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SHS Board Updates

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our original logo - a columbine

Beginning in 2012, the Society has initiated a more structured organization for the public gardens in Swarthmore. For the first time, at our Annual Meeting on October 16, 2011, we elected a slate of officers  and directors to help the Society work more effectively in its service to the Swarthmore community. Election of succeeding Board members takes place at our Annual Meeting each October. 



January 2022 Board 

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(Back row, L to R): Betty Dowling, Judy Penney, Julia Fries, Julie Vrooman, Andrew Bunting, Catherine Camp, Jacqui Ricchezza, Jennifer Pennington, Isabelle Tourbier. (Kneeling, front row, L to R): Anne Papa, Corey Ullman, Charles Cresson. (Missing): Betty Robertshaw, Jennifer Pfluger, Susan Horikawa
*The SHS Board, elected in fall 2021, held its first meeting of the year on Jan. 3, 2022.
                                                                           
​Officers                                                                                                         
​Interim President: Jennifer Pennington                                                                                                                                                                                                              Vice President: Andrew Bunting
Treasurer: Julie Vrooman
Recording Secretary: Betty Robertshaw
Corresponding Secretary: Betty Dowling

Directors
Archives: Susan Morikawa
Events: Catherine Camp and Isabelle Tourbier
Horticulture: Andrew Bunting, Charles Cresson and Judy Penney
Plant Recorder for Horticulture: Julia Fries
Membership: Anne Papa
Publicity: Corey Ullman

Our Current Board - Installed January 2018

PictureSeated L. to R: Jen, Mary Lou, Margie L., Katie. Standing L. to R.: Julie, Gladys, Margie B., Judy.
The new SHS Board (elected in October 2017) had its first meeting on January 19, 2018
Officers
  • President - Jennifer Pfluger
  • Vice President - TBA (if interested contact us - see Home page for contact info)
  • Immediate Past President - Katie Crawford
  • Treasurer - Anne Papa
  • Recording Secretary - Mary Lou Parker
  • Corresponding Secretary - Gladys Snively
Directors at Large
* Horticulture - Judy Penney & Charles Cresson
* Membership - Julie Vrooman
* Publicity - Ginny Scott
* Archives - Kate Dickey & Linda Heffernan
* Events - Judy Penney & Katie Crawford
* Volunteer Coordinator - Margie Linn
​*Centennial Foundation Liason - Margie Baker


2017 Board

PictureLisa Ffrench - long-time SHS Board member, garden manager, & pioneer from our early days. We will miss you!
The SHS Board (elected in Oct. 2016) had its first meeting on January 13, 2017. 
Officers
  • President - Katie Crawford
  • Vice President - Jennifer Pfluger
  • Immediate Past President - Charles Cresson
  • Treasurer - Anne Papa
  • Recording Secretary - Mary Lou Parker
  • Corresponding Secretary - Gladys Snively
Directors at Large
* Horticulture - Judy Penney & Charles Cresson
* Membership - Julie Vrooman
* Publicity - Ginny Scott
* Archives - Kate Dickey & Linda Heffernan
* Events - Judy Penney & Katie Crawford
* Volunteer Coordinator - Margie Baker
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2017 Board - Seated L to R: Jen, Judy, & Charles. Standing L to R: Julie, Linda, Kate, Ginny, Katie, & Margie.

SHS Board 2016

PictureSeated L to R: Mary Lou Parker, Anne Papa, Katie Crawford, Catherine King, Linda Heffernan, Charles Cresson. Standing L to R: Gladys Snively, Lisa Ffrench, Margie Baker, Jen Pfluger
Officers
President - Katie Crawford
Vice President - Jennifer Pfluger
Immediate Past President - Charles Cresson
Treasurer - Gladys Snively
Recording Secretary - Anne Papa
Corresponding Secretary - Mary Lou Parker
Directors at Large
Horticulture - Judy Penney & Charles Cresson
Membership - Lisa Ffrench
Publicity - Ginny Scott
Archives - Kate Dickey & Linda Heffernan
Events - Judy Penney & Katie Crawford
Volunteer Coordinators - Catherine King & Margie Baker


2014-5 Board

Officers
  • President - Andrew Bunting
  • Vice President - Cricket Brien
  • Immediate Past President - Margie Baker
  • Treasurer - Gladys Snively
  • Recording Secretary - Anne Papa
  • Corresponding Secretary - Mary Lou Parker
 
Directors-at-Large
  • Horticulture - Judy Penney & Charles Cresson
  • Membership - Lisa Ffrench
  • Education/Fund Raising - Kit Raven
  • Events - Judy Penney & Katie Crawford
  • Archives - Linda Heffernan
  • Publicity - Ginny Scott



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Seated L to R: Ginny Scott, Andrew Bunting, Margie Baker. Standing L to R: Linda Heffernan, Gladys Snively, Kit Raven, Lisa Ffrench, Charles Cresson, Judy Penney, Anne Papa, Mary Lou Parker
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Our Terrific Presidential Trio (L to R): Andrew, Charles, & Margie



2012-2013 Board

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Planning for the new year at the January 2012 meeting -- L to R: Andrew Bunting, Judy Penney, Mimi Nenno, Lisa Ffrench, Linda Heffernan, Mary Lou Parker, Bob Richardson, Kit Raven, Charles Cresson, and Margie Baker.

Officers:  
  • President - Margie Baker
  • Vice President - Andrew Bunting
  • Immediate Past President - Charles Cresson
  • Treasurer - Bob Richardson
  • Recording Secretary - Gladys Snively
Directors:
  • Horticulture - Lisa Ffrench
  • Membership - Mary Lou Parker
  • Communications - Minnie Ullman
  • Development - Kit Raven
  • Archives - Linda Heffernan
  • Events - Judy Penney
  • Publicity - Ginny Scott

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The SHS Board meetings are open to all. Board meetings are held in the community room at Swarthmore Borough Hall.

Click on "Calendar" tab at the top of this page to access information about upcoming meetings and events.

2013-2014 Highlights

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  • Our new logo  (at left) is featured in our new banner,  garden signs, and mailings, raising awareness of SHS in our community 
  • A new public garden, our 13th, is begun at Lincoln Way.
  • SHS Membership grows to 200 members, including 33 first time donors in 2013, setting the path for SHS as a self-sustaining organization.
  • Our fall bulb sales and first-ever camellia sale bring reliable and beautiful plantings to our community.
  • SHS continues to enhance community with public gardens and horticulturally-related events (Spring & Fall Camellia Walks, Bucks County Bus Tour, Native Plants Walk).

2012 Board Meeting Highlights 

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 ❁  At the January 13, 2012 meeting, the SHS Board recognized the myriad contributions of Charles Cresson, SHS founder and past president. "Thank you" seems insufficient to convey the debt owed to Charles for his decade of leadership and expert counseling to the SHS.  The photo on the right shows Margie Baker, current SHS president, presenting Charles with a gift from the Board. ➔

❁ 2012  was a year full of great horticultural happenings. Special events included an informal chat session on eco-friendly home gardening (April 10),  and a "walk around" spring tour of the SHS public gardens (May 4). 

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