Calendar Issue - UT Gardens - The University of Tennessee

The Friends are an 800-member
501(c)(3) non profit founded in 1992.
Our mission is to advocate, promote,
and raise funds for the Gardens from
citizens on the university campus, in our
community and across the state.
The Gardens will celebrate their 25th
anniversary in 2008.
Board Members 2007-2008
Faye Beck
Carolyn Crowder
Lucy Gibson
Joanna Partain
Theresa Pepin
Mitzi Rouse
Steve Row
P. J. Snodgrass
Mary Spengler
Harriette Spiegel
Dennis Superczynski
Editorial Board
Bettie Corey
Carolyn Dean
Steve Row
Terumi Watson
The Garden Post publishes seven issues
in February, April, May, June, September,
October and December, plus occasional
special issues. The deadline for
submissions is the first day of the
previous month. Questions for “Q&A”
are also welcome.
P. O. Box 51394
Knoxville, TN 37950-1394
Infoline: 865-525-4555
friendsoftheutgardens@utk.edu
www.friendsoftheutgardens.org
From Friends Co-Presidents
Mary Spengler and
Faye Beck
It is our pleasure and privilege to serve as co-presidents
in 2008, the year of celebration of the
University of Tennessee Gardens’ Silver Anniversary.
We are especially honored because the Gardens
have emerged as an exceptional experience—putting
increasing numbers of visitors in touch with a landscape
of horticulture and heritage in this community.
Thanks to the talents and efforts of Dr. Susan
Hamilton, James Newburn and a host of dedicated
volunteers, the Gardens today are more appealing
than ever. With the recent completion of the
Friendship Plaza, campus, community and Friends
will have many more opportunities for gathering,
greeting and learning in this special public space.
As a university search committee diligently seeks
additional leadership for the Gardens, we ask you,
our donors and special Friends, to join with us in
celebrating the 25 years that the Gardens have been
an essential part of the quality of life in our great
community. The new donor wall in the Friendship
Plaza—a stunning piece of sculpture made of
Tennessee marble—now sits above the Gardens site
as a testament to the past and present Friends who
have believed in the mission and essential value of
the Gardens.
Please join us as Silver Anniversary Friends of the
Gardens if you can. We will be happy to speak with
you personally to share our vision for the future of
the University Gardens.
—Co-Presidents Mary Spengler (865-522-9845)
and Faye Beck (865-470-9049)
To Friends of the
UT Gardens:
We have been astounded by the generosity of the many
donors who have recognized the significance of the
Gardens for its 25 years in the Knoxville community
and for its potential status as a State Botanical Garden
in Tennessee.
In response to our appeal, 20 donors will receive
permanent recognition on the marble donor wall in the
Gardens for gifts ranging from $2,500 to $25,000. The
first set of inscriptions on the first panels begins March
1. A second cutoff date for completing the list of
Silver Anniversary Friends is planned Aug. 15, with the
second set of inscriptions due to be completed in time
for the dedication of the Friendship Plaza Sept. 28.
All donations in support of the University Gardens’ 25 th
Anniversary Celebration are welcome. Donations at
the level of $250 and above will be recognized on the
annual donor listing in the Plaza. Donors at the level
of $2,500 and above are designated Silver Anniversary
Friends and will be permanently recognized by name
on the marble donor wall. Special recognition is
afforded larger donations as space is available. Please
call me if you wish to discuss options in recognition of
larger gifts.
—Posey Congleton, Chair,
Silver Anniversary Friends Committee (865-588-6273)
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From the
UT Federal
Credit Union:
Since its inception, UT Federal Credit
Union has been committed to helping
our community through educational
initiatives and community involvement.
In 2008, UTFCU is proud to
be the Silver Anniversary Sponsor of
Blooms Days ’08, when the University of
Tennessee Gardens celebrate 25 years
of providing education, beauty and inspiration
to campus, community and state.
Since 1983, the University of Tennessee
Gardens have exemplified the educational,
research and outreach missions
of the university. We are excited to offer
fully sponsored tickets to the Sixth
Annual Blooms Days in the 25 th anniversary
year of 2008 at all UTFCU branches.
So take some time to smell the flowers
and enjoy Blooms Days on us.
—Malinda Wood, Marketing Manager,
UT Federal Credit Union