Education
Submitted by Chari Cross   
Monday, 01 January 2007

Plans and executes the following opportunities for further learning in horticultural topics for the Benton County Master Gardeners and Benton County residents: MANAGES THE BCMG MONTHLY MEETING PROGRAM

    * Updates and maintains the Master Gardener Speaker List and networks with other Arkansas Counties and Extension Office for new speakers
    * Arranges for potential speakers to present at monthly meetings
    * Submits bio’s of scheduled speakers to newsletter
    * Develops a working relationship with horticultural experts in the area
    * Researches what topics would be of interest for monthly meetings
    * Submits article on monthly topic to newsletter
    * Secures location for monthly meetings
    * Prints all supporting material for monthly meetings

PLANS HORTICULTURAL FIELD TRIPS FOR BCMG’S

    * Researches and schedules opportunities for hands on education in the field
    * Arranges for Master Gardener garden tours supportive of monthly topic
    * Submits articles to newsletter on Master Gardener gardens in the spotlight
    * Coordinates info with hospitality committee, public relations, and web committee

WORKS WITH COUNTY 76 TO PROVIDE ADVANCED MG TRAINING CLASSES

    * Uses County 76 research and club input to select a training topic
    * Determines breakeven point for tuition fees
    * Schedules speakers, location, and coordinates with treasurer to collect registration fees
    * Coordinates with Janet Carson’s office to notify Arkansas Master Gardeners of dates, times, etc…
    * Tracks enrollment
    * Provides local concierge for attendees

PLANS EDUCATIONAL CLINICS FOR BENTON COUNTY RESIDENTS

    * Select topics, speakers, dates, and locations for clinics
    * Coordinate with public relations committee to get notice in newspapers
    * Act as support staff for events
    * Create and publish a Benton County Handbook detailing monthly garden chores/advice/plant selection to sell at events
    * Sell horticultural CD’s at events

Chair:    Chari Cross and Angela Goodman