Central Gorge Master Gardener™ Association
2016 Year-in-Advance Calendari
(Be sure to read weekly newsletter for updates, changes, and more.)
JANUARY 2016
Executive Committee Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m., Extension Service Mtg. Rm.
January 13: Wednesday 6pm: Master Gardener night at Three Rivers Grill
January 19: Seed to Supper refresher/training
Draft of 2016 Year-in-Advance Calendar to Executive Board for review
Establish hospitality procedure for 2016 classes. Write position description for Hospitality Chair.
Take pictures of new and returning MGs for Central Gorge Master Gardener™ Directory
Distribute/Publish CGMGA Bylaws, policies, etc., links in newsletter. (responsibility of ExComm)
Update the signatory card.
Quarterly Audit
Master Garden Educational Program Assistant Tasks: January 2016
Wednesday, January 13, 6-7pm: New Master Gardener orientation with mentors
Wednesday, January 20, 6-9 pm: Classes begin – Meet and Greet potluck*
Present new Executive Board officers to Master Gardeners.
Pictures of new and returning MGs for Central Gorge Master Gardener Directory.
New Officer Orientation & Training as needed.
Post revised policies, officers to CGMGA website.
Update project descriptions on CGMGA website as needed.
Hand out Guide to the 2016 Master Gardener Program.
Meet with Education Chairs to plan summer education programs.
FEBRUARY 2016
Executive Committee Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m., Extension Service Mtg. Rm.
Continue taking pictures of new and returning MGs for CGMGA Directory
Morning radio show on KACI/KIHR. – 4th Friday of the month
Master Garden Educational Program Assistant Tasks: February 2016
Begin sign-up for Office Plant Clinics/Training sessions.
Continue to update project descriptions on CGMGA website as needed.
MARCH 2016
Executive Committee Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m., Extension Service Mtg. Rm.
Verify deadline date for submission of the following honors and form Nominating Committee:
Master Gardener of the Year
Behind the Scenes Award
Search for Excellence nominations.
Form Hood River County Fair committee.
Continue sign-ups for Plant Clinics, MG projects.
CGMGA Spring Meeting – TBA
Project Leader Meeting (March or April)
OMGA Quarterly Meeting – Saturday, March 5
January 14, 2016 for Distribution
Master Garden Educational Program Assistant Tasks: March 2016
Begin Office Plant Clinic Training sessions.
Assemble pictures and names/addresses for CGMGA directory.
Hand out OSU Master Gardener/CGMGA Directory.
Contact Gail re: submission deadline for Master Gardener of the Year, etc.
Update project descriptions on CGMGA website as appropriate.
Schedule Project Leader Meeting
Wed., March 23, 2016 - Potluck and Social. New trainees receive badges.
MG classes end on Sat., March 26, 2016 – Project Field Day
APRIL 2016
Executive Committee Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m., Extension Service Mtg. Rm.
Request nominations from the CGMGA membership for MG of Year, Behind the Scenes Award.
Apply for temporary nursery permit for the spring plant sale.
Hood River Supply Plant Clinic (at Annual Open House)
Morning radio show on KACI/KIHR. – 4th Friday of the month
Quarterly Audit
Master Garden Educational Program Assistant Tasks: April 2016
Plant Clinics start in the office.
MAY 2016
Executive Committee Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m., Extension Service Mtg. Rm.
CGMGA Plant Sale – Saturday before Mother’s Day – Saturday, May 7.
Nominating committee selects MG of the Year and Behind the Scenes award – Rachel’s submission
deadline is May 15 this year. She needs 3-4 days to do her report for OMGA.
Promote Gardeners’ Mini-College scholarships. Mini-College scholarship awarded to MG of the Year.
Milestone Nursery Saleii in Lyle. May 6-8. 9-3 pm. Plant Clinic. Cathy Flick.
Master Garden Educational Program Assistant Tasks: May 2016
Submit paperwork re: MG of the Year and Behind the Scenes award to Gail L. by May 15 (?).
JUNE 2016
Executive Committee Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m., Extension Service Mtg. Rm.
Promote Mini-College and Mini-College scholarships.
