About Us
The Geranium & Pelargonium Society of Western Australia Inc. was founded in 1959.
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OUR AIMS
To encourage the culture and development of Pelargoniums in pots and gardens. To raise awareness of caring for the environment while caring for our plants. To promote Pelargoniums as water-wise plants. To provide opportunities for members to meet and socialise with others who share similar interests. |
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MEETINGS
Commence at 10.30 am on the third Monday of each month at the Guide Hall. Corner Stock & Kitchener Roads, Melville. Talks on various garden-oriented topics. Advice from experienced growers. Plants and cuttings often available for sale to members. Raffle table, including cuttings, each meeting. OUTINGS Visits to gardens or garden centres once or twice a year. Lunches at Bentley Pines Restaurant TAFE twice a year. LIBRARY This is well-stocked; books may be borrowed by members on a strictly one month basis with a deposit of $5 per book. GROWING GUIDE Based on combined knowledge of our many members over 50 plus years. Cost: $5 AFFILIATIONS The Western Australian Horticultural Council Inc. Garden Clubs of Australia. Code of Conduct
The Geranium & Pelargonium Society of Western Australia Inc. (GAPSWA) founded in 1959, is an historic society which aims to provide information and encouragement on growing genera of the Geraniaceae family as well as creating a happy and welcoming atmosphere. As a Society operated solely by volunteers for the benefit of our members, all members of the Geranium & Pelargonium Society of Western Australia Inc. have an individual and collective responsibility to contribute in a positive way to the operations of the Society. In the spirit of the GAPSWA’s stated aims, the committee has developed a Code of Conduct based on the following core principles. . Treat all people with dignity and respect . Act ethically and with integrity . Comply with our Code of Conduct and the Guidelines for Plant Sales At All GAPSWA Events, The Rules and Sub Rules Social Media: All references to the GAPSWA in social media postings, blogs, status updates and tweets will be treated as public “comment” and no statements should be made that are misleading, false or likely to injure a person’s reputation or bring the Society into dispute. Offending posts will be removed and those responsible will be blocked from the site. With our Code of Conduct and with The Rules, the Sub Rules and the Guidelines for Plant Sales at All GAPSWA Events, we look forward to building on the efforts of those who have gone before us to secure the Geranium & Pelargonium Society of Western Australia Inc. for the next 67 years and beyond. |