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MGAP Governance |
| An Open Letter to all MGAP members from the Board of Directors |
| Because of the recent changes within the Clemson University Extension Master Gardener Program, the Master Gardener Association of the
Piedmont (“MGAP”) is refocusing goals, objectives and mission.
The websiteand Yahoo Group e-mail will be used to inform you of educational and volunteer opportunities as well as social functions. Educational and volunteer programs will be open to all who have completed the Master Gardener education program. Social functions will be open to those who have paid current year Association dues. We will continue to use the Yahoo Group email function to communicate directly with MGAP members. Every member of the mail group can utilize this feature to request assistance or share gardening information. As before, we ask that the Yahoo Group communication be limited to gardening information – no solicitations, no commercial advertisements, etc. Those who disregard these guidelines will be blocked, so we ask that you use your best judgment before posting anything to the group. We will continue to encourage those with a gardening interest to participate in the Clemson University Master Gardener education program. Our Association programs will assist current Master Gardener students in obtaining some, if not all, of the community service hours required for certification by Clemson. We will offer MGAP programs to enhance our horticultural education, and we will continue to promote good gardening practices throughout our area. The 2010 Board and Officers are excited about our new direction and our new focus. We welcome feedback and suggestions from our members, and hope that you will continue to be active in the Association. Join us as we strive to be Volunteers Making A Difference! |
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| Mission of the Master Gardeners Association of the Piedmont |
The Master Gardener organization in Spartanburg is dedicated to the philosophy that volunteers do make a difference in our communities. Like other Master Gardener groups throughout the United States and Canada, the organization maintains liason with the educational and service extension of a land grant college (Clemson Extension Service in South Carolina) . Click here for information Initial training for Master Gardeners in Spartanburg is provided through the Clemson Extension Office. Successful completion of the education and volunteer requirements of the program entitle membership in the Spartanburg Master Gardeners. In parallel with the services provided by the Extension Service, MGAP provides on-going volunteer programs, continuing education, and the opportunity for |