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.

 

• 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 $35 per household

  • Sponsorship - donations of $50 or more in cash, materials or services

     

• Executive Board:

  • President - Karen Riley

  • Vice-President - Sheryl Brosamle

  • Secretary/Treasurer - Judie Hayward/Pat Roberts

  • House & Grounds Co-Chairs - John & Michelle DiBerardino

  • Fundraising Chair - Karen Riley

  • Events Chair - vacancy - if you have media connections, we want you

 

• Active Members:

  • Jill Swanson

  • Sheryl Brosamle

  • Judie Hayward

  • Michelle DiBerardino

  • Pat Roberts

  • Karen Riley

  • Steve Hotvedt

  • Laurie Taylor

  • Andrew Gerodias

  • Marc & Ellen Andre Christofferson

  • Nancy Dobyns

  • Mary Case

  • Gloria Zook

  • Charlie Barker

  • Donna Johnson

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• 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 / 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."