Board of Governors
Board of Governors
“The Garden Club of North Carolina adopted The Elizabethan Gardens as a project in 1951, on August 18, 1960 The Gardens were formally opened.”
MISSION STATEMENT: For every generation, The Elizabethan Gardens is your gateway to our unique nature and history through education and experiences, to learn, enrich, sustain, and enjoy the environment.
The Elizabethan Gardens Board of Governors determines policies and sets goals aimed at improving The Elizabethan Gardens as outlined in the bylaws. As the policy forming branch, The Board of Governors:
- Directs the general operations and ensures the mission of The Elizabethan Gardens is carried out.
- Determines the course of action and sets the long-term agenda for The Elizabethan Gardens.
- Authorizes the program of work and approves The Elizabethan Gardens’ budget.
- Hears and acts on committee recommendations as required.
CURRENT BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Executive Committee
Linda Davenport, President
Gail Reynolds, Vice President
Betsy Brown, Secretary
Jaye Massecar, Treasurer
Brenda Crocker, President, GCNC
Barbara Holton
Kathy Horne
Sarah Ivey
Sarah Johns
Ann Rust
Barbara Schultz
Neil Songer
Lynda Wood
Theresa M. Armendarez, Executive Director
Members
Brenda Crocker, President, GCNC
Barbara Holton
Kathy Horne
Sarah Ivey
Sarah Johns
Ann Rust
Barbara Schultz
Neil Songer
Lynda Wood
Theresa M. Armendarez, Executive Director
The Elizabethan Gardens Chairman/ Trustees/ Board List 1951-Present
The Elizabethan Gardens Trustees, Board Chair
1958-59: Mrs. H.R. Totten, Chapel Hill
1959-64: Mrs. J.R. Bennett
1964-66: Mrs. Corbett Howard, Goldsboro
1966-67: Mrs. James Tyler, Kinston
1967-70: Mrs. Roscoe McMillan, Red Springs
The Elizabethan Gardens Board of Governors, Board Chair/ President
1970-74: Mrs. Roscoe McMillan, Red Springs
1974-97: Mrs. W. Marion Odom, Ahoskie (Marie)
1997-99: Dr. Myrtle Swain, Wilson
1999-2003: Mrs. Harry B. Schiffman, Manteo (Lila)
2003-2005: Mrs. Lois Hicks
2005-2008: Mrs. Patsy Zoll, Manteo
2008-2010: Mrs. June Bell, Manteo
2010-2014: Mrs. Penny Rose, Ahoskie
2014-2016: Mrs. Sandra Snapp, Chocowinity
2016-2017: Mrs. Lou Ellen Flowers, Goldsboro
2017- present: Mrs. Linda Davenport, Edenton
