If you plan on being in the Ball State University in the near future, you might want to make a side trip and visit the Wheeler Orchid Collection in Christy Woods on the west side of Ball State.
They are open year-round from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm--For Information call 765.285.8839.
Check on-line under "Wheeler Orchid Collection" for additional Information
Vi Seiwert
October Minutes
October 8, 2009
President Judy Peterson called the meeting to order at the fairgrounds with 13 members attending. The secretary’s report stood approved as presented. Nancy Krom presented the 2009 treasurer’s report explaining that the treasury was transferred to a pass-through account at the Fulton County Community Foundation. It stands approved and subject to audit.
Some of the 21 area community gardening projects were discussed. Helen Enyart thanked Debbie Brown and Judy Peterson for working at the Manitou butterfly garden throughout the summer. Laura Snipes, Ruth Reese and Bev Fish have prepared the Riddle School lot for planting the prairie and butterfly gardens next spring. It was noted that Kathy Kegarise continues to work on the Lake Bruce sign garden as her project. Sherry Wilson asked members to help with the clean-up around Rochester City Hall following today’s meeting. Judy Peterson encouraged members to notify Phyllis McGurk of educational programs they would like to share with the community. Later this month, Ruth Reese will make a presentation on butterflies for the third grade class at Laville School; and Judy Peterson will speak at the Garden Club in November.
Ruth Reese gave the cheer report. Judy Peterson presented an updated active membership list, and she thanked everyone for their work throughout the year. She noted that the website has been updated by Cheryl Brown and is now a user-friendly blog site; and it will be added to the Fulton County Extension website.
The annual meeting, fall awards carry-in banquet will be October 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Members were reminded to wear name badges, bring a covered dish to share, table service and their beverage. Votes will be taken on the updated by-laws, choice of May through September meeting times, and election of officers for 2010
(President - Judy Peterson; Vice-President - Phyllis McGurk; Secretary - Elaine Hoglund; Treasurer - Nancy Krom). The 2010 Budget and Program Committees will also be appointed. Eric Schlarf will present the program on water features. The nine interns currently enrolled in the Master Gardener class are also invited.
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, February 11 at 9:00 a.m. at the fairgrounds.
Elaine Hoglund
President Judy Peterson called the meeting to order at the fairgrounds with 13 members attending. The secretary’s report stood approved as presented. Nancy Krom presented the 2009 treasurer’s report explaining that the treasury was transferred to a pass-through account at the Fulton County Community Foundation. It stands approved and subject to audit.
Some of the 21 area community gardening projects were discussed. Helen Enyart thanked Debbie Brown and Judy Peterson for working at the Manitou butterfly garden throughout the summer. Laura Snipes, Ruth Reese and Bev Fish have prepared the Riddle School lot for planting the prairie and butterfly gardens next spring. It was noted that Kathy Kegarise continues to work on the Lake Bruce sign garden as her project. Sherry Wilson asked members to help with the clean-up around Rochester City Hall following today’s meeting. Judy Peterson encouraged members to notify Phyllis McGurk of educational programs they would like to share with the community. Later this month, Ruth Reese will make a presentation on butterflies for the third grade class at Laville School; and Judy Peterson will speak at the Garden Club in November.
Ruth Reese gave the cheer report. Judy Peterson presented an updated active membership list, and she thanked everyone for their work throughout the year. She noted that the website has been updated by Cheryl Brown and is now a user-friendly blog site; and it will be added to the Fulton County Extension website.
The annual meeting, fall awards carry-in banquet will be October 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Members were reminded to wear name badges, bring a covered dish to share, table service and their beverage. Votes will be taken on the updated by-laws, choice of May through September meeting times, and election of officers for 2010
(President - Judy Peterson; Vice-President - Phyllis McGurk; Secretary - Elaine Hoglund; Treasurer - Nancy Krom). The 2010 Budget and Program Committees will also be appointed. Eric Schlarf will present the program on water features. The nine interns currently enrolled in the Master Gardener class are also invited.
