OCGC Cookbooks ARE AVAILABLE This has been Years in the making. The OCGC Cookbook has been
printed and is for sale for $10 each. Makes a great Holiday present! Support
the Council, buy a cookbook! This is one of our mini fundraisers this
year. Cookbooks will be available at the meetings! Contact: Sue Adkins OCGC President 402 734 2959
Garden Grants: Men’s Garden Club of OmahaServing Omaha gardeners since 1963
Men's
Garden Club of OmahaSeed and
Beautification Project Grant Program2012 Purpose: The Men’s Garden
Club of Omaha is a non-profit civic organization, dedicated to the passion of
gardening. Its grant program was developed to:
1)
Spread the knowledge and passion of gardening through its members and the
members of the community
2)
Support education in horticulture and related fields
3)
Undertake sponsorship of beautification of public property while promoting
gardening
Description: Each year the club will consider projects
worthy of grants to promote our purpose.
Grants up to $1,000 will be awarded, to be used for supplies and
materials associated with the project. Stipends or wages will not be paid with
this award.
Amount and number of awards will be determined yearly, dependent
upon the monies available each year for disbursement.
Application: Interested organizations are invited to
complete and return the application form (attached) by mail or e-mail.
Completeness of the information about the project plans will assist the grants
committee in making its decision on awards. Photographs of the site, while not
required, would also be helpful.
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 1,
2012 or November 1, 2012 to be considered for a grant. Applicants will be
notified soon after the decision date.
Grant Application
Organization
Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Phone: e-mail:
Your organization: Describe the organization and its history.
Your project: Describe your project plans in detail.
Goal: What is your goal or desired outcome of this project?
Benefits: Who will benefit from the completion of this project, and how will
they benefit?
Materials needed: Itemize the expected expenses for your project.
Completion: What are the criteria for measuring success of the project?
Supervision: Who will provide supervision of the project?
Other assistance: Has the group received grants or funding for this project,
for this year or in the past? If so, please list the sources and amounts.
Report of success:
1. An itemized account of the funds expended for this project is required.
2. A written report on the project’s completion and effectiveness will be
required. This report need not be lengthy, but must include:
(A)
evidence that the work was completed,
(B)
your assessment of the project’s goal having been met
(C)
your evaluation of the project’s benefit to the intended audience. Photographs
would make the final report
more complete, but are not required.
3. By what date do you expect to be able to evaluate the success
of your work?
This report could include a presentation at a Men’s Garden Club
meeting, to be scheduled in advance.
Do you agree that a member of your
organization will represent you as part of the program at a regular meeting, if
asked?
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Please return application to:
Douglas Wilcox
6902 No 45th St
Omaha, NE 68152-2501 Or by email: Dwilcox10@cox.net
The Omaha Council of Garden Clubs offers a $1,000.00 scholarship as a means of encouraging horticultural students to seek and continue college work in the horticultural areas. The scholarship is to be used toward payment of tuition at any college.
ELIGIBILITY
1. The applicant must be a resident of the greater Omaha area.
2. The applicant shall be currently enrolled in college as a major in horticulture, landscaping or a related field.
MAKING APPLICATION
1. The applicant shall use the form provided.
The application must be on file with the Omaha Council of Garden Clubs Scholarship Chairman:
RALPH PEPPARD, 13607 N. River Dr., Omaha NE 68112, BY OCTOBER 31, 2011
Letters of recommendation must accompany the application.
4. A previous recipient of the Irene Starr Memorial Scholarship may reapply and be considered in the same manner as other applicants.
SELECTION OF RECIPIENT
1. Members of the Omaha Council of Garden Clubs Scholarship Committee (not related to the applicant) shall select one recipient and an alternate by November 7, 2011. Should the committee desire it, personal interviews shall be required.
2. The Recipient shall be notified of the award by mail or telephone.
PRESENTATION AND PAYMENT
The recipient shall be presented the scholarship award at the Omaha Council of Garden Clubs Annual Meeting
OMAHA COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS
IRENE STARR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2011 APPLICATION FORM
NAME______________________________________
PHONE No.____________________________
HOME ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________
COLLEGE OF ENROLLMENT__________________________________________________________________
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID OFFICER______________________________________________________
MAJOR SUBJECT_____________________________________________________________________
NARRATIVE: Attach a brief narrative of horticultural experiences, community activities and why you are pursuing a horticultural career.
REFERENCES: Include a name, address and phone number of a reference from each of the categories listed below:
1. Scholastic (high school or college instructor)
2. Character
3. Horticultural or Professional
Have completed application, as well as a letter of reference from each of the above references, sent to the address below by October 31, 2011.
Omaha Council of Garden Clubs
c/o Mr. Ralph Peppard, Scholarship Chairman
13607 North River Drive
Omaha, Nebraska 68112-3624
By the signature below, I attest that I am enrolled as a student and am in good standing at the above listed institution. I further attest that all information given on this application is true.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT.____________________________________
