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Q and A:
GGMG Hours and Categories


Gail Berry reports that the anguish of recording and categorizing our volunteer hours continues -- and many of you still have questions about the new process.  None of us likes to function in uncertainty….or confusion.  I hope this will address some of your  questions and, hopefully, alleviate your anxiety.

Just a reminder. Once we earn full MG status, some of our GGMG activities should continue to revolve around helping Cory educate the public. 

1- How do the hour requirements apply to me, a MG student?
If you are a student who has finished your classroom activities, Cory has the final word about whether the hours you worked will count towards the requirement.  Your hours should be recorded at http://www.clemson.edu/cemg/login.php.

2- I finished the MG program (classwork and all volunteer hours) and earned my name tag. What should I do about my hours?
Once you completed all requirements, you are on your honor to continue to record the time you spend educating both the public and yourself.   Please go to http://www.clemson.edu/cemg/login.php and type away.

3 - What happens to me in January 2010 if I am not able to work in all 10 hours of continuing, self-education and 20 hours of educating the public?
Simple answer. Nothing.
From GGMG’s standpoint, your membership category changes from Active to Alumni since you were unable to complete the 30 hours. You can be reinstated to Active  status the next year you earn 30 hours.  
From Clemson’s standpoint, your category within their recording system changes from Active to Alumni since you were unable to earn 30 hours. You can be reinstated.

4- What will I be unable to do as a GGMG/MG who has not earned sufficient hours to be labeled Active?  
From GGMG’s viewpoint, as long as your dues are up to date, you can do anything within the organization except serve on the executive board. 
From Clemson’s perspective, at this point, there are no limitations.

5-What do I have to do to earn a 50+ pin?
Be a GGMG and volunteer 50+ hours.

6-So why should I bother to record my hours?
The hours all SC MGs donate to the economy of our state are valuable arguments in support of Clemson’s MG program. Documenting our work helps Clemson justify and administer the program, monitor their agents, and to see where agents need more/less assistance. In short, by recording our hours we help to insure the future of the Master Gardener program in South Carolina.

Dr. Karen Hall, State Coordinator of SC Master Gardener Program, adds this: “SC MG's contribute not only to the economy of our state, but also to the quality of life that that we have.  Gardens drive the health of the wider ecology of the natural ecosystems found in our state, by creating microhabitats for all kinds of flora and fauna. These organisms provide important ecosystem services (pollination, improving water quality, seed dispersal, fertilization, etc.) on which we all depend in order to live. For humans, gardens provide an intimate, close connection to nature and run to the core of our very being.  So, as you submit hours, you help the Clemson MG program continue to provide these important services to a state that is strongly dependent on its natural resources.  Help us make sure that others know the value of the services you provide by submitting your hours.

                                            Karen


 

 

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What is a Master Gardener?



Due now - Greater Greenville Master Gardeners Association Membership Renewal 2009-2010
Click to print a remittance form (pdf format)

2009-2010 GGMG Speakers Bureau -
Provides certified Master Gardener volunteers to speak and provide programs for civic groups and schools.

Click here for more information (pdf format).
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Customized GGMG Gardening Aprons!
New MG aprons are dark green with the Master Gardener Logo embroidered on the front.

                         To order, click Here for more information

 - GGMG Volunteer Opportunities -

Butterfly Garden: Every Tuesday 9:30 AM and Second Saturday, 9 AM. – 1 PM

Children’s Garden: Second Wednesday and fourth Saturday, 9 AM

Heritage/Herb Gardens: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 AM.- noon; Second Saturday, 8:30 AM - 1 PM

Project Host: First and Third Saturday, 9 – 11:30 AM

Ask a Master Gardener:
Second Saturday at Roper Mountain Science Center, 9:00 to 1:00, and every fourth Saturday at the State Farmers Market on Rutherford Road in Greenville, 8:00 to noon. Other times and locations as they arise. All AMG service earns Education Service hours. Call Judy Hopkins at 757-9015 for information or to sign up.

 

Log-in to the Member Center to:
   • Link to Clemson MG Volunteer Time- Input
   • View Archived GGMG Newsletters "Grapevine"
   • Checkout information for Laptop/Projector
   • GGMG Member Contact Information, etc...
GGMG Calendar
& Upcoming Events

GGMG Meetings

Plant Sale Meetings: 
Committee will meet the first Thursday of each month: Feb 4, Mar 4, and Apr 1 at 6 pm at The Cascades. Contact Rebecca to volunteer: Rebecca_mckinney@hotmail.com


PROGRAMS/ SPECIAL EVENTS

Graduation Celebration:
February 28, 2:00-4:30, Martin Nursery— for graduates and alumni, featuring the Sabrett Hot Dog Cart with complimentary hot dogs and beverages, the Balloon Twister to make balloon flowers for attendees, and a private shopping experience. Each MG may bring one adult guest.

Evening Program:
March 1, 7:00 p.m., University Center, “Gardening with Nature,” Lisa Wagner 1 CE hour Morning Program: March 3, 10:00 a.m., The Cascades at Verdae, “Residential Landscaping,” Graham Kimak 1 CE hour

Daytime MG Programs
(All daytime programs are scheduled for 10 am on the first Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.)
March 3, Residential Landscaping – Landscape Architect Graham Kimak will speak at the Extension Office. (1 hour of CE)

Other Upcoming Events

Garden Tour of Ireland
June 14-24, 2010


Join the Tri-County Master Gardeners on a Spring Garden Tour of Ireland June 14-24, 2010!  Tour both public and private gardens with an experienced tour guide and meet several actual garden owners and perhaps have tea with them…

Highlights of the tour include The Dillon Garden, home of famed Irish garden writer Helen Dillon- check out her garden and books at  http://www.dillongarden.com/ ,   and Ilnacullin (Garinish Island) a 35 acre island garden dubbed by horticulturist worldwide as an island garden of “rare beauty”.   Along the way, you’ll gain horticultural knowledge, make new friends and come back to South Carolina inspired by your gardening adventures!

Click here for tour itinerary (pdf format).

If you have questions about this tour, please contact Robyn Gulstrom at  rgulstrom@comcast.net or 269-629-9248.


       
       

 

 

 
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