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Join us for our April Program Meeting

A History of the Texas Rose Festival…Ninety Years in the Making

OUR FEATURED SPEAKERS


Tom Brown and Liz Ballard

Past Rose Festival President and Current Executive Director Texas Rose Festival

The first Tyler Rose Festival was organized by the Tyler Garden Club members, local rose growers and the Chamber of Commerce in October 1933 for the purpose of focusing attention on the importance of the rose industry to Tyler, and to showcase the town’s elegance. It was renamed the Texas Rose Festival during the Texas Centennial in 1936.

Tom Brown, a past president of the Texas Rose Festival and Liz Ballard, longtime Executive Director of the Texas Rose Festival will talk about the history of the Texas Rose Festival and it’s more than 90 years of festivities. For years Smith County grew more than 50% of the rose bushes for sale in the country. Many of the office headquarters remain in Smith County but now roses are grown also in Latin America and California. They will not only tell us about the Texas Rose Festival and its history but also fill us in on some intriguing, fascinating and surprising stories. The talk promises to be educational, inspirational and funny. Here’s a little-known fact, The Rose Queens dress from 1962 is in Washington DC in the Smithsonian, because of the uniqueness in the making of the costume.

The Texas Rose Festival is a three-day event held annually in Tyler, Texas, and celebrates the role of the rose-growing industry in the local economy. The festivities, taking place during the third week in October, draw thousands of tourists to the city each year. So, ladies, mark your calendars to attend the Texas Rose Festival this October.


Tuesday, April 9, 2024

9:30 AM - check-in, socializing
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - program meeting

Featured Speakers: Tom Brown and Liz Ballard

Collin College Preston Ridge Campus Conference Center
9700 Wade Blvd, Frisco, TX 75035

After Program Lunch
12:00pm, TruFire Kitchen & Bar
Please RSVP by Friday, April 5 for lunch

After Program Lunch

Come enjoy lunch and visiting with NFGP friends at our After-Program Lunch at noon.

TruFire Kitchen & Bar


Progressive American concept restaurant with Mediterranean, Italian and globally-inspired dishes. See the menu at trufire.us/menu.

Directions:
6959 Lebanon Road, Suite 114, Frisco 75034. In The Shops of Starwood at SW corner Lebanon Road and Dallas North Tollway.

RSVP by Friday, April 5, with your name and the name(s) of your guest(s) to our NFGP After-Program lunch coordinator, at nfgpaplunch@gmail.com

Cost of the lunch is paid by the individual.  Thank you!

Wildflower Wishes

Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show

May 14, 2024


Gleneagles Country Club

5401 West Park Boulevard, Plano, TX

Fashion Show by Chico’s

Check-In Begins at 10:00 am
Program Begins at 11:00 am

$44.00 Members & Guests (Cash bar)

Registration opens March 22, 2024

LIMITED SEATING:
Reservations with payment must be received by May 6, 2024 (No refunds after that date)

MENU 
Entrée (Choice of One)

1 - TRIO OF SALADS: Soup of the Day, Seasonal Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing, Vegetable Pasta Salad, Clubhouse Chicken Salad

2 - TERIYAKI SALMON BOWL: soba noodle, sweet & sour bell pepper, zucchini carrot cilantro sesame ginger vinaigrette

3 - STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM CAP: Filled with artichokes, asparagus, and spinach (vegan)

Dessert (Choice of One)

1) Madagascar Vanilla Crème Brulé

2) Dark Chocolate Cake

IMPORTANT NOTE: You will not be placed on the confirmed list of attendees for this event until payment is received. This is a temporary listing only, and will be deleted if payment is not received within 48 hours.

Starting March 22, you can CLICK HERE to register online

You're Invited!

Prospective and New Members

If you are thinking about joining or have recently become a member, please plan to attend our Welcome Coffee. This event offers a fun and casual way for prospective and new members to socialize, meet new friends in a small setting and learn more about Newcomers of Greater Plano.


 WELCOME COFFEE 


Tuesday April 16th 10am to 12noon


For more information please contact

nfgpgreeter@gmail.com



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