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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

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:

Hikes with Hounds
Summer Day Camp
Youth Athletics Coaching

Coaching

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

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

Monthly Meetings

When: 2nd Wednesday of each month • The Graham Recreation Commission’s December meeting (12/11) 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.

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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

The 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

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.