The Mission

The mission of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical garden is to build and maintain a public garden

and arboretum which promotes the art, enjoyment, and knowledge of horticulture, while providing

opportunities for education and research. The Arboretum attracts five hundred thousand visitors from forty six different countries each year. These visitors include eighty thousand school children and their teachers. http://www.dallasarboretum.org/index.htm

The displays at the Arboretum change frequently according to the season, and many festivals and themed presentations are held for the community to enjoy. Their mission is also supported by a variety of one hundred and twenty different art and gardening design classes taught by experts as well as a therapeutic horticulture program. Their childhood education program sees close to eighty thousand school children annually. These courses include interactive labs to fully engage the youth with nature.

February

2/4 Painting Landscapes in Oil

2/4 For the Love of Lavender

2/4 Taking your Camera Off Automatic

2/11 Germinating Seeds Indoors

2/11 Giving the Gift of Chocolate

2/11 The Paper Trail

2/11 Tons of Tomatoes

2/11 Sweetheart Kisses Centerpiece

2/18 Outdoor Living

2/18 Smart Water: Watering Practices

2/18 Topping off the Garden

2/18 Tales from the Hen House

2/25 A Year in Flowers with Debra Prinzing

2/25 The 50 Mile Bouquet workshop

March

3/3 Perfect Peonies

3/3 Perennial Combinations

3/3 Multiplicity: Propagation

3/3 The Secrets of Saffron

3/10 Turf Care for N. Texas

3/10 Wild About Orchids

3/10 Fabulous Felted Flowers

3/16-18 ArtScape

3/24 Growing A Salsa Garden

3/24 Shady Characters: Shade Gardening

3/24 Year Round Color in the Garden

3/27 Creating Stunning Images pt I

3/27 “Hatching into Spring” Arrangement

3/29 Creating Stunning Images pt II

3/29 For the Birds: Ceramic Birdbath pt I

3/30-4/1 The Art of Flower and

Garden Photography

3/31 Homegrown Herbs for

Healthier Cooking

3/31 Heirloom Vegetable Gardening

April

4/3 The Art of Flowers I

4/5 For the Birds: Ceramic Birdbath pt II

4/5 Attracting Birds to Your Garden

4/10 Birding 101 at the Arboretum

4/12 Spring Floral Enamel Pendant

4/12 Bathing Beauty

4/14 Birding 101 at Dogwood Canyon

4/14 Chinese Brush Painting

4/14 Concrete Leaf Casting

4/14 The Dirt on Soil

4/14 Good Bugs, Bad Bugs

4/14 Down the Garden Path: Mosaic Pathway

4/17 How Birds Work

4/17 European Hand-tied Bouquet

4/21 Tried and True: Trial Gardens

4/21 Great Garden Shrubs

4/21 Ikebana Floral Design

4/28 Sustainable Rose Gardening

4/28 Irrigation Insights for Drought

4/28 Rainwater Harvesting

May

5/5 Gardening with Hydrangeas

5/5 Felted Silk Scarves

5/9 Picture This! Fused Glass Frame

5/12 Painting Flowers in Oil pt. II

5/12 Tempered Glass Mosaics

5/19 Water Gardening Basics

5/19 Painting with Pastels

5/19 Dichoric Glass Set in PMC

5/23 Let the Sunshine In – Fused Glass

June

6/2 English Gardens Texas Style

6/2 To Dye For: Shibori Fabric Dyeing

6/2 Painting Flowers and Landscapes

in Watercolor

6/5 The Art of Flowers Pt. II

6/6 Garden Party – Fused Glass Platter

The Arboretum’s award winning trial gardens provide the foundation for essential research on planting successfully in the Texas heat and drought conditions. These results are provided to many national nurseries and have a positive impact on the appearance of landscapes throughout the country, as well as in the Arboretum itself.

