Christmas Party

Upper Left: Sue Santori was recognized for her efforts leading the Beautification Committee especially with the daffodil bulb sales and plantings.  Sue and her committee recently planted 500 daffodil bulbs at Bella Vista’s new Public Safety Building.

Upper Right: Geri Hoerner was recognized for her dedicated efforts with the Bella Vista Community Television Program.  Geri has served as producer and host of the Bella Vista Garden Show on BVCTV since 2010.  She announced that the program is going to change in two ways.  It will now be called the Gardening Show, and it will be expanded to include coverage for all of Northwest Arkansas, with program content developed by the Bella Vista Garden Club and the Benton County Master Gardeners. 

Lower Left: Cathy Downard was recognized for the many things she does.  The latest was serving as administrator for Sign-Up-Genius and getting the program launched.  This application simplifies the recruitment of volunteers for various club activities/projects. 

Lower Right: Julie Okeefe was recognized for her exemplary work in handling special events for the club.  She made the arrangements for both our Spring and Holiday luncheons, designing all table decorations and individual favors for each event.  Additionally, she helped wrap 51 raffle baskets for the recent card party and she continues to serve on the plant sale committee.  Although Julie just joined the club in 2022, she has helped with a wide variety of club projects.