The Bayberry Garden Club History
In 1951, Mildred House, Natalie Berger, Anna Jannsen and Irene Anthony met to discuss forming a garden club.
Mildred House had much gardening experience and she was a great help in the formation of the Bayberry Garden Club.
Since bayberry bushes grew locally, they felt the name to be appropiate.
Irene Anthony was elected the fist club President, with Natalie Berger as Vice President,
and Mildred House as Program Chairman.
Membership in the club grew rapidly. Most members either had young children or were teachers.
For that reason meetings were held in the evening at homes of the members.
Dues were $5.00 a year. Good speakers were readily available so their programs were excellent.
Over the years the Bayberry Garden Club has flourished
and became a member of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs in 2001.
PAST PRESIDENTS
1951 - 53 Irene Anthony 1985 - 87 Mary Hanoian
1953 - 54 Mrs. D. Berger 1987 - 89 Alice Correia
1955 - 56 Mrs. S. Rossi 1989 - 91 Mary Ellen Dwyer
1957 - 58 Mrs. M. Clay 1991 - 92 Mario Gettys
In 1951, Mildred House, Natalie Berger, Anna Jannsen and Irene Anthony met to discuss forming a garden club.
Mildred House had much gardening experience and she was a great help in the formation of the Bayberry Garden Club.
Since bayberry bushes grew locally, they felt the name to be appropiate.
Irene Anthony was elected the fist club President, with Natalie Berger as Vice President,
and Mildred House as Program Chairman.
Membership in the club grew rapidly. Most members either had young children or were teachers.
For that reason meetings were held in the evening at homes of the members.
Dues were $5.00 a year. Good speakers were readily available so their programs were excellent.
Over the years the Bayberry Garden Club has flourished
and became a member of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs in 2001.
PAST PRESIDENTS
1951 - 53 Irene Anthony 1985 - 87 Mary Hanoian
1953 - 54 Mrs. D. Berger 1987 - 89 Alice Correia
1955 - 56 Mrs. S. Rossi 1989 - 91 Mary Ellen Dwyer
1957 - 58 Mrs. M. Clay 1991 - 92 Mario Gettys
