Board of Governors

“The Garden Club of North Carolina adopted The Elizabethan Gardens as a project in 1951, on August 18, 1960 The Gardens were formally opened.”

The Elizabethan Gardens Board of Governors determines policies and sets goals aimed at improving The Elizabethan Gardens as outlined in the bylaws. As the policy forming branch, The Board of Governors:

1. Directs the general operations and ensures the mission of The Elizabethan Gardens is carried out.
2. Determines the course of action and sets the long-term agenda for The Elizabethan Gardens.
3. Authorizes the program of work and approves The Elizabethan Gardens’ budget.
4. Hears and acts on committee recommendations as required.

2011 BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Penny Rose, Chairman; Sally Lowe, Vice Chair; Lou Ellen Flowers, Treasurer; Celeste Wood, Secretary; Judy Barnes, President of the Garden Clubs of North Carolina

Susan Britt, Sara Brooks, Nancy Chiles, Loretta Hollinshed, Sarah Johns, Ellen McCulley, Candis Owens, Rita Mercer, Sandra Snapp, Lilly Van Story