HANOVER MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION?

HMGA  

The purpose of this volunteer association is to promote and support the Hanover Unit of the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) through providing environmental and horticultural information and education to its members and to the public through activities that meet the needs of Hanover County and the surrounding areas, and to foster communication and fellowship among those involved with HMGA. (Bylaws Article ll section 1 Purpose)

HMGA WILL BE STRONGER WITH YOU AS A MEMBER. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! PLEASE PAY YOUR ANNUAL $25.00 DUES NOW.

Each year, HMGA provides continuing educational networking throughout our community. Your annual dues support:

• Fund building of demonstrations for plant clinics at garden events, local retail stores, and other educational settings
• Participation in the Hanover Tomato Festival, Ashland Farmers Market, Montpelier Farmers Market, Scotchtown Historical Events
• Speaker honoraria for the yearly Master Gardener Training classes and other speakers/presenters at HMGA meetings
• Approved gardens at Pole Green Park, Rural Point Elementary School, Hanover Extension Office, Horticultural Learning Center (HLC), Scotchtown
• Event supplies, refreshments, and room rentals for HMGA meetings
• Activities annual budgets including just a few: Home Gardening Series, (HGS), Help Desk,

educational scholarships to attend Master Gardener College, State Fair, and others

that are not listed here, in the attached VCE approved activities list

• Computer upgrades used for a variety of needs including Master Gardener presentations/workshops to clubs and organizations that have asked HMGA for topics of interest to be presented to their specific organization
• Community grants, Gleaning, and other community services

PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES NOW! THANK YOU!

Make your check payable to: HMGA

Mail to:

Pat Reyes-Treasurer

7486 Fullview Avenue

Mechanicsville, VA 23111

OTHER BENEFITS OF PAYING DUES:

• AS A PAID MEMBER OF HMGA, YOU CAN BE NOMINATED AND ELECTED TO HOLD OFFICE AND BE PART OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD)
• AS A PAID MEMBER OF HMGA YOU CAN VOTE ON ALL IMPORTANT ITEMS BEING PRESENTED AT MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
• THERE ARE SO MANY REASONS TO PAY YOUR ANNUAL DUES. PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES TODAY. THANK YOU!
• YOUR $25.00 ANNUAL DUES (OR $200.00 LIFETIME DUES) IS A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION