BVGC Welcomes 17 New Members

Bonita Valley Garden Club held a New Members' Tea at the home of Susan Heavilin, BVGC Second Vice President (Membership). This is the first New Members' Tea held since Covid hit in 2020.

A delightful time was had by all as new members and BVGC Board, Committee Chairs and Member Sponsors bonded with good food and new friendships.

17 New Members Join BVGC

The 2024-2025 year welcomed 17 members to the Bonita Valley Garden Club who were celebrated at the tea. New members this past year were: Lynda Adams, Suzanne Mathews, Lynn Williams, Luis De La Rosa, Robin Leon, Kaylah Rasmusson, Catalina Aguilar, Alana Hurd, Gina Enriquez, Gloria McIntosh, Guadalupe Gaieck, Jackie Metcalf, Jeanina Manley. Josie Scott, Karen Wuberhoarst, Kathy Waggoner and Lori Starr.

New members Josie Scott, Suzanne Mathews, Jeanina Manley and Robin Leon enjoyed themselves at the BVGC New Members' Tea. Photo by new member Guadalupe Gaieck.

BVGC Members Bond in Warm Friendships

Just a few of the seasoned BVGC members who greeted new members and brought delicious food: Pauline Waters, Sonia Wilson, Linda Phelan, Susan Heavilin and Carol Faddis. Photo by Guadalupe Gaieck.

BVGC Board, Committee Chairs and Member Sponsors in attendance included Bea Putin, Carol Faddis, Cheryl Hughes-Slezak, Cindy Winters, Deborah Pfau, Diane Hahnel, President Leslie Schroeder, Linda Phelan, Pauline Waters, Sonia Wilson, Susan Heavilin, Susan Kirby, Susan Rierson, Brenda Pearson and Founder Vera Mathias.         

Linda Phelan and Cheryl Hughes-Slezak are all smiles. Photo by Guadalupe Gaieck.

How Bonita Valley Garden Club Began

Information from the Bonita Valley Garden Club website.

Our Founder, Vera Matthias

Founder Vera Matthias was one of the nine women who started the Bonita Valley Garden Club back in 1971. She is still very active in the club. Photo by Guadalupe Gaieck.

All About BVGC

The Bonita Valley Garden Club brings individuals together who care about nature, gardening, floral design, and conservation. These interests are met by presenting educational speakers, floral design competitions, gardening workshops, and environmental stewardship activities, all in a nurturing atmosphere of shared community and purpose.

We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that holds several annual fundraising events with the purpose of awarding scholarships at local community colleges each year. —Bonita Valley Garden Club website

Return to Main Page