About Us
Groton Open Space Association, Inc. - Founded 1967 – Incorporated 1996.
Mission and Purpose
To establish an association of persons interested in conservation, environmental preservation, open space and recreational areas in Southeastern Connecticut.
To educate the public about the value of open space, conservation and environmental preservation.
To enlist public support and funding to promote, acquire, or maintain, open space for public use, alone, or in cooperation with local, state, or federal agencies, or with other nonprofit organizations, exempt from federal income tax under IRC Section 501 (c) (3) or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Membership
The Membership of the organization is open to any person or organization subscribing to the objectives of GOSA and who is willing to contribute toward its success. Annual dues, established by the Board of Directors, are currently $10 per year. Membership inquiries can be directed to:
Groton Open Space Association
PO Box 9187
Groton, CT 06340-9187E-mail: gosamail@gmail.com
Go to the Become a Member section for more membership information.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors consists of not less than five and not more than twelve persons elected by the membership at the annual meeting. The Board of Directors generally meets monthly but no fewer than ten times a year.
Board officers and members are as follows:
Joan Smith, President
Sidney Van Zandt, Vice president
Susan Sutherland, Treasurer
Whitney Adams
Charles Boos
Rebecca Brewer
Syma Ebbin
Anna Sullivan
