{"id":361,"date":"2017-10-03T07:05:38","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T07:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/?p=361"},"modified":"2017-10-27T20:19:23","modified_gmt":"2017-10-27T20:19:23","slug":"october-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmetro\/2017\/10\/03\/october-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Happy OSU Master Gardener New Year!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tithonia in the October Garden<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n

Yes, the Master Gardener program year runs from October 1st<\/sup> through September 30th<\/sup> of the following calendar year, so we are starting a new year full of fresh opportunities to educate and support our community in successful and sustainable gardening practices!<\/p>\n

With the start of a new year we reflect on the past year and send out a big shout of thanks to all of you for your dedicated service to the OSU MG Program!<\/p>\n

Thank you Master Gardener volunteers for your contribution to our public service mission!<\/p>\n

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Shelley submits her MG log sheet<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n

Thanks for the Logs!
\n<\/strong>Many thanks to all of you who sent in your volunteer log sheets!\u00a0 We have been marveling at your dedicated service and the good seeds and deeds you have been sowing throughout the three counties!\u00a0 Thank you for sharing your passion for gardening and education!<\/p>\n

There is still time to submit your Volunteer Log!<\/strong><\/p>\n

For those of you, who have not submitted your volunteer log sheets, please send in your hours by Friday, October 6th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We need all logs by that date to allow time to order new Master Gardener badges for those finishing their MG training and have enough 2018 stickers for Veterans and trainees alike. Plus, we want to include your generous service contributions in the report sent to the state MG Program, which in turn is submitted to Oregon State University!\u00a0 \u00a0Help us to really make our metro-area MG Program shine.<\/p>\n

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Signed, Sealed and Delivered!
\n<\/strong>Remember every October a Conditions of Volunteer Service form needs to be signed, sealed and delivered in order to remain an active OSU Master Gardener.\u00a0 You can mail your signed form via snail mail to 200 Warner-Milne Road, Oregon City, OR 97045 or email them to marcia.mcintyre@oregonstate.edu<\/p>\n

Get all the details on how to Maintain your ‘active Master Gardener status (both Veterans and 2017 trainees) and the forms you need to keep ‘Current’ standing in the Volunteer Portal.<\/a>
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Expand your Garden Education at the Fall MG Recertification Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Photo courtesy of Sam Chan<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n

Fall MG Recertification Training<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, October 28, 8:00am to 3:30pm, at <\/strong><\/p>\n

Clackamas Community College,\u00a0Gregory Forum Building. <\/strong><\/p>\n

19600 South Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, OR 97045<\/strong><\/p>\n

This annual event is a day-long continuing education opportunity.<\/p>\n

Earn 6 hours<\/strong> of continuing education\/recertification credit for 2018 by attending. \u00a0Veteran MGs and “new” Veterans who trained in 2017 need 10 hours of recertification training annually to retain status as an \u2018Active\u2019 OSU Master Gardener.\u00a0 Fall Recertification is a great way to earn 6 hours of credit for 2018.<\/p>\n

We have a stellar line-up of speakers.\u00a0 This year\u2019s presenters all bring their wealth of experience from their work with OSU Extension Service.<\/p>\n