CMGA

CMGA Committees

Are you interested in participating in one of our Committees? Most are open to all our members. Contact the Committee Chair (click in the listed name to send an email) for more information or to express your interest.

PROGRAMS and 25th ANNIVERSARY:

This committee directs all programs, stand alone or in concert with another event, except the Symposium, which is produced by the Symposium Committee. Examples include programs associated with the annual and semi-annual meetings, and Association-sponsored tours. Program recommendations are submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. Contact: Tracy Burrell

OUTREACH:

This committee has the responsibility for scheduling and arranging for speakers to fulfill requests for CMGA presentations to the community. Any training necessary to prepare speakers for public presentations shall be the committee’s responsibility. Contact: Tracy Burrell

GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS:

Administers the awarding of monetary assistance to Master Gardeners and Master Gardener Interns for projects promoting horticultural knowledge and serving community needs with garden based activities.
The Scholarship Committee administers the awarding of monetary assistance to students pursuing a career in the field of horticulture. Recommendations are submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. Contact: Billy Baxter

SYMPOSIUM:

This event takes place annually at the end of March with a main theme incorporating speakers presenting lectures and/or demonstrations applicable to the theme. It is our main fund raising event. The Chairperson, supported by a co-chair, draws on member volunteers to implement assigned production tasks. Contact: John Carlson

PUBLICITY/MARKETING:

This committee has the responsibility for marketing, public relations, merchandise sales, and other areas that directly relate to the advancement and delivery of CMGA’s mission to the public.
Contact: Contact: Nancy Hinchey

Certain Board Members also serve on the following ad hoc committees:

UCONN/CMGA COORDINATION:

This liaison committee shall work in partnership with members of the University of Connecticut and of the University Extension System to continue to help improve the quality of the Master Gardener Program, to support outreach projects, and to increase the expertise of Association members. Contact: Fran Maynard

AUDIT:

Consist of not less than three members, none of whom shall be on the Executive Board, who shall be appointed by the President at least four weeks before the annual meeting. Examines the Treasurer’s accounts of the fiscal year and submits a signed, written report at the annual meeting. Contact: Dick Shaffer
NOMINATING:
Appointed by the President with Board of Directors’ approval at least two months prior to the annual meeting election. Nominates one member for each position as well as for each office.

MEMBERSHIP:

Responsible for:
a) Conducting the annual membership enrollment drive in the fall by drafting the annual membership renewal form and supervising its distribution through The Laurel, the CMGA Web site, and direct mail.
b) Issuing membership cards
c) Preparing the data necessary for the publication through The Laurel and/or the CMGA website of an annual membership directory by March 1.
d) Giving an annual summary to the Board of Directors.
Contact: Kathy Baechle

Extension Center Liaisons:

Bethel: TBD
Haddam: John Carlson
New London: Tracy Burrell
Tolland: Nancy Hinchey
Stamford: TBD
West Hartford and Torrington: Paul Grimmeisen
New Haven: TBD
Brooklyn: Nancy Hinchey

PUBLICATIONS:

Responsible for the printing and distribution of The Laurel (contact: Nancy Hinchey or Lynne Warren) and for maintenance of the CMGA Web site (contact: Maureen Gillis).