Jim Shelar Receives District I Award of Honor

March 12: Former Capitol Hill president Jim Shelar received the Award of Honor from District I, National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. for his work for, and achievements in, the Capitol Hill Garden Club and the Capitol Hill community. Vickie Godwin, presently second vice president of NCAGC, presented the award to a surprised Jim Shelar.
Capitol Hill is one of 21 clubs in District I. [Unlike Gaul, NCAGC is divided in four parts.] Each year, each district selects one garden club member for the Award of Honor.

Also, at the District I Awards Meeting, Capitol Hill president Elvira Sisolak, on behalf of Capitol Hill, accepted award and achievement certificates for:
*Oustanding Garden Club (over 60 members)
*Outstanding Community Project
*Work at Historic Sites
*Education and Youth Programs
*NCAGC Plus One Membership
*Financial Supporters