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Friends of Latham Park Association
  • Organization:
    A group of neighbors and concerned citizens from around the city of Sioux City


  • Mission Statement:
    Preserve, protect and promote the legacy and vision of Clara Latham for this park, and strive to carry on her dedication to the community


  • Goals:
    • Increase the value of the Park's endowment fund
      • Annually raise funds to meet current operating expenses, plus add $10,000 to the trust principal
      • Involve donor estate planning
      • Organize annual fundraiser gala & other events
    • Create and prioritize house & grounds projects
    • Expand fundraising through grants and networking with other organizations
    • Educate the public on horticulture & historic preservation
      • Involve youth groups in clean-up & planting
      • Offer on-site educational events
    • Seek additional Association Board members

  • Membership:
    Open to any persons / businesses / organizations interested in preserving Latham Park:
    • Board of Directors - currently open to expansion by nomination
    • General Membership - annual dues of $25 per household
    • Sponsorship - donations of $50 or more in cash, materials or services

  • Officers:
    • President - Jim Jung
    • Vice-President - Marilyn Eickholt
    • Secretary - Judie Hayward
    • Treasurer - Marilyn Wheelock
    • Active Board Members:
      • Linda King
      • Bill & Dawn Tope
      • Cindy McClary
      • Dorothy VanderWeil
      • Debi Durham
      • Pat Mustain
      • Theresa Weaver-Basye
      • Chuck & Suzy Lang
      • Kathleen Torbensen
      • Laurie Taylor
      • Michelle DiBerardino
      • Cindy Deck
      • Dave Borrink
      • Renee Weinberg
      • Pat Privett
      • Megan Zalme
      • Dorothy Myers

  • Committees / Visions:
    • Publicity
      To promote Latham Park and its events and to keep the community aware of money, items & services needed
    • House and Grounds
      To bring Latham Park back to a level of beauty it once experienced using today's ideas and resources, while striving to honor Clara Latham's wishes
    • Grant / Fund Raising
      To preserve and protect the legacy of Clara Latham through the securing of financial resources needed to insure the perpetuation of the Park
    • Events / Projects
      To plan projects and events for the purposes of education, culture and promoting awareness of Latham Park
    • Community Volunteers
      To work with the other committees in developing a listing of, and maintaining contact with, individuals / organizations to participate in projects and events

  • Meetings:
    Held 7:00 P.M. on the second Thursday of each month at the Latham home - 1915 S. Lemon St., Sioux City, Iowa 51106


  • Wish List & Contact Persons:
    See "The Legacy" page


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