Middle Georgia Camellia Society

Facility Address	Massee Lane Gardens 100 Massee Lane Road Fort Valley, GA 31030
Town	Fort Valley
State	GA
Website	https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064336406360

MIDDLE GEORGIA CAMELLIA SOCIETY
2026 - 2027

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About the Middle Georgia Camellia Society

The Middle Georgia Camellia Society is a non-profit, education organization, chartered on January 10, 1948, primarily to stimulate and promote interest in the camellia.

Our purpose is to:

Stimulate and extend the appreciation of camellias and to promote the science of camellia culture in Middle Georgia and to encourage private and public planting of camellias.
Bring together in friendship and fellowship camellia growers and those interested in camellias in Middle Georgia.
Assist local growers through discussions and dissemination of information on the general culture of camellias.

MGCS host two camellia shows and a camellia workshop each year.

The first camellia show is held during the month of October and is sponsored by the Georgia National Fair, Perry, GA.
The workshop is held at Massee Lane Gardens on January with Registration starting at 9 a.m. Workshop fee is $25.
Our 2nd flower show is held in February as part of the “Festival of Camellias” at Massee Lane Gardens in Fort Valley, GA. This show is held on the fourth Saturday in February 2027 and is sponsored by Flint Energies.

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Our annual membership dues are $10. (Membership Application can be printed from the Related Files List above.)
Quarterly newsletters are sent by email, keeping all members well informed of what is happening within our organization.

Society Contact: Ian Brown

Email Contact: middlegeorgiacamellias@gmail.com

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	Middle Georgia Camellia Society Membership Form
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	MGCS Camellia Society Newsletter
	Summer 2025 Newsletter

	Middle Georgia By-Laws

Middle Georgia Camellia Society Show Results - 2025

	Massee Lane Gardens - Fort Valley, Georgia
	Results from January 22-23 2025

Executive Committee - 2025 - 2026

Position	Name
President	Mark Collier
1st Vice-President	Ian Brown
2nd Vice-President	Jonanne Beckman
Secretary	Betty Rackley
Treasurer	Tommy Couch
Immediate Past President	Brenda Alden

Board of Directors - 2024 - 2025

Position	Name	Term Expires
Board Member	Carol Brown	Expires 6/2026
Board Member	Sandee Khoury	Expires 6/2026
Board Member	Bob Griggers	Expires 6/2026
Board Member	Linda Burnett	Expires 6/2026
Board Member	Tony Barrett	Expires 6/2026
Board Member	Joe Ketola	Expires 6/2027
Board Member	Tom Beckman	Expires 6/2027
Board Member	David Williams	Expires 6/2027
Board Member	Greg Holmes	Expires 6/2027
Board Member	William Khoury	Expires 6/2027

Schedule of Events - 2026-2027

All Dates are Subject to Change

Date	Event	Time	Location
Sun, May 24, 2026	Ad hoc committee: Massee Lane Support Follow-up on financial donations	2:30 P.M.	Massee Lane Gardens 100 Massee Lane Rd. Fort Valley, GA 31030
Sat, June 20, 2026	Massee Lane Work Day Pruning: Main Garden	9:00 A.M.	Massee Lane Gardens
Sat, July 18, 2026	Massee Lane Work Day TBD	9:00 A.M.	Massee Lane Gardens
Sun, Aug 9, 2026	Board of Directors Meeting	2:30 P.M.	Massee Lane Gardens
Sat, Aug 22, 2026	Gibb 'n Learn Gibbing Workshop. (Open to public)	10:00 A.M.	County Line Nursery 3206 Burnett Rd. Byron, GA 31008
Sat, Aug 29, 2026	Work Day Ends about noon	9:00 A.M.	Massee Lane Gardens
Thur, Sep 10, 2026	Membership Meeting with Program (TBA) BBQ Chicken meal-Tommy Martin Guests/potential mbrs-no charge	6:00 P.M.	Massee Lane Gardens
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Low Country Boil (bring dessert)	6:00 P.M.	Massee Lane Gardens
Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 18, 2026	Georgia National Fair Camellia Show (Open to public)	1:00 P.M.	Georgia National Fairgrounds Miller Murphy Howard Bldg 401 Golden Isles Pkwy Perry, GA 31069
Thur, Nov 12, 2026	Membership Meeting w/ Program (TBA)	6:00 P. M.	Massee Lane Gardens
Thur, Dec 3, 2026	Christmas Meeting (Catered)	6:00 A.M.	Massee Lane Gardens (Fetterman Gallery)
Sun, Jan 10, 2027	Board of Directors Meeting Catch up; Workshop; Feb. Show	2:30 P.M.	Massee Lane Gardens
Tues, Jan 26- Sat, Jan 30,2027	International Camellia Congress Camellia Exhibition (Saturday)		Massee Lane Gardens
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Judges Reception	6:00 P.M.	Grand Magnolia House 320 Main St., E. Marshallville, GA 31057
Sat, Feb 27, 2027 Sun, Feb 28, 2027	Flint Energies Annual Camellia Show (Show opens to public)	1:00-4:00 P.M. 1:00-4:00 P.M.	Massee Lane Gardens
Thur, Mar 11, 2027	Annual Business Meeting with program (TBA)	6:00 P.M.	Massee Lane Gardens
Sat, Apr 10, 2027	Service Project Picnic & Auction (Members bring food and auction items)	9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M.	Massee Lane Gardens
Sun, May 16, 2027	Joint Board Meeting	2:30 P.M.	Massee Lane Gardens

Additional Dates for Your Calendar:

All Dates are Subject to Change

Date	Society	Location
Oct 5-6, 2026	Atlantic Coast Camellia Society	Savannah, GA
Oct 23-24, 202	Gulf Coast Camellia Society	Greenville, AL

ACS Camellia - Society Archives

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Camellia Points of Interest
Fort Valley, Georgia Area

	American Camellia Society - Fort Valley, Georgia
	The American Camellia Society is a national membership organization dedicated to fostering appreciation for and knowledge of plants of the genus Camellia. Founded in 1945, the Society is headquartered at Massee Lane Gardens near Fort Valley in central Georgia. Massee Lane Gardens has nine acres of camellia plantings and an additional twenty-plus acres devoted to specialty gardens and collections. Massee Lane Gardens is an International Garden of Excellence. The American Camellia Society is a member of the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta and of The International Camellia Society. The Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.