Join our Community!

At 246 members, NESBA is the ASBA’s largest chapter.  Our robust programming relies on a team of people and offers countless ways to participate.  Volunteering is a great way to make a deeper connection with fellow botanical artists and make a real contribution to our organization. Contact us to learn more, or attend the next Board Meeting (see the Events Calendar for upcoming meeting dates).

Many Thanks to:

Board of Directors

The Board meets 4x/year via zoom to review financial & membership reports, approve programming plans and expenditures, and plan for the future.  Board members may also be directly involved in programming but depend heavily on collaboration from non-Board member volunteers.   We are recruiting for several people to join the Board starting in September 2025.  Board terms are 2 years.

Sarah Roche - Founding Director

Jackie Rockel - Membership, Newsletter, Zoom support

Lynn Shepherd - Treasurer, Annual Retreat

Carole Magner - Secretary

Gail Pearlstein - Member at Large, Exhibits, Workshops

Elizabeth Rush - Member at Large, Beyond the Brush, Blogs

Catherine Bryant - Member at Large

Non-Board Member Volunteers

Donna Pesce - Website support

Mary Shapiro - Zoom support

Joan Strauss - Website and Zoom support

Joyce Westner - Exhibit transportation lead

Retreat Volunteers

Lynn Shepherd took the lead in the overal organization.

Jan Boyd created beautiful calligraphy place cards and name tags.

Ellen Duarte stepped right up to teach when Kathie was unable to come.

Lianne Gillespie took care of the technology.

Marie Brezinski helped with getting food.

Catherine Bryant, Janice McGonagle, and Carole Magner helped with cleanup.

‘Spring Awakenings’ Exhibit Transporters

Ellen Duarte

Nancy Horrall

Gail Pearlstein

Sarah Roche

Joyce Westner