Founded in 2004 as the Asotin County Chapter of the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State, the Chapter updated its Bylaws and changed its name to Master Gardener Foundation of Asotin and Garfield Counties in 2020.
Purpose
The Master Gardener Foundation provides financial and in-kind support to the Master Gardener Program and other community horticulture programs in Asotin and Garfield Counties.
Non-Profit Status
The Foundation is a dependent Chapter of the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State (MGFWS), utilizing the non-profit status, which allows the Foundation to receive tax-exempt gifts.
Membership
WSU Master Gardener volunteers from Asotin and Garfield Counties form the members of the Foundation. Membership is not required for participation in the Master Gardener Program and there are no fees. Board members vote on foundation actions, serve on committees and assist with fundraising activities.
Governance
The Foundation is governed by a 5-person Board of Directors elected from and by the Foundation membership.
Current Board Members
The current board members were elected during the Nov 2020 meeting and will serve a 2-year term
- President: Ruth Monahan
- Vice President: Becky Vivian
- Treasurer: Aileen Ruchert
- Secretary: Anna Duman
- Member at Large: Debbie Brotnov
Information for Foundation members (Password protected)
The Foundation chapter helps raise funds that pay for:
- Plant diagnostic clinics
- Community education programs and classes
- School garden programs
- Demonstration Garden
- Committees
Donate Now
To help support the Master Gardener Programs of Asotin and Garfield Counties
Donate using the button below or mail donations to:
Asotin County Master Gardeners
PO Box 9
Asotin, WA 99402
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