SANDOWN GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

Each spring the Sandown Garden Club (SGC) offers a scholarship opportunity to one student in the senior year at Timberlane Regional High School (TRHS). In keeping with the purpose of the SGC to share the knowledge of gardening with each other and the community; to participate in activities that increase the beauty of the town’s public and historic grounds; to encourage the preservation of native plant species; to encourage respect for the environment and demonstrate techniques that conserve natural resources, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

Be expected to graduate at the end of the senior year.
Be accepted to an accredited institution of higher education (either a 2-year or 4-year program).
Pursue a major or minor in a gardening-related field such as agronomy, agriculture education, floriculture, horticulture, landscape design, plant biology, wildlife science, soil/plant science, city (rural/urban) planning, habitat or forest systems ecology, forestry, environmental concerns, botany, environmental conservation, land management, sustainable agriculture and food systems or earth science.

Preference is given to a student from Sandown. In addition to the application, an essay must be submitted that explains how one's academic choice meets the SGC Scholarship criteria, including volunteer activities in the community especially those pertaining to gardening or the environment. An application may be obtained from the guidance office of TRHS or request directly by emailing fsrosenau@mygsc.com.

The deadline for applications for 2023 is May 5.

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Sandown Garden Club Scholarship for 2022

This year the SGC Scholarship Committee has selected Ellie Kennedy of Sandown as the recipient of its annual scholarship.

During high school, Ellie participated in the National Honor Society, the Science Honor Society, the English Honor Society and the Key Club. As a Girl Scout, she found her love of the environment through camping every year. To earn her Silver Award, Ellie took part in a project to build raised garden beds at the Plaistow Library. She has volunteered her time at numerous libraries in the school district and has participated in many food and clothing drives. Her hobbies include tending to her many houseplants and going thrifting with friends. Ellie plans on attending the University of Vermont where she will major in Molecular Genetics and minor in Plant Biology. The Sandown Garden Club is very proud to have Ellie as this year’s scholarship recipient. The SGC is grateful to the community which supports its annual Plant Sale, the club’s only fundraiser. Proceeds from this sale are used for scholarships, library donations, food pantry support, holiday decorations, civic beautification and special projects.

Ellie Kennedy

Sandown Garden Club Scholarships for 2020

For the year 2020 the Sandown Garden Club was happy to announce two recipients of its annual scholarship awards. The recipients, Hannah Dolloff and Phoebe West Geary, are both Sandown residents.

During high school, Hannah was a member of the Science Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society, National Honors Society, Life of an Owl and the Key Club. She volunteered at the town library and helped run the summer camp. She is attending Northern Essex Community College, planning to continue at UMASS Lowell as a business major. While in school, Hannah worked at the Hannaford store in East Hampstead, helping to train new employees.

Hannah Dolloff

In high school, Phoebe was an active member of the Student Council, serving as secretary in her senior year, an executive member of the Science Honor Society, Math Honor Society and National Honor Society. She was on the swim team for four years, serving as captain in her senior year. As a Girl Scout, Phoebe participated in the International Coastal Cleanup for 8 years. She enjoys swimming, running and spending time with friends.

The Sandown Garden Club is grateful to the community which supports its annual Plant Sale, the club’s only fundraiser. Proceeds from the sale are used for scholarships, library book donations, food pantry support, holiday decorations, civic beautification and special projects.

Phoebe West Geary

Beautification Grants

Sandown Garden Club

Community Improvement Grant Program

Purpose

The Sandown Garden Club offers Community Improvement Grants to fund projects that will further the club’s goals:

· To share the knowledge of gardening with the community.

· To increase the beauty of the town’s public and historic grounds.

· To encourage the preservation of native plant species and encourage respect for the environment.

· To promote gardening techniques that conserve natural resources.

Who May Apply

Applications will be accepted from individuals, organizations, community and civic groups, schools, and businesses in Sandown. Each applicant may submit a maximum of one project per month. Applicants may not seek a grant for a project that is already being funded by the applicant’s organization or another entity.

Application Process

Applications are processed as they are received. The executive board of the Sandown Garden Club will review applications to determine their merit. Applications that pass this first review will be presented to the full club membership for a vote at the next business meeting. Business meetings are held monthly on the first Monday of each month from March to December.

Funds

Applicants may request $50-$200 for a project to be completed within the calendar year. Funds may be applied to the purchase of trees, shrubs, bulbs, plants, seeds, mulch, containers, etc. Native plant species are preferred. Please be cautious not to use invasive plant species.

No funds shall be used for administrative costs, salaries, tools or transportation.

Accounting

Applicants shall maintain an accurate record of all expenditures and shall submit, if requested, these records upon project completion. Upon completion of the project, the grant recipient should notify the president or treasurer of the Sandown Garden Club and submit a photograph of the completed project.

Criteria

Applications will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

· Project goals are clearly stated and contribute to the Sandown Garden Club’s mission.

· Project budget is presented in detail, describing specifically how money will be spent.

· Need for project is adequately described.

· Project does not duplicate existing programs.

· Project proposal includes a plan for any necessary maintenance, such as watering, weeding and pruning.

The committee reserves the right to accept or reject any project application and will respond to all applications.

Ed Garvey Recreation Center Plantings

In late June 2022, the Ed Garvey Rec Center got a nice outdoor facelift from SGC. Members removed a dying azalea and an invasive autumn olive in the center’s front walkway, and replaced them with a spirea bush. Daylilies and irises were also planted to add spring and summer color.

Huge thanks to our SGC officers Fran Rosenau, Halinka Vail

Huge thanks to our SGC officers Fran Rosenau, Halinka Vail, Alison Hartung, and Asteria Dauphinais. Digging out buckets of rocks was incredibly frustrating, but the ladies persisted and prevailed!

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