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AMGA PRESIDENT Jeanon Massien Burr…it’s cold outside! I hope this newsletter finds you warm and snug in your winter woolies. I trust everyone had a wonderful holiday and if you made your New Year resolutions,...are you keeping them? I hope one of your resolutions was to join the AMGA family in Huntsville in May for our annual Conference. Lots of folks have been pouring hour after hour into producing a great conference. Make your plans now, complete your registration, make your hotel reservations, and

get ready to enjoy great speakers and be entertained. Did you notice the new logo for “Pathways”? And, by the way…did you notice “Garden” has been dropped? At the December AMGA Board meeting, we voted to drop “Garden” as everyone refers to the newsletter as “Pathways.” Watch the new “Path” picture as we progress through the year. My thanks and appreciation to our Newsletter Editor, Patricia Peoples for her many improvements to “Pathways.” Also, a big Thank You to Patricia Patty and Carolyn Wade for their continued service in proofing Pathways and everyone working together has made a GREAT TEAM!! Until spring…stay warm!!

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ADVISORY COUNCIL Glenda Gower

The Advisory Council met for the final time for 2016 on Nov 1 in Clanton, AL. At this meeting, officers were elected for the new year. Assuming duties in 2017 are the following: Glenda Gower, Russell County will serve as chairman, Ann Scharko of East Central will be Vice Chairman and Cecilla Pullen of Marshall County will serve as secretary. A special thanks goes out to the Nominating Committee (Sondra Henley of Chilton, Jim Wakefield of Calhoun, Elouisa Stokes of MGNA and alternate Tillie Morgan of Cherokee.)

In business, associations were reminded to send in the name, email and phone of the incoming president, AC rep, and alternate. This information needs to be sent to AMGAACCHAIR@gmail.com. In other business, local associations have expressed concern on retaining members, especially in smaller counties. The council decided to create a special study group in 2017 to address concerns of the smaller associations. It is

recommended that the local associations discuss among themselves what they see as problems for their associations, what they think the causes are and possible solutions. These issues will be addressed further in the new year.

AMGA AWARDS Ginny Holland

Time is getting short to submit nominations for AMGA awards. All submissions must be postmarked and/or emailed by the January 31, 2017 deadline. Awards, criteria, and instructions for submissions can be found on the AMGA website, www.alabamamg.org. The category “AMGA Publications and Forms” is found on the right side of the homepage and contains the link to all award options (scroll down until you find this selection). Click on “AMGA Awards and Criteria” to see the requirements for submission. Each award is listed separately – click on the award to see the associated instructions. Please follow the instructions carefully. Entries for Outstanding Newsletter Award should be for the association’s May and December issues. Information on the Reach for the Stars Program is also found here. The order forms for Reach for the Stars can be found under “AMGA Publications and Forms” by selecting “AMGA Forms”.

Submissions for Mary Lou McNabb, Gary Murray Outstanding Service and Dedication, Jean Lee Lifetime Hours, Top Hours of the Year, and Outstanding Newsletter Awards should be sent to Ginny Holland, Awards Chair. Her contact information is: 5712 Summer Place Road, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959 (hollandg@tds.net) 256-779-6906. Reach for the Stars orders should be sent to Devonne Ellis, Stars Chair. She can be reached at 116 Waterford Way, Ashford, AL 36312 (AMGAStars@gmail.com) 334-899-2050. These orders are also due by the January 31, 2017 deadline. Advanced Badges and Stars orders require an agent’s signature. Checks for bronze, silver, and gold stars as well as replacement badges should be made out to AMGA and sent to Devonne, attached to the order. Remember – all nominees for AMGA awards (except for the Gary Murry Outstanding Service Award honoring non-master gardeners) must be current AMGA members in good standing. Help us to recognize our most deserving members.

