Welcome to Central District, one of eight districts that constitute the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc. (FGCM). It is my pleasure to serve as Director of the district for the 2023-2025 term where we continue being good stewards of the land.
Centered primarily around Columbia and Jefferson City, our Central District stretches north to Centralia and south to the Lake of the Ozarks encompassing 12 counties. The gardening hardiness zones, moderated by the Lake and the Missouri River, range from 5a to 6b.
The district consists of 9 federated garden clubs with membership totaling (number coming soon for 2024). In addition to being a part of the state organization (FGCM), Central District is affiliated with National Garden Club, Inc. (NGC), the largest volunteer organization in the world. We are also a member of the regional affiliate, NGC Central Region. We are proud to support the goals and objectives of each of these three organizations.
Joining a garden club is enriching, educational and a way to meet people with the same interests wanting to grow in being good stewards of the earth.
Central District Director 2023-2025: Carolyn Oates
Theme: Make us Good Stewards of the Earth
FGCM President 2023-2025: Beverly Wattenbarger
Theme: Plant America: Leading the Way for a Greener Missouri
NGC President, 2023-2025: Brenda Moore
Theme: Go Green-Plant America
NGC Central Region Director 2023-2025: Lynne Ehnert
Theme: Tree Planting Escapade!
Carolyn Oates, District Director
2023-2025