STATED OBJECT OF ORGANIZATION:
To be an active, non-profit organization dedicated to the following objectives:
To introduce, propagate, and distribute the many rare tropical and sub-tropical fruits grown throughout the world; to educate its members and the public as to the merits of these plants; to encourage and extend their cultivation.
Meetings
The Manatee Rare Fruit Council meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., usually at the Harlee Auditorium in the Manatee County Fairgrounds next to the Agricultural Extension Office on 17th Street, Palmetto. January meetings are at Palma Sola Park.
Most months feature a knowledgeable speaker. Visitors and guests are welcome and encouraged. Membership is $12 annually per family.
Board & Committee Chair 2018
President Joshua Starry
Vice President Rick Lee
Secretary Sarah Mitchell
Treasurer Darryl McCullough
Speaker Chair Jimmy Lee
Tree Sale Chairs Dale & Diane Wallace, Dennis & Donna Gretton
Plant Raffle Valerie Welch
Membership Larry Rued
Tasting Table Farrell Baker
T-Shirt Sales Al Semago
Hospitality Chair Dina Hobson
Fertilizer Chair Al Semago
Club Photographer Steve Lohn
Newsletter Dale Wallace
Palma Sola Chair Pete Robertson
Communication Chair Michael Kohlmann
Website / Social Media Celeste Welch
Communication Chair Michael Kohlmann
Website / Social Media Celeste Welch
by Erica Newport
