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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CE<a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=10975"><span style="color: #4276aa;">: Annual Business Meeting and Winter Houseplant Care</span></a> – November 17 at 6 p.m.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CE: Upcoming Webinars</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Miscellaneous</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Part-Time Job: Research Technician, Bayer CropScience</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Requests for Replacement Name Badges – due November 12</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13168"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Annual Champaign County Master Gardener Holly Day Party</span></a> – December 9 at 11:30 a.m.</span></li>
<li><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/champaignmg/1172.html"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #4276aa;">Reporting Volunteer/Continuing Education Hou</span>rs</a></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>CE: Upcoming Webinars</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Tuesday, December 1 and Thursday, December 3</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>***Webinars can be viewed from home OR the Champaign County Extension office. Email Ava (<a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:carmien2@illinois.edu"><span style="color: #4276aa;">carmien2@illinois.edu</span></a>) if you will be viewing it at the office.***</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Mitigating Pollinator Decline in Landscapes</em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>TUESDAY, Dec 1 2015, 11:30-1:00pm</strong></p>
<p>This 90-minute webinar is designed for Extension Master Gardeners and Extension Educators to learn more about IPM (Integrated Pest Management) for bees in landscapes.</p>
<p>The webinar features Dr. Dan Cariveau, Assistant Professor University of Minnesota, on native bee populations; Dr. Karl Foord, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota on IPM for bees; Ms. Heather Holm, Author and restorationist; Drs. Mary Meyer and Vera Krischik the University of Minnesota, will serve as hosts. There will be time dedicated for questions and answers.</p>
<p>Participants must pre-register and complete a survey on knowledge of IPM.</p>
<p>Pre-register:</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://umn.webex.com/umn/onstage/g.php?d=740120354&t=a"><span style="color: #4276aa;">https://umn.webex.com/umn/onstage/g.php?d=740120354&t=a</span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Invasive Species in Landscapes</em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thursday Dec 3 2015, 11:30-1:00pm</strong></p>
<p>This 90-minute webinar is designed for Extension Master Gardeners and Extension Educators to learn more about IPM (Integrated Pest Management) for a few invasive species in landscapes.</p>
<p>The webinar features Dr. Christelle Guédot, Assistant Professor University of Wisconsin, on Spotted wing drosophila; Dr. Paul Blotch, Research Associate, Michigan State University on mamorated stink bug; Dr. Jonathan Larson, University of Nebraska on Japanese beetle; Dr. Angela Orshinsky, University of Minnesota on downy mildew in impatiens. Drs. Mary Meyer and Vera Krischik at the University of Minnesota will serve as hosts. There will be time dedicated for questions and answers.</p>
<p>Pre-register:</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://umn.webex.com/umn/onstage/g.php?d=747140652&t=a"><span style="color: #4276aa;">https://umn.webex.com/umn/onstage/g.php?d=747140652&t=a</span></a></p>
<p>Contact Mike McDonough at <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:mjmcdon@umn.edu"><span style="color: #4276aa;">mjmcdon@umn.edu</span></a> for more information</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>CE: Annual Business Meeting and Winter Houseplant Care</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Tuesday, November 16 at 6 p.m.</em></strong></span></p>
<p>The Champaign County Master Gardener Annual Meeting will be held on <strong>Tuesday, November 17 at 6 pm</strong>. Please meet at the Champaign County Extension office auditorium at 801 North Country Fair Drive. </p>
<p>Chicken and a potluck dinner will begin at 6 p.m.</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=10975"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here to register</span></a>.</p>
<p>During the meeting, Master Gardeners will be asked to approve the new slate of officers for 2016 and the recommeneded bylaw changes. </p>
<p>C<a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/downloads/61315.pdf"><span style="color: #4276aa;">lick here</span></a> to review the recommended bylaw changes. </p>
<p>2016 Officers: </p>
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<li>President: Jessica Lopez</li>
<li>Vice President: Cathy Barnard</li>
<li>Treasurer: Tony Soskin</li>
<li>Secretary: Christie Roszkowski</li>
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<p> Following the meeting, Jennifer Schultz Nelson will discuss “Winter Houseplant Care,” focusing on tips to help our in-door plants flourish throughout the winter. Jennifer will also address the special needs of popular holiday gift plants. </p>
<p><strong>Annual Business Meeting Agenda</strong>:</p>
<p>6 - 6:15 pm Social Time/Dinner</p>
<p>6:15 - 7 pm Business Meeting</p>
