President's Message

Dear Members,
 
I am honored to serve as President of the Meadows Home & Garden Club for the 2021-2022 year. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the past officers, committees, volunteers, as well as all the members for making the club the success it has been.  Our mission will remain the same this year and I look forward to working together to make our small city a more inviting place to live. 
 
I look forward to another fun year.  I’m sure you will enjoy this years guest speakers as we pursue  knowledge about home beautification, improvement and safety.  Our board and committee chairs have been working hard these past months to come up with new and exciting programs for the coming year.
 
Membership is of great concern as we continue to deal with the pandemic.  I feel encouraged that our global health officials will get this under control so that we can safely resume our meetings.  The success of our organization depends on its' members, so I encourage each of you to seek new members as new ideas and energy will keep our club strong. 
 
 
Norma Mitsakis, President
Meadows Home and Garden Club

 

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Club Overview
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Everyone with an interest in gardening and/or home maintenance and improvement is invited to visit or join our club.

Our meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month from September through May, beginning at 7:00 PM at the Meadows Place Discovery & Nature Center.   Our meetings begin with a program open to everyone in the Community.  Typical program topics include native plants, container gardening, yard art, landscaping, lawn care, composting, organic gardening, water conservation, and home improvement and maintenance.  The club's business meeting follows the presentations and refreshments follow the business meeting.  

Club Objectives

• To encourage the continuing beautification of our homes and community.
• To promote an awareness of civic development.
• To promote better horticultural practices and encourage all forms of conservation.

Community Service Projects

• Funds are raised in order to meet club objectives and to promote beautification of the entire Meadows Place community.
• Annual college scholarships are presented to deserving residents of Meadows Place.
• Funds are donated to:
  1. Children’s Protective Service of Fort Bend County
  2. Rainbow Room
  3. Fort Bend Meals on Wheels
  4. Local families in need for Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance

2021-2022 Officers of the Club​

Click on the picture to learn more about each officer and their duties

President
Norma Mitsakis

1st Vice President
Kay Ewing

President's Aide
Margaret Sandlin

2nd Vice President
Harriett Allen Weymon

3rd Vice President
Vacant

4th Vice President
Cynthia Young

Treasurer
Robert "Bob" Dybala

Secretary
Linda Stiegler

Standing Committees

The club has a number of active committees. Click here to read more about those committees, what drives the club, and who's leading these dynamic groups.

Brief History of the Club

Meadows Place began as the Meadows Municipal Utility District, established in 1967. In 1968, the first houses were constructed.  ​In January of 1970, the first business meeting of "The Meadows Garden Club" took place. In attendance were Deanie Winstel, Janell East, Barbara Groves, Sylvia Miller, Carolyn Clear, Jan Van Buskirk, Virginia Manfrey, and Arlene Davitt.  It was at this meeting that the group decided to meet on the second Tuesday of each month, the same day the meetings continue to this day.  In 1982 the Club was incorporated under the name "Meadows Home and Garden Club."  

The City incorporated on November 14, 1983 as "The Meadows" to avoid being annexed by Houston. The City changed its name to "Meadows Place" in 2000 as requested by the US Postal Service because of its inability to distinguish us from Meadow Texas, despite the varying zip codes. The Club, however, continues to go by its name of incorporation.

Click here to read the Constitution and Bylaws of the club.