Meet the Board of Directors for Our Foundation
Since 1980 the Board Members for WSU Lewis County Master Gardener Foundation has upheld their mission to financially support the Lewis County Master Gardeners through innovative fundraising and sound financial management ensuring its operations are legal and accountable. Our funding helps our master gardener volunteers run our five demonstration gardens, plant clinics, youth outreach programs and scholarship funds. We work closely with the WSU Lewis County Extension to help facilitate educational outreach programs in our community.
The Board facilitates the exchange of ideas and information with WSU Extension and serves as advisor to the Lewis County Program Coordinator. The Board interacts with WSU Extension and reviews and approves the Memorandum of Agreement with Washington State University Extension on a regular basis to maintain a clear understanding of all roles and responsibilities to ensure the growth and success of the Master Gardener program in Lewis County.
Board Overview:
Board of Directors members are elected by the Foundation membership to serve two-year terms. The Board Members manages the affairs of the Foundation on behalf of its membership of Master Gardener volunteers. Their main duties are to accept contributions and administer those funds.
Board Meetings are scheduled on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1pm – 3pm, except December.
Certified as a Master Gardener class of 2019, Elected to the Board as Lewis County State Rep. in 2021, VP of Educational Outreach 2022-2023, President 2025.
Certified as a Master Gardener in 2021, Elected to the Board as State Rep. in 2022, served as VP from 2023 - 2025.
Certified as a Master Gardener in 2024, Elected to the Board as V.P of Communications in 2025.
Certified as a Master Gardener in 2001, first elected to the Board in 2001 and has held the following Foundation Positions Washington State Foundation Rep, Lewis County Plant Sale Coordinator, VP of Membership, LCMG President, LCMG Past President. Elected to State Foundation Board in 2003-2004, President 2005, Fundraiser Chairman 2005.
Graduated as a Master Gardener in 2001, first elected to the Board 2015-2018 as President, 2019 Past President, 2023 to present Lewis County State Rep. Elected to State Foundation as President, 2019-2022, Past President 2023.
Graduated as a Master Gardener in 2017, elected to the board in 2025 as Lewis County State Rep.
Foundation Committees & Leadership Teams
- Plant Sale Coordinator: Sandy Papineau
- Communications: Leah Hughes
- Membership Committee: Karen Servey
- Youth Education: Bob Taylor
- Garden Managers
- SWW Fairgrounds: Mary Jo Christensen
- Borst – Cat Varner/Sandy Papineau
- Salkum – Sherry Person/SharonTipping
- Providence Place – Mary Jean Marsh
- Borst Greenhouse: Bob Taylor