The 2008 national convention was held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Ten of twelve participants from Green Bay are pictured above. Visits were made to Allen County Extension Display Gardens, Johnny Appleseed Gravesite, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Chief Little Turtle Memorial, Lakeside Rose Garden, Merry Lea Environmental Center, Solomon Farm, and private residential gardens.  Seminars were presented on prairies, perennials, butterflies, bats, art in the garden, pest control, container gardening, annual flower gardens,  judges' clinics, and photography.

Judy Nighorn and Shirley Winnes received framed photos of their 2008 photographs which were chosen for the 2009 TGOA/MGCA Calendar.

Four Green Bay club members entered photographs in the competition this year. Here are their results:

Paul Hartman entered 20 slides, receiving 11 first-place awards and 9 second-place awards; 4 received Best of Class designations; 11 were selected for the PowerPoint program.

Bob Mongin entered 10 slides, receiving 8 first-place awards and 2 second-place awards; a sunset over Green Bay slide received a Best of Class designation; 6 were selected for the PowerPoint program.

Dave Parsons entered photos for the first time, 20 in all, receiving 7 first-place awards and 13 second-place awards; 10 were selected for the PowerPoint program.