Our Scholarship Recipients – Jasper Donoso

I wanted to give an update on how things are going for me at UCF. I’ve been really enjoying my time here and thought I’d let you know how my experience has been so far.

I’ve adjusted well to life at UCF, and one of the highlights has been joining the LEAD Scholars Program, where I’m learning more about leadership. It’s quickly become one of my favorite classes. As a LEAD Scholar, there are a lot of LEAD events I can attend, and they even have a calendar that makes it easy to see what’s coming up. I’ve already been able to attend a lot of events, such as a Henna event where one of my friends drew a design on my hand and a bracelet-making event for suicide prevention.

 

 

The program has also connected me with volunteering opportunities, such as Love Serving Autism, which was a really positive experience. I also discovered that they had a scavenger hunt at the library, which was a cool and fun way to get to know the space better. In addition, I rented a camera from the library and went around campus taking photos. I’ve attached some of those photos below.

Overall, I’ve been having a great time at UCF. I’ve been riding my bike around campus a lot, and I’m excited to join clubs next semester. I’m also looking forward to continuing to attend LEAD events and staying involved in volunteering.

 

 

 

Thank you again for your support, it truly means a lot and has helped make my experience at UCF so meaningful.

Sincerely, Jasper Donoso

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Arrangers’ Guild Meeting – December 16, 2025

Our monthly meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Janet Roberts, Director.

Kelley Callery made the raffle arrangement for the December drawing. Denise Garcia, Club President, also donated an arrangement as well. Thank you both.

Kenetha Kilmurray reported on the field trip to the Tour of 6 holiday homes in St. Augustine. This is their club’s big fund raiser. These private residences were in the historic districts and along the waterfront. The tour was wonderful and very decorated, so much creativity.

Today’s instructor is Margaret Kilpatrick. She will be teaching Class 3 on: Traditional Curved Lines/Line Mass Design (Crescent).

The instructor made 3 different arrangements and then the class made their arrangements which were then critique and they all did a wonderful job.

Next Class will be Class 4 January 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Tables Functional & Exhibition Table Designs

Please refer to your student handbook pages 22 through 26 on what you need to bring to class.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m. by Janet Roberts, Director

Respectfully Submitted: Nancy Iandoli

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Arrangers’ Guild Meeting & Class – Sip & Create

The Arrangers and other club members joined us on December 15, 2025, at the Southern Community center for a fun afternoon creating our own holiday design and celebrating with a sip & snack cheer!

Our instructor was Ginny Niebauer from ART among the FLOWERS, who is also a new garden club member. Ginny brought supplies for us for a small fee, and we could use our own decorations.

Thank you, Ginny, for a fun afternoon!

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Clippings Newsletter December, 2025

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Arrangers’ Guild Meeting & Class – November 19, 2025

Our monthly meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Janet Roberts, Director.

Thank you to Sherry Thompson for making the raffle arrangement for the monthly Garden Club meeting.

There was no class with an instructor today, but Jane Howells showed the class how to curl Palmetto prawns for holiday designs. She brought her own samples of an angel she made and how to roll up the prawns. Kelley Callery demonstrated how she made her designs.

The students created their own designs, showing impressive creativity and imagination.

Announcements:

November 20th, The Garden Club Christmas tree at the library will be decorated by volunteers of the Arrangers’ Guild.

December 8th, The Garden Club Christmas luncheon, at Club 51.

December 9th, Andrea Rogers is hosting her annual Arrangers’ Christmas dinner at 2:00 p.m., at her lovely, decorated house! Several members volunteered to bring a dish to share.

December 15th, Sip and Create to be held at Club 51 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. If you have not paid yet, bring the $5 fee that day. Just bring your clippers and decorations you wish to use. Containers, oasis, flowers, and greenery will be provided.

December 16th, Arrangers’ Third Class will be held. Margaret Kirkpatrick will be our instructor. She will demonstrate how to make a Crescent Design using lemons, oranges, or small apples. It will be a long meeting, so bring yourself a snack.

January 20th, Class 4 will be Table Design/Exhibition Table. Review pages 22 through 26 in your Student Manual to see which items to bring.

Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted: Nancy Iandoli

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