Centennial

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

The Centennial Home Tour was an outstanding success, thanks to the incredible efforts of our dedicated volunteers, supportive vendors, and the gracious homeowners who opened their beautiful residences to us. We were truly fortunate to have everything come together seamlessly on such a perfect day.

Our conservation centennial project is a remarkable celebration of environmental stewardship. As part of this initiative, we are gifting pollinator gardens to schools in Coral Gables and surrounding areas to protect our most endangered pollinators.

February 23rd, we will have a family day at the Merrick House Museum filled with activities for kids and adults, street food, demonstrations, live music, and a kick off of our "Century In Bloom Exhibition, showcasing the garden clubs commitment to the City of coral Gables.

To cap off the celebrations, we'll host a Centennial Garden Party at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, March 20, 2025, bringing together our community to honor a century of dedication to nature and gardening.

To commemorate this momentous occasion, we will present the city with a stunning piece of public art created by the award-winning eco-artist Xavier Cortada. His work, deeply rooted in environmental advocacy, perfectly aligns with our club's century-long commitment to preserving and celebrating the natural world. This gift will serve as a lasting tribute to our shared dedication to the environment.

Together, let’s honor our past, celebrate our achievements, and look forward to a vibrant future. Discover how you can join the festivities and support our legacy. Below are sponsorship opportunities. To learn more about our history, CLICK HERE and check out "What We Do" in the menu.

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PLANTING GARDENS IN SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY

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A Century IN Bloom

EXHIBITION AT THE

MERRICK HOUSE MUSEUM

WINTER, 2025

COMING SOON

centennial garden party

FAIRCHILD TROPICAL  BOTANIC GARDENS

MARCH 20, 2025

COMING SOON

FOUNDING MEMBERS

Mrs. William McKibbon (Olive), first President of Coral Gables Garden Club, Photo, 1925
Eunice Merrick, George Merrick's wife, second President of Coral Gables Garden Club. Photo 1926, the day of her installation.
Mrs. Brian Newkirk, 3rd President of the Coral Gables Garden Club.
Mrs. E.B. Douglas, President of the Miami Garden Club, who organized the Coral Gables Garden Club.
Mrs. J.R. Williams, 4th President and teacher at the Miami Military School.
Althea Merrick, George Merrick's mother, and 1st Treasurer. She also was a community leader,  artist and teacher. Picture taken 1935.

CENTENNIAL ART PROJECT

"PLANTING POLLINATORS" BY XAVIER CORTADA

In celebration of the Centennial, the garden club commissioned an art piece from famed eco-artist Xavier Cortada that exemplifies the commitment to our environment and the future. This piece will reside at the Coral Gables Library in the butterfly garden the club installed in 2001.

The piece as described by the artist himself :

I will create a unique site-specific sculpture to celebrate the Coral Gables Garden Club's centennial anniversary. Inspired by the rich history and vibrant community of the Coral Gables Garden Club, this project aims to commemorate this milestone through the beauty of public art while highlighting the importance of supporting pollinators within our shared ecosystem. I will draw inspiration from the pollinators being supported at the Coral Gables Library Butterfly Garden; I plan to create a spherical orb clad in hand-carved ceramic tile to represent the pollen these animals help to disperse. The tiles will be carved and arranged to depict pollinators such as Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris), American Bumblebees (Bombus pensylvanicus), Goldenrod Soldier Beetles (Chauliognathus pensylvanicus), and Miami Blue Butterflies (Cyclargus thomasi) forming the very flowers they help propagate. These flowers will be created in various colorful hues against a verdant background.

 This design will reflect the flourishing spirit of the Coral Gables Garden Club and add a visually captivating element to the community space. This visual aesthetic ensures that the artwork fully integrates with its surroundings, transforming the space into an immersive art experience celebrating the club's 100 years of gardening, community, and environmental stewardship. The design will also feature a QR code that will link to his website, Cortada Foundation, which will have links to various necessary resources like The Institute for Regional Conservation, Miami Blue Chapter, Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS), and Native Plant Network - Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, UF's Butterfly Guide, Pollinators - Florida Wildflower Foundation and last but certainly not least the Coral Gables Garden Club website. A pollinator coloring book created by the club will also be available in the library, as well as other brochures and reading materials.

