Our 2021-2022 social calendar is out---support our tree fundraising efforts
An English-heritage charity that is making a difference in the Palm Beaches, the UK, and the world by planting trees.
We donated 10,000 trees to tree-planting company Forest Nation. This company has been planting trees in areas of need for years. Learn more about our donation at:
https://forestnation.com/net/forests/sgsofpb/
Through funds raised during our "A Walk in the Forest" project, as well as donations raised during our 15th birthday luncheon, we were able to pay for 10,000 trees to be planted in Tanzania (a Commonwealth nation)!!!! We are so excited to be able to support the Trillion Tree Project that Forest Nation is a part of, as well as supporting Tanzania during the Platinum Jubilee year where Commonwealth countries are planting trees to honor HRM Queen Elizabeth II in this 70th year of her reign. Dual purpose.
If you are unaware, Tanzania is in desperate need of trees--the water wars started a few years ago. Forest Nation has been working to solve this tree-deficiency problem for a few years now. We are thrilled to be a donor towards this transformative project. https://forestnation.com
Our 2021-2022 tree-planting fundraising project has 5 components--more info on the Events Page "A Walk in the Forest":
1--Raising funds to plant 1,000 trees in the UK to support the tree-planting efforts of the Queen's Green Canopy. The QGC chose Liverpool as they only have 6% canopy coverage. The donation was made on December 28, 2021. Some of our trees can be seen at the University of Liverpool (part of the teacher training program) outside the John Lennon Art & Design Building and throughout Newsham Park & Garden to the northeast of Liverpool. More trees still to be planted. The QGC tree-planting partner is Mersey Forest. We will also fund an additional QGC planting this Fall, likely in Glasgow, Scotland.
2--Planting a small urban forest in the City of West Palm Beach as part of their tree-planting program that calls for 1,000 trees to be planted each year for 10 years.
3--Planting a small urban forest in the City of Boynton Beach with Community Greening to support their climate mitigation plans that call for 3,000 trees to be planted each year for 15 years.
4--Support the Town of Palm Beach by donating some trees to be planted in town.
5--Support Forest Nation as they plant trees in Africa--currently in Tanzania (a Commonwealth nation). We will be planting a minimum of 6,600 trees.
Some trees we donated for the Platinum Jubilee near Liverpool, England --photo by Susan Oyer, Pres.
Mission:
We are a non-profit (501(c)3), charitable, and social organization. We seek to promote fellowship among our members as well as providing support for educational, social, and cultural efforts in England through activities and fundraising in Palm Beach County. We support both local and English charities that promote positive exchanges between Palm Beach County and England.
Objectives:
*To promote educational, cultural, and business exchanges between the Palm Beaches and England.
*To promote social, cultural, and educational interactions for members to enhance their experience within the society.
*To foster a love of the history of England, the English language, and the English culture, traditions, and heritage that have influenced the unity between the United States and England.
President, Treasurer,
Founder
Vice President
Secretary
Member-at-Large
Assistant Treasurer,
Founder
Event Co-Chairs
Public Relations
Mail Facilitation and all the extras that need doing--especially at event times.
(L-R):
Joy Shearer
Jesse Walters
Susan Oyer
James Williford
Lady Susan Willis-Reickert
Marian Morgan
Maureen McGowan-Singer (not pictured)
(L-R) Gloria Bale, Bob Bale, Deborah Hale, Harvey E Oyer, Jr, Susan Oyer
The St. George's Society of Palm Beach was founded on July 7, 2007. Founding members are: Susan E. Oyer, P. Robert and Gloria Bale, Marian Morgan, Harvey E. Oyer, Jr., Deborah Hale, Cheryl May, Christian Oyer Macoviak, Joseph Macoviak, William Macoviak, Kyle May, Daniel and Nancy Shepherd.
Interested in joining our Society? Please email us to discuss membership.
Email: info@stgeorgessocietyofpalmbeach.org
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 783
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Twitter: @SGSofPB
Facebook: @SGS of PB
Follow us on social media--the full name Facebook page is inactive--use this shorter name page on Facebook
A copy of the official registration and financial information for our Society, number CH23362, may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling Toll-Free (800-435-7352) within the State. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.
On September 10, 2009, the Internal Revenue Service approved our 501 (c)(3) application as a public charity. Proof of charitable status is available upon request. All contributions to the St. George's Society of Palm Beach are tax deductible in accordance with section 170 of the Code.
Thank you to our top-tier sponsors:
The Williford Family--PLATINUM LEVEL
Susan Oyer, Realtor--PLATINUM LEVEL
Erick & Lady Susan Reickert--Gold level
Giselle Anna Parry--Silver level
The Frisbie Group--Silver level
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