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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>CONTINUING</strong> <strong>EDUCATION </strong></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944836?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=3"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Volunteer Speakers Bureau Training</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944837?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=4"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Small Farms Winter Webinars</span></a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>MISCELLANEOUS</strong></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944838?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=5"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Volunteer Hour Reminder</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944839?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=6"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Master Gardener Award Nominations</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944840?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=7"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Please Complete Annual Volunteer Agreement</span></a></span></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>CE: Volunteer Speakers Bureau Training</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – View from home</em></strong></span></p>
<p>UI horticulture educators Richard Hentschel, Rhonda Ferree and Martha Smith are piloting a volunteer speaker bureau training this winter. Webinars are scheduled for Wednesday mornings.</p>
<p>Educators have worked on providing volunteers with everything they would need to give these programs. Each has a script, any additional handouts, teaching guide, civil rights sign in sheet, participant evaluation, speaker evaluation (how the materials were used – what worked, what didn’t…) plus a webinar training. All webinars will be recorded and posted for further review. <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944841?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=8"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here</span></a> to view the flyer or <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944836?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=9"><span style="color: #4276aa;">click here</span></a> to register for these programs.</p>
<p>I'm sorry for the late notice on this. The first session was last week, so I will be sure to send anyone interested the recording of that session as soon as I get it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>CE: Small Farms Winter Webinars</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Thursdays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. – View from home</em></strong></span></p>
<p>University of Illinois Extension presents a weekly educational series for the small farm community. This series will provide practical knowledge on emerging topics which advance local food production in Illinois. The complete list of topics and speakers is included below. Webinars will be held from noon -1:00 pm on Thursdays and are free.</p>
<p>Topics for 2017 include:</p>
<ul>
<li>ABCs of Strawberry Plasticulture Production</li>
<li>Buying Hay: Quality vs. Cost</li>
<li>Slow Flowers: Small Scale Cut Flower Production</li>
<li>Out with the Olde: Pruning Old and Neglected Fruit Trees</li>
<li>Small Commercial Microgreen Production</li>
<li>Food Safety Needs for Midwest Production</li>
<li>Growing Your Hobby Farm into a Business</li>
<li>Do Your Bees Have PMS (Parasitic Mite Syndrome)</li>
<li>Maximizing Windbreaks on Your Farm</li>
<li>Benefits of Mulching Vegetables</li>
<li>Soil Management for High Tunnels</li>
</ul>
<p>It’s easy (and FREE!) to register for the Small Farms Winter Webinars. <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944837?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=10"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here to sign up.</span></a> We’ll send you a webinar reminder, log-on instructions, and how to access the archived recording.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></table><table xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" 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 xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" 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 xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" 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 xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Don’t Forget to Enter Those Hours!</em></strong></span></p>
<p>While it’s hard to believe, the year 2016 is slowly winding down. Have you completed your volunteer and continuing education hours? If not, there’s still plenty of time to do so!</p>
<p>To remain an active Master Gardener volunteer, you are required to earn 30 hours of volunteer service and 10 hours of continuing education hours annually. Master Gardener Interns are required to complete a 60-hour internship prior to committing to the annual hour requirements. Volunteers must also sign an annual Volunteer Agreement form which is usually distributed in November.</p>
<p>Why you should report all your hours (not just the minimum)?</p>
<ul>
<li>So you will be eligible for awards</li>
<li>So you can amaze your friends with the number of hours you have logged</li>
<li>So our funders can see just how fantastic MGs are and how much they do in the community</li>
</ul>
<p>Please record any volunteer hours before the end of the year (December 31, 2016). Visit the <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944838?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=11"><em style="color: #4276aa;">Volunteer Hour Reporting</em></a> webpage to review how to record your hours.</p>
<p>The only way we know that hours have been earned is if you report them. These hours are also submitted to the state to support funding. If you need help with the reporting process, contact Horticulture Program Coordinator, Ava Heap at 333-7672 or <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:carmien2@illinois.edu"><span style="color: #4276aa;">carmien2@illinois.edu</span></a> for assistance.</p>
<p>Many volunteer opportunities are available before the end of the year. Please review the listserv for emails including activities, times and places. For contact information for specific gardens or projects, please reference the 2016 Master Gardener Handbook and Membership Directory. Email Ava if you need a copy. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Master Gardener Award Nominations</em></strong></span></p>
<p>During this special time of the year, take the time to reflect on the Master Gardener volunteer(s) who've really made an impact on you during the 2016 gardening season! Now is the time to nominate fellow Master Gardeners and special community members for the <strong><em>Making a Difference</em></strong> and <strong><em>Friend of a Master Gardener</em></strong> award.</p>
<p>The<strong><em> Making a Difference Award</em> </strong>honors Champaign County Master Gardeners who, through their initiative, commitment, and quiet, unselfish service, enrich the CCMG program. Any active Master Gardener may nominate someone for this award. Multiple awards may be given annually. Usually presented at the February Master Gardner Program. </p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944842?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=12"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here</span></a> for the Making a Difference nomination form. </p>
<p>For a list of past recipients, <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944843?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=13"><span style="color: #4276aa;">click here</span></a>. </p>
<p>The <strong><em>Friend of a Master Gardener </em></strong>is given to non-Master Gardeners or a company for exceptional service to the Master Gardener program. Any active Master Gardener may nominate someone for this award. May be received more than once. Usually presented at the February Master Gardener program.</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944844?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=14"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here</span></a> for the Friend of a Master Gardener nomination form.</p>
<p>For a list of past recipients, <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944845?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=15"><span style="color: #4276aa;">click here</span></a>.</p>
<p>All Master Gardeners are invited to celebrate the success of fellow volunteers at the Master Gardener Awards Reception on <strong>Tuesday,</strong> <strong>February 21 at 6:30 pm</strong>. The following awards will be distributed:</p>
<ul>
<li>Volunteer hours</li>
<li>Golden Trowel</li>
<li>Making a Difference</li>
<li>Friend of a Master Gardener</li>
</ul>
<p>To learn more about these awards, <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944839?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=16"><span style="color: #4276aa;">click here</span></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Submissions are needed by <span style="color: #ff0000;">Friday, February 3</span></strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Please Complete 2017 Annual Volunteer Agreement</em></strong></span></p>
<p>In order to remain a part of the Champaign County University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program, one must submit an annual <strong>2017 Volunteer Agreement</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.</p>
<p>Please complete and return your agreement by <strong>Monday, January 9</strong>. You may mail, email, or hand deliver the agreement.</p>
<p>Follow <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944840?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=17"><span style="color: #4276aa;">this link </span></a>for a digital version of the agreement to sign.</p>
<p>The form can also be found on our website: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://illinois.edu/emailer/forward2/6944846?emailAddress=ccmg-announce@lists.communitylists.org&orderId=18"><span style="color: #4276aa;">http://go.my.illinois.edu/mgforms</span></a></p>
<p><strong>If we do not receive an agreement by Monday, January 9, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the program and your status will be declared <em>Inactive</em>. </strong>After that time, you are welcome to contact me to change your status and become an active Master Gardener.</p>
<p>If you have questions about the agreement, submitting volunteer hours, or getting reacquainted with the Master Gardener program, please call me at 333-7672. </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></table><table xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" 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 xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" style="width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="background: #cccccc; font-size: 1px; padding: 0; line-height: 1px; height: 1px;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" 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 xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" 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>
<p>217-333-7672 </p>
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