The Master Gardeners of North Alabama (MGNA) will host the first Seed Savers Exchange at the 2017 AMGA Conference, in Huntsville. Dove Stackhouse and Charlotte Hagood, who operate the Sand Mountain Seed Bank (SMSB) will be on hand at the Jackson Center on Tuesday, May 2, to answer questions and facilitate exchanges. The

SMSB currently is home to approximately 600 varieties of peas and beans, melons, gourds, grains, and greens, sunflowers, and marigolds. In most cases, seed saving is simple, and you will be contributing to Alabama’s biodiversity by participating in the exchange. Simple instructions can be found at:

DON’T FORGET THE SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE AT THE 2017 AMGA CONFERENCE

http://www.seedsave.org/issi/issi_904.html

http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/garden/beginners-guide-seed-saving

http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yardgarden/vegetables/saving-vegetable-seeds

http://www.saltspringseeds.com/pages/how-to-save-seeds

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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE ALABAMA MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Following are proposed amendments to the AMGA Bylaws, which were approved by the AMGA Board of Directors on December 6, 2016. Please read these amendments carefully and be prepared to vote on them during the AMGA Annual Business Meeting in May. When reviewing the proposed amendments, you may want to refer to the current bylaws which were adopted in March 2015. These bylaws can be found by going to the AMGA website (www.alabamamg.org). Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on AMGA Bylaws.

ARTICLE II PURPOSES

The purposes of the association are educational, scientific, literary and charitable and are established to support and enhance the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Home Horticulture Program.

ARTICLE IV OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 5. Election of Officers and other Board Members: c. The slate shall be reported to the membership at least

two weeks prior to the date of the annual meeting. Section 6. Terms of Office:

Officers shall serve for a term of two years or until their successors are installed. The term of all officers shall begin upon election with the following exception: …

Section 8. Voting Each elected member of the board will have a single vote

on all matters brought before the board. Proxy votes will not be allowed. A quorum of the board, which shall be at least 51% of the

voting members, is required for all votes, and a simple majority is required to carry a motion.

Under special circumstances, the board may be asked to vote on an issue via email. Generally this will be an issue that has been discussed at an earlier board meeting.

The president must initiate any request for a vote by email.

In the event that an electronic vote is necessary, the president will call the meeting to order with an email message containing a subject line stating "Call to order" and a body beginning with "The email meeting will come to order" and will explain the purpose for which the meeting has been called.

All responses in the email meeting must be “REPLY ALL” on the established thread.

Any board member may call for discussion. Once all questions are answered, the president will call for a vote. A board member may also call for a deferment of the question until the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

A board member must “REPLY ALL” with his/her vote, and all votes must be followed by the board member’s name and position. Majority vote will stand.

The established thread will serve as the email meeting minutes. This thread will be entered

into the Secretary’s file for permanent keeping.

ARTICLE V MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Section 1. Annual Meeting: The association shall hold an annual meeting of the membership each year at such time and place as may be determined by the board.

The annual meeting shall be held for the purpose of electing officers, directors, and nominating committee members and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting.

Failure to elect the board of directors at the annual meeting shall not cause dissolution of the association, but the current directors shall continue to hold office until their successors are elected.

A special meeting for the purpose of holding such election shall be called as soon thereafter as is convenient but not later than 45 days.

Section 3. Notice of Meeting: Notice stating the place, day and hour of the meeting and, in case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes of the meeting, shall be delivered not less than thirty (30) days before the date of the meeting either personally, by mail or by email to each member of record entitled to vote. Section 5. Quorum: A majority of active and lifetime members registered to attend a meeting shall constitute a quorum. A quorum may consist of such greater or lesser number as may be fixed by an amendment to these bylaws or as required by law. No business may be transacted without a quorum.

ARTICLE VI COMMITTEES

Section 1. The Association’s standing committees shall be: Audit, Awards, Communications, Continuing Education, Endowment, Membership, Nominating, Fund-Raising, Project Funding, Records and Retention, and State Conference. The president, subject to the approval of the board, shall appoint all committees, except for the Nominating Committee. Section 2. The president shall appoint special committees as are deemed necessary by these bylaws, the association, or the board of directors.

ARTICLE VIII FINANCES

Section 1. The association’s fiscal year shall end at the close of business on the 31st day of December of each year.

