TAKE THE LEAD – GROW WITH US
The Association relies upon contributions of time from its members to support the activities of the Board of Directors and the Staff of the Association. Service on the Board of Directors and Association Committees, Communities, and Groups is often seen as a career highlight.
Self-nominations are now being accepted for all available positions through February 28, 2025. If you would like to nominate someone else, please send them this page.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
The Board’s Standing, Ad Hoc, and Other Committees provide support for the Board and its oversight activities related to the Association.
Learn more about the Board of Directors here.
All Association members with experience in the relevant areas are eligible for service on a Committee or Group pursuant to the Committee or Group Charter.
Standing Committees as defined by the Association by-laws may include Board, Members (pursuant to the Committee Charter), and Staff Liaison (non-voting). The number of board members on a committee must exceed the number of non-board members.
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AUDIT
helping the Board carry out its due diligence function related to proper external review of the not-for-profit audited financial statements, as well as the organization’s risk management to include monitoring the internal control environment.
FINANCE
helping the Board carry out its due diligence function related to fiduciary oversight for APGA.
GOVERNANCE
helping the Board carry out its due diligence function related to the approving, reviewing, and revising all governing documents of the Association.
NOMINATING
helping the Board carry out its due diligence function related to board member nominations.
Ad Hoc Committee members may include Board, Staff, and APGA Members or Stakeholders (pursuant to the Committee Charter) and a Staff Liaison (non-voting). The number of board members on a committee must exceed the number of non-board members.
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ADVOCACY
helping the Board carry out its due diligence function related to advocating for and on behalf of the public garden community.
IDEA – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility
creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible public garden culture in which the contributions of all community members are respected.
MEMBERSHIP
provide the guidance necessary to grow and fulfill the membership program within APGA.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
assisting the Board to carry out its due diligence function of longer-term planning.
Other Committee and Group members may include Board, Staff, and APGA Members or Stakeholders and some include a Staff Liaison (non-voting).
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AWARDS COMMITTEE
evaluates nominees to acknowledge and celebrate public garden excellence and achievement.
EDITORIAL ADVISORY GROUP
responsible for shaping and delivering exceptional content for Public Garden magazine.
GARDEN SCHOLARS COMMITTEE
responsible for the review and selection of qualified individuals to receive underwriting support.
PLANT COLLECTIONS NETWORK COMMITTEE
guides program development and focuses on an annual project to support program deliverables.
PROGRAM SELECTION COMMITTEE
creates an engaging, relevant, timely, quality program for Annual Conference.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
The Association’s Professional Communities provide networking, learning, and growth opportunities for our members by connecting them with their peers who have similar interests and goals.
You must be a member of the Association to participate
in the Professional Communities.
| Arts & Exhibitions College & University Gardens Design & Planning Development & Membership Education, Emerging Professionals Finance & Operations Food & Agriculture | Guest Services Historic Landscapes Horticulture, Greenhouses, & Facilities Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) International Gardens Marketing & Communications Mentorship Forum | Native Plants Plant Collections Plant Conservation Plan Nomenclature & Taxonomy Small Gardens Technology & Innovation Professionals (TIPS) Volunteers. |
Communities are led by a Chair and a Vice-Chair – elected by the Community Members – with a Leadership Group that helps guide communication.