Executive officers

President

Sharon Ballew

President-Elect

Sue Ringle

First Vice-President (Leadership)

Renee Farren

Second Vice-President (A Writer’s Garden)

Sherry Sivils

Third Vice-President (Mad Hatter’s Tea Party)

Carmeleta Whiteley

Fourth Vice-President (Membership)

Sue John

Fifth Vice-President (Programs)

Glenda Krottinger-Cotner

Sixth Vice-President (Service & Education)

Sharron O'Neil

Seventh Vice-President (Donor Naming)

Patricia Cowlishaw

(Co-Chair)

Marsha Dowler

Recording Secretary

Sydney Reid-Hedge

Corresponding Secretary

Jill Goldberg

Assistant Corresponding Secretary

Jewel Williams

Treasurer

Melissa Lewis

Treasurer-Elect

Elaine Belcher

Historian

Judy Birchfield

Parliamentarian

Sharon Barbee

Addressing - Sue Prather

Bulb Sales - Carole Boss

Database Manager - Jennifer Mira

Email Administrator - Linda Spina

Espirit de Corps - Carolyn Robbins

Financial Advisor - Helen Nixon

Fundraising Advisors - Harriett Gibbs, Wendy Hansen

Long Range Planning - Nancy Connor

Membership Renewal - Claire Cunningham

Permanent Files - Gisela Ziebarth

Website Administrator - Linda Spina, Beth Walthall

A Writer's Garden

Chairman - Sherry Sivils

MEETINGS

Board Meeting Arrangements - Sharon Walker

Board Meeting Hospitality - Katherine Phillips

Board Meeting Nametags - Marilyn Hailey

Fall Meeting Arrangements - MCarole Ann Brown

Winter Meeting - Margaret Larocca

Spring Meeting - Connie Rhodes

Founder's Award - Bettina Hennessy

Memorials and Honorariums - Linda Huffines

Membership Assistant Chair - Kay Braley**

New Member Liaisons - Jaclyn Braddy & Susan Vaughan

New Member Party - Myra Hammond

Newsletter - Cheryl Buckles

Permanent Files - Gisela Ziebarth

Procedure Manual - Carol Seay

Publicity- Deborah Brown

Telephone/Membership Renewal - Giana dePaul

Volunteer Days Chairman - Helen Tieber

Volunteer Hours & Reports - Dixie Marshall

Volunteer Placement - Susan Scullin

Yearbook - Sandy Secor

Members At-Large

Barbara Bingham

Nell Broughton

Advisory Board Chairman - Nancy Bierman

Liaison - DABS President - Ms. Mary M. Brinagar

FRIEND

Friend of the

Arboretum

$2,500+

- Reserved parking in the main lot and valet parking during Dallas Blooms and Autumn at the Arboretum, when available

- Year-Round admission for six individuals per visit

- Special travel opportunities to explore public and private gardens around the world

- Invitations to exclusive insider events and annual Friends of the Arboretum events, such as the Friends Holiday Party and seated dinner during Dallas Blooms

- Reserved table seating upon request in designated Friends area at Concerts in the Garden

- 20 Complimentary tickets to the Concerts in the Garden Series

- Private golf cart tour of the gardens by reservation

- $40 gift certificate to the Hoffman Family Gift Store

- 15 VIP guest passes for free admission and parking

- 15% discount on weekday rental of the Alex Camp House

All Partner benefits, plus:

- Five additional VIP guest passes for free admission and parking (20 total)

- Two complimentary admissions to one adult educational lecture class

- Listing on the entrance sign located in Ginsburg Plaza

- 10 additional complimentary tickets to Concerts in the Garden (30 total)

FRIENDS-ASSOCIATE ($5,000)

All Supporter benefits, plus:

- Five additional VIP guest passes for free admission and parking (25 total)

- Six complimentary admissions to one adult educational lecture class

- One complimentary weekday rental of the Alex Camp House (subject to availability)

- 20 Complimentary tickets to Concerts in the Garden (50 total)

CAROLINE ROSE HUNT SOCIETY ($10,000)

This top donor level reflects the tremendous support of the individuals who share a true passion and deep commitment to the Arboretum. Members receive all Associate benefits, plus:

- Complimentary rental of the historic DeGolyer Estate, The Alex Camp House, or Rosine Hall

- 10 Complimentary tickets to Concerts in the Garden (60 total)

- Two additional elegant and intimate dinners held at private residences or award-winning restaurants

- Invitation for private dinner in the Arboretum President’s Office for a concert event

- Additional guest passes with parking fees included by request

- Special “after hours” golf cart tours by reservation

- Special updates and access to the inner circle of the Arboretum

Who knew there were so many sub categories of friendship?