ARTICLE XI AMENDMENTS

These bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed by a majority vote of the members present at a regular or special meeting at which a quorum is present, provided that notice of the proposed amendment(s) shall have been given to the membership at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting.

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AMGA TREASURERS REPORT Roger Clarke We come toward the end of another year with your association in a strong financial position. AMGA’s fund balance is in excess of more than $97,000, and we have no liabilities at this time. In the last quarter we have activated the Square credit card system, and will be able to accept credit cards for purchases at future AMGA functions. Coupled with on-line registration, used first for the

2015 fall seminar, and very successfully for the 2016 annual conference, we have indeed moved into the modern era. Like AMGA, many County Master Gardener Associations’ bylaws require an annual review of the treasury activities, an “audit.” The analysis is most useful if done by someone outside of the local organization. I encourage all county chapters to have an annual review performed. If you need help in finding someone to do the review, contact me.

AMGA MEMBERSHIP

Mary Howe

As we begin a new membership year, I believe most of the upgrades to the Dues Tracker database are functional so I’m addressing my article for this edition of the newsletter to the individuals who record membership information in Dues Tracker. The “member control panel,” reached by selecting the individual member’s name on the association’s directory page, will bring up a sheet that allows you to correct the member’s contact information, to specify whether your association collects the member’s AMGA dues (this is particularly important if the individual is a member of more than one association), and to identify whether the member is

an officer or other official within your organization. Selecting “dues manager” will open a sheet for posting the member’s dues payment. We now have a means for easily establishing Dues Tracker access. As a minimum, local associations should have two members (preferably the Treasurer and the member who maintains the membership records) with access to the association’s Dues Tracker directory. When the individuals occupying those positions change or if the access permissions need to be updated, please let me know. I can be reached by e-mail at mary.howe67@gmail.com or by telephone at 256-534-4773. Also please let me know if you have a membership question or need assistance with the Dues Tracker.

AMGA RECORDS AND RETENTION Michael Thomason The Committee has received additional documents and we are processing those into the appropriate categories. We are completing the conference documents and beginning to shore up that category for archive processing. We have

completed archiving the following categories: 501(c)3; exemption ruling letter, Articles of Incorporation, and By-Laws changes. We are continuing the process of contacting companies which provide document archive services and obtaining quotes from them. The Board has approved the Records and Retention Document Policy.

LOOK DEEP INTO NATURE, AND THEN YOU WILL

UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING BETTER.

Albert Einstein

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CATHARINE MADDOX-CCMGA PRESIDENT Catharine Maddox is from Mobile and now lives in Montgomery. She has a BS and an MBA. In her early career, she taught high school Sciences

and Mathematics before entering the Mental Health field. Starting at the Brewer Developmental Center in Mobile in 1975, she retired in 2000 after serving as Alabama’s Associate Commissioner for Mental Retardation. In 2001 Catharine took the MG course so she would “know how to tell landscapers what she wanted them to do,” but soon embraced MG volunteer opportunities. Catharine served as CCMGA Treasurer 2002-2003, President 2004, Vice President 2006, Chair 2010 AMGA Conference, MG Intern Class Coordinator 2005-2007; Projects Committee Chair, Chair MBG Project, among many others. Catharine served AMGA as Secretary 2007-2009; 2010 Conference Chair, Advisory Council Representative and received the Mary Lou McNabb award 2011. Other worthy causes for which Catharine volunteers include; The Vintage Affair, to raise funds for Cancer Research, and Secretary/Charter member of Montgomery Botanical Gardens. The City of Montgomery awarded Catharine the Betty Fitzgerald Beautification Award in 2014. Catharine and her husband, Bruce, enjoy creative cooking, collecting/enjoying fine wines, and relaxing at the beach. They have four children and four “perfect” grandchildren.

