2013 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
On Thursday, Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens launched a yearlong celebration of its 50th Anniversary at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Honored at the luncheon were (L to R):
A. Brand Walton, Jr. Unsung Hero Volunteer of the Year: Natalie Lee
Ida C. Burns Volunteer of the Year: Mike Rushing
Plantspeople of the Year: Alicia and Ken Hall
Educator of the Year: Carol Hagood
Our Volunteer Partner of the Year was awarded to the Native Plant Group, pictured below (L to R): Ann Katholi, Janice Williams, Sally Price, Peggy Thompson, Mary Phillips, Gail Snyder, Jan Holliday, Linda Nolan and Anne Parrish.
Executive Director & CEO Fred Spicer, Former Mayor Bernard Kincaid, Councilor Kim Rafferty, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor Charles Long and former Gardens Director Gary Gerlach
Mary Alice and Bill Thurman
Linda and Archie Blackmon
Verna Gates and Carol Ogle
Peggy Thompson and Mary Phillips
Amanda Clark and Margaret Bish
Membership Assistant Rona Walters, Education Activities Specialist Dawn Coleman, Education Coordinator Ellen Hardy
Kaul Wildflower Garden Curator John Manion and Mike Rushing
Conservatory cake created by Pastry Arts
Entertainment provided by Sue Nuckols
