The south facade of the 1806 Gore Mansion.

The 90th Annual Meeting of Gore Place Society

Monday, September 14, 2026

Please join us for light refreshments and a talk led by Grace Elton, CEO of New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Growing Boldly: How Mission, Strategy, and Community Create Lasting Impact. 

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As New England Botanic Garden celebrates its 40th anniversary, CEO Grace Elton will share the story behind the Garden's remarkable transformation into one of the region's leading public gardens. Through lessons learned in strategic planning, mission-driven leadership, community engagement, and thoughtful risk-taking, this presentation will offer practical insights about growing an organization while remaining true to the mission.

Following the talk, members will vote on the proposed slate of governors.

Please find the Proposed Slate below:
 

OFFICERS:  
President: Debbie Dobbins
Vice President: Greer Candler
Vice President: Michael Aylward
Treasurer: Drew Chin
Assistant Treasurer: Bob Storer
Secretary/Clerk: Jim Hunnewell
Member at large: Clarence Richardson

National Society of Colonial Dames of MA: Ann Farrington
The Trustees of Reservations: Doug Harding
Historic New England: Lydia Kimball

        
GOVERNORS:        
Class of 2027
Jennifer Drayton
Nicole Mason
Kita Reece
Terry Taylor

Class of 2028        
Deborah Gevalt
George Kimball
Tom Kohler
Stewart Woodward
     
Class of 2029      
Jim Bordewick
Rick Olney
John Quinn
 

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Cost: Free, Please RSVP