The Desmond Albany Hotel Albany Attractions Federated Garden Clubs of 660 Albany Shaker Road Always dreamed of going to Holland to see the Albany, New York Tulip Festival? No need to go that far - just come New York State to our Annual Meeting and Conference in Albany Phone: 518-869-8100 and you’ll think you are in Holland!

All hotel reservations are to be made directly with This year’s Albany Tulip Festival runs Mother's the hotel. To obtain the group rate, reservations Day weekend from Saturday, May 10 - Sunday, are to be made prior to April 16, 2014. Room May 11, 2014 and boasts over 140 different kinds

Rates: $124.00 for a standard double room and of tulips, fine arts exhibits, live music and $15.00 additional, per night, for an extra person. entertainment and much more to celebrate

Request the block of rooms listed under FGCNYS. Albany's Dutch heritage as the oldest Dutch Join us and explore the history, Dutch settlement in America. The Desmond, a luxury hotel voted Albany's Best culture, and beauty of our Capital City. Tulip Fest Highlights: Over 100,000 tulips in bloom Hotel for the last six consecutive years, is  Musical performances by nationally Enjoy the horticulture and the conveniently located just minutes from Albany acclaimed artists International Airport and adjacent to NY Interstate magnificent Tulip Gardens within  Street scrubbing on State Street 87. Close to shopping venues, theatres, and  Tulip Queen Coronation & Royal Ball Washington Park. Socialize with our restaurants, it is also a paradise for walkers and  Tulip Queen and Court Luncheon joggers in beautiful "Crossings Park”. This hotel members as we conduct the business  Children’s activities offers comfortable colonial charm and comfort  For further information go to: within a business environment. and plan the future of FGCNYS. http://www.albany.com/news/tulip-festival.cfm Additional features include: th  The Scrimshaw - AAA Four Diamond-rated “Tulip Festival Tour” Highlights: FGCNYS 90 Annual Meeting luxury restaurant for elegant dining Judy Stacey, former Albany head gardener, will  Simpson's Grille - for more casual dining share her horticulture expertise. On the 20 And Conference  The Tavern - English pub-style dining with minute trolley ride, she will point out May 8 - 9, 2014 large selection of imported beers and ales historic buildings and Dutch architecture. Award winning fitness center Following the trolley ride, we will tour Albany, NY Indoor pool, Jacuzzi and hot tub Washington Park, inspired by Fredrick Law Billiard Room Olmstead, and view the tulip beds and "aged" Complimentary parking and newspapers trees. “Honoring the past… State of the Art business and conference Center Enjoy wine, pop, nibbles, socialization Growing with the future”

Tour A: 1:00 - 2:30 Have a safe trip. We look forward to Tour B: 2:30 - 4:00

seeing you at this annual meeting where we Open to both Full and Part-time Conference registrants only. Seating limited. First come, Gail McGee, State President

will “Honor the past and grow the future” first served!! State your time preference on registration form. Pat Wania, Chairman

Conference Schedule of Events PART-TIME Registration Form FULL-TIME Registration Form

Wednesday, May 7, 2014 NAME: ______NAME: ______

Street: ______Street: ______12:00 - 3:00 Registration City/State/Zip: ______City/State/Zip: ______(A)1:00 - 2:30 Trolley to Washington Park with Phone: ______District #__ Phone: ______District #__ or tour and a preview of the 60th Email: ______Email: ______

(B)2:30 - 4:00 annual Tulip Festival Please check all that apply: __FGCNYS Officer; Please check all that apply: __FGCNYS Officer; See reverse side of this tri-fold for __District Director; __FGCNYS Board Member; __District Director; __FGCNYS Board Member; more details on this Trolley trip. __NGC Life Member; __CAR Life Member; __NGC Life Member; __CAR Life Member; __NYS Life Member; __ NGC Flower Show Judge; __Design __NYS Life Member; __ NGC Flower Show Judge; __Design (wine nibbles and socialization included!!) Consultant; __Gardening Consultant; __Environmental Consultant; __Gardening Consultant; __Environmental 5:30 - Dinner on your own Consultant; __NYS Horticulture Judge; __ Club President; Consultant; __NYS Horticulture Judge; __ Club President;

