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Dedicated to the preservation of Latham Park and supported by the generosity of its many Friends!
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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:
To perpetuate the park as a place of beauty and enjoyment for Siouxland residents; to act as an advisory group to the Security National Bank of Sioux City, the Trustee for The Clara Latham Park Trust:
- Research and develop methods, projects and programs that support the operating and capital improvement budgets as well as increasing the value of the endowment
- Preserve and enhance Latham Park for future generations
- Encourage area residents to appreciate gardening, historic preservation and natural beauty
- Vision Statement:
To be a destination place for all people who enjoy beauty, or seek a place of reflection, by providing:
- Beautiful garden displays
- A well maintained house and grounds
- A retreat for visitors
- A Siouxland presence
- A gardening education opportunity for young and old alike
- Dedication to a common cause
- Membership:
Open to any persons / businesses / organizations interested in preserving Latham Park:
- Executive Board - 7 members: 4 elected officers / 3 appointed committee chairs
- General Membership - annual dues of $25 per household
- Sponsorship - donations of $50 or more in cash, materials or services
- Executive Board:
- Co-Presidents - Jill Swanson & Nancy Watson
- Vice-President - Sheryl Brosamle
- Secretary - Judie Hayward
- Treasurer - Mark Raymond
- House & Grounds Co-Chairs - John & Michelle DiBerardino
- Fundraising Chair - Kathleen Torbensen
- Events Chair - Paul Campbell
- Active Members:
- Linda King
- Bill & Dawn Tope
- Dorothy VanderWeil
- Laurie Taylor
- Cynthia Deck
- Pat Privett
- Joe & Pam Coughlin
- Diane & Scott Frick
- Charles Reeser
- Theresa Weaver-Basye
- Marc & Ellen Andre Christofferson
- Gordon Berry
- Jan Beauchene
- Committees:
- House and Grounds
Restoring and maintaining Latham Park's infrastructure at a level of beauty and functionality it once experienced, using today's ideas and resources, while striving to honor Clara Latham's wishes
- Fund Raising
Preserving and protecting the legacy of Clara Latham by securing the financial resources needed to insure the perpetuation of the Park
- Events
Conducting activities within Latham Park in order to showcase the park's beauty, raising public awareness of its accessibility, and spreading the word to others about this "Hidden Treasure"
- 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
If you want to help preserve this snapshot for your grandchildren, please come share your time and talents with us !
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All material herein © '2003-13' "Friends of Latham Park Association".
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