The photos below are taken by Michael Lepinski and Bob Murrell


The impressive Awards table and the Original Kathryn Bury painting in the back

President Judith Matchett let the Honorable Peter Van Loan speak first as he was in a hurry to get back to work in Ottawa

Since Peter Van Loan didn't have time to get his dessert, he grabbed something for the road from the dessert table. Looking at the delicious desserts you could hardly blame him!

Treasurer, Debbie Ryan, reading the financial statement while President Judith Matchett is holding the microphone.

Secretary, Lucy Valente, reading the minutes from last year's AGM while President, Judith Matchett, is holding the microphone for her.

Groundskeeper, Glenn Rogers, giving his annual report from the South Innisfil Arboretum with President Judith Matchett looking on

The Society President's Award is given to a member in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the society's activities. This year it was presented by Vice President, Marilyn Elliott to Jenni Murrell for her work as Flower Show Convener, her well researched suggestions for designs and keeping members and directors well informed as the society's e-mail communicator

The Society President's Award is given to a member in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the society's activities. This year it was presented by Vice President, Marilyn Elliott to Groundskeeper, Glenn Rogers for his outstanding work in the South Innisfil Arboretum. Glenn has worked many hours with the Town of Innisfil to get the much needed help to maintain the grounds. This year the place has looked immaculate.

Vice President, Marilyn Elliott presenting Agnes More with a Certificate of Recognition for her outstanding work on the Membership Committe and presently on the Flower Show Committee, Agnes also helps assembling the Yearbook. She has been a member since 2005

Vice president, Cathy Reid presenting Lucy Valente with a Certificate of Recognition for her work as Social Convener. She is presently the society's Secretary and Cheer Convener

25 Year Service Pins were presented by Vice President, Marilyn Elliott to Ruth Bolt and Earle and Helen Gilmore this year. The President is looking on making sure they are pinned on correctly!

Joan and Art Harper (not present) each received a 20 year Service Pin.

And the Merry Bunch: Ida Sorensen, Mona Rea and Phyllis Caulton each received a 15 year Service Pin.

President, Judith Matchett is carefully pinning a 15 Year Service Pin on her daughter, Ruth Matchett's lapel. She herself also received a 15 Year Service Pin

And here is the new Executive for 2012 installed by District 16 Director, Judith Rogers, (back row right). (Left back row (hiding)) Debbie Ryan, Janet Mills, Mona Rea, Jenni Murrell, Eveline Teras and Betty Lou, (front row left) Lucy Valente, Marilyn Elliott, Judith Matchett and Brenda Rea. Joan Harper was unable to attend..

Sharon Wice in charge of the Photo Competition is giving us a short speech on the ins and outs of the competition

Her Worship, the Mayor of Innisfil, Barb Baguley, speaking to the members and guests

Jenni Murrell, Chair of the Flower Show Committee telling us of a successful year for Flower Shows. The number of entries went up from 499 in 2010 to 649 in 2011 - an increase of 150

Cathy Reid presenting the Award for Best Peony in Show to Eveline Teras. Cathy has donated this award in honour of her parents Eleonor and Buzz Reid.

Last year's winner, Vice president, Marilyn Elliott presenting the Best Rose Memorial Award to this year's winner Victor Foster

Ruth Matchett presenting the Best Gladiola Award, donated by her family in honour of her grandparents, to Eveline Teras

Eveline Teras presenting the Award for Best Iris, donated by the Teras/Lepinski family, to Jenni Murrell

Jenni Murrell receiving the Best Oriental Lily Award from Billie Gill. The award was donated by Margaret Major in honour of her husband Wilf Major

Debbie Ryan presenting the Best King Alfred Daffodil Award to - stand in for Judy White - Nancy Elder. Judy was unable to attend

Last year's recipient President, Judith Matchett, handing over the Award for the Best Chrysanthemum to this year's recipient Diane Sykes. Might we have a competition going on here!

The Award for Overall Points for Rose Shows was presented to Victor Foster by Ida Sorensen
Victor won with 19 points, Eveline Teras came second with 16 points and Judy White third with 12 points.

Eveline Teras won the Award for Most Points in Vegetables with Phyllis Caulton presenting. She won big with 62 points, Jenni Murrell came second with 44 points and Nancy Elder third with 23 points.

Last year's winner Lucy Valente handing the Award for Most Points in Flower Design "B" over to this year's recipient Agnes More. This is the second and last time Agnes will be receiving the award. She scored over 20 points and more than one 1st place, so she will be competing in class "A" in 2012

The Largest Spanish Onion was grown by Jenni Murrell this year. The prize awarded by Lakeview Gardens and handed over by Rob Radcliffe was a Gift Certificate for $50 - hence her extra big smile

Johanna Chudzinski, with many flower show awards to her name, presented the Award for Most Points in Floral Design "A" to Jenni Murrell. Jenni won with 63 points, Marilyn Elliott and Eveline Teras came second with 28 points each and Mona Rea third with 17 points

Last year's recipient Eveline Teras presenting the Award for Overall Points in Flower Show Specimens to this year's recipient Jenni Murrell. It seems they are taking turns for this award. Jenni won with 191 points, Eveline came second with 179 and Marilyn Elliott third with 127 points.

The Kathryn Bury Original Painting went to the most improved in the design division this year. The winner Agnes More shown here with Kathryn Bury, the artist herself.