintains the butterfly garden located in Lilacia Park. In memory of Mary Wagner, it was designed to offer education about the benefits of butterflies and is a summertime attraction in the park.This is a hands-on gardening project and is most active during the growing season.

 

Seed Savers plans on club members harvesting seeds from their garden and then sharing their harvest with others.

 

Small Community Gardens currently focuses on the Terrace View Garden located on Greenfield Avenue in Lombard. The garden is maintained by committee members.

 

The Nominating Committee provides continuity of the club leadership by filling vacancies on the executive board. Members need to have knowledge of the club. This committee is most active during the late fall through the early spring.

 

The Peck Homestead Garden Committee designs, implements and maintains a garden of plants historically native to Illinois and pollinator friendly in conjunction with the Lombard Historical Society. This is a hands-on gardening project, involves watering during drought, weeding invasive species, Spring cleanup, and preparing the beds for the dormant season.

 

The Scholarship Committee promotes the availability of at least one scholarship to a Lombard resident and is involved in the selection of the recipient(s). This involves meetings and reviewing applications from students.