Floribunda means "many flowering" in Latin and refers toa modern group of garden roses.  These were developed by crossing hybrid tea and polyantha roses.  Our 2024 Village Garden Club of Dennis Floribunda recipient is certainly the rose of the year: Patti Sakellis!

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It isn't often we have the honor of sharing our love of gardening with someone who goes above and beyond all expectations, a leader.  Someone who, through their principles of hard work,  thoughtful consideration,  community-mindedness and steely- eyed determination, can see our goals and help forge a path. For over 10 years, Patti Sakellis has generously shared those qualities with our club and has been instrumental in creating an inclusive and welcoming club that resonates with our community. 

Patti affected and moved many areas of our club.  Whether she was chairing the Ways and Means Committee from 2012-2014 or serving as our Corresponding Secretary from 2007 - 2009, Patti contributed to the spirit of our Club. Recently, when chairing the 2024 Nominating Committee, Patti was extremely effective in assessing, connecting with and guiding new candidates when filling out the new slate of officers for the upcoming year. And when our club was searching for a new meeting venue, Patti was diligent in researching all available possibilities with the town and working closely with Select Board members towards our goal.  Patti has served many roles in the club including the following:

Nominating Committee - 2022-24

Hospitality 2021-22

Civic Beautification - Pocket Park/ Dennis Port

Ways & Means Chair - 2012-2014

Corresponding Secretary - 2007-09

Co Chair Garden Tour - 2008-09

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