Latham Park Discover Sioux City's Best Kept Secret
The Friends of Latham Park
Join us - Volunteer
Make a difference in the park's preservation
The Friends of Latham Park Association is a group of neighbors and concerned citizens from around the city of Sioux City.
Meetings are held at 7:00 P.M. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Latham home - 1915 S. Lemon St., Sioux City.
Join us and make a difference.
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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
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Preserve and enhance Latham Park for future generations
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Encourage area residents to appreciate gardening, historic preservation and natural beauty
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Vision Statement:
To be a destination place for all people who enjoy beauty, or seek a place of reflection, by providing:-
Beautiful garden displays
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A well maintained house and grounds
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A retreat for visitors
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A Siouxland presence
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A gardening education opportunity for young and old alike
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Dedication to a common cause
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Membership:
Open to any persons / businesses / organizations interested in preserving Latham Park:-
Executive Board - 7 members: 4 elected officers / 3 appointed committee chairs
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General Membership - annual dues of $35 per household
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Sponsorship - donations of $50 or more in cash, materials or services
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Executive Board:
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President - Karen Riley
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Vice-President - Sheryl Brosamle
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Secretary/Treasurer - Judie Hayward/Pat Roberts
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House & Grounds Co-Chairs - John & Michelle DiBerardino
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Fundraising Chair - Karen Riley
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Events Chair - vacancy - if you have media connections, we want you
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Active Members:
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Jill Swanson
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Sheryl Brosamle
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Judie Hayward
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Michelle DiBerardino
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Pat Roberts
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Karen Riley
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Steve Hotvedt
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Laurie Taylor
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Andrew Gerodias
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Marc & Ellen Andre Christofferson
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Nancy Dobyns
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Mary Case
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Gloria Zook
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Charlie Barker
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Donna Johnson
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Committees:
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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 / Grants
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."
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