MICHAEL THOMASON-SHOALS

VICE PRESIDENT

Michael was raised in Cherokee, Alabama, located in Colbert County. He now resides in Muscle Shoals. Michael began his career as a

construction Boilermaker, completing his apprenticeship in August 1978. In December of1981 he received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Alabama. After a thirty-year career as a Mechanical Engineer with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Michael retired in June 2012. In the spring of 2013 he pursued his passion of gardening as he was certified as a Master Gardener, receiving the Shoals Master Gardener Association’s “Intern of the Year Award.” As Co-Chairperson of the Shoals Master Gardener Office, Michael helped transition to the online Helpline signup schedule. Among the various projects he has worked on is the Florence Community Garden which received first place in state and third place in the International Search for Excellence award. Michael has received invitations from several organizations to make presentations promoting the Master Gardener program. Among those are the Rotary Club and Florence Tourism board. He has conducted the intern Helpline Class, serves on the AMGA Board as an At Large Board Member, Chairman of Records and Retention, and is a member of the State Conference Committee.

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2016 AMGA NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR, KARIN CARMICHAEL,

MYRA LASSERE AND PHIL GATLIN

The 2016 AMGA Nominating Committee is pleased to present the following nominees to serve on the AMGA Board. Election and installation of these Officers, Board Members at Large and the Nominating Committee Member will take place at the AMGA Annual Conference in Huntsville, Alabama, May 1-3, 2017.

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ROSE MCCAULEY-AUTAUGA SECRETARY

Rose McCauley retired from Alfa Insurance Corporation and began the MG Intern class the next week. Rose became a certified Autauga County Master Gardener in 2011 and from that beginning she became involved in all aspects of the organization. Her major interest is the Prattville/Autauga Demonstration Garden. The City of Prattville provides ACMGA a large garden with raised beds where vegetables are grown and given to Autauga Interfaith Care Center. AICC distributes this produce to the needy in Autauga County. Rose has worked in the demo garden since her internship and for the last two years has overseen the management of the garden. She was her organization’s first Assistant to Vice President in 2013. She has been ACMGA President from 2014 through 2016; she was chair of the annual plant sale in 2014 and 2015 and co-chaired the plant sale in 2016. She was also an AMGA Project Funding Committee member in 2015. Rose teaches vermicomposting to intern classes and other groups. She earned her platinum badge in 2015, was honored as Autauga County MGA’s Master Gardener of the Year in 2015 and has received the Hummingbird Award (a monthly recognition for exceptional service by her association) three times. Rose and her husband, John, have three children and seven wonderful grandchildren. In addition to gardening and grandchildren, Rose also enjoys quilting and reading.

GENIE SCHNEIDER MOBILE-TREASURER Genie Schneider was born in Mobile and has lived there all of her life. She has

been an active Master Gardener since 2012 when she completed the MG program and was recognized as “Rookie of the Year.” She served as Volunteer Hours Coordinator in 2014 and Corresponding Secretary 2015—2017. She worked on the Education Seminar and Farm to Table Committees for four years and Dream (Demonstration) Garden Committee. Other activities include Intern Mentor, Harvest for Health Mentor, working on a project for Ronald McDonald House, Bay Area Food Bank Adopt a Plot, Gulf Coast Herb Society Membership Chairperson, Cashier at Mobile Botanical Gardens, and worked in the Greenhouse at the Botanical Garden. Class Coordinator for summer intern program for teachers and Assistant Class Coordinator for the 2015 and 2016 Intern classes, and participated in the Bee Biodiversity project in 2016. She was recognized as “Master Gardener of the Year” for 2015. Her awards include a Gold Star in 2013 and Gold Badge in 2014. Before Master Gardeners she was a Legal Secretary, served as Financial Officer and Children’s Minister for nine years at two local churches and served as Administrator/Director of Ministries at Christ United Methodist Church for 26 years until retirement in 2012.

