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We are a non-profit club of dedicated growers and enthusiasts of African Violets and Gesneriads. The purpose of the club is to bring together people interested in gesneriad family and African violet, and to stimulate widespread interest in the propagation and culture of these unique plants. We meet in person once a month on Sunday (1:00pm to 3:00pm) from September to June (except December), and we also have a virtual Bloom to Zoom meeting once every other month. Become a member

Executive Members

Bob Hunter – Current President

Bob joined the club around 2018 and has never missed a meeting since.  In 2023 Bob won Best in Show, 2nd Best in Show, and the Pacific Northwest Judges Councils Best Collection award.  Bob blames his Grandma for his current African Violet addiction and probably has the best Miniature/Semi-miniature collection in Vancouver.

Tatiana – Vice President

Tatiana joined the club in 2022 and loves Streptocarpus.

Garth McFadden – Treasurer

Garth joined the club in 2016 and have held the role as the club’s President and Treasurer. Garth’s entry of Rob’s Boolaroo (picture above) has also won the 2019 Best Saintpaulia in Show Award as well as the 2019 Best Saintpaulia Collection Pacific Northwest Judges Council Award.