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 2024
President Pete Robertson
Vice President Jonathan Valo
Treasurer Darryl McCullough
Program Committee Saju Abraham, Donna Gretton, Darryl McCullough
Webmaster Celeste Welch
Mail Master Darryl McCullough
Social Media Celeste Welch
Graphic Design Ariel Katarina
Scholarship Larry Rued
Membership Sarah Mitchell
Tasting Table Susan Sullivan
Newsletter Dale Wallace
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