Below is a list of volunteers needed to begin work on the 2008 conference. A meeting will be held on October 3rd at 1 PM in the meeting room at Extension (where we hold our MG meetings). Please come and volunteer for one of the jobs listed below. Questions contact me.
Need a Conference Name
Conference Treasurer - establish a separate conference account - receives and disburse all funds.
Registrar - Receives all conference registration - relays all information on registration form to appropriate person.
Statistician and registrar can be the same person. Both jobs require a lot of computer work. Statistician keeps track of all those attending conference, special events such as tours etc.
Web Site - Establish a conference web site and keep it updated.
Vendors - sell vendor space. Price will be established, have a sample contract.
The following should be committees consisting of a chair and members. Chair will be responsible for reporting on the conference status.
Tours - pre-conference tours. Have list started.
Sponsors - solicit cash or in kind donations. Businesses can sponsor breaks, meals, etc.
Tote Bag - kind, price, logo, sponsor for tote bag etc.
Door Prizes - Solicit from the community.
Decorations - for tables at meals, podium, etc.
Ads - solicit ads to be placed in conference program. Price for ads will be established.
Signage - any signage needed for the conference site.
Invitation - Design, price for printing, etc.
Program - assemble, prepare for printer, cost etc.
Name tags - design, purchase, print etc.
Evaluation forms - have samples. Price for printing etc.
Solicit items to be placed in the tote bags ie visit chamber of commerce for information on the area. Donations from businesses ie pen, pencils, pads, seeds, samples of all kinds, etc.
Do we have a silent auction and a book sale?
Do we offer conference t-shirts?
Will we need entertainment at banquet. lunches etc.
Will be needed later.
Host/ Hostess - one for each speaker, workshop presenter day of their arrival at the conference.
Goofers - will be able to assist where needed.
Help mailing out invitations.
Hospitality Suite
Other items will come up where volunteers are needed.
Phone # 754-4148
Shirley
Friday, September 21, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Update from Charlie
Update on the various opportunities coming up in the near future.
Several of the new members have expressed a desire to help out with the " Life on the Farm " series. We have three firm dates starting on Oct 18th, 19th , and the 26th. All of the classes will be held at the Funston farm. For the newcomers to the program, instructional classes will be held to acquaint you with your subject matter. All members who have helped before will be contacted. I would like to train several more folks. Please call and let me know or sign up at next week's meeting and party. Don't forget to RSVP if you are coming to the party. We are waiting on some of the other schools to reply so may have some more dates during this time period.
PLANT SALE on Oct. 4th, 5th, and 6th. This is the last one of the year so we need all the help we can get. Again, let me know or sign up at next week's meeting. Along the same lines, the inmates will be out next week to prepare the concrete pad for the new building with hopes it will be installed before the plant sale. The inmates will also construct a drainage system around the flower pad inside the fence which should help the drainage problem we have. With our luck, it will probably rain all next week!!!
Have an interesting trip being planned for next May. Details to follow. Might want to mark your calendar for the period May 15th through May 19th.
In case you are unaware, David will have a foot operation on Oct. 1st and will be out for up to 4 months. I will be on vacation from Oct 10th through Oct. 21st. I have back surgery on Oct 25th and am unsure of how long I'll be out. ( IT won't be 4 months so you can quit dreaming). The good Lord willing, David and I will be back!
With your support, we will host the State wide convention for 2008. It will be held at Seatrail on Oct. 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th., 2008. What a great chance to show the state what we can do. Our Vice President, Shirley Wagoner-Eisenman will head up the effort. She will need all our help with several committees being required. Many more details to follow.
Thanks for all you do. For the new class members, your name badges are in and you can pick them up when you're here for the Hot Line or any other activity that you are participating in.
Charlie
Several of the new members have expressed a desire to help out with the " Life on the Farm " series. We have three firm dates starting on Oct 18th, 19th , and the 26th. All of the classes will be held at the Funston farm. For the newcomers to the program, instructional classes will be held to acquaint you with your subject matter. All members who have helped before will be contacted. I would like to train several more folks. Please call and let me know or sign up at next week's meeting and party. Don't forget to RSVP if you are coming to the party. We are waiting on some of the other schools to reply so may have some more dates during this time period.
PLANT SALE on Oct. 4th, 5th, and 6th. This is the last one of the year so we need all the help we can get. Again, let me know or sign up at next week's meeting. Along the same lines, the inmates will be out next week to prepare the concrete pad for the new building with hopes it will be installed before the plant sale. The inmates will also construct a drainage system around the flower pad inside the fence which should help the drainage problem we have. With our luck, it will probably rain all next week!!!
Have an interesting trip being planned for next May. Details to follow. Might want to mark your calendar for the period May 15th through May 19th.
In case you are unaware, David will have a foot operation on Oct. 1st and will be out for up to 4 months. I will be on vacation from Oct 10th through Oct. 21st. I have back surgery on Oct 25th and am unsure of how long I'll be out. ( IT won't be 4 months so you can quit dreaming). The good Lord willing, David and I will be back!
With your support, we will host the State wide convention for 2008. It will be held at Seatrail on Oct. 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th., 2008. What a great chance to show the state what we can do. Our Vice President, Shirley Wagoner-Eisenman will head up the effort. She will need all our help with several committees being required. Many more details to follow.
