The Board of Directors of GGC consist of the elected Officers, the immediate Past President, Circle Chairmen or designee, Chairmen of the Board of Trustees, Audit, Budget & Finance, and Chairmen of Standing Committees and Special Committees. Members of GGC currently serving on district, state or national boards are ex-officio members.

The Civic and Community Service Committee serves to enhance our relationship with our local communities through service. Civic beautification improves the community esthetically and/or environmentally. Willing and dedicated members are the backbone of this committee.

The Rentals Committee serves to manage rentals of the facility and supervises custodians, volunteer monitors (usually committee members), and attendants.

Garden Clubs nurture the knowledge and love of gardening, to promote useful and valuable plants and to conserve those at risk. Native plants are adapted to our climate, soils, and wildlife. By using native plants, you can greatly reduce and sometimes eliminate the need to irrigate and fertilize.

The Nominating Committee serves to evaluate and solicit members to serve in club leadership roles.

Maintains the Website, Facebook and any other communication sites with information about GGC, its programs and activities.

The Trustees have general supervision over maintenance, use, furnishings and grounds of the Garden Club and, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, formulate rules and regulations for operation of the Garden Club.

The Facilities Committee serves to furnish and maintain equipment of the clubhouse and provide upkeep of the buildings.

Educate and inspire members and the public about conservation preservation actions.

Updates the contents of the yearbook annually; content for the yearbook should come from the circles, other committees and from the Executive Board.

The Paynes Prairie Committee serves to protect this wonderful and special geological feature in joint community efforts.

The Scholarship Committee serves to inform and award annual high school/college scholarships.

The Awards Committee serves to recognize the club and members’ service in the community and club activities.

The Grounds Committee serves to oversee the maintenance and landscaping of the clubs’ grounds.

Classes in all forms of floral design, utilizing common flowers, are held to stimulate interest in the art of floral design and educates members at all levels of expertise and experience. Oversees the planning and oversight of producing and implementing the Flower Show.

Commemorates the passing of a club member through the Memorial Tree and an end-of-year ceremony.

The Programs Committee is maintained through the Club & Circle 2nd VPs to establish annual club programs for the members and public.

The purpose of the youth gardening program is to introduce gardening, conservation, protection of wildlife, recognition of plants, trees and shrubs, and a love and appreciation of nature.

The Birds and Butterflies Committee is responsible for Butterfly Gardens and the GGC Bird Sanctuary. It educates the community regarding plants that will attract birds and butterflies. They may select a school and promote butterfly gardening by working with children.

The Inventory Committee serves to oversee, maintain, and replenish an inventory of all clubhouse properties.

Garden Clubs FWF is a wonderful opportunity for attracting new members and raising funds, while increasing community involvement. It combines crafts with flowers, fellowship, and FUN!

Members benefits by being informed of club, district, state and national activities Publishes newsletter with input of the President, Circles, and other Committee Chairman.

Initiates, designs, writes, and publishes all club promotional and publicity materials. Works with the Social Media Chairman and local media outlets (TV, radio and all forms of print) to educate the public about GGC, its programs and activities.

The Short Course Committee organizes and produces the annual UF/FFGC Short Course sessions for North Central Florida.