2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board members must be members in good standing of The Friends. They participate in fund raising activities, including but not limited to raising the financial resources required to meet The Friends goals and objectives, as coordinated by the President, Vice-President and Director of the New Hanover County Extension Service, and establishing general fundraising policies and activities. Interested in serving on the board? We invite you to complete the application form. |
Larry Sackett President |
Doug Thatcher Vice President |
Leigh Voli Treasurer |
Roseanne Saracino Vice Treasurer |
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Oversees The Friends board as a whole and provides resources for furthering the duties and success of fundraising; presides over all meetings of the membership, the Board and Executive Committee. | Performs the duties and exercises the responsibilities of the President in their absence or disability; joins in planning meetings and engages in other duties as assigned by the President. | Responsible for oversight of all funds of The Friends, receipt and recording of contributions and monies due and payable to The Friends from any source, and the disbursement and depositing of all such monies in the name of The Friends. | Assists Treasurer in oversight of all funds of the Friends. |
Lisa Rodilosso Secretary Responsible for and has oversight of the records of the proceedings of the Board and Executive Committee. Coordinates the Governance Committee. |
JT Fritsch |
Valerie Smith |
Carlie Sturtz |
Ro Pelletier |
Christopher Raville |
Gabriella de Souza |
Charles Mincey |
Ex-Officio Personnel
Roben Jarrett Arboretum Staff Support |
Lloyd Singleton Director - New Hanover County Arboretum |
Nikki Bascome (President - Extension Master Gardeners Volunteer Association Representative) | Ex-Officio President |
