{"id":2228,"date":"2019-12-06T19:03:57","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T19:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/?p=2228"},"modified":"2021-04-20T07:11:06","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T07:11:06","slug":"december-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/2019\/12\/06\/december-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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<\/em>He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter.<\/p>~John Burroughs<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Congrats 2019 Master Gardeners!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Carrie Allen dons her new OSU Master Gardener badge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We offer our sincere congratulations and a warm welcome to the newly inducted Master Gardener Class of 2019!   We hope you have been enriched by your training and service as a community garden-educator. We know your energy and passion have enhanced the Master Gardener program.  Thank you for your volunteer service and welcome to the Master Gardener family!   We look forward to having you as part of our team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: MG badges will be mailed to individuals who were not able to pick up their badge at the Fall Recertification.  Look for badges to arrive in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2019 Master Gardener Program Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Thank you, Master Gardeners for giving your time and energy toward OSU’s outreach mission in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New for this year, we have created a detailed report of your accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Master Gardener-Season-Report-12-2-2019<\/strong><\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Display Your 2020 Sticker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For those who have fulfilled the requirements to maintain\ntheir status as an active and \u201ccurrent\u201d Master Gardener you will receive a 2020\nRecertification sticker to proudly display on your MG badge.  The sticker\nis a designation that you are current and up-to-date, having completed all\nrequired volunteer service hours, continuing education opportunities, and\ncompleted forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

If you have yet to send in the annual required forms, <\/strong>please\nsend them in as soon as possible, so you too can receive your 2020\nRecertification sticker and remain on our \u2018active\u2019 Master Gardener roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. 2018_2019\n Volunteer log sheet<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  2. 2019_2020\n Conditions of Volunteer Service form<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  3. Youth\n Safety and Compliance training.<\/strong> To take the training read the Basic Training (2 pages)<\/a> and sign the Certification Form<\/a>. Return the form to the MG program\n office by December 31,2019.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    A New Adventure for Janet!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Janet Hohman gets her dream job!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    We extend our immense thanks and best wishes to our metro MG team member, Janet Hohman.  Janet has accepted a new position (actually, her dream job)!   We are extremely happy that she has this new opportunity, yet she will be sorely missed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Although Janet started her new job in October, she has generously been working additional hours assisting the Master Gardener program and the Clackamas Extension administrative team. 

    We are truly grateful to Janet for her many contributions to the metro MG program; with her ever-cheerful presence, sharp eye for detail, focus streamlining processes – all to ensure a great experience for volunteers.  As she moves on, we thank her for her incredible generosity and wish her the very best in her new career adventure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Spread the Word!  <\/strong>
    2020 MG Training Registration Open!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    You can help to spread the word about 2020 Master Gardener training!  Let others know about the rewarding opportunities available serving as a Master Gardener volunteer.  Registration is now open for the 2020 Master Gardener Training!  Share the word with your gardening friends, wanna-be gardeners, and fellow community members.  Direct those interested to our Metro-area Master Gardener website for easy online registration.<\/a> Note: <\/strong>our Portland training site has filled, but there are still available class slots at the Hillsboro and Oregon City training sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Be Our Brand Advocate!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    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.  Share posts from our Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> accounts or direct those interested to our website.  We would love to cover all Nextdoor neighborhoods in the metro-area.  Need more information or want a promotional photo to post?  Please contact, Marcia McIntyre: marcia.mcintyre@oregonstate.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2020 Master Gardener Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Join us in 2020 for Master Gardener training.  We will be holding 8 weeks of training\nclasses starting the last week of January, running through March.  So mark your calendars.  Each AM or PM session attended counts as 3\nhours MG continuing education credit for 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The training sites and days are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tuesdays, January 28 \u2013 March 17, 9AM to 4PM
    \nHillsboro United Methodist Church, <\/strong>168 NE 8th Avenue Hillsboro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thursdays, January 30 \u2013 March 19, 9AM to 4PM
    \nMuseum of the Oregon Territory, 3rd<\/sup> floor<\/strong>, 211 Tumwater Drive,\nOregon City<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fridays, January 31 \u2013 March 20,9AM to 4PM
    Multnomah County Headquarters, Board Room,<\/strong> 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Fall Recertification Recap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Over 370 engaged Master Gardeners attended Fall Recertification on Saturday, November 9. The City of Portland\u2019s Offices of Equity and Human Rights, Glenn Arhens, OSU Extension Forester, and Gail Langellotto, Professor of Horticulture, OSU Extension Master Gardener Program coordinator all presented valuable information to support metro Master Gardeners in their role as garden educators.   Our sincere thanks to all the presenters!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hearty thanks to the three area Chapters for funding refreshments for the day and providing a wonderful array of door prizes.

    Presenter Glenn Arhens shares his presentation and resource list for Master Gardeners to continue to explore the subject:
    https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/mg\/metro\/resources\/glenn-ahrens-forestry-presentation-how-trees-grow-why-they-die<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Glenn-Ahrens_How Trees Grow and Why They Die References <\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Appreciation Shout-out!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Our Fall Recertification training on November 9, was an\nopportunity to extend a special certificate of appreciation, to eight Master\nGardeners for their significant contributions to the Metro Master Gardener\nProgram.  We are grateful for their generous and dedicated service! \nOur hearty thanks to them all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Heidi, Marilyn, Rich, Claudia, and Dennis<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n