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MARY HOWE—MASTER GARDENERS NORTH AL

Mary was born and raised in Lauderdale County, Alabama,

and moved to the Huntsville area in 1963 when offered a Federal Civil Service job. She served in various positions with US Army activities at Redstone Arsenal until retirement in 2001. Since that time she has been employed as a government contractor. Mary has a BSBA/Accounting degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and has many years of financial management experience. She completed the Master Gardener course in 2006, and has been an active member of the MGNA since her certification as a Master Gardener that same year. Mary served as MGNA Treasurer for two terms and as AMGA Treasurer from mid-2013 through mid-2015. She served for three years as Membership Chair for MGNA and is currently the AMGA’s Membership Chair. Mary has been a reliable volunteer on various committees and projects for MGNA, and her volunteer efforts have been recognized by the association’s New Initiative Award in 2009 and by a ruby star. Mary has earned advanced certification in Pruning and is currently completing advanced certification requirements in Landscape Design.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DEVONNE ELLIS

WIREGRASS MGA

Devonne resided in Birmingham, Alabama until she moved to Dothan in 1992. After raising her children, she decided to take the Master Gardener class. Before the class was completed, she became a plant parent for annuals and still maintains that position. Her love of flowers is shown during our plant sales with the beautiful plants she grows from seeds. She maintains a demo bed at the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens. Before her first year as a Master Gardener had ended, she signed up to be our vice president for 2014 - 2015. She is now the president of WMGA. Not only does Devonne take on leadership roles, but she is also busy teaching children at Aunt Katie's Community Garden and the local Community College. She has helped with the seed swap, the rose, and camellia shows. Before becoming the 2016 AMGA Conference Chair, Devonne was on the Speaker Committee. Devonne publicizes our gardening events on local television. Her hard work has paid off with Intern of the Year Award in 2013 along with the top WMGA award for seeding the same year. She was named Master Gardener of the Year in 2014.

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FLETCHER HARVEY JEFFERSON CO. NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Fletcher, certified in 2008, is a member of the Jefferson

County Master Gardeners Association where he served as Director, Vice-President and President as well as on various committees in the association. He is a survivor of the AMGA State Conference in Birmingham, having served as Co-chair of Facilities. He served for several years as a “delegate” and alternate to the Advisory Council of AMGA and has enjoyed producing Jefferson County’s Happenings for “Pathways” for several years. A long-time member of the Friends of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, he is proud to serve as a docent at BBG and on the Advisory Board for Aldridge Gardens where he has been a member for some time. As a member of the

Shades Valley Rotary Club, he serves as Rotary’s liaison with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens helping with the Rotary Summer Intern Program. He is also an active member of the Birmingham Hydrangea Society, the Camellia Society, and the Fern Society. He is a two-time winner of awards for hours volunteered on the Helpline, an activity he has enjoyed for over seven years. He is fairly proficient on the computer and has had considerable writing experience. He has spoken to many garden clubs, Master Gardener associations and other civic groups in the Birmingham area on various topics and has actually been invited back for repeat engagements on several occasions! He has taught, fundraised and edited. As a graduate of Vanderbilt, he feels very comfortable in a multi-partisan roll, especially during football season.

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AMGA PROJECT FUNDING Phil Gatlin The Project Funding Program is designed to offer grants to the local associations in support of commu-nity projects, where funding is needed. As of December 9, 2016, the Project Funding Committee has received three applications for grants. There is still time to submit applications for consideration. The deadline for submission of appli-cations is January 15, 2017. To see Program rules, evaluation criteria, and application forms visit the

AMGA website: alabamamg.org and scroll down to the tab AMGA Publications and Forms, click on Forms, and then Project Funding Grant Application. A total of $4,500 is available to be awarded in grants in 2017. Email your applications to the AMGA Project Funding Chairman, Phil Gatlin at philgatlin@bellsouth.net. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Phil at the above email address or 256-339-1756.

Editor’s Note: In case you did not notice the picture on the front page of the pathway, it was taken at Lakeside Park in Pell City, Alabama. The walking trail is where St. Clair Co Master Gardeners have planted only native plants. The trail is an on-going project, and we just

finished our second year. I plan to use each season of the pathway in the upcoming editions. Thanks to all of you for sending your articles early this time. Sometimes, life gets in the way, and I had a deadline to meet. Photo of the “pathway” goes to Ed Hudson, St. Clair Co Master Gardener. Patricia Peoples

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JUMP INTO SPRING WITH EARLY COLOR

Most gardeners know the cool-season veggies we grow for tasty table fare. Every spring garden has greens like kale*, chard, and spinach. Or what about bulb onions*, Brussels sprouts*, and snow peas? Most of these crops are super easy to grow, but their ornamental beauty is also a worthy brag point.

