As a rule I avoid making New Year’s resolutions as they usually last until January 2. But as we embark upon a new year as a Master Gardener chapter I thought I’d give it one more shot. So, here goes.
I resolve:
1. To lend a hand whenever I can.
2. To look for ways to make new ideas work and not for reasons they won’t.
3. That when in doubt I’ll check things out and not make negative assumptions.
4. To help others succeed, and celebrate their accomplishments.
5. To speak positively about others and about the organization. Someone might be listening.
6. To maintain a positive attitude no matter what the circumstances.
7. To act with initiative and courage, believing that if it‘s to be, it‘s up to me.
8. To act with enthusiasm. I have found it to be contagious.
9. That whatever I want for myself (recognition, respect, loyalty, etc.) I will give to others.
10. To keep faith and never give up.
I know this sounds ambitious but I think it’s worth a try. I invite you to join with me in working for an exciting and productive year of growing our chapter.
Happy New Year…..Richard
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Upcoming Events
• Board Meetings: Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16…
• General Meetings: Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 23…
• Board and General Meetings will start at 9 a.m. unless you get notice of a change.
• The second annual Business Expo will be held at the Leland Fire House January 28. We will have a booth – sign up to help staff the booth.
• The new Master Gardener class starts Feb. 8
• The Forestry Service will provide trees for our give-away sometime in February. We are promised a much better selection this year. We can use volunteers to help with this.
• The Home and Garden Show is March 25 and 26 at the West Brunswick High School. We will have a booth both days. See Charlie to sign up.
• We will hold a Coastal Gardening Seminar on March 31 in the Extension Training room, with guest speakers and lunch, and will charge a small fee. Sign up to help with this event.
• On April 15 there will be a waste collection for homeowners, and we will conduct a plant clinic at the Southport Wal-Mart.
• Our first Plant Sale of the year will be April 20 – 22.
• The second Plant Sale will be May 18 – 20. Sign up to help with one or both of these events.
• There will be a Pond Management Seminar on May 4. This will be an all-day seminar, and lunch will be provided for a small charge.
• Our annual Recognition Banquet is scheduled for June 20..
• General Meetings: Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 23…
• Board and General Meetings will start at 9 a.m. unless you get notice of a change.
• The second annual Business Expo will be held at the Leland Fire House January 28. We will have a booth – sign up to help staff the booth.
• The new Master Gardener class starts Feb. 8
• The Forestry Service will provide trees for our give-away sometime in February. We are promised a much better selection this year. We can use volunteers to help with this.
• The Home and Garden Show is March 25 and 26 at the West Brunswick High School. We will have a booth both days. See Charlie to sign up.
• We will hold a Coastal Gardening Seminar on March 31 in the Extension Training room, with guest speakers and lunch, and will charge a small fee. Sign up to help with this event.
• On April 15 there will be a waste collection for homeowners, and we will conduct a plant clinic at the Southport Wal-Mart.
• Our first Plant Sale of the year will be April 20 – 22.
• The second Plant Sale will be May 18 – 20. Sign up to help with one or both of these events.
• There will be a Pond Management Seminar on May 4. This will be an all-day seminar, and lunch will be provided for a small charge.
• Our annual Recognition Banquet is scheduled for June 20..
Educational Training Programs for 2006
Our speakers for the first six months of the year have all been confirmed and we have a great roster of speakers and subjects. Please put these on your calendar, come to meetings to hear these interesting speakers and learn about their areas. Here’s the lineup for January through June:
January 26: Dr. Frank and April Blazich. This is going to be a double-header and both sessions will be open to the public. So come early and get your space! Dr. Frank and April are both very interesting and engaging speakers. April will conduct an herb seminar following the General Meeting, from @ 10:15 to noon. We will serve lunch from noon to 1 p.m. and then Dr. Frank will show us how to take hardwood cuttings. While the public will pay a fee for these seminars, they are free of charge for Active Master Gardeners.
February 23: Phyllis Meiole. Phyllis will speak on the topic of “Ability Gardening: the Use of Garden Tools to Make Gardening Easier for Seniors.”
March 23: Dr. Tom Creswell. Dr. Creswell is Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Manager in the Department of Plant Pathology at NCSU. He will speak to us about “Ornamental Pathology.”
April 27: Dr. Lane Tredway, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology at NCSU. His subject will be “Turf Diseases: Identification, Management and Control.”
May 25: Bryce Lane. Mr. Lane is the host of the PBS series “In the Garden” and a national award-winning instructor in the Department of Horticultural Science at NCSU. He will conduct a hands-on workshop on “Container Gardening.”
June 22: Dr. Jeannie Davies. Dr. Davies is Associate Professor, Extension Specialist, Horticulture Science, NCSU. Her subject will be “Herbs and Other Interesting Specialty Crops for North Carolina.”
January 26: Dr. Frank and April Blazich. This is going to be a double-header and both sessions will be open to the public. So come early and get your space! Dr. Frank and April are both very interesting and engaging speakers. April will conduct an herb seminar following the General Meeting, from @ 10:15 to noon. We will serve lunch from noon to 1 p.m. and then Dr. Frank will show us how to take hardwood cuttings. While the public will pay a fee for these seminars, they are free of charge for Active Master Gardeners.
February 23: Phyllis Meiole. Phyllis will speak on the topic of “Ability Gardening: the Use of Garden Tools to Make Gardening Easier for Seniors.”
March 23: Dr. Tom Creswell. Dr. Creswell is Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Manager in the Department of Plant Pathology at NCSU. He will speak to us about “Ornamental Pathology.”
April 27: Dr. Lane Tredway, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology at NCSU. His subject will be “Turf Diseases: Identification, Management and Control.”
May 25: Bryce Lane. Mr. Lane is the host of the PBS series “In the Garden” and a national award-winning instructor in the Department of Horticultural Science at NCSU. He will conduct a hands-on workshop on “Container Gardening.”
June 22: Dr. Jeannie Davies. Dr. Davies is Associate Professor, Extension Specialist, Horticulture Science, NCSU. Her subject will be “Herbs and Other Interesting Specialty Crops for North Carolina.”
Reminders from Charlie!!
Are your timesheets for 2005 up to date? If not, please fill in all the required information as soon as possible.
Each Master Gardener is required to sign a Certification Agreement each year. Please see Charlie or check in the Hotline Office for a copy to sign, and give it to Charlie, David or Bette at the front desk.
Each Master Gardener is required to sign a Certification Agreement each year. Please see Charlie or check in the Hotline Office for a copy to sign, and give it to Charlie, David or Bette at the front desk.
State Association News:
The next Board of Directors meeting will be held January 8 at the Johnston County Extension Building, beginning at 10 a.m. The April Board meeting will be here in Brunswick County on April 17 at 10 a.m. All Master Gardeners may attend any or all Board meetings (only delegates may vote on issues brought before the Board). If you plan to attend a Board meeting, please let Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman know.
The Regional Master Gardener Conference will be held June 8 – 12 in Chattanooga, TN and the State Conference will be October 1 – 4 in Kill Devil Hills, NC. More information will be provided on the Regional and State conferences at a later date.
The Regional Master Gardener Conference will be held June 8 – 12 in Chattanooga, TN and the State Conference will be October 1 – 4 in Kill Devil Hills, NC. More information will be provided on the Regional and State conferences at a later date.
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