The committee and Xavier gave presentations to three city boards,  with several revisions, but ultimately got a unanimous vote to proceed from all.  Finally, the City Commission Meeting on August 27th, at which the commission unanimously voted to accept this gift from the club and "Planting Pollinators" by Xavier Cortado will now become a permanent piece of public art that will engage children and adults for years. As one commissioner stated, this will be a place for people to come over and over again for peace and tranquility and to enjoy being immersed in art, nature, and education. Congratulations to the Coral Gables Garden Club for the vision and a job well done!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $25,000

The CGGC Centennial year events are poised to attract our local community and the greater public, giving your company excellent exposure, including branding; and media placement. With your sponsorship, we will recognize and highlight your business throughout the year positioning your organization as a community leader, dedicated to keeping our City Beautiful a world class City.

  • Prominent listing on the CGGC & Xavier Cortada Sculpture - Permanent placement in the Butterfly Garden at the Coral Gables Library – Subject to the approval of the City of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County.
  • CGGC Commemorative Centennial Appreciation Keepsake Award
  • CGGC Historic Anniversary Book - Two (2) Full Page Ads (Print)
  • CGGC Home & Garden Brochure - Full Page Ad (Print)
  • Headline (Highest Visibility) inclusion in all event publicity (including Step and Repeat signage at all CGGC Centennial Events) (Print & Electronic)
  • Logo prominently featured on all invitations (Print & Electronic)
  • Logo prominently featured at the CGGC Centennial House & Garden Tour (Print & Electronic)
  • Logo prominently featured at the CGGC Historic Exhibition - Coral Gables Historic Museum
  • Logo prominently featured at the CGGC Anniversary Party - Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
  • Logo prominently featured in the CGGC Children’s Coloring Book (Print)
  • Verbal recognition at all events (as appropriate)
  • Event Tickets
    - CGGC Centennial House & Garden Tour - Ten (10) Tickets
    - CGGC Anniversary Party with VIP Seating at Fairchild - Ten (10) Tickets
    - CGGC Historic Exhibition at the Coral Gables Museum - Six (6) Tickets
DIAMOND SPONSOR - $10,000

The CGGC Centennial event are poised to attract our local community and the greater public, giving your company excellent exposure, including branding and media placement. With your sponsorship, we will recognize and highlight your business throughout the year positioning your organization as a community leader, dedicated to keeping our City Beautiful a world class City.

  • Listing on CGGC & Xavier Cortada Sculpture - Permanent placement in the Butterfly Garden at the Coral Gables Library. Subject to the approval of the City of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County.
  • CGGC Commemorative Centennial Appreciation Keepsake Piece
  • CGGC Historic Anniversary Book - Full Page Ad (Print)
  • CGGC Home & Garden Brochure - Full Page Ad (Print)
  • Logo prominently featured on all invitations (Print & Electronic)
  • Step and Repeat Signage at three (3) CGGC Centennial Events
  • Logo prominently featured - CGGC Centennial House & Garden Tour media promotion (Print & Electronic)
  • Logo prominently featured - CGGC Historic Exhibition at the Coral Gables Historic Museum
  • Logo prominently featured - CGGC Anniversary Party at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
  • Logo prominently featured - CGGC Children’s Coloring Book (Print)
  • Event Tickets
    - CGGC Centennial House & Garden Tour - Six (6) Tickets
    - CGGC Anniversary Party with VIP Seating at Fairchild - Six (6) Tickets
    - CGGC Historic Exhibition at the Coral Gables Museum - Four (4) Ticket
PLATINUM SPONSOR - $5,000

The CGGC Centennial event are poised to attract our local community and the greater public, giving your company excellent exposure, including branding and media placement. With your sponsorship, we will recognize and highlight your business throughout the year positioning your organization as a community leader, dedicated to keeping our City Beautiful a world class City.

