MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
This column focuses on what ' s happening around the MLP office and answers some of MLP ' s frequently asked membership questions .
Hello MLP Members ,
2022 Membership renewal is going strong . We encourage members to renew quickly and easily right through the website . In 2021 , MLP launched the affiliate membership category for employees of member companies . Remember that if you are an employee of a member company , an affiliate membership ($ 18 per year ) is required to take advantage of member rates at events and , for MCLPs , to waive the recertification fee .
The online system for recertification has been revised and forms continue to be submitted smoothly . There is no log in required to complete the form . Cards will be mailed out within 7-14 days of the recertification form submission beginning in mid-December . Please be sure to provide your complete preferred mailing address in your recertification form .
Best wishes for a healthy and restful holiday season ! We ’ re gearing up for a great 2022 !
Carrie Martin is the MLP ’ s Membership Manager . You can reach Carrie via email at CMartin @ mlp-mclp . org or ( 508 ) 653-3373 . You can also set up a phone call for membership or certification review with Carrie by visiting the MLP home page and following the link to schedule .
Welcome !
MLP welcomes the following new members & employees of current member companies !
● Ellen Abdow Perennial Gardens , LLC
● John Bogdan Boston College
● Joseph Cusce Black Diamond Landscapes , Inc .
● Charlotte Giovanella B . W . Giovanella & Sons , Inc .
● Katelyn Horte , mclp Yard Boss Landscape Design , LLC
● Jim Muro NatureWorks Landscape Services , Inc .
● Robert O ’ Hara Riverside Services
● Todd Rodrigues Yard Boss Landscape Design , LLC
● Thomas Ruckert Sean Flynn Landscape Services
● Tim Stiles Fisher Engineering
● Justin Taymore Garrick Santo
● Margaretha Webb , mclp A Blade of Grass
● Jaime Zapata Husqvarna
As of December 9 , 2021
Highlights from the 2021 MLP Member Survey
Member participation is high .
● 96 % of respondents participate at least once or twice per year .
● 56 % of respondents always or frequently attend MLP events .
● 76 % of respondents participated in MLP Online Education in the past year .
The top 3 factors that influence the decision to be a part of MLP ?
● Access to a network of like-minded professionals .
● MLP members value supporting the industry through their membership .
● Access to the latest trends and industry information .
MLP Members