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Warm Winter Wishes and Thanks!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Photo: Pixabay<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n

As Master Gardener activities and the gardening pace slows – we want to take the opportunity to send you warm winter wishes and sincere thanks for your remarkable service as OSU Master Gardeners.\u00a0 Thank you for your selfless dedication to educating others on how to be good earth stewards and successful gardeners!\u00a0 YOU are making such a positive difference to so many in our community!\u00a0 We look forward to seeing you in the New Year, as you continue to share your passion for education and gardening!<\/p>\n

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Congrats 2018 Master Gardeners!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Amy sporting her shiny, new, Veteran, OSU MG badge!<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n

At our annual Fall Recertification training Veteran Master Gardeners joined in giving a standing ovation, and cheer to our 2018 class of Master Gardeners as Weston introduced them.\u00a0 Shortly thereafter, they received their OSU Master Gardener Veteran badges, which they have been wearing proudly in the days since.<\/p>\n

We extend our sincere congratulations and a hearty welcome to all 2018 Master Gardeners.\u00a0 We are glad to have you as part of our garden educator community and look forward to seeing you in 2019!<\/p>\n

Note: MG badges will be mailed to anyone who was not able to pick up their badge at the Fall Recertification.\u00a0 Expect the badges to arrive in mid-December.<\/p>\n

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With Utmost Appreciation!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Susan Albright<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n

Our Fall Recertification training on November 10th<\/sup>, was an opportunity to extend a special certificate of appreciation, to six Master Gardeners for their significant contributions to the Metro Master Gardener Program.\u00a0 We are grateful for their generous and dedicated service!\u00a0 Utmost thanks to them all!<\/p>\n

Susan Albright \u2013 <\/strong>dedicated phone clinic volunteer, served as librarian for the Washington Co. phone clinic, serves as Metro MG liaison representing the Washington Co. Master Gardeners Association and generously volunteers her support to the Program.\u00a0 Serves as MG Guide.<\/p>\n

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Helen Dorbolo<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n

Helen Dorbolo \u2013 <\/strong>instrumental in organizing and leading Propagation workshops for the Metro MG program the past 4 years. Serves as MG Guide.<\/p>\n

Ginger Edwards \u2013 <\/strong>King Farmers Market coordinator, developed interactive activities, including insect coloring sheets to educate kids and adults alike who visit the market booth. Serves as MG Guide.<\/p>\n

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Jim Kronenberg<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n

Jim Kronenberg \u2013 <\/strong>Lake Oswego Farmers Market coordinator, dedicated Speakers Guild Presenter, Propagation Workshop instructor and known for his iconic role playing ‘Logan Berry” in the Master Gardener video series.\u00a0 Serves as MG Guide.<\/p>\n

Winnie Mauch <\/strong>\u2013 dedicated phone clinic volunteer for both the Washington Co. and Multnomah Co. phone clinics over the past 18 years \u2013 has served orienting, and coaching phone clinic volunteers, attending to phone clinic office needs. Serves as MG Guide.<\/p>\n

Patti Wroblewski <\/strong>\u2013 Lents Farmers Market coordinator, checks in with market volunteers each market day.\u00a0 Delivers a bag of potting soil, lushly planted with lettuce, to inspire home gardeners that they can grow some vegetables with limited space.<\/p>\n

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Show You Are \u201cCurrent\u201d \u2013 2019 MG Sticker <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>For those who have fulfilled the requirements to maintain their status as an active and \u201ccurrent\u201d Master Gardener you will receive a 2019 Recertification sticker to proudly display on your MG badge.\u00a0 The sticker is a designation that you are current and up-to-date, having completed all required volunteer service hours, continuing education opportunities, and completed forms.<\/p>\n

Stickers will be mailed (by year\u2019s end) to those who have met the annual requirements and did not receive a sticker at Fall Recertification.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For MGs still needing information about how to remain current, please refer to the Volunteer Portal\u2019s How to Maintain Active OSU Master Gardener Status<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

If you have yet to send in your volunteer log sheet<\/a><\/strong> and your signed 2018_2019 Conditions of Volunteer Service form<\/a> \u2013 please send them in right away so you too can receive your 2019 Recertification sticker and we will keep you on our \u2018active\u2019 Master Gardener roles.<\/p>\n

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Spread the Word!\u00a0 2019 MG Training Registration Open!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>How do the majority of people learn about Master Gardener training?\u00a0 From Master Gardeners of course!<\/p>\n

Now is your chance to let others know about the rewarding opportunities available serving as a Master Gardener volunteer.\u00a0 Registration is now open for the 2019 Master Gardener Training!\u00a0 Share the word with your gardening friends, wanna-be gardeners, and fellow community members.\u00a0 Direct those interested to our Metro-area Master Gardener website for easy online registration.<\/a><\/p>\n

Calling All MGs on Nextdoor, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If social media is a favorite communication avenue for you, please consider sharing about the Master Gardener training registration on the social media sites on which you participate.\u00a0 Share posts from our Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> accounts or direct those interested to our website.\u00a0 We would love to cover all Nextdoor<\/a> neighborhoods in the metro-area.\u00a0 If you need more information or would like a promotional photo to post \u2013 please contact Marcia McIntyre: marcia.mcintyre@oregonstate.edu<\/p>\n

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Join-in the Master Gardener Speakers Guild!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Take your role as a garden educator to the next level, by volunteering to be a presenter for the Master Gardener Speakers Guild!<\/p>\n

The Metro MG program receives dozens of requests every year for garden presentations to community groups.\u00a0 We have a small, but mighty, group of MGs who answer the call and present throughout the 3 counties \u2013 but requests greatly exceed what these dedicated MGs can handle.\u00a0 Therefore, we are looking for additional MGs to share their research-based gardening know-how.\u00a0 We will supply support materials, and those interested can shadow experienced presenters.\u00a0 Volunteers can also take advantage of a new 2019 workshop that will focus on strengthening presentation skills.\u00a0 Volunteers can select how many presentations a year they would like to make and the topics they feel most comfortable presenting. Please consider joining in this fun, valuable volunteer activity!<\/p>\n

Presentations are needed on a variety of subjects:<\/p>\n