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BOTANICAL GARDEN'S LEADERSHIP HONORED AT END-OF-SEASON EVENT
Naples, FL (May 22, 2013) – Sponsors and supporters of the Naples Botanical Garden recently held an end-of-season cocktail reception to offer its thanks to members of its Sustaining Leadership Council and their spouses at Hole in the Wall Golf Club. Council member Vicky Smith and her husband David hosted the event at the private club.
A. Scott Hansen, Managing Director for BMO Private Bank in Naples, the Sustaining Leadership Council's 2012-2013 Sponsor, and Jim LaGrippe, Chairman of the Board for Naples Botanical Garden, welcomed guests. "We are delighted to be able to personally thank the Sustaining Leadership Council members for their tremendous support of the Naples Botanical Garden and the contributions they make in our community," said Hansen.
"BMO Private Bank salutes the commitment and vision of the Sustaining Leadership Council and congratulates the members on another successful season for the Naples Botanical Garden. We are honored to serve as your sponsor for this event," Hansen added.
The Sustaining Leadership Council is a group of 28 philanthropically-minded women serving the Garden by providing financial support, creating awareness of the Garden's collections and programs, and broadening the base of community involvement.
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About Naples Botanical Garden
Naples Botanical Garden is a 170-acre world-class garden paradise that features the plants and cultures of the tropics and subtropics between the latitudes of 26 degrees North and 26 degrees South including Brazil, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and Florida. A hands-on interactive Children's Garden along with 90 acres of beautifully restored natural habitats, walking trails and a Butterfly Garden offer educational entertainment and enjoyment for people of all ages. Founded in 1993, the Garden re-opened to the public in November 2009 after an extensive expansion. Regular hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. every day.
Visit our website for more information www.naplesgarden.org.
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