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<li>Election of Advisory Board members</li>
<li>Recognition of years of service</li>
<li>Summary of Advisory Board accomplishments</li>
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<p>7 - 8 pm Winter Houseplant Care, presented by Jennifer Schultz Nelson</p>
<p>This meeting is for Master Gardeners only. </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="background: #000000; font-size: 1px; padding: 0; line-height: 1px; height: 1px;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><style rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Part-Time Seasonal Job: Research Technician, Bayer CropScience</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Duration: March – September 2016</em></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Job Description:</strong> The main role of this position is to contribute to plant health research for turf and ornamental plants. The technician will work for a Research Scientist at the White Heath, IL research station (Champaign County) during the term of employment. The technician will assist with plant maintenance in the field and in the greenhouse for multiple turf and ornamental species. This includes mowing, fertilizing, irrigation, pruning, and new plant installation in the nursery. The technician will also assist with the establishment of trials, including layout, chemical mixing, chemical applications, collecting field data, and making plant health observations.</p>
<p><strong>Required Skills:</strong> Previous turf and ornamental experience is preferred. Candidate must be comfortable working in extreme weather conditions and should be able to lift up to 40 pounds. The ability to work in a fast paced environment individually and on a team is required. Candidate should also be able to use MS office (Excel, Word).</p>
<p>It is a paid position! Pay will be dependent on education and experience.</p>
<p>As this is a paying position, it will NOT count towards required Master Gardener volunteer or continuing education hours.</p>
<p>Please submit resumes to <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:jennifer.poling@bayer.com"><span style="color: #4276aa;">jennifer.poling@bayer.com</span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Requests for Replacement Name Badges</em></strong></span></p>
<p>Have you lost your Master Gardener name badge? Would you like 2 name badges (one for your car and one for your purse)? Place your request by <strong>Thursday, November 12</strong>!</p>
<p>Regular “pin” name bages are $5.00.</p>
<p>If you would like a magnetic pin, it will be $6.00.</p>
<p>Email Ava, <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:carmien2@illinois.edu"><span style="color: #4276aa;">carmien2@illinois.edu</span></a>, with a request. Badges generally arrive at the Extension office 4-6 weeks after order is placed.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Annual Champaign County Master Gardener Holly Day Party</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Wednesday, December 9 at 11:30 a.m.</em></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Wednesday, December 9 </strong>is the <em>Champaign County Master Gardener Annual Holly Day Celebration</em> at the Urbana Country Club. Doors open with a cash bar at 11:30 am, followed by a plated lunch of your choice at noon. Entertainment will follow the lunch.</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13168"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here to register</span></a>.</p>
<p>Please select one of the three meal choices. All entree's include a desert of peppermint ice cream, cookies, and gratuity.</p>
<p>Reservation for this event is required. Please register by <strong>Thursday, November 19</strong>. Registration can be done online with a credit card or pay by check via mail or dropping off at the Extension Office. Master Gardeners are encouraged to invite a guest.</p>
<p>Contact Ava Heap (<a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:carmien2@illinois.edu"><span style="color: #4276aa;">carmien2@illinois.edu</span></a>) or call the Champaign County University of Illinois Extension office at 333-7672 for more information.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Reporting Volunteer/Continuing Education Hours</em></strong></span></p>
<p>As the year is winding down, now is the time to start entering your volunteering and continuing education hours. For a complete review, please visit the updated “<a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/champaignmg/1172.html"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Volunteer Hour Reporting</span></a>” on our website underneath “<a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/champaignmg/"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Champaign County Master Gardeners</span></a>.” </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="background: #000000; font-size: 1px; padding: 0; line-height: 1px; height: 1px;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><style rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
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<p><em>Program Coordinator, Horticulture</em></p>
<p>University of Illinois Extension, Unit 13</p>
<p>Champaign County</p>
<p>801 N. Country Fair Drive, Suite D</p>
<p>Champaign, IL 61821</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:carmien2@illinois.edu"><span style="color: #4276aa;">carmien2@illinois.edu</span></a></p>
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