WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program

Volunteer Orientation 2018

Volunteer Community Educators

Cultivating plants, people and communities since 1973

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Resource for Information about Yakima MG Program

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WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Welcome to the Master Gardener Program

Washington State University - our Land Grant University

Master Gardener programs sponsored by the WSU Extension

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

The History of the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program •  WSU Extension faculty in King and Pierce counties began

training volunteers to serve as community educators in January of 1973.

•  The Master Gardener title was derived from Germany s gartenmeisters who were highly respected horticulturists in

their communities.

•  The Master Gardener Program was adopted across the nation and overseas, making it a historic, sociological grassroots movement with widespread impact.

•  Early Master Gardener programs focused on diagnostic clinics and education of the public in gardening practices.

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Master Gardeners now have chapters in 30 of the 39 counties in Washington State

Volunteers are trained by WSU faculty and staff to be community educators WSU Extension provides research based scientific information about gardening, environmental stewardship and horticulture topics

Jim Kropf – Todd Murray Interim MG Program Washington State Leaders

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Roy Van Denburgh, WSU Extension agent, established the Yakima County MG program in 1980. Classes were held in the Court House, then moved to the Arboretum and now are held at the Ahtanum Youth Park Important Websites – see pdf Historical data for Yakima County

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Master Gardener Titles •  Master Gardener Trainee - in basic training – classes & WSU online •  Master Gardener Intern – volunteering first year •  Certified Master Gardener – successfully completed all requirements and

are actively volunteering •  Emeritus Master Gardener – 10 years or 500 hours decide to no longer be

active – donate 1 hour/yr – placed in back of directory

•  Alumnus Master Gardener – no longer active

•  Friends of Master Gardeners – must qualify / have no required hours

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Basic Information

MG Policies - newØ  Pet PolicyØ  Dress codeØ  Computer accommodationsØ  Code of ConductØ  Cultural DiversityØ  Conflict Resolution PolicyØ  MG TransferØ Mileage ReimbursementØ Clinic PoliciesØ  Plants and plant sale guidelinesØ  Much more! Please read over

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Master Gardener Leaders: •  Yakima County WSU Extension Director

•  Regina Ord, MS

•  Yakima County WSU Extension Agent •  Michael Bush, PhD

•  Program Coordinator •  Claudia Steen. MS

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Yakima County MG Foundation •  Partners with WSU in attaining the goals for Yakima County MG •  Any MG can attend and participate in our decision making process

Elected Board membersPresident – Gini Obert Vice President – Joan Sousley Secretary – Edna Pettyjohn Treasurer – Nancy ProbstMember at large – Debra Kroon Past President – Pat Moszeter

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Introduction of our Trainees for 2018 Back: Rosebud, Terri, Carlos, Jenn, Joe, Jenny, Amber, Mary, Sarah, Janice, Sheila Front: Kim, Amanda, Debra, Alfredo, Yvette, Joyce, Sara

Not pictured: Bev DeMarco, Adam Smith

Mentors: Please Stand

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Introduction of our Volunteers 107 Active members

29 Emeritus 1982 – Gary Schemp 1998 – Diana Pieti2003 – Debra Kroon, Margaret Morris, Ken Tolonen2004 – Susie Walter2005 – Sharon Fisher, Dick Larson2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 20142015 2016 2017

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Our Venues

Follow your Passion!

v What team(s) are you currently on?v What team(s) would you like to join?v Think about becoming a co-leader when an opening occurs

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Teams that answer Gardening Questions

from the public

•  Diagnostic Clinic

•  Farmers Market

•  WA State Fair

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Margaret MorrisAndrea Altmayer

Ken TolonenDarrell MonroeSharon FisherDebra KroonDick LarsonDr. Bush

Clinic Administrative Team

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Teams that Showcase Gardening Practices

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Skip BrockmanDiana PietiDemonstration Garden Team

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Heirloom Garden Team

Phyllis PugnettiJohn Strong

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Teams that are involved in Education of the public Demo Garden

Classes Beatrice ReissVirginia Vorenkamp

Heirloom Garden ClassesPhyllis Pugnetti

John Strong

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Spring SymposiumJohn Strong

Phyllis Pugnetti

WednesdaysMarch 7, 14, 21, 28

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Curriculum Team Lunch & LearnPat MoszeterClaudia Steen

Deb MathieuSally Simon

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Writers GuildSpeakers Bureau

Claudia SteenCarol Barany

Claudia Steen / Diana PietiCarol Barany

Yakima HeraldYakima Magazine

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Community InvolvementYouth Programs

Andrea AltmayerPatty Dion

Gini ObertPat Moszeter

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Teams involved in Fund Raising

Greenhouse Plant Sale

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Greenhouse Team Nancy ProbstDebi Russell

Many sub teams

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Plant Sale Team Susie WaltersDeanna Husch

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Teams that support the Master Gardener Program

NewsletterPhyllis Pugnetti

Diana Pieti

Weekly DirtDebra Kroon

PhotographyDave Monroe

Darrell MonroePublicationsDebra KroonClaudia Steen

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

Public RelationsJohn StrongSean Rankin

Facilities / AV Gary SchempSue SchauerJohn Strong

Guillermo Rivero

Teams that support the Master Gardener Program

Garden toursDebra Kroon

Guillermo Rivero

SunshineMarjorie ConzattiCarol Barany

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

MG Program Benefits Superb potlucks, picnics & luncheons

•  Soup & Bread luncheon – Feb * Picnic in the park - Aug •  Tomato Fest - Sept * Awards banquet - Dec

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program: Volunteer Community Educators– cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973.

WA State MG Board of Directors

Advanced Education Conference

John Strong – SecretaryMargaret Morris – Treasurer

Debra Kroon

Statewide MG 3-day conference hosted by Chelan-Douglas Co in 2018

* Media award – 2014 - Carol Barany* LaCrosse award – 2015 - John Strong* MG of the year – 2016 - Phyllis Pugnetti

Looking forward to a Great 2018