CMGA Accomplishments for 2011

1. 47 Members of the association for 2011.
Included 10% discounts for Viola's, Warner's and Native Plant & Seed
71% Master Gardeners, 11% trainees, 18% guests participated in monthly meetings.

2. Move to a new site - Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Provided $250 reimbursement for use of facility.

3. Changed bi-laws to reflect new membership rules.

4. Organized the MG Projects with a committee to establish rules, review applications from those interested in MG help, and a method for approval. Several new projects approved in 2011.

5. Participated in the Flagstaff Home Show with a booth and many lectures.

6. The Garden Club officially became part of the CMGA. A listserv established for contacting members. Many garden tours provided throughout the summer. Bulk Nolo Bait offered for sale for members.

7. Established a EIN tax number and PO Box for the association. Created a logo for the association to use with membership cards and correspondence.

8. New bank account established at the National Bank of Arizona.

9. Continued participation in Sunday and Wednesday Flagstaff Community Markets.

10. Established a grant for Master Gardener Projects
Two given this year to Sunshine Rescue Mission and the YMCA ($150 each)

11. Sponsored the fall Arboretum at Flagstaff newsletter ($250) and included an article about the association and the MG Program.

12. Fundraising included memberships and our 2nd Annual Calendar for sale throughout the community. Photos were of gardens throughout Coconino County. Many were from the Native Plant Society's annual contests.

13. Provided 10 monthly lectures for Master Gardeners and the community at large. Additional programs provided by other Master Gardeners through an informal speakers bureau.

14. Established a listserv for communications from the association. Over 100 added to this list.

15. Held an annual Recognition Picnic and a Christmas Party.

Loni Shapiro
Secretary
Coconino Master Gardener Association