Staff and Volunteer Recognition 2013 Resolution: VOLUNTEER Eager to learn more about plants? Enjoy weeding or playing in the dirt? Curious about what goes on behind the scenes? Find fulfillment in these opportunities – and meet others with similar interests – when you join the Garden’s volunteer team. Watch lewisginter.org for upcoming orientation dates. Tip: A worthy New Year’s resolution!
Congratulations to Garden staff who celebrated service milestones during 2012. 20 Years Peggy Combs Horticulturist Kelly Riley Children’s Education Coordinator Frank Robinson President and CEO 10 Years
Annual Fund: A Community Investment Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a nonprofit organization committed to the health, education and enrichment of all its visitors. From new plantings and displays to education programs and outreach projects and even signature events, we rely on your support as we strive to:
Educate
More than 12,000 students will participate in our education classes this year, including 3,600 disadvantaged children who receive all programs for free.
Mentor
Our volunteer service programs help teens explore nonprofit career options and learn about nutrition, environmental science and horticulture.
Invigorate
he Garden is a place of respite and peace for all. Each year, our Sharing the Garden T program provides thousands of people with free access to the Garden.
Nourish
ur volunteer-driven Community Kitchen Garden will provide more than 10,000 pounds of O healthy, nutritious produce for Richmond’s hungry this year.
Larry Bartenstein Visitor Services Associate Shanna Chandler Development Manager Lucy Coggin Group Tour Developer Phyllis Laslett Adult Education Coordinator Laura Mulligan Visitor Services Coordinator Dennis Rybiski Security Officer Shannon Smith Horticulturist 5 Years Karen Clowers Horticulture Manager Kristen Hughes Facility Events Coordinator Lesley Madigan Gardener Erin Wright Children’s Garden Educator/ Youth Volunteers
Your Annual Fund donation to the Garden is an investment in your community. Please visit lewisginter.org to get involved.
Randee Humphrey Receives Leadership Award Education Director Randee Humphrey has been recognized as a winner of the 2012 Stettinius Award for Nonprofit Leadership. Randee joined Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in 2004, and oversees all functions of the education department, including public, school and special audience programs, educational exhibits and interpretation, management of Library and herbarium collections, and community initiatives and partnerships. Her award will support travel to and research of recent capital building projects and artist-in-residence programs at various botanical gardens around the country.
The Community Foundation honored three emerging community leaders for 2012: Randee Humphrey, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (center); Megan Rollins, Boaz & Ruth; and Damon Jiggetts, Peter Paul Development Center.
11