The Festival of Trees Autism GuildWe are a group of Seattle Children's Hospital volunteers who have been creating and selling Christmas trees for 41 years! While our events and activities have evolved, one thing remains constant: the ever increasing need for funds to support medical care for children in our community. We have generated over $8 million for Seattle Children's Hospital. We are proud that the Seattle Festival of Trees benefits two specific programs within the hospital: Uncompensated Care and the Autism Center. Many of our members have a personal connection to these causes. At the 2017 Seattle Children's Guild Association Annual Meeting, the members of our guild were honored for our 40 successful years hosting the Seattle Festival of Trees.
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2018 Leadership2018 Gala event Chairs
Seth Levin Marin Eovaldi 2018 Celebration Chairs Janis Carlson Rachele Sokulski |
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Guild Members
Kristen Adams
Nancy Allenfort Linda Baker Jan Bogaard Freddi Bolinger Melissa Britton-Simmons Janis Carlson Barbara Carlton Linda Carr, Treasurer Sandy Cozzetto Julie Creighton Linda Crothers Daphne Darst Robbi DeVries Elna Duffield Stacie Eckland Marin Eovaldi, Gala Co-Chair Nancy Firby Dr David Fisher Peggy Fisher Dottie Greenwood, Vice President |
Lisa Iland Hilbert
Darlene Johnson Anneliese Kertson Diane Kester, Webmaster Linda Kling Sandra Klug Jan Kopczynski Carrie Larson Dawn Lashley Patti Lauer Seth Levin, Gala Co-Chair Pam MacDonald Tiffany Malich, Secretary Teri Mann Lorene Martin Marilee McCorreston Lynne McDonough Tara Michaels Jackie Moore Linda Mullin Irene Nash |
Deya Jorda Nolan
Julie O'Brien Lonnie Pacelli Patty Pacelli, Treasurer Linda Plaag Chelsea Ramey Phyllis Rice Jubilee Seth Coury Shadyak Barbara Shupe, President Judy Smith Aimee Soileau Rachele Sokulski Mary Spencer Susan Steckler, Social Media Ken Story Loretta Story Evie Tolzmann Jean Wedenig Rosemary Weimer Linda Wold |
FAQ
Who decorates the trees?
Our talented membership includes artists, decorators, professionals, floral designers, jewelry designers and craftsmen. Many have designed for Seattle’s most prestigious clients; creating for VIPs, dignitaries and royalty. Members of the Festival of Trees Autism Guild work throughout the year design, decorate. All of our guild members donate their time and expertise because of their dedication to Seattle Children's.
Has the Festival of Trees always supported autism?
In 2013, members of the Autism Center Guild joined forces with us to generate funds for the Seattle Children's Autism Center as well and uncompensated care at Seattle Children's. In 2018, we officially merged out guilds to form the Festival of Trees Autism Guild.
Can I Join?
If you live in the Puget Sound area and would love to join our guild to design and/or decorate unique Christmas trees and other holiday items please contact Dottie at [email protected]. If you aren't a designer there are many other ways to help. We have opportunities to help with sponsorship, event planning, volunteer coordination and more.
Who decorates the trees?
Our talented membership includes artists, decorators, professionals, floral designers, jewelry designers and craftsmen. Many have designed for Seattle’s most prestigious clients; creating for VIPs, dignitaries and royalty. Members of the Festival of Trees Autism Guild work throughout the year design, decorate. All of our guild members donate their time and expertise because of their dedication to Seattle Children's.
Has the Festival of Trees always supported autism?
In 2013, members of the Autism Center Guild joined forces with us to generate funds for the Seattle Children's Autism Center as well and uncompensated care at Seattle Children's. In 2018, we officially merged out guilds to form the Festival of Trees Autism Guild.
Can I Join?
If you live in the Puget Sound area and would love to join our guild to design and/or decorate unique Christmas trees and other holiday items please contact Dottie at [email protected]. If you aren't a designer there are many other ways to help. We have opportunities to help with sponsorship, event planning, volunteer coordination and more.