Committees

Quann Community Garden has many volunteer committees to help keep the garden running smoothly. Read about them below and contact them if you would like to join a committee yourself or have a question!

Executive Committee

Chairs: Anne Perrote, Ocsar Rodriguez, Dave Wegner, Andie Evergreen

Contact: quanncommunitygarden@gmail.com

• Organize yearly recruitment and registration of gardeners 

• Assign plots, volunteer tasks, and mentors for new gardeners

• Handle questions about plot assignments

• Maintain database of gardeners, documents, and website

• Direct other committees below

Grounds Committee

Chair: None - 1 volunteer leader needed each month - Contact Executive Committee to volunteer
Commitment: 1 month oversight
 

• General grounds maintenance (waste management, pathway upkeep)

• Organize and direct monthly workdays

• Coordinate projects to improve garden aesthetics, security, and soil health

• Collect and maintain community tools

• Coordinate living fence maintenance

Monitoring Committee

Chair: Oscar Rodriguez 

Contact: orodriguez@madison.k12.wi.us

• Conduct monthly plot reviews

• Manage waitlist for open plots

• Handle mid-season plot distribution

• Address issues with plot maintenance or neighboring weed problems

Communications Committee

Chair: OPEN - Contact Executive Committee to volunteer
 

• Post signs at the garden (gates, shed) in English and Spanish

• Maintain group Facebook page

• Recruit new volunteers and gardeners

Spanish Translation Committee

Chair: OPEN - Contact Executive Committee to volunteer

• Work with all committees, especially Communications, to translate materials

• Help ensure Spanish-speaking gardeners have access to information

Hmong Translation Committee

Chair: OPEN - Contact Executive Committee to volunteer
 

• Work with all committees, especially Communications, to translate materials

• Help ensure Hmong-speaking gardeners have access to information

Education/Social Committee

Chair: OPEN - Contact Executive Committee to volunteer
 

• Organize educational workshops on gardening topics (especially organic methods)

• Connect new gardeners with experienced mentors

• Set up social gathering spaces

• Organize at least one annual community gathering

Youth Garden Committee

Chair: OPEN - Contact Executive Committee to volunteer
 

• Coordinate youth programs and activities in the garden

• Work with families and young gardeners

Anti-Pilfering Committee

Chair: OPEN - Contact Executive Committee to volunteer
 

• Develop creative solutions to discourage theft and vandalism

• Ideas may include: garden watch program, free produce table, educational signage, neighbor watch coordination, working with police and neighborhood leaders

Pruning Committee

Chair: OPEN - Contact Executive Committee to volunteer

• Coordinate pruning of plants around the garden fence

• Organize seasonal pruning events

Jessica Bullen Orchard and Quiet Garden Committee

Chair: Jim Winkle

Maintain the orchard which honors our former treasurer, the late Jess Bullen.

Treasurer

Chair: Michelle Mann

• Handle revenue and expenses

• Attend registration

• Make sure there are at least two names on the checking account

• Fundraising

• Advise the board on the garden's ability to make purchases