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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Master Gardeners,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Numerous volunteers have brought to my attention that the link to the agreement is “broken.” Here is the correct link:
<a href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/downloads/67324.pdf">http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/downloads/67324.pdf</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">For future reference, the agreement and other Master Gardener forms and documents can be found on our website:
<a href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/champaignmg/4911.html">http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/champaignmg/4911.html</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">The agreement is also attached as a downloadable PDF to this email. Please return completed agreements to the office by Monday, January 9.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Many thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Ava Heap<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">November 28, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Dear Master Gardeners,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Spring of 2017 is around the corner. With the world renewing, we in the Extension office are correcting our volunteer databases and online reporting systems. It is a joy to review volunteer
hours submitted by our hardworking, devoted volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">In order to remain a part of the Champaign County University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program, one must submit an annual
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2017 Volunteer Agreement</span></strong>. Master Gardeners Interns who are still working on completing their internships do not have to sign this agreement as the training agreement signed is sufficient
until active volunteer status is achieved.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Please complete and return your agreement by
</span><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Monday, January 9</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">. You may mail, email, or hand deliver the agreement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Follow
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<span style="color:#4276AA">this link</span></a> for a digital version of the agreement to sign.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The form can also be found on our website:
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4276AA"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__illinois.edu_emailer_forward2_6681667-3FemailAddress-3Dccmg-2Dannounce-40lists.communitylists.org-26orderId-3D4&d=DQMFaQ&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=i1Ddhi1zgu91yhNvYr7PZnS0DGZDm1waoT8k3PsVA-4&m=S41NTtESUvXiSeiagpGo4GF75MqHUxSvSXVAVOGqIxY&s=wRjDAypQcPT1HJmBM-T5YRxOnExXiamXzEmpOvmQgQM&e="><span style="color:#4276AA">http://go.my.illinois.edu/mgforms</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Signing a Volunteer Agreement confirms your understanding of the position you hold as a volunteer and representation of the University of Illinois Extension. It also certifies your safety.
Those who have turned in agreements are registered for accident insurance program, which assists with payments for medical emergencies that occur while volunteering.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Here are the top 3 reasons why you should sign the agreement and agree to volunteer:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">So we can provide safety and medical assistance in case an emergency occurs while volunteering.</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">So you can be a member of a horticulturally-minded society whose passionate to grow plants matches their love for the community!</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Free plants! (Master Gardeners are relentless givers!)</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">If personal or medical reasons inhibit you from volunteering this season, please contact me by email or phone. Master Gardeners can request an
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Alumnus</span></em> or <em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Inactive</span></em>/<em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Leave of Absence
</span></em>status. <em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Alumnus</span></em> status is when a former Master Gardener who has completed the training, but no longer volunteers.
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Inactive/Leave of Absence</span></em> is a Master Gardener who is unable to fill requirements due to health, family, or personal reason. A Master Gardener can use either status for 1-2 years and return to active.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">If we do not receive an agreement by
</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Monday, January 9</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">, we will assume that you are no longer interested
in the program and your status will be declared </span></strong><em><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Inactive</span></b></em><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">.
</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">After that time, you are welcome to contact me to change your status and become an active Master Gardener.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">If you have questions about the agreement, submitting volunteer hours, or getting reacquainted with the Master Gardener program, please call me at 333-7672.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Thank you for all you have done for our community and helping others learn to grow.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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