Contact - Alan ,
 GCA  Secretary,
 for more information
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Postal Address
PO Box 330
Goulburn NSW 2580

  List of Zones seeking
Zone Coordinators - 
Enquiries to Glenys

NSW

      * Illawarra North
      * Far South Coast
      * New England
      * Sydney East Subs. 

Vic

      * Melb. East/Mornington
         Peninsula
      * Upper Yarra/Goulburn
         Valley
      * Geelong/Belarine
         Peninsula
      * Country Western Dist.

WA

      * W.A Southern

                                                     The Organisation

 The Garden Clubs of Australia Inc. is a non-profit organization formed by Mrs Margaret Davis OBE in 1950. The
 organization provides services to its members (affiliated clubs)  particularly through its journal "Our Gardens" 
 and currently has a membership in excess of 600 affiliated clubs representing more than 45,000 individuals.

The Committee

 The Garden Clubs Of Australia inc. is managed and co-ordinated by an Honorary  Committee consisting of up
 to 20 members nominated by affiliated clubs and elected at the Annual General Meeting.
 The committee consists of the President, Secretary & Treasurer, Senior Vice President, two Vice
 Presidents, Director of Zones, Registrar of Judges, Membership Secretary, Journal Editor, Sales Officer,
 Functions Officer, Webmaster,  Resources & Development  Officer, and other positions as deemed
 necessary. With the exception of President, Secretary & Treasurer, all positions, including sub-committees
 are allocated by the committee at the first committee meeting after the election. 

                                                    Zones & Zone Coordinators

 Affiliated member clubs of The Garden Clubs Of Australia Inc. are divided into 54 zones, which do not 
 necessarily follow state boundaries. Each zone has an appointed Zone Co-ordinator who assists with the 
 exchange of information and can also assist in the formation of new clubs, help to arrange information and
 friendship days, and even attend club meetings to provide information. 

                                                   Aims & Objectives of the GCA

The primary and major object of the Club is to extend the culture of gardening into the wider community for the benefit of all citizens and, in particular

•   To promote and encourage various aspects of community based horticulture through the following types
    of activities:
       a)  Community – through activities such as gardens for the aged, disabled or community beautification
            and recognition of individual and group efforts
       b)  Private – through encouragement of open gardens and recognition of individual efforts
       c)  Civic – through activities such as horticulture regeneration following natural disasters and
            establishment of road side rest areas.

•   To extend knowledge throughout the community of gardening, horticulture and its uses, and garden
    design:
        a)  by organizing seminars and training for members, members of affiliated and kindred organisations
             and the general public
        b)  by organizing and supporting the running of community garden projects
        c)  by encouraging and supporting the running of garden competitions, shows, and displays and
             involving local residents in the management of such competitions and shows and displays
        d)  by conducting Judges’ Accreditation and Garden Appreciation Courses and establishing judging
             standards and rules for horticultural displays and garden competitions
        e)  by producing and distributing information relating to horticulture and gardening.

•   To educate the public in the protection and conservation of our natural resources:
        a)  by developing skills in conservation and environmental preservation techniques
        b)  by preparing, printing and distributing publications to educate, encourage and promote
             conservation and environmental preservation techniques
        c)  by organizing and providing guest speakers and presentations
        d)  by encouraging programmes and activities in educational institutions.

•   To contribute to, encourage and participate in activities assisting Botanic Gardens and other like-minded
    horticultural institutions:
        a)  by assisting with research programmes
        b)  by encouraging affiliates to assist with planting and propagation programmes
        c)   by encouraging volunteering in other associated activities.

•   To develop and co-ordinate the education of members and members of affiliated and kindred
    organisations through publications, conferences/workshops/seminars, correspondence and
    association/networking.

•   To co-operate with other agencies to further the interests of horticulture and conservation:
        a)  by providing financial assistance or personal effort
        b)  by providing horticulture expertise
        c)  by providing guest speakers and presentations
        d)  by publicly recognizing commending outstanding efforts.

•   To promote and encourage areas of floral art:
        a)  through use of floral art and its contribution to private and public appreciation
        b)  by providing awards for floral art efforts.

•   To encourage assistance to charities and to engage in activities to promote and assist charities either by
    financial gifts and/or affiliates efforts.

•   To be non-political and non-sectarian in all undertakings.