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, February 11 at 9:00 a.m. at the fairgrounds.
Elaine Hoglund
September Minutes
September 10, 2009
Members present: Judy Peterson, Nancy Krom, Bev Fish, Laura Snipes, Sharon Stafford, Phyllis McGurk, Sherry Wilson, Lynn Groenleer, Vi Seiwert, Ruth Reese, and Elaine Hoglund.
President Judy Peterson called the meeting to order at Prairie Edge Nature Park. The secretary’s report stood approved as presented. Nancy Krom presented the treasurer’s report; and it stands approved and subject to audit.
The 20 area community gardening projects were discussed. It was decided next year’s program committee set up a work schedule that will be included on the website so more members can be involved. The lead person determines work needed to be done and should be contacted when someone wants to work on the project. Ruth Reese presented the greeting card report and presented a donation made at her Farmers’ Market booth for the group. A thank-you note from Fulton County Habitat for Humanity was received for donation made as a result of the summer garden walk. Judy Peterson presented the updated active membership list. Anyone eligible to receive recognition for accumulated volunteer hours should submit these to Mark Kepler prior to October 1.
Brownbag lunch presentations at the library in August were not well attended and should be promoted more in the future. Dennis Grossnickle and Ray Dausman will present programs open to the public at the Fulton County Library on lakescaping at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29 and Tuesday, February 22. Native plant information and sources will be available. Judy Peterson also encourages members to become active in presenting educational programs to the community.
Lynn Groenleer made a motion the Master Gardeners open a pass-through account with the Fulton County Community Foundation with all monies. Motion was amended by Laura Snipes specifying the 2% fee on the grant monies be paid out of Master Gardener money. Phyllis McGurk seconded both, and motions carried. Phyllis will work with Nancy Krom to complete the transfer of funds.
Sharon Stafford presented the following slate of officers for 2010: President - Judy Peterson; Vice-President - Phyllis McGurk; Secretary - Elaine Hoglund; Treasurer - Nancy Krom. Election will be held at the October 21 annual meeting. Phyllis McGurk and Judy Peterson were thanked for preparing and presenting a suggested updated version of the group’s by-laws. Copies will be sent to all active members at least a week prior to the annual meeting when a vote will be taken. Also a vote will be taken on preferred time of morning meetings for May through September (8:00 - 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.).
The next meeting will be Thursday, October 8 at 9:00 a.m. at the fairgrounds. The annual meeting, fall awards carry-in banquet is scheduled for October 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Eric Schlarf will present the program on water features. Interns currently enrolled in the Master Gardener classes are invited to attend these meetings.
Elaine Hoglund
Members present: Judy Peterson, Nancy Krom, Bev Fish, Laura Snipes, Sharon Stafford, Phyllis McGurk, Sherry Wilson, Lynn Groenleer, Vi Seiwert, Ruth Reese, and Elaine Hoglund.
President Judy Peterson called the meeting to order at Prairie Edge Nature Park. The secretary’s report stood approved as presented. Nancy Krom presented the treasurer’s report; and it stands approved and subject to audit.
The 20 area community gardening projects were discussed. It was decided next year’s program committee set up a work schedule that will be included on the website so more members can be involved. The lead person determines work needed to be done and should be contacted when someone wants to work on the project. Ruth Reese presented the greeting card report and presented a donation made at her Farmers’ Market booth for the group. A thank-you note from Fulton County Habitat for Humanity was received for donation made as a result of the summer garden walk. Judy Peterson presented the updated active membership list. Anyone eligible to receive recognition for accumulated volunteer hours should submit these to Mark Kepler prior to October 1.
Brownbag lunch presentations at the library in August were not well attended and should be promoted more in the future. Dennis Grossnickle and Ray Dausman will present programs open to the public at the Fulton County Library on lakescaping at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29 and Tuesday, February 22. Native plant information and sources will be available. Judy Peterson also encourages members to become active in presenting educational programs to the community.
