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Quad City Botanical Center

"As CEO, during the start up, I was proud of the board, staff, and 350 volunteers who worked to bring another cultural attraction to the Quad Cities. It took volunteer committees to accomplish the tasks necessary to start up a botanical center. Their effort made a difference. The center opened on time - June 20, 1998."

Carol Ehlers

For over a decade a group of garden enthusiasts
worked to turn this eyesore to bring the landmark Botanical Center to fruition.

A New Landmark for a New Generation

• Board of Trustees for leadership
• Membership Committee to initiate membership levels and programs
• Education Committee to provide internship opportunities
• Construction Committee to oversee the building
• Garden Design Committee to oversee plant selection
• Building Committee to oversee the interior decoration and equipment selection
• Garden Walk committee to create a fundraising event
• The Garden A Celebration Committee to create the grand opening.
• Mailing Committee to assist with mailings

• Dining In Style Committee to create a fundraising event
• Gift Shop Committee to purchase and stock the shop
• Computer Committee to install computers
• Library Committee to identify book selection and purchase furniture
•  Web Site, Design, and Marketing Committee

I am sorry that I can not list names.
Too many people and everyone was necessary to achieve the success.

Concept Plans
Provide For The Future Vision