The Clear Lake Trowel & Trellis Garden Club installed its new officers at a meeting on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, in Kelseyville, Calif. Photo by Claire Grieve.

KELSEYVILLE – The Riviera Heights Clubhouse was the lovely location of the Clear Lake Trowel & Trellis Garden Club's installation of officers, held June 15.

After members enjoyed a delicious potluck, a special guest and her family were introduced.

Elena Tipton from Clear Lake High School was the recipient of the $1,000 Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club Scholarship honoring Carol Kesey.

Sarah L. Johnson from Kelseyville High School was the recipient of the $1,000 Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club Scholarship in memory of Elizabeth Whitehead, but Johnson was unable to attend.

Outgoing Vice President Jo Douville presented a gift certificate from the club to thank outgoing President Jo Jameson. There was much applause for a job well done.

Nora Gerrard installed the new officers who will serve one-year terms.

The new officers are President Linda Waterstraat, Vice President Helen Turley, Treasurer Rena Clifton, Secretary Marva Brandt, and Parliamentarian Jo Shaul.

Waterstraat's theme for the year is “Grow Along With Us.”

Linda invited all members to the planning meeting which will be held at Mendo-Lake Credit Union conference room on June 28 at 9 a.m. The officers, chairman, and members will plan out the whole year's activities.

The club meets at noon on the third Tuesday of the month, September through May, at the Scotts Valley Women's Club House, 2298 Hendricks Road, Lakeport.

Members, guests and all interested are most welcome. President Linda Waterstraat, 707-245-4731, invites interested gardeners to join the group.

For more information see www.clttgc.org.