  • Listing on CGGC & Xavier Cortada Sculpture - Permanent placement in the Butterfly Garden at the Coral Gables Library. Subject to the approval of the City of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County.
  • CGGC Commemorative Centennial Appreciation Keepsake Piece
  • CGGC Historic Anniversary Book - Full Page Ad (Print)
  • CGGC Home & Garden Brochure - Full Page Ad (Print)
  • Logo featured on all invitations (Print & Electronic)
  • Step and Repeat Signage at three (3) CGGC Centennial Events
  • Logo featured - CGGC Centennial House & Garden Tour media promotion (Print & Electronic)
  • Logo featured - CGGC Historic Exhibition at the Coral Gables Historic Museum
  • Logo featured - CGGC Anniversary Party at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
  • Logo featured - CGGC Children’s Coloring Book (Print)
  • Event Tickets
    - CGGC Centennial House & Garden Tour - Four (4) Tickets
    - CGGC Anniversary Party with VIP Seating at Fairchild - Four (4) Tickets
    - CGGC Historic Exhibition at the Coral Gables Museum - Two (2) Tickets
GOLD SPONSOR - $2,500
  • CGGC Commemorative Centennial Appreciation Keepsake Piece
  • CGGC Historic Anniversary Book - 1/2 Page Ad (Print)
  • CGGC Home & Garden Brochure - 1/2 Page Ad (Print)
  • Logo featured - CGGC Centennial House & Garden Tour media promotion (Print & Electronic)
  • Logo featured - CGGC Historic Exhibition at the Coral Gables Historic Museum
  • Logo featured - CGGC Anniversary Party at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
  • Logo featured - CGGC Children’s Coloring Book (Print)
  • Event Tickets
    - CGGC Centennial House & Garden Tour - Two (2) Tickets
    - CGGC Anniversary Party with special Seating at Fairchild - Two (2) Tickets § CGGC Historic Exhibition at the Coral Gables Museum - Two (2) Tickets
BRONZE SPONSOR - $1,500
  • CGGC Centennial House & Garden Tour Brochure - 1/4 Page Ad (Print)
  • CGGC Home & Garden Brochure - 1/4 Page Ad - Print
  • Logo featured - CGGC Centennial House & Garden Tour media promotion (Print & Electronic)
  • Logo featured - CGGC Historic Exhibition at the Coral Gables Historic Museum
  • Logo featured - CGGC Anniversary Party at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
  • Logo featured - CGGC Children’s Coloring Book (Print)
  • Event Tickets
    - CGGC Centennial House & Garden Tour - One (1) Tickets
    - CGGC Anniversary Party with special Seating at Fairchild - One (1) Tickets § CGGC Historic Exhibition at the Coral Gables Museum - One (1) Ticket
STAND ALONE ADVERTISEMENTS
  1. CGGC Centennial Commemorative Yearbook
  2. CGGC Historic Anniversary Book
  3. CGGC Home & Garden Brochure

  • $500 – Full Page Ad (5" x 8")
  • $300 – 1/2 Page Ad (5" x 4")
  • $200 – 1/4 Page Ad (5" x 2.5")

 

Note: You may choose which publication you would like to place your ad in. You may choose one, two or all three publications.

POLLINATOR MEMBER UNDERWRITER (CGGC Members) - $250

*Available to CGGC Members Only

Please consider supporting our club centennial in this very worthy way. You will be recognized for your generosity at our centennial events. In lieu of personal recognition, you may also choose to honor or remember a member. Your generosity, whether in gratitude, honor of an accomplishment, or memorial will be acknowledged with a lovely letter sent to the honoree or their family. Pollinator Member Underwriters will also receive a CGGC & Xavier Cortada Centennial Keepsake Flower.

 

Contribute to our mission with your tax deductible donation:

Centennial Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Coral Gables Music Group
Maureen and Larry Gragg
Granada Church

Gold Sponsors

Kerdyk Real Estate
Betsy and James Tilghman
Sharon and Robert Trbovich
Teresa and Frank Zohn

Bronze Sponsors

Rhonda Anderson
Bonnie and John Seipp
Anita and Ron Shuffield
Florida Linen Services

Hibiscus Sponsors

Marlin Ebbert
Susan and Frank Rodriguez
Denise and Macdonald West
Mario Garcia-Serra/Gunster Law
Evensky and Katz

Orchid Sponsors

Evelyn Budde
Gail Pinon
Matthew and Rod Hildebrand, Shinewater

Pollinator Sponsors

Bonnie Blaire
Nadima Chamoun
Wendy Cook
Joan Dezell
Julie and Terrence Connor
Alexis and Bruce Ehrenhaft
Denise Glasser
Glenda and F. Berty Hayley
Judy and Robert Mangasarian
Tonya Meister-Griffith and Patrick Griffith

Dolly MacIntyre
Kristal and Stephan Meyer
Tania and Tony Moralejo
JoWanda Peterson
Barbara Reese
Jeanne Ann Rigl
Carmen Roca
Dorothy Thomson
Beth and Rudolf Werner
Marie Vacca and James Brennan