Thanks for all you do. For the new class members, your name badges are in and you can pick them up when you're here for the Hot Line or any other activity that you are participating in.
Charlie
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Blue Bird House for sale
Bluebird houses continue to be sold in all 213 State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) branches for$10 each, the cost to build each house.
Ash Needs help!
The first of the flower plugs for the Spring sale will be shipped. Ash will need a few folks to transplant the plugs when they arrive the week of Oct 22nd. Approximately 750 plugs will arrive.
State Conference Information
The 2007 Conference is three days of packed information. Registration forms were mailed to you the end of June. If for some reason you have misplaced this information it may be obtain via the following web site: www.ncmastergardeners. org - click under events. Beginning on Monday the 8th with optional garden tours, plus a campus tour. Monday night there will be a Garden Design Competition plus a pig pickin at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum.
Tuesday will be a full day of educational speakers such as Bryce Lane, Pam Beck and Todd Lasseigne. The speaker for the evening will be Tony Avent, owner of Plants Delight Nursery.
On Wednesday there will be morning and afternoon concurrent sessions such as weed management, organic gardening and rain gardens just to name a few. Conference closes at 4:00 pm. Plants Delight Nursery will hold an open house after close of the conference. Shirley
Tuesday will be a full day of educational speakers such as Bryce Lane, Pam Beck and Todd Lasseigne. The speaker for the evening will be Tony Avent, owner of Plants Delight Nursery.
On Wednesday there will be morning and afternoon concurrent sessions such as weed management, organic gardening and rain gardens just to name a few. Conference closes at 4:00 pm. Plants Delight Nursery will hold an open house after close of the conference. Shirley
We will Host 2008 MG NC Convention!
The membership voted to host next year’s convention. Shirley will be sending out an email requesting volunteers to chair or co-chair committees or serve on a committee. Many hands make light work, so be sure to find somewhere to serve.
Upcoming Events…
October 4, 5, 6th Fall Plant Sale
Oct 8,9,10th…. State MG Conference in Raleigh
Master Gardener seminars for the Fall Season
“Winning the grass wars “and” Divide and multiply”
Sept 12th, Leland Library, 10:00 AM
Sept 13th, Southport Library, 2:00 PM
Sept 15th, Southport Wal-Mart, 10:00 AM
Sept 21st, Hickman Crossroads Library, 2:00 PM
"Insuring color for Spring " and " Helping your growies have a Happy New Year "
Nov 2nd, Hickman Crossroads Library, 2:00 PM
Nov 7th, Leland Library, 10:00 AM
Nov 8th, Southport Library, 2:00 PM
Nov17th, Southport Wal-Mart, 10:00 AM
December 13th Holiday Party
Upcoming Speakers
Sept. 27th - Reunion Social
Oct. 25th - Toby Bost, Hort Agent, Forsyth County - authors books on gardening.
Nov 29th - Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC.
Jan 24th - Dean Bennett - Brunswick Community College
Feb 28th - Charlotte Glen - Hort Agent, Pender County - Plants for difficult situations.
March - Ken Fager NCSU Growing Organic
April - Peter Hertyl - NCSU - Ground Pearls
May - Bryce Lane NCSU Gardening Ideas
July - Dr. Frank Blazich - NCSU - Summer Propagation
Wilmington Hobby Greenhouse Club
FALL PLANT SALE - TWO DAYS ONLY!!
Free Admission 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday & Saturday, September 7 & 8
This is one of the main fundraisers for
our non-profit club
Oct 8,9,10th…. State MG Conference in Raleigh
Master Gardener seminars for the Fall Season
“Winning the grass wars “and” Divide and multiply”
Sept 12th, Leland Library, 10:00 AM
Sept 13th, Southport Library, 2:00 PM
Sept 15th, Southport Wal-Mart, 10:00 AM
Sept 21st, Hickman Crossroads Library, 2:00 PM
"Insuring color for Spring " and " Helping your growies have a Happy New Year "
Nov 2nd, Hickman Crossroads Library, 2:00 PM
Nov 7th, Leland Library, 10:00 AM
Nov 8th, Southport Library, 2:00 PM
Nov17th, Southport Wal-Mart, 10:00 AM
December 13th Holiday Party
Upcoming Speakers
Sept. 27th - Reunion Social
Oct. 25th - Toby Bost, Hort Agent, Forsyth County - authors books on gardening.
Nov 29th - Dick Bir - Retired - worked at Fletcher Research Station in Fletcher NC.
Jan 24th - Dean Bennett - Brunswick Community College
Feb 28th - Charlotte Glen - Hort Agent, Pender County - Plants for difficult situations.
March - Ken Fager NCSU Growing Organic
April - Peter Hertyl - NCSU - Ground Pearls
May - Bryce Lane NCSU Gardening Ideas
July - Dr. Frank Blazich - NCSU - Summer Propagation
Wilmington Hobby Greenhouse Club
FALL PLANT SALE - TWO DAYS ONLY!!
Free Admission 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday & Saturday, September 7 & 8
This is one of the main fundraisers for
our non-profit club
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