Role of the Board of Overseers

Overseers are MHS members from many different backgrounds who are committed to the mission of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and wish to be actively involved in supporting the organization. They are a special group of members, elected to a three-year term, whose formal duties consist of attending two meetings a year. Additionally, if interested, they may participate on Board policy and working committees.

They are also expected to support MHS in the following kinds of activities:

• Enhance MHS’ visibility and reputation
• Spread the word in the community about MHS’ work
• Provide time and expertise through twice yearly Overseers’ meetings
• Serve on MHS program and planning committees as requested and able
• Be a member of MHS and participate in each year’s Annual Fund appeal, where financially able, at the Patron level ($1,000 or more).
• Identify other individuals and organizations who should be involved and can contribute to MHS

Overseers are invited to attend a special Flower Show meeting and reception each year, and an autumn Board of Trustees/Overseers meeting at MHS’ Horticulture Center at Elm Bank. They are also are very welcome and encouraged to attend all regular events sponsored by MHS.

In summary, Overseers are a special class of MHS members who are recognized by the Society with a more formal relationship to MHS, and whose advice, support and expertise are sought for the many challenges facing MHS.

BOARD OF OVERSEERS
Fiscal Year 2010

Joyce Bakshi
Maureen P. Bousa
Elizabeth R. Brown
John Cronin
Susan Darnell
Kevin J. Doyle
Gayle Blakeley Farris
Betty Ferris
Jodie M. Gilson
Michael P. Healy
Robert B. Hickey
Christina Hobbs
Penni Jenkins
Matthew A. Kameron
Beedee Ladd
Suzanne Mahler
Rosemary McElroy
Cathy E. Minehan
James E. Mulcahy
Morgan Palmer
A. Neil Pappalardo
Neal Sanders
Art Scarpa
Richard Simkins
Todd Skulsky
Connie Smith
Paul Steen
Faith Tiberio
Stephen C. White
Caroline Whitney
Frederick Wright
Paula M. Van Der Horst