• 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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