The American Hydrangea Society was formed in 1994 for people who love hydrangeas and want to "study and learn about the genus Hydrangea, its species and cultivars, as well as its culture, habits, hardiness, and performance." A fascination with the hydrangea in all of its forms is the common thread that unites the members of the AHS.
Membership in the AHS entitles you to a newsletter containing educational information from meetings, announcements on hydrangea events, and information about books and articles that deal with hydrangeas. The American Hydrangea Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Each year since its inception, the society has sponsored a garden tour in Atlanta, Georgia, for its members. The tour features gardens filled with hydrangeas of every type. It is always an inspiration and an educational experience.
WHO STARTED THE AMERICAN HYDRANGEA SOCIETY?
The American Hydrangea Society was founded by Penny McHenry in 1994 in Atlanta, GA. Her story of how she started this society is a simple one:
"In 1975, I was given a gift of a blue hydrangea. It was love at first sight. As I explored the genus, my passion grew. A few years later, I learned I was not alone; many gardeners share my addiction. By 1994, I was convinced that the world's perfect shrub deserved a plant society to celebrate and explore its versatility."
Penny McHenry
Founder of the American Hydrangea Society
1925-2006
OFFICERS
Sandy Jones, President
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Gloria Ward, Vice President
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Scott Grosse, Secretary
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Cheri Felton, Treasurer
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Penny McHenry, Founder
1925-2006
2013 DIRECTORS
Joe Baumgartner, Membership Co-Chair
Cheri Felton, Plant Raffle Chair
Gloria Ward, Garden Tour Chair
Ginny Wolf, Hospitality Chair
Becky Jo Nichles, Publicity Chair
Eva Kinney, Volunteers Chair
Sheri Winer
Katherine Fickle
COMMITTEE CHAIRS & CO-CHAIRS
GardenTour
Gloria Ward, Chair
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Plant Raffle
Cheri Felton, Chair
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Scott Grosse, Co-Chair
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Programs
Ozzie Johnson
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Membership
Marianne Baumgartner, Chair
Joe Baumgartner, Membership Co-Chair
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Publicity
Becky Jo Nichles, Chair
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Volunteers
Eva Kinney, Chair
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Hospitality
Ginny Wolf, Chair
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Photography/Website
Julie Taylor Fitzgerald
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