Meet the Officers

MFGC President

Regina Bennett  (Jeannie Bennett), 2025-2027

Hello Montana Federation of Garden Clubs Members, Jeannie Bennett 2025-2027 MFGC President It is my privilege to offer my initial letter of acceptance and presentation of goals to everyone via our wonderful publication, “Montana Gardens.” With a well-attended convention behind us it is time for the 2025-2027 executive team to reach out to the Montana clubs and the next three months we will be doing just that.

My theme as President is simple: Stop and Smell the Flowers. Here is a little idea why flowers and all the flowering plants we enjoy are what I will focus on the next two years. Born on July 4th in 1956, near Philadelphia, PA, I always thought I was a firecracker myself and took the Revolutionary history of the area seriously. I am excited by the celebratory possibilities of being President during the 250th Anniversary of the United States.

In our Montana Federation 75th Anniversary book by Denise Fink, I discovered the State president in the year 1956 was Esther Hamel, famous for her love of all things flowering and Garden Therapy. I will read her books this winter and work hard to further promote her awards legacy.

I am also eager to offer an impressive convention next year in Anaconda. We will have a 3-night stay at the Forge hotel at particularly good rates. We will do a little celebrating too as it is the 75th Anniversary of Montana Life Members as well as the 250th Birthday of the US. The convention will have educational opportunities that feature firsthand flower design, awards applications, membership strategies and for developing sponsorship of our State Federation.

Years ago, I learned about the Management author Stephen Covey. I especially appreciated his distinction between Personality traits and Character traits and how to use them to manage in an organization. I hope to show a kind, pleasant personality as we work together, but I can guarantee you that I always be of good character. So, I hope for two great years together and am excited about the 2025-2027 seasons as we move forward. See you all soon at the Fall district meetings where we can begin our fundraising as we get to know each other better.

Jeannie Bennett Fall 2025

MFGC 1st Vice President

Cindy Carlton, 2025-27

Watch for more info about Cindy in the very near future!

MFGC 2nd Vice President

Liz Smith, 2025-27

In 1995, I traveled to Fairmont Hot Springs to federate the Miles City Garden Club, so I am a longtime member.

At a local level, I have served as President and Vice President, Chairman of many committees, including our Blue Star in 2015 and Blooming on the Prairie State Convention in 2019. I have been Eastern Montana Gateway District Director for three separate terms.

I served as Membership Chairman at the State level for three consecutive Presidents.

I am honored to serve as 2nd Vice President and am looking forward to meeting new members and being re-acquainted with old members.

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