FRIENDS OF
SENECA CREEK STATE PARK 11950 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-924-2127
FAX 301-924-2282

1- What year was the group was established?
1997

2- How many members or volunteers are in the group?
85

3- What is the Group’s mailing address and phone number?
11950 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
301-924-2127

4- Does your group have a mission statement or main objective?
To enhance the visitor experience through volunteer and financial support to park management.

5- Do you have fundraisers throughout the year?
Yes – Booth at Gaithersburg Town Day
Booth at Kentlands October Fest

6- How are funds raised?
Annual dues
Volunteer efforts
Investment Income
Donations
Grants

7- In your opinion, what are the most interesting or highlighted features of the park to be listed?
90 acre fishing, boating lake
Championship disc golf course
Biking and hiking trails
Large children’s playground
Picnic Shelters
Open spaces

8- Is there an annual fee to become a member or volunteer?
Annual Dues – Student - $5.00
Associate - $10.00
Patron - $25.00
Family - $50.00
Business – start at $100.00

9- What would you say are some of the benefits of becoming a member?
Dues are fully tax deductible, helping preserve a wonderful park in a dense urban environment

10- Are there any other facts about the park you feel should be highlighted?
Annual Shaker Festival and Craft Show - two weekends in September
Annual 3.5 mile drive through “Winter Lights” show sponsored by City of Gaithersburg - Entire month of December

11- Board of Directors:
President – Bill Larson - 301-330-6410
Vice President – Ken Grundy – 301-948-9170
Treasurer – Steve Hackman – 301-977-4724
hackmans@excite.com
Ed Branges - 301-340-9418
David Scull - 301-897-3424 (W)
Dr. Stan Foster – 301-299-4947
Marty Berkman – 301-299-6844
Eileen Robson - 301-987-6844
Gerry Harris - 301-227-2118
Earl Pfeiffer - 301-869-2871
 

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www.angelfire.com/md/friendsof/

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