Meet the Board of Directors for Our Foundation
The Board facilitates the exchange of ideas and information with WSU Extension and serves as advisor to the Snohomish County Program Coordinator. The Board interacts with WSU Extension and reviews and approves the Memorandum of Agreement with Washington State University Extension on a regular basis to maintain a clear understanding of all roles and responsibilities to ensure the growth and success of the Master Gardener program in Snohomish County
Board Overview:
Board of Directors members are elected by the Foundation membership to serve two-year terms but not more than seven consecutive years. The Board of Directors manages the affairs of the Foundation on behalf of its membership of Master Gardener volunteers. Their main duties are to accept contributions and administer those funds.
The Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of 11 to 13 members. Board members are elected at the annual election meeting each March. About half of the Board members are elected each year and each member serves for two years. Board members serve as liaisons between the Foundation, the Program, and the Community, and provide leadership for Foundation activities (although other members provide plenty of leadership, too). Officers (president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer) are selected from the Board.
The Foundation meets the third Tuesday of each month except July, August, and December, at 9:30 am. Meetings usually last about an hour and are often followed by an educational seminar or workshop. All Master Gardeners and trainees are invited and encouraged to attend.
Executive Team
President:
Pete Mackay
Vice President:
Susan Snyder
Treasurer:
Jackie Trimble
Secretary:
Dave Lucey
Board Members
Virginia Blain
Kim Olafson
Michele Duncan
Lana Growe
Howard Voland
Eric Jorgenson
Judy Hanson
Standing Committees and Leadership Teams:
Standing Committee of the Foundation are appointed by the Board for an indefinite time. Special Committees are appointed for a specific task with a specified time to completion. [By-Laws, Art. VI]
The Foundation Standing Committees are Audit and Development.
Advisory Committees are selected by the Board of Directors
How to Get Involved with Foundation Leadership
Committee Membership: Foundation members do not have to be a member of the Board to serve on Committees. If you are looking for a way to volunteer and contribute to the Foundation and one of these committees matches your experience, expertise, or interests, please contact the Foundation President, president@TBD