__Garden Club Member; __ Guest/Spouse __Garden Club Member; __ Guest/Spouse

Thursday, May 8, 2014 Registration is needed to attend any of the Registration fee is included for full-time registrants. Registration fee of $130.00 includes 7:30 - 9:00 Breakfast on your own programs. Please add registration fee of all fees, meals, hospitality and programs, for the 8:30 - 12:00 Registration ___$15.00 for Thursday, May 8; ___$10.00 for Friday, May 9. entire Conference. 8:30 - 5:00 Vendors/Exhibits

8:30 - 9:00 Executive Board Meeting If taking the “Tulip Festival Tour” on Wednesday, If taking the “Tulip Festival Tour” on Wednesday,

9:15 - 10:30 Board of Directors’ Meeting please add an additional $18.00. please add an additional $18.00.

10:45 - 11:30 Workshop on Garden Therapy Please check your meal choice: Please check your meal choice:

Ellen Torricelli, Presenter Thursday Luncheon: $40.00 Thursday Luncheon: 11:30 - 12:00 Open Bar and socialization ___Tortellini Fra Diavolo; ___Sole Veronique; ___Tortellini Fra Diavolo; ___Sole Veronique 12:15 - 3:00 Luncheon/Design Program ___Sirloin Steak Sandwich; ___Chicken Parmesan ___Sirloin Steak Sandwich; ___Chicken Parmesan

Jeanne Nelson, NGC Master Judge Thursday Evening Awards Banquet: $50.00 Thursday Evening Awards Banquet: 3:15 - 4:30 Annual Meeting ___ Vegetable Strudel; ___Potato Encrusted Salmon ___ Vegetable Strudel; ___Potato Encrusted Salmon 5:00 - 6:00 Hospitality - Hospitality Suite ___ Sliced Roasted Sirloin; ___Bourbon Grilled Chicken ___ Sliced Roasted Sirloin; ___Bourbon Grilled Chicken

6:00 - 6:15 Receiving Line Friday Breakfast: 6:15 - 9:30 Awards Banquet and Program Friday Breakfast: $30.00 ___ Traditional Plated Breakfast: scrambled eggs, ___ Traditional Plated Breakfast: scrambled eggs, Roger Pomerantz, Presenter O’Brien potatoes, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea, O’Brien potatoes, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea,

juice, pastries juice, pastries

Friday May 9, 2014 ___”Tulip Festival Tour” - Tour A) 1:00 - 2:30, $18.00 ___”Tulip Festival Tour” - Tour A) 1:00 - 2:30, $18.00 7:45 - 9:00 Registration ___”Tulip Festival Tour” - Tour B) 2:30 - 4:00, $18.00 ___”Tulip Festival Tour” - Tour B) 2:30 - 4:00, $18.00 8:15 - 9:15 Club Presidents’ Breakfast Tour with Judy Stacey, Master Gardener, former head Tour with Judy Stacey, Master Gardener, former head 8:15 - 9:15 Plated Breakfast gardener of Albany City and designer of the City gardener of Albany City and designer of the City 8:15 - 11:00 Vendors/Exhibits gardens. See reverse for more details.

gardens. See reverse for more details.

9:30 - 10:30 Leadership Council Mail this form with check payable to: FGCNYS, Inc. Mail this form with check payable to: FGCNYS, Inc. 10:45 - 12:00 Judges Council Presentation To: Anthony Antes, Registrar [email protected] To: Anthony Antes, Registrar [email protected] 12:00 Conference Concludes 545 Conklin Forks Road 545 Conklin Forks Road

Conklin, New York 13748-1631 Conklin, New York 13748-1631 Deadline for reservations and refunds is April 16. Deadline for reservations and refunds is April 16. Late fee after that date is $20.00 Late fee after that date is $20.00