Master Gardener
Asotin County Master Gardeners
Meeting Minutes
November 13, 2007
Attendees: Laurie Andrijeski, Sue Buratto, Evelyn Courtney, Glenda Farrell, Dwight
Ferguson, Sue Fitzgerald, Mark Heitstuman, Jerry Hendrickson, Carol Jones, Elaine
McLaughlin, Jeff Schulze, Jennifer Shawley, Bev Sinkbeil, Ronda Welling
Yard and Garden Series-Fall Workshops
Mark asked for feedback concerning the Gardening 101 Workshop. Around 30 attended the workshop. It was suggested that more might have attended if it was held earlier in the year. Jennifer thought Larry Hiller was a good speaker and Sue thought it would be worth while to have him speak again.
Grape Growing 101 Workshop
The Grape Growing 101 Workshop with Dr. Mercy Olmstead will be held on Saturday, December 8th from l0:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m, at the Asotin County Aquatic Center. The cost of the workshop is $10.00 for early registration and $15.00 at the door. Mark said he can use some set up help Saturday morning. Jerry, Glenda and Evelyn volunteered to help. Set up time will be at 9:15a.m., and the program will start at 10a.m.
WSU Field Trip
The field trip to WSU will take place on Thursday, November 29th. Those who want to car pool should meet at the Red Lion parking lot in Lewiston at 8a.m. Parking permits are needed on the WSU Campus. They are available at the Cougar Depot in Pullman, or on campus. Everyone taking their car should get a permit ahead of time. The tour of the Entomology Museum with Dr. Richard Zack is at 9a.m. and the tour of the Horticulture Teaching and Research Greenhouse will be at 10:30a.m. Let Mark know if you are planning to go on the tour.
Master Gardener Position Update
Carol Jones plans to resign her position as WSU Asotin County Master Gardener Coordinator as of December 31, 2007. She will still be available to help the new person transition into this position. Mark has sent out a job description and the application procedure. Mark is hoping that one of the Master Gardeners will be interested in the position. The application deadline is Friday, December 7, 2007.
2008 Master Gardener & Horticulture Classes
One of the attendees asked when the Master Gardeners should have their money in for the 2008 Master Gardener and Horticulture training. Mark will send out more information about the topics for the training and when the money needs to be in. The books that the Master Gardeners received in 2006 will be used for the training. Cost for MG veterans will be $25 for the complete training or $5 for each class. The classes start Tuesday, January 15, 2008, from 1p.m. until 5p.m and will continue through April 22nd. Seven new applicants have signed up so far. Mark plans to hold interviews with the potential Master Gardener interns on Wednesday, December 12th. He will invite a couple of Master Gardeners to help with the interviews and he might interview two applicants at a time to make them feel more comfortable.
Mentoring Program for New Master Gardeners
Carol has a list of the Master Gardeners who are willing to be mentors for the new applicants. If anyone wants to mentor a new intern and has not signed up, please ask Carol to put your name on the list. Mentor training will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 1p.m., at the Asotin County Extension Office. Carol will send out information on the training in a couple of weeks.
Master Gardener Committees
Mark passed out the 2007 list of committees and committee members.
Christmas Potluck on December 11, 2007
The Christmas Potluck will be held at noon, Tuesday, December 11th, at the home of Bev and Jim Sinkbeil. Bev will furnish coffee, drinks and table service. Everyone is encouraged to bring a main dish, salad, or dessert. Jeff and Jerry did request pies. Please RSVP to Bev at 758-0161. Carol will email a reminder and directions to Bev's home.
2008 Extension Youth Activity Camp/Jr. Master Gardener Program
The Program will continue next year in Asotin County, and will be held at Parkway School, the week of August 4 through 8. Ronda was asked to consider chairing the program again. She will get back to us with her decision.
Northwest Flower Show
The Northwest Flower and Garden Show will be held in Seattle, Washington, on February 20th thru the 24th in 2008. Laurie and Sue B. plan to attend. A group ticket price is available but only for groups of 20 or more.
MG Foundation Conference in June 2008
The Washington State Foundation Conference was discussed. Six people have signed up to attend and a deposit for housing has been sent in.
Discussion on the future direction of the WSU Asotin County Master Gardener Program
See attached notes.
Submitted by Elaine McLaughlin
UPCOMING EVENTS
ANNUAL EVENTS
Plant Clinics:
Office Plant Clinics
Asotin County Courthouse Basement • Asotin, Washington
Each Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
May 21 - September 17, 2008
Plant Clinics Around the Area
One Saturday a month, from May through August.
Community Events
Asotin County Fair
Sun Festival, Arts and Crafts Faire
Wilson's Banner Ranch Fall Festival
Yard and Garden Series
The WSU Master Gardeners offer a Yard and Garden Series to the public several times per year.
Master Gardener / Horticultural Training, 2010
January through April 2010, Tuesday afternoons, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jr. Master Gardener Program
Gardening for kids!
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