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2024 Member Resource Guide

MEMBER RESOURCE GUIDE

Cover, p1
Table of Contents, p2
Website Information, p3
Annual Timelines, pp4–7
Education Hours Descriptions, p8
Instructions for Online Recording of Hours, p9
Time Tracker Sheet, p10
Frequently Asked Questions, p11–15
Mission Statement, p16
County 76 Master Gardeners, p17
History of the WCMG Program, pp18–27

Officers and Standing Committees, p1
Committee Descriptions, pp2–8
Sanctioned Project Information, pp9–10
Sanctioned Project Descriptions, pp11–14

Master Gardener of the Year Past Winners
Rookie of the Year Past Winners
WCMG Membership Photo Directory A–F
WCMG Membership Photo Directory G–L
WCMG Membership Photo Directory M–R
WCMG Membership Photo Directory S–Z
2024 Trainees
WCMG Membership Contact Information Directory

Bylaws
Article I. Name, p1
Article II. Purpose, p1
Article III. Authority, p1
Article IV. Membership, pp 1–3
Article V. Membership Meetings, p3
Article VI. Nominations and Elections, p4
Article VII. Executive Committee, pp 4–6
Article VIII. Fiscal Policies, pp 6–7
Article IX. Bylaws Review and Amendments, p7

Policies and Procedures
Liability, p1
Use of the Title Master Gardener, p1
Code of Conduct, p1
Certification as a Master Gardener, p2
Unfinished Trainees, p2
Recording Volunteer Work and Education Hours, p2
Member Reinstatement Process, p3
Advanced Master Gardener Certification, p3
Sanctioned Project or Committee Chairperson(s) Responsibilities, p3–4
Sanctioned Project or Committee Chairperson(s) Succession Planning, p4–5
Endowment Fund, p5
Other Donations of Cash or Non-Cash Items, p5
Annual Contribution to State Master Gardener Program, p5
*Reimbursement of Expenses, p5
Arkansas State Master Gardener Award Recipient Reimbursement, p6
County 76 Plant-Nurture-Grow Leadership Conference Reimbursement, p6
Financial Support of Sanctioned Projects at the Extension Office, p6
Qualifications of Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, p6
Executive Committee Meeting Agendas, p6
Preservation of WCMG Documents, p6
Recording Policy Changes/Additions, p6
Peer Review of Annual Financial Reports and Accounting Records, p7
Guidelines for Recognition of Deceased Members, p7

 

Award Descriptions and Prior Winners, pp1–4
200-Plus Sanctioned Hours Awards, p5
Busy Bee Awards, p6
Length of Service Awards, p7

Awards Nomination Forms

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL AWARD NOMINATION FORMS

  1. Download the Microsoft Word form to your computer.
  2. Open the form and rename it. (This is so you can keep a clean copy of the original blank form in case you need to start over.) Keep the new file name simple, such as “2024 MG of the Year Nomination.”
  3. Complete all the top portion with identifying names, address, phone, etc. (no longer a fillable form.)
  4. It is not necessary to type in the actual criteria statements.
  5. Address all the criteria listed, telling a compelling story with measurables (goals, results against plans $$ impact, etc.)
  6. Review your document for completeness.
  7. Add captioned photos addressing nomination’s contributions.
  8. Save the copy as a Word document, close the form, then reopen it and check that the info you typed in the boxes is there as it should be.
  9. Email the completed Word document to Colin Massey with “Awards Nomination” in the Email subject line.
  10. Follow up with Colin to make sure he received your completed form.

Finance Forms

Membership Status Forms

Website Photo Contest Information

Sanctioned Project Forms

 

State MG Volunteer Agreement