All of this information can be found on the Dallas Arboretum's offical website: http://www.dallasarboretum.org/index.htm

Board of Directors:

Committee Chairmen

GIVING

BACK TO THE

LARGER COMMUNITY

FOLLOWING THROUGH

Chairman, Brian Shivers

Vice Chairman, Nathan Robinett

Secretary, Nancy Rutchik

Treasurer, Scott Manis

President and CEO, Mary Brinegar

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Finance Committee

Chairman - Helen Nixon

Committee:

Sharon Ballew

Elaine Belcher

Melissa Lewis

Sue Ringle

Ex-Officio Members

Nancy Murphy

Long Range Planning Committee

Chairman - Nancy Connor

Committee:

Sharon Ballew

Sue Ringle

Melissa Lewis

Sharon Barbee

Kathy Cothrum

Elaine Belcher

(cc) photo by theaucitron on Flickr

http://www.dallasarboretum.org/Media/Press.htm

FROM

A

MISSION

MEMBER

TO A

Individual

73$

Family $109

Year-round admission for

Year-round admission

Classes for 2012:

Family

two individuals per visit

Calender of

Plus

for up to six people per visit

Kids

Club

In addition to the Family benefits as listed:

- Participation in Kids Club: a joint program of the Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Zoo, Museum of Nature and Science, Trinity River Audubon Center, Dallas Museum of Art, and the Crow Collection of Asian Art

- Six Kids Club Events and Admission Discounts to participating organizations

Sustaining $250

Patron $550

In addition to the Family Plus Kids Club benefits as listed:

- Four guest passes for free admission to the garden

- One valet pass during Dallas Blooms, when available

- Two guest passes to Garden of Music

In addition to the Sustaining benefits as listed:

- NEW: Two tickets for Concerts in the Garden

- Four additional guest passes for free admission to the garden

- Two additional valet passes during Dallas Blooms, when available

- Ten additional guest passes to Garden of Music

- $30 gift certificate to the Hoffman Family Gift Store

- Guided tour during Dallas Blooms

Junior Friends $600

Designed for supporters of the Arboretum in their 20s, 30s, and 40s: Junior Friends enjoy these benefits listed below in addition to the Sustaining Benefits:

- Invitations to special after-hours events

- Early Registration for Members only Events

- Four Complimentary tickets for Concerts in the Garden

- Four additional guest passes for free admission to the garden

- Two additional valet passes during Dallas Blooms, when available

- Ten additional guest passes to the Garden of Music

- Guided Tours during Dallas Blooms

Junior Friends Premium $800

In addition to the Junior Friends benefits as listed:

- Two additional complimentary tickets for Concerts in the Garden

- Designated reserved parking for Family Fun Days

- Two complimentary admissions to one adult educational lecture class

This prestigious group of high-level supporters receive a number of exclusive benefits including seated dinners, cocktail receptions and year round private golf-cart tours

Advisory Board

Chairman - Nancy Bierman

Members

Sharon Barbee

Kathy Cothrum

Carolyn Rogers

Sarah Seddelmeyer

Endowment Trust Trustees

Patricia Cowlishaw (2006-2009)

Helen Nixon (2007-2010)

Ruth Barnard (2008-2011)

Endowment Trust Oversight Committee

Carole Ann Brown (2006-2009)

Sylvia Rundell (2007-2010)

Beth Averitt (2008-2011)

Advisory Board Honorary Members

Mrs. Kirtman C. Anton

Mrs. Willard R. Baker

Mrs. Buford P. Berry

Mrs. Glen R. Brown

Mrs. Frank W. Cass

Mrs. William D. Cox, Jr.

Mrs. Ben P. Denman

Mrs. Oliver Gould

Mrs. Robert Holmes

Mrs. Charles R. Jackson

Mrs. Richard P. Jeffrey

Mrs. Jerry R. Klemow

Mrs. Jim S. Lake

Mrs. Lawrence E. Marcus

Mrs. John Marston, Jr.

Mrs. Michael L. McCullough

Mrs. Eugene McDermott

Mrs. Clarkson P. Mosley

Mrs. Claude R. Wilson, Jr.

From

A

Friend

to an official

Member of Society

FRIENDS-PARTNER ($2,500+)

FRIENDS-SUPPORTER ($3,250+)