Below is some interesting news on the GCA Judging Program with our own president, Jane Moore, chairing this strategic initiative.

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AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE JUDGING PROGRAM

Every five years, The Garden Club of America adopts a five-year purpose-driven strategy
to guide the organization and to ensure a healthy future, and on March 4, 2019, the
Executive Board adopted the Strategic Plan: 2019-2020.

As one of the strategic areas of focus included in Governance and Leadership, the Board
determined that an ad hoc committee should be formed to explore ways to welcome
interested membersinto the judging program, expedite the approval process, and foster a
culture of mentorship.

To this end, the president formed the Ad Hoc Committee on the Judging Program on
October 15, 2019.

The committee members are:
Jane Moore, Horticulture, Zone V, Chairman
Carrie Waterman, Horticulture, Zone I
Janice Fergus, Floral Design, Zone XII
Clare Stewart, Floral Design, Horticulture, Photography, Zone VI
Lynn Shiverick, Photography, Zone X

The committee is charged with examining these issues/questions and reporting back to
the Board on or before March 2, 2020.

How can the GCA create a culture of mentorship in the program?
Are there ways to simplify and improve the proposal process?
Are there ways to more effectively implement the approval process?
What are the best strategies for recruiting new judges?
How can the GCA ensure the ongoing excellence of the program?
What are the best strategies for communicating about the program?