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Friends of Graham Recreation & Parks
Volunteering
Coaching
Sponsorships
Graham Recreation Commission
Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board
Friends of the Graham Historical Museum
Friends of Graham Recreation & Parks
Friends of Graham Recreation & Parks Community Volunteer Board
Established in 2015, the organization’s purpose and mission shall be to receive and distribute the gifts of donors or other contributors to deserving projects associated with the City of Graham Recreation and Parks Services.
Be a Friend, Buy a Flagstone Paver
The Friends of Graham Recreation & Parks has made available a commemorative paver, or series of pavers, to be laid in a prominent walkway within Graham Regional Park. It’s a unique and timeless opportunity for recognizing individuals, families, or businesses that have made an impact. These commemorative pavers offer a 3” X 8” space, beautifully crafted with a customized message rendered in deep relief. Each paver can be elegantly inscribed with up to 3 lines, with a maximum of 14 characters per line. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help your community with a gift that is striking in its beauty and uniquely able to stand the test of time. Help us pave the way and order yours today.
Be A Friend, Buy A Flagstone Paver Order Form
Donate A Tree To A Graham Park
Donating a tree is a great gift for the hard-to-buy-for person, or for someone who “has everything”. It is a great way to remember and honor someone who has passed away since it is a “living memorial”. Tree donation is a wonderful way to mark the birth of a child, celebrate an anniversary, to simply say “I love you”. It makes a great class project, a unique way for your club or group to contribute to the community, or something to do for yourself. Whatever the reason, trees are vital to the well-being of our environment. They clean the air and keep the atmosphere in check. They give us shade, attract wildlife, and beautifully mark the seasons. Each donated tree will be marked with a 2” X 6” high-grade stainless steel tree marker with your personalized message. Each tree can be inscribed with up to 5 lines, with a maximum of 35 characters per line.
Donate A Tree To A Graham Park Order Form
For more information or questions, please contact the Graham Recreation & Parks Director at (336) 513-5510. Graham Regional Park Gift Catalog
Mailing Address:
Friends of Graham Recreation & Parks
PO Box 817
Graham, NC 27253
Volunteering
Volunteer with Graham Recreation & Parks
If you are interested in being a part of the City of Graham Recreation & Parks team as a volunteer, please complete this online form and background check. A supervisor will contact you when there are opportunities in your area of interest. We thank you in advance for volunteering your time and skills to enhance Recreation & Parks opportunities for Graham’s community!
City of Graham Recreation & Parks Volunteer: Waiver & Release
Background Check
Please visit the links below for information about volunteering for these specific programs:
Coaching
Coaching
Graham Recreation & Parks prides itself on giving each child a great opportunity to learn the sports that they wish. It is the department’s duty to provide quality and skilled coaches to help those children learn. This page gives our volunteer coaches the chance to view and print out the documents they receive upon becoming a coach or acquiring about coaching with the Graham Recreation & Parks Department.
Requirements
Volunteer coaches need to be 18 years of age or older (If ages 15-17, please email our Athletics Supervisor and have confirmation from the legal guardian, either with a letter, email, or phone call. Youth volunteer coaches serve as assistant coaches and will not have their own team.)
If you wish to volunteer to coach, sign up through CommunityPass for the sport you are interested in or contact the Athletic Supervisor at (336) 570-6718 or by email. Also, please complete the Background Check. Every head coach, assistant coach, and anyone helping the team has to complete a background check. Background checks are good for one calendar year.
We thank all of our coaches for their time and efforts as they help us teach children to grow in every aspect of life.
“A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life.” – John Wooden
Sponsorships
Sponsorships
Become associated with community events that attract people from across Alamance County each year! There are partnership opportunities ranging from athletics to fitness & health programs to large special events. Check out the many opportunities to highlight your business through logos on promotional materials, with booth displays at events, banners at the ball fields providing onsite advertising, and through social media (based on the level of sponsorship).
There are also opportunities to sponsor special park amenities, including but not limited to park benches and trees in parks.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, please email Brandy McCandless, Marketing Supervisor.