Nutritious greens add an interesting surprise as edging around flower beds or dormant plantings. Picture the large, ruffle-edged leaves of kale and the vertical punch of Brussels sprouts adding high impact to your garden design. Consider the colorful stems of chard and beets, or a trellis covered in the spring flowers of garden peas.

Ever grow onions? Dinner without them is rare from my kitchen. Onions, chives, and garlic are tasty and healthy containing chemicals to fight against heart disease, diabetes, and even the common cold. The flowers of these are not only pretty but edible too. I love their sharp taste, but the flavorful kick is floating on soup or scattered on pasta.

Just as the suggestion that veggies are more than food for the tummy; some flowers are also more than a pretty face. Most culinary herbs have tasty blossoms. Cilantro flowers have the same distinctive flavor of its leaves. Sprinkle them on salads or cold vegetables.

Nasturtiums are known for their vibrant beauty in a spring garden. They’re edible! The flavor is peppery and almost nutty. Stuff whole flowers with herbed cream cheese or a savory chicken salad as appetizers.

The Violet, or Violaceae family with pansies, Johnny-Jump-Ups, and violets are all edible. To me, the flowers taste similar to a fresh green bean. Garnish salad or soup, frosted cakes, or a plate of cookies. Crystallize them for added sparkle. Friends will think you've been to culinary school.

So look at your garden plants with a fresh eye. Spring veggies can add pizzazz to your landscape, and edible flowers can make the same ol’ recipe look completely new again.

ACES Home Grounds Team and State MG Program Coordinator

References and Notes:

*(Veggies such as lettuce, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli grow better spring crops when started as garden transplants instead of from seeds.)

ACES pubs: http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-0063/ANR-0063.pdf http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-0479/ANR-0479.pdf

Tips with edible flowers. 1.) Grow your own from seed. Most bedding plants are grown as ornamentals and not for consumption. 2.) Not all flowers are edible so double check before you snack. 3.) Remove pistils and stamens from flowers before eating. They’re sometimes bitter. 4.) Be aware of people with allergies as some flowers, like some plants, may be irritating. 5.) Harvest flowers in the morning. 6.) Store them with a slightly damp paper towel in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. http://hubpages.com/art/vintage-flowers#slide646212—used with permission

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2016 AMGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Jeanon Massien, Shelby VICE PRESIDENT: John Baker, Shoals SECRETARY: Cathy Canant, Shelby TREASURER: Roger Clarke, Jefferson

BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE TERM 2014-2017 Ginny Holland, Cherokee Brenda Tapp, MGNA TERM 2015-2018 Phil Gatlin, Cullman Dennis Pinkard, Lee Ann Vaughn, Morgan TERM 2016-2019 Genie Schneider, Mobile Michael Thomason, Shoals

2016 AMGA COMMITTEES COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: Chair: Brenda Tapp, Cathy Canant, Ginny Holland NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE: Newsletter Editor: Patricia Peoples Copy Editor: Patricia Patty Proofreader: Carolyn Wade WEBSITE COMMITTEE: Website Webmaster: Rita Forrest John Baker, Phil Gatlin, Cathy Canant

CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Chair: Kerry Smith CONFERENCE COMMITTEES: 2017 Co-Chairs: Diane Campen, Alice Tucker 2018 Regional Chair: Jefferson Co. 2019 Co-Chairs: Pat Farmer, Sondra Henley ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE: Chair: Cathy Canant Dennis Pinkard FUND RAISING COMMITTEE: Chair: Ann Vaughn Carolyn Wade, Anita Buckley MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Chair: Mary Howe NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Chair: Karin Carmichael, Myra Lassere Phil Gatlin PROJECT FUNDING COMMITTEE: Chair: Phil Gatlin RECORDS AND RETENTION COMMITTEE: Chair: Michael Thomason STATE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE: Chair: John Baker Phil Gatlin Ann Vaughn Michael Thomason ADVISORY COUNCIL Chair: Glenda Gower

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