ORGANIZATION
CLUB HISTORY
Started in 1999, the Grantham Garden Club currently has over 140 members. The strength and versatility of this club has continued to grow thanks to so many members who have shared their personal expertise and enthusiasm through the various volunteer positions they have taken on.
STRUCTURE
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with executive officers elected each autumn for the following calendar year. We maintain a minimum cash flow to support a one-year operating budget with member dues covering operating expenses so fundraising revenue can be applied to program speaker fees plus a minimum of one-third of all fundraising revenue directed towards scholarships and grants.
MISSION
The organization's mission is to:
Started in 1999, the Grantham Garden Club currently has over 140 members. The strength and versatility of this club has continued to grow thanks to so many members who have shared their personal expertise and enthusiasm through the various volunteer positions they have taken on.
STRUCTURE
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with executive officers elected each autumn for the following calendar year. We maintain a minimum cash flow to support a one-year operating budget with member dues covering operating expenses so fundraising revenue can be applied to program speaker fees plus a minimum of one-third of all fundraising revenue directed towards scholarships and grants.
MISSION
The organization's mission is to:
- promote through education the love of gardening among amateurs
- promote the study of horticulture
- protect our native trees, wildflowers, pollinators, and birds
- encourage civic beautification
- engage in activities that are charitable and educational, including without limitation, awarding educational scholarships and grants in furtherance of this mission