2012 Executive & Board Members
Welcome to 2012 Executive & Board Members!
At our first Grow Regina Board Meeting held on February 1st, the following Executive positions were filled:
Chairperson – Yvette Crane
2012 Treasurer – Duane Haave
Secretary – Robert Wuschenny
Vice President – John Fagan
Louise Arndt
Don Fenwick
Gene Lauman
Cameron Ulledal
Karen Watkins
The above Board members will participate on one or more committees below to deliver all our programs.
The Communications Committee is responsible for newsletters, web updates, and Facebook administration. Submissions of photos, stories, videos and recipes to the committee are welcome.
The Construction and Maintenance Committee is responsible for coordinating construction projects in the garden. Front entrance signage, composting stations and raised beds are examples of the project coming this year. Anyone with carpentry or construction experience is welcome!
The Fundraising, Planning and Development Committee is responsible for developing a master garden plan and nurturing sponsor partnerships. To facilitate this goal, Grow Regina is seeking professional design assistance to develop a Master Site Plan and architectural theme, to complement the existing garden layout, pathway, and irrigation infrastructure. This will be the blueprint for future garden development and will be used to support necessary and an aggressive fundraising campaign.
The newly formed Governance Committee has a considerable task ahead of them as we move toward incorporation as a non-profit association separating us from our past relationship with the Regina Food Bank. It is our goal to submit application for incorporation by March 1st, 2012.
The Garden Operations Committee is responsible for the daily garden/compost maintenance activities and coordinating the care of the Food Bank plots including planting, watering and harvesting. The committee is developing a long term plan to ensure the garden maintenance procedures are adequate and that the fee structure covers the operating costs and provides for any contingencies. Grow Regina has reserved up to 15% of the YARA-Grow Regina Community Garden to grow crops for donation to the Food Bank. Everyone with a ‘green thumb’ is encouraged to participate!
The Membership Committee is responsible for garden plot application and allotment management. This committee is restricted to Board member participation.
The Orchard Committee is responsible for approving species selection and assumes operational management of the orchard. The committee is developing a long term plan to ensure the orchard maintenance procedures are adequate and that the fee structure covers the operating costs and provides for any contingencies. Planning for orchard expansion is occurring in conjunction with the development of a long range master plan for the garden as a whole.
The Social and Education Committee is responsible for education programs like Plant a Row • Grow a Row, garden tours, workshops and the summer/fall BBQs, plus much more.