FRIENDS OF WEEKI WACHEE
ABOUT US
The Friends organization is operated by a group of dedicated volunteers that have been elected to serve on the Board of Directors. By-Laws, Policy and Procedures, and a Code of Ethics were established and are updated as needed to guide our Organization. The directors meet monthly to conduct business that arises, discuss and vote on motions that are brought forward. The reports of the park manager, officers, and committee chairman are presented. Meetings operate under Robert’s Rules of Order.
Our meetings are held the 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 5:00 PM in the conference room of the Administration Building at the Park. They are open for visitors who are interested in becoming involved in the organization. We are continuously recruiting for CSO Memberships, Board Members and Volunteers.
We are looking for Board members committed to volunteer service, open to new experiences, and ambitious about making difference at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Come Join Us!
Gail Anderson
President
Board Members
Front (Left-to-right): Debby Weeks, Gail Anderson, Anita Moseley, & Chuck Morton. Back row: Carol DeRise, Sue Renauldi, Adam Belden-Park Mgr, Ken Penn, Bill Scherer, Mary Sota
A Special thanks To: Chuck Morton
Chuck has been, and continues to be a dedicated and responsible board member, serving as Secretary.
In appreciation for all the hours and effort that Chuck has given to the park, The Board designated him as a Life Member of the Friend’s organization, and had a brick engraved to be installed in the brick path around the Fountain. Thank you, Chuck!
WHAT CITIZEN SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS DO
A CSO can:
- Financially: raise funds, seek and receive grants, accept gifts and bequests of money, as well tangible property equipment, and supplies.
- Provide Volunteers: by soliciting individuals for the various work, expertise and experience to help the success of the Park, and recognizing their contribution.
All efforts are focused on making our Park the thriving, national family attraction it has been since 1947. The Board of the Friends as well as other volunteers work tirelessly to make this iconic natural spring a destination where families create lifelong memories by experiencing the magic of live mermaids and the beautiful Weeki Wachee River.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE FRIENDS
- Join Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
- Volunteer to be on the Board, or to help out at one of our special events
- Make a purchase through the Amazon Smile program
- Purchase a Friend Brick "BFF"
- DONATE
WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS STATE PARK
Master Plan
2022 NOTE: The current master plan (Unit Management Plan) for Weeki Wachee Springs State Park has been updated, but not yet approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The new plan will be updated here as soon as it is available.
In 2014, a Master Plan adoption for the Park that outlined needed improvements. The Friends mission is to raise funds that will help to offset improvement costs to the state park system and improve Weeki Wachee Springs State Park for generations to come.
Our fundraising efforts dedicated to making our beloved Park the thriving, national family attraction it has been since 1947. The Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park volunteers work tirelessly to make this iconic natural spring a destination where families create lifelong memories by experiencing the magic of live mermaids and the Weeki Wachee River.
The Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park governing Board of Directors meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5 pm in the Park Administration Building conference room unless otherwise stated on the Calendar of Events. All are invited to attend.
FRIENDS OF WEEKI WACHEE
Corporate Partners
Aventura Nursery & Landscaping
Department of Environment Protection
Florida Adventure Coast
Florida Department of Education
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Florida Historical Society
Florida State Parks
Friends of Florida State Parks
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Home Depot
FRIENDS OF WEEKI WACHEE
Lifetime Members
Ana & Guy Fitzgerald
Brenda De La Rosa
Brenda VonAlmen
Deborah DeRosa
Gail Anderson
GeriSue Sanderson
Jarrett Schechner
Jerry & Pam Napp
Jo Ostrov
Juan Riera
Julie & Dave Mendenhall
Kathy Groom
Lee Brunell
Mary Ann Johnson
Melissa & Andrew Cross
Pam Hughes
Rita King
Robert McDonald
Ricky Lynn Morison-Myers
Sharon Sullivan
Shirley & Curtis Herge
William (Bill) Scherer
FRIENDS OF WEEKI WACHEE
Lifetime Member Founders
Barbara Wynns
Denise Tenuto
Fritz Musselman
Jake & Sheila Varn
Judy & Don Whitehead
Lauren E. Bauer
Rose & Peter Rocco
Sonny & Pam Vergara
Vicki & Jack Smith