OMGA Quarterly Meeting – Saturday, June 4
Springfest in White Salmon – June 3-5. Plant Clinic.iii
Morning radio show on KACI/KIHR. – 4th Friday of the month
Master Garden Educational Program Assistant Tasks: June 2016
January 14, 2016 for Distribution
JULY 2016
Executive Committee Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m., Extension Service Mtg. Rm.
CGMGA Summer Picnic and Association Meeting
Mini-College scholarships awarded.
Hood River County Fair:iv July 27 - July 30 – Educational display.
Quarterly Audit
Master Garden Educational Program Assistant Tasks: July 2016
Preliminary request for volunteer hours – a checkpoint to see how folks are doing.
AUGUST 2016
Executive Committee Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m., Extension Service Mtg. Rm.
Gardener’s Mini-College – August 4-6, Linfield College
OMGA Quarterly Meeting – August 4-6: Linfield College (at Gardeners’Mini-College)
Committee selected by CGMGA president to nominate CGMGA officers for 2017.
Send letter to Project Leaders about 2017 budget requests to be submitted by September 1.
Strategic Plan review as needed.
Plant Clinic Update
Morning radio show on KACI/KIHR. – 4th Friday of the month
Master Garden Educational Program Assistant Tasks: August 2016
Request suggestions for 2017 classes.
SEPTEMBER 2016
Executive Committee Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m., Extension Service Mtg. Rm.
Review CGMGA dues and fee structure.
President-elect forms Graduation Committee
Distribute information to membership about recruitment of 2017 officers.
Huckleberry Festival in Bingen. Friday-Sunday Sept 9-11. Plant Clinic.
Master Garden Educational Program Assistant Tasks: September 2016
Begin work on 2017 MG class schedule.
OCTOBER 2016
Executive Committee Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m., Extension Service Mtg. Rm.
CGMGA final budget prepared and vote to accept by Executive Committee at ExComm Mtg.
Review new program proposals.
Project Leader Meeting
Morning radio show on KACI/KIHR. – 4th Friday of the month
Quarterly Audit
January 14, 2016 for Distribution
Master Garden Educational Program Assistant Tasks: October 2016
Submit volunteer hours by the end of October.
Letter/application to returning and new Master Gardeners.
Compile accomplishments and any special awards for HR volunteers at graduation.
Prepare news articles, posters, radio announcements to advertise 2017 Master Gardener
training.
NOVEMBER 2016
Executive Committee Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m., Extension Service Mtg. Rm.
Vote by membership to elect 2017 officers.
Vote by membership to approve Budget.
Graduation and Awards Ceremony, Fall Association Meeting.
CGMGA Association Meeting (at graduation)
Name Mentor project leader for 2017.
Name Hospitality Chair(s) for 2017 classes.
OMGA Quarterly Mtg.. – Saturday, November 5
Post flyers for 2017 CGMGA Program.
Master Garden Educational Program Assistant Tasks: November 2016
Graduation and Awards
Recruiting for Central Gorge Master Gardener Program begins November 1.
Distribute flyers to post for the 2017 OSU Master Gardener Program
Mail applications to prospective new MGs. Recruitment ends mid-December.
DECEMBER 2016
Executive Committee Meeting – 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m., Extension Service Mtg. Rm.
Review and discuss CGMGA by-laws and policies as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
Project updates, additions, corrections to Rachel if needed for the Guide to the 2016 Master Gardener
Program.
Begin work on Year-in-Advance Calendar – Submit dates to Kathy McGregor by mid-January.
Holiday Wreath-Making – Saturday, Dec. 3
Mentor Program begins.
Morning radio show on KACI/KIHR. – 4th Friday of the month
Master Garden Educational Program Assistant Tasks: December 2016
Finalize Class Schedule for 2016.
New Master Gardener applications:
Returned by first week of December.
Select committee to review applications.
Notify new MGs re: acceptance into program.
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Calendar was originally created for use by the CGMGA officers and project leaders. Dates and events will change!
Milestone Nursery Sale is the first full weekend in May.
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Springfest is always the Fri-Sun after Memorial Day.
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Fair is the last full week of July.
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January 14, 2016 for Distribution