The Easton Garden Club
Join us… we are a community of gardeners working to protect the environment and improve the quality of life in Easton through contributory and charitable activities.
About
Founded in 1938, The Easton Garden Club’s purpose is to increase interest in gardening among membership and the community and to advance practical knowledge in the culture and care of plants, shrubs, trees, birds, and wildflowers. The club is concerned with open space in the community. We work to protect the environment and improve the quality of life in Easton through contributory and charitable activities. Please navigate through the pages on this website to learn more or to attend an event. Visit our resource library and read our blog. Learn about our activities, including events, civic and conservation efforts, fundraisers, and more. Consider joining us! Contact us with questions.
The Easton Garden Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 membership organization and member of the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut.
Co-Presidents: Susan Slagle, Midge Krisak, Jean Stetz-Puchalski
The president presides at all meetings of the club and executive board, and is a member ex-officio of all committees, except the nominating committee, and shall perform or delegate all other duties pertaining to the office.
Cathy Anderson, Recording Secretary
The recording secretary keeps the minutes and attendance of all general meetings of the club.
Our Officers 2026-2027
Amy-Alison Ward, Second Vice President
The second vice president carries out the duties of the program chairperson and, in absence of the president and first vice president, performs all duties of the president.
Laura Travaglini, Treasurer
The treasurer receives and deposits all income of the club and keeps an accurate record of all receipts and expenditures. The treasurer pays the club’s bills from the treasury, upon authorization by the executive board and within the club’s approved budget. The treasurer may authorize others to help with duties. The treasurer shall present the accounts for audit once a year
Virginia DiCesare, First Vice President
The first vice president acts as an aide to the president and, in absence of the president, shall perform all the duties of the president. The first vice president records all business transacted at the executive board meeting.
Ellie Susmeyer, Corresponding Secretary
The corresponding secretary maintains a correct list of all members and shall handle club correspondence pertaining to the office.
Awards & Scholarships
Karen O'Brien, Chair
Garden Mart
Subcommittee Chairs: Perennials, Annuals, Conservation/Herbs, Vendors, Equipment, Cashier
Committee Chairs 2026-2027
Barrels & Window Boxes
Penny Wieser, Chair
Historian
Elizabeth Boyce, Chair
Civic & Conservation
Jean Stetz-Puchalski, Chair
Hospitality
Chair
Newsletter Programs
Jessica Mavaro-Stoller, Editor & Chair
Publicity
Helen Yeotsas, Chair
Nominating
Diana Ambrose
Sunshine
Melissa
Diana Ambrose, Chair
Wreath & Poinsettia
Sara Riley & Jean Stetz-Puchalski, Co-Chairs
Website & Technology
Jean Stetz-Puchalski, Chair
Yearbook
Virginia DiCesare, Chair
