Call for nominations for the 2017 FANN Board of Directors

2016 Board of Directors gathered at the Native Plant Show

FANN members will elect the 2017 Board of Directors at their annual meeting on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 in Sanibel. The association expects to elect three new Directors at Large as well as have a change in officers as President Terry Godts of Green Isle Gardens in Groveland assumes the position of Past President. Nominating Committee Chair Jerry Fritz has announced new board member nominations of Janine Griffiths of Green Thumb in Fort Lauderdale and Mike Sobba of Martin County Farms in Palm City. One additional nominee is needed and in accordance with FANN bylaws, the third director must be employed by a FANN grower or retail nursery member directly engaged in the production of native plants. FANN members who wish to nominate themselves or someone else should contact Jerry Fritz.

Why serve on FANN’s board?
Serve a great cause: growing, planting and restoring Real Florida with native plants. Native plants are essential to sustaining the Florida ecosystems that sustain us. To restore natural areas and transform urban areas, Florida needs native plant nurseries and professionals who know how to grow and use our plants.
Be of service to the native plant industry: help us make good decisions and positively impact all of our members and by extension, the customers they serve.
Stay current: be involved in high level discussions with other native plant business owners.
Build your skill set: work as a leader with a great team.
Expand your network: Meet and collaborate with other passionate, talented professionals and make key contacts for the future.
Build your brand and FANN’s: Your company’s brand will get a boost from serving as a board member while you help build awareness of FANN.
Feel good by doing good: Get away from the grind, get inspired about the potential for native plants and enjoy a change of pace. FANN is a fun group!