Our speaker at our February meeting was Karen Mitchell, a Jefferson County Master Gardener. Karen’s program was “Got Sun, Grow Food…Growing Where Sun & Space Permit” She talked about container gardening and all the advantages it provides, different types of containers, and about drainage and portability of the containers.
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February is traditionally the month of our Awards Program.
President Jerry Farmer and V. President Leslie Durham presented the awards as follows:
Helpline Hours Recognition:
Silver Pins (4+ days): Lanell Baker, Lynne May, Kerry Rush
Bronze Pins (3 days): Sally Moore, Susan Parkerson
Chairman Pin: Hugh Nichols
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Top Volunteer Hours Award:
Ron Herbster (184.5 hrs), Lanell Baker (187 hrs), Harriet Jackson (575 hrs)
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Top CEU Award: Lyn Webb (84 hrs)
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Top Volunteer Intern Hours Award: Hugh Nichols (204.5 hrs)
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Lifetime Volunteer Hours:
Bronze Star (100-299 hrs): Victoria Brady, Chip Durham, Leslie Durham, Lynne May, Hugh Nichols, Kerry Rush
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Silver Star (300-499 hrs): Cheryl Herbster, Ron Herbster, Ruby Moberg
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Gold Star (500-999 hrs): Gail Brooks, Skip Coulter, Betsy Smith
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Platinum Badge (2000-3999 hrs): Lyn Webb (awarded at AMGA Conference)
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Emerald Star (6000-7999 hrs): Pat Farmer (awarded at AMGA Conference)
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Project of the Year:
Clanton Recreation Center Landscape, Phase 1: Amy Baker, Amelia Bloomfield
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And Chilton County Master Gardener of the Year is …Gail Brooks❗️.
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Congratulations to all recipients and a big thanks to those who submitted nominations.
Other business was: All upcoming projects and volunteer opportunities were discussed.
ATTENDANCE –
Members: 31
Interns: 2
Guests: 3
Speaker: 1
TOTAL: 37