Lynn Groenleer made a motion the Master Gardeners open a pass-through account with the Fulton County Community Foundation with all monies. Motion was amended by Laura Snipes specifying the 2% fee on the grant monies be paid out of Master Gardener money. Phyllis McGurk seconded both, and motions carried. Phyllis will work with Nancy Krom to complete the transfer of funds.
Sharon Stafford presented the following slate of officers for 2010: President - Judy Peterson; Vice-President - Phyllis McGurk; Secretary - Elaine Hoglund; Treasurer - Nancy Krom. Election will be held at the October 21 annual meeting. Phyllis McGurk and Judy Peterson were thanked for preparing and presenting a suggested updated version of the group’s by-laws. Copies will be sent to all active members at least a week prior to the annual meeting when a vote will be taken. Also a vote will be taken on preferred time of morning meetings for May through September (8:00 - 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.).
The next meeting will be Thursday, October 8 at 9:00 a.m. at the fairgrounds. The annual meeting, fall awards carry-in banquet is scheduled for October 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Eric Schlarf will present the program on water features. Interns currently enrolled in the Master Gardener classes are invited to attend these meetings.
Elaine Hoglund
21 Area Projects
Garden Walk – July 11 - Judy Peterson & Group
Citizens Cemetery – Judy Peterson
Columbia Butterfly Garden – Ruth Reese
Lions Clubhouse Garden & Monument – Nancy Krom
Fulton County Office Building – Sharon Stafford & Group
4-H Gardens – Phyllis McGurk
4-H Fair Booth – Judy Peterson, Becky Latta, Sharon Stafford & Group
Partnership in Education 2nd grade – May 8 - Judy Peterson & Group
Partnership in Education Nature Walk –Ruth Reese & Group
Manitou Butterfly Garden – Helen Enyart & Group
Mill Creek Golf Pro Shop – Laura Snipes
Prairie Edge Park/Road Clean-up – Phyllis McGurk
Rochester City Hall – Sherry Wilson & Group
Welcome to Rochester Sign/east 9th St. – Group
Crabapple trees – Group
Akron Perennial Garden/Library – Jill Jenkins, Deb Brown
Prairie Edge Butterfly Garden – Phil White & Group
Fire Station – Ned Overmyer, Paul Helstern
Riddle School Lot/Prairie and Butterfly Gardens – Laura Snipes, Ruth Reese
Columbia Windmill – Judy Peterson
Lake Bruce Sign Garden – Kathy Kegarise
Citizens Cemetery – Judy Peterson
Columbia Butterfly Garden – Ruth Reese
Lions Clubhouse Garden & Monument – Nancy Krom
Fulton County Office Building – Sharon Stafford & Group
4-H Gardens – Phyllis McGurk
4-H Fair Booth – Judy Peterson, Becky Latta, Sharon Stafford & Group
Partnership in Education 2nd grade – May 8 - Judy Peterson & Group
Partnership in Education Nature Walk –Ruth Reese & Group
Manitou Butterfly Garden – Helen Enyart & Group
Mill Creek Golf Pro Shop – Laura Snipes
Prairie Edge Park/Road Clean-up – Phyllis McGurk
Rochester City Hall – Sherry Wilson & Group
Welcome to Rochester Sign/east 9th St. – Group
Crabapple trees – Group
Akron Perennial Garden/Library – Jill Jenkins, Deb Brown
Prairie Edge Butterfly Garden – Phil White & Group
Fire Station – Ned Overmyer, Paul Helstern
Riddle School Lot/Prairie and Butterfly Gardens – Laura Snipes, Ruth Reese
Columbia Windmill – Judy Peterson
Lake Bruce Sign Garden – Kathy Kegarise
Guidelines for Fulton County, Indiana
Master Gardener Certificate
INTERN
After completing the Master Gardener course and passing the final exam. Master Gardener interns MUST complete 36 hours of volunteer time. These hours must be actual time spent doing the volunteer activity and WILL NOT include time spent in transit. In the case of those Master Gardeners interested in giving educational programs to groups, preparation time will be counted. Activities generally considered as volunteer time include projects authorized by the Master Garden Advisory Committee: flowers beds, garden and library projects, fair booths, etc. Photographs and documentation of projects is highly encouraged.