Graham Recreation Commission
Graham Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission is made up of 6 appointed members and is intended to act as the recreation liaison between the citizens of the city, Graham City Council, and the staff of the Recreation and Parks Department. Their primary function is to recommend policies and programs to the Recreation Director and Graham City Council within the scope of responsibilities as outlined in town ordinances. Recreation Commission members also provide input and guidance on the development of long-range plans for the Department including direction on program offerings and the development of recreational facilities.
Sports Hall of Fame Subcommittee
The Sports Hall of Fame is a Subcommittee of the Recreation Commission. This committee recognizes the noteworthy athletic tradition of the Graham Community by honoring and memorializing individuals, teams, and/or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to this tradition. For more information, please call (336) 513-5510.
How to Serve
If you are a resident of the City of Graham, you are eligible to serve on the Recreation Commission. The six members of the board are appointed by the Graham City Council. Individuals interested in serving on this commission should have an interest in providing input and guidance in the development of long-range plans for the Recreation and Parks Department including direction on program offerings and the development of recreation facilities.
Note: Your address may not always reflect whether you are a City of Graham resident. If you are unsure about your residence’s status you may wish to reference the City of Graham map or contact the City Clerk (336) 570-6700 to inquire.
Monthly Meetings
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month • The Graham Recreation Commission’s April meeting (04/09) has been canceled.
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253
These meetings are open to the public. Street parking is available. For more information, please email Brian Faucette, Graham Recreation & Parks Director.
View Meeting Dates & Agenda Packets
Recreation Commission Members (Term Expiration)
The Recreation Commission is made up of 6 appointed members and is intended to act as the recreation liaison between the citizens of the city, Graham City Council, and the staff of the Recreation and Parks Department.
Jay Cook – Chair (2025)
Patrick Burnette (2027)
Brian Cutlip (2026)
Casey Johnson (2026)
Carmen Larimore (2026)
Laurie Pickard (2027)
Nicki Grafos Smith (2025)
Bonnie Whitaker, City Council Liaison
Brian Faucette, City Staff Liaison
Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board
Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board
Graham Historical Museum Advisory BoardThe Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board’s function is to serve in an advisory capacity to City Council and, most importantly, act as a responsible steward of all artifacts entrusted to the Museum.
The advisory board plays a vital role in the operation of the Historical Museum. Board members work to initiate programs and community events that highlight Graham’s history, serve as docents during Museum hours of operation, and act as the acquisition and accession committee for artifacts offered to the Museum.
The Graham Historical Museum, collects, preserves, displays and interprets the records, relics and artifacts which contribute to the understanding and appreciation of the history of the City of Graham.
How to Serve
If you are a resident of the City of Graham or its extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), you are eligible to serve on the Historical Museum Advisory Board. The seven-members of the board are appointed by the Graham City Council and each serve three year terms. If you are interested in applying for a seat on the Museum Advisory Board, please call (336) 513-5510.
Meetings
When: 4th Monday of each month
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Graham Historical Museum • 135 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 These meetings are open to the public. Street parking available. For more information, please email Brian Faucette, Graham Recreation & Parks Director.
Members & Term Expires
Nicki Grafos Smith | Chair – 2024
Jennifer Brito | Vice Chair – 2022
Noelle Purcell | Secretary – 2024
Jeanette Beaudry – 2023
Karen Chin – 2022
Chuck Talley – 2023
VACANT
Joey Parsons – City Council Liaison
Brian Faucette – City Staff Liaison
Friends of the Graham Historical Museum
Friends of the Graham Historical Museum
This group is open to anyone interested in supporting the Graham Historical Museum. There is no residency requirement or minimum service hours required.
Volunteers on the Friends of the Historical Museum Committee are called upon to help the Advisory Board with special events at the Museum, serve as docents during Museum hours of operation or group tours, and help with administrative tasks as needed.
It takes many helping hands to run a successful museum, and the Friends of the Historical Museum Committee is an integral and valuable part of the Graham Historical Museum operation.
If you are interested in serving on the Friends of the Historical Museum Committee, please call (336) 513-5510.
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