The Garden Club of Alabama, Inc. Annual Convention

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The Garden Club of Alabama, Inc.
2013 GCA CONVENTION

LAKEPOINT RESORT LODGE
HIGHWAY 431 N., EUFAULA, AL

Hotel Reservations: 1-800-544-5253 or 334-687-8011
You MUST give Group Number 1800 - Garden Club of Alabama
Hotel Reservation Deadline to get the special rate - March 9, 2013

Special rate: $81.90 plus tax for room with 2 queen beds.
$10 each extra for 3rd and 4th persons in a room.
$87.30 plus tax for room with 1 king bed.

Also available: Lakeside cottages (sleep up to 10), Cabins, and RV Camping Sites

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81st Annual GCA Convention
April 9 – 11, 2013
“Stars and Stripes Forever”

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
    Registration                        2 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Flower Work Room             2 p.m. - midnight
    Advisory Council                 3 p.m.
    Executive Committee          4 p.m.
    Board of Directors               5 p.m.
    Board of Directors Dinner    6:30 p.m.
            Theme: “Flaming Star”
            Featured Entertainer: Rodney Hamrick as "Elvis"

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Registration                        8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed during meals)
    Breakfast on your own
    Landscape Design Consultants Council    8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.
            Speaker: Sherry Burchett, City of Eufaula Horticulturist
    ACFSJ Board Meeting           9 a.m.
    ACFSJ Meeting                     9:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
    Ways & Means, Exhibits       9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed during meals)
    Opening Luncheon              11:30 a.m.
             Theme: “Super Stars”
              Keynote Speaker:   Coach Pat Dye, owner of Quail Hollow Gardens
    Opening Business Session     2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
    Tea and Tour of Fendall Hall (we will carpool to Fendall Hall)    4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
    Tiara Contest                        6:15 p.m.
    Design Dinner                       7:00 p.m.
              Theme: “Stars Fell on Alabama”
              Featured Speaker:   David Benefield, owner of Ann's Porch Florist, Columbus, Ga

Thursday, April 11, 2013
    Registration                          8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed during meals)
    Breakfast on your own
    Ways & Means, Exhibits -      9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed during meals and business session)
    Memorial Service                   9:00 a.m.
    Business Session Continues   9:30 a.m.
    Scholarship Luncheon           11:30 a.m.
             Theme: “Star Students”
    Workshop (TBA)                   3:00 p.m.
    Workshop (TBA)                   4:00 p.m.
    Reception honoring GCA President Jo Ann Wade, President-Elect Trece Chancellor
           and Deep South Director Sara Lanier                   6:00 p.m.
    Awards/Installation of Officers Banquet    7:00 p.m.
              Theme: “Dancing at the Starlight Ball”
               Speaker: Deep South Director Sara Lanier
    Adjournment

Click here to register.

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2013 GCA Convention Tiara Contest Rules - Wed. April 10, 2013; 6:15 p.m.
Lakepoint Resort Lodge lobby

"Tiara" will be loosely interpreted as anything sparkly you wear on your head.

ALL TIARAS MUST SPARKLE. They may include anything that catches or emits light: "jewels"; shiny metal or plastic; a light source; sequins, tinsel, glitter, etc. And anything else that catches your fancy. Have fun! Go crazy!!

There will be 7 categories. Or more, if the judges so decide.

For Categories 1-5 the "tiara" must show original handiwork - you may further embellish store-bought "tiaras". Standard flower show rules DO NOT apply!

A tiara may be entered in more than one category, but may win only once.

1. Most beautiful.
2. Best use of fresh plant material.(It does not need to be ALL fresh plant material) Gilding of lilies is permitted.
3. Best up-cycling of materials. (Recycled, but with a flair)
4. Most outrageous/funniest.
5. Best "STAR" tiara

For Categories 6-7, a ready-made OR an embellished "tiara" may be used.

6. Best ensemble - the whole package - think Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffanys"
7. Best story about the tiara - strictly limited to 30 seconds.

Awards may be given for other outstanding tiaras as determined by the judges. The decision of the judges is final.

There will be a parade of all tiaras at the beginning of the Judges' Banquet so everyone can see them. You do not have to wear yours throughout the evening unless you so desire.

So would these "All-stars!"

Betty Baxley's hat sparkles.
It would qualify as a tiara.

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		So would these "All-stars!"
Betty Baxley's hat sparkles. It would qualify as a tiara.