Annual Meeting
All Arboretum Foundation Members Welcome!
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Graham Visitors Center
Each June, the Arboretum Foundation hosts its annual meeting, and all Foundation members are invited to attend. This is the first in-person meeting we’ve had since 2019, and we’re excited to welcome our members back to the Visitor Center!
The FREE event includes:
- Slideshow about the Foundation’s fiscal-year activities and achievements from our Board and staff
- Arboretum update from our partners at UW Botanic Gardens and Seattle Parks and Recreation
- Presentation of the Volunteer Legacy Award
- The election of new members to our Board of Directors.
The meeting will be followed by a light reception on the Visitor Center terrace.
EVENT SCHEDULE
5:00 to 6:30 PM: Meeting & Board Elections (Wisteria Hall)
6:30 to 7:30 PM: Wine & Light Fare (Visitor Center Terrace)
Safety considerations: Facemasks are required for the indoor portion of the meeting.
RSVP by Wednesday, June 8, 2022 to membership@arboretumfoundation.org or call us at 206-325-4510.
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