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Michiana Horticulture AllianceCALL OUT
MHA
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+Meet and Greet
Benjamin Futa & Chris Franey
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+What is the MHA?
“The MHA is dedicated to increasing the horticultural consciousness of the Michiana community by connecting people to plants through education, networking, and promotion of local nurseries and public gardens.”
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+What and Why? Origins
Bankruptcy and buyouts in “Big Business”
Transformation and Renovation of public spaces
Regional horticultural differences
Horticultural Revolution is Coming!
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+What and Why? Origins
“A Big Green Umbrella”
Encourage gardening and garden education in all its forms. (passion & education)
Find interesting plants and the people who grow them. (networking & nurseries)
Draw attention to local public gardens and arboreta. (inspiration by example)
Increase the horticultural consciousness of the Michiana community.
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+MHA Operational Covenants
Freedom from Finances (never say no to free stuff)
Green in more ways than one (sustainability)
Diversity (opinions, coverage, and cultivars)
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+Functions (hint: this is the fun part)
Networking
Education
Horticulture
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+Function
Networking
Comprehensive Horticulture Event Calendar
Open Gardens “Garden Dayze”?
Volunteering and Service
Member Directory
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+Function
Horticulture
Promotion of local owned and operated nurseries and garden centers (2011 Nursery Crawl)
Horticulture CarrotMob
High-Profile Public Horticulture (inspiration by beautification)
Responsible, Rational, Low-Maintenance Gardening
Plant Swaps
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+Function
Education
Provide informed insight into relevant issues in the horticulture industry (hard news)
MHA Blog and Newsletter
Community Outreach and Involvement Flowers On-The-Go
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+Activity Time!break into groups and spend the next ten minutes
brainstorming and jotting down your own ideas
PROGRAMS – ACTIVITIES – EVENTS - FUNCTIONS
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+Now Hiring (sort
of)Fledgling volunteer organization seeks talented, motivated, and dedicated individuals to join its organizational ranks. Become a part of the horticulture revolution in Michiana!
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+Positions Available
(or just make your own)
Coordinate and keep track of all finances including donations, income from fundraisers, and contributions by sponsors.
Be the voice for your horticulture entity in the MHA. Represent your nursery, garden center, or public garden. Keep the MHA up-to-date on the promotions, programs, or special events of your respective “faction.”
Treasurer (PRIORITY) Liaisons
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+Positions Available
(or just make your own)
Be the voice of the MHA in your neighborhood, subdivision, apartment building, cul-de-sac, book club, country club, wine-tasting club, you name it! Spread the word of the MHA to your friends and neighbors and keep them up to date of current events.
Put quill to paper or hand to keyboard and share your horticultural stories and expertise on the MHA blog or Newsletter. Become a regular contributor or sporadic storyteller – it’s up to you!
Community Captain Writers/Contributors
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+Positions Available
(or just make your own)
What can YOU do for the MHA?
Undifferentiated Position
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Thank you and Goodnight!