At a meeting recently held at member Barbara Magill’s home, with seven members present, the decision was made.

Members were given notice in October that this may be happening and were asked to consider the fate of the Society over the Christmas break.

The decision was voted upon following a motion moved by past president Shirley Hunter – through lack of members – and it was carried.

President Ann Crasti presented her moving report, in which she stated that she would be leaving Parkes later in the year to move to Tumbarumba.

So another chapter closes, and the many happy memories of Floral Art and the Annual Floral Fair.

The Floral Fair has always been an outstanding success, but with lots of hard work behind the scenes, it would fall on fewer people who in turn have aged.

And like so many organisations, the Society is finding it hard to fill the executive positions.

With modern technology, the Art of Flower arranging can be found on many sites on the computer, although the fellowship will not be there.

Many friendships have been formed all over Australia through members exhibiting not only in Parkes but in other centres.

Parkes PA&H Association will still have flower arranging on their show schedule, so hopefully at the Annual Parkes Show there will be a pleasing display.

A special presentation was made to Barbara for hosting us in her home over the last 12 months. And the meeting closed with an air of sadness.

Members took the opportunity to come together one last time as they decided to hand their Kay Maxwell Trophy back to Kay’s daughter Paula Medlyn