The Extension Coordinator who is responsible for the Master Gardener program can authorize other activities such as the Master Gardener hotline and community garden projects. On the completion of the required 36 hours, the intern receives a green and white name badge and framed certificate, usually awarded at one of the Master Gardener dinner meetings
ADVANCED MASTER GARDENER
Certified Master Gardeners must complete six (6) additional hours of advanced education along with 55 additional volunteer hours as outlined in the guidelines in order to be certified as an advanced Master Gardener. The advanced educational hours include field trips, general meetings with an education presentation: Purdue advanced training programs or other programs authorized by the Extension Coordinator. Hours accepted for advanced training will only include actual hours during which instruction is taking place and WILL NOT include travel time. An advanced Master Gardener certificate will be awarded upon completion.
BRONZE MASTER GARDENER
Advanced Master Gardeners who have completed a total of 200 hours of volunteer service qualify for a bronze name badge. These 140 additional hours of volunteer time WILL INCLUDE preparation: travel time to a preapproved educational seminar or program and 4 hours per year travel time maximum to a field trip (garden walks, garden tours, botanical gardens, etc) and actual time spent at a field trip and other activities where you are representing the Fulton County Master Gardeners and the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service.
SILVER MASTER GARDENER
Silver Master Gardeners will have spent a total of 500 hours of volunteer time as described above. A silver name badge will identify these people.
GOLD MASTER GARDENER
Gold Master Gardeners will have served a total of 1000 hours of volunteer time as described above. These people will be identified with a gold name badge.
Master Gardeners that have not performed 36 hours of volunteer time in the past 3 years period will be listed as inactive. To become active, you must retake the Master Gardener exam and pass.
INTERN
After completing the Master Gardener course and passing the final exam. Master Gardener interns MUST complete 36 hours of volunteer time. These hours must be actual time spent doing the volunteer activity and WILL NOT include time spent in transit. In the case of those Master Gardeners interested in giving educational programs to groups, preparation time will be counted. Activities generally considered as volunteer time include projects authorized by the Master Garden Advisory Committee: flowers beds, garden and library projects, fair booths, etc. Photographs and documentation of projects is highly encouraged.
The Extension Coordinator who is responsible for the Master Gardener program can authorize other activities such as the Master Gardener hotline and community garden projects. On the completion of the required 36 hours, the intern receives a green and white name badge and framed certificate, usually awarded at one of the Master Gardener dinner meetings
ADVANCED MASTER GARDENER
Certified Master Gardeners must complete six (6) additional hours of advanced education along with 55 additional volunteer hours as outlined in the guidelines in order to be certified as an advanced Master Gardener. The advanced educational hours include field trips, general meetings with an education presentation: Purdue advanced training programs or other programs authorized by the Extension Coordinator. Hours accepted for advanced training will only include actual hours during which instruction is taking place and WILL NOT include travel time. An advanced Master Gardener certificate will be awarded upon completion.
BRONZE MASTER GARDENER
Advanced Master Gardeners who have completed a total of 200 hours of volunteer service qualify for a bronze name badge. These 140 additional hours of volunteer time WILL INCLUDE preparation: travel time to a preapproved educational seminar or program and 4 hours per year travel time maximum to a field trip (garden walks, garden tours, botanical gardens, etc) and actual time spent at a field trip and other activities where you are representing the Fulton County Master Gardeners and the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service.
SILVER MASTER GARDENER
Silver Master Gardeners will have spent a total of 500 hours of volunteer time as described above. A silver name badge will identify these people.
GOLD MASTER GARDENER
Gold Master Gardeners will have served a total of 1000 hours of volunteer time as described above. These people will be identified with a gold name badge.
Master Gardeners that have not performed 36 hours of volunteer time in the past 3 years period will be listed as inactive. To become active, you must retake the Master Gardener exam and pass.
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