Birmingham Botanical Gardens Junior Board

In 2010, Birmingham Botanical Gardens launched a new Junior Board of Directors in order to generate and maintain interest among a younger, more diverse demographic. The group first met on February 23 at Jackson's Bar & Bistro in SOHO Square in Homewood. At this inaugural meeting, the Junior Board recognized its officers: Miller Allen, president; Ashley Gassner, vice-president; and Dionne Burks, secretary. Nominations are still being accepting, and may be submitted to Michael Hansen.

JUNIOR BOARD QUICK FACTS

  • The purpose of Junior Board is to act as a liaison between The Gardens and the community by promoting The Gardens’ mission, operations, programs, events and activities.
  • The Junior Board consists of approximately 20-25 members.
  • There is no age requirement for serving on the Junior Board; our goal is to foster growth through diversity.
  • Junior Board members are required to be members of The Gardens.
  • The Junior Board is responsible for creating and managing an annual event to create awareness and interest in the 18-35 year old demographic, including college students, young professionals and community leaders.
  • The Junior Board is divided into three (3) committees: Special Events, Public Relations and Development.
  • The officers of the Junior Board are: President, Vice-President and Secretary.
  • The executive committee includes the officers plus the chairs of each committee.
  • The term of membership on the Junior Board is two (2) years. Officers serve one year terms.
  • Self-nominations are not only accepted, but encouraged.
  • The Junior Board is self-managed: the Executive Committee chooses the nominees for consideration annually; the full Junior Board votes on new members each October.
  • The Junior Board meets six (6) times a year in even numbered months.
  • Anyone can nominate themselves or another by filling out a nomination form. All nominees must also submit a resume and letter of interest to be considered.

Questions and nominations should be directed to:

Michael Hansen
Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator
205.414.3960
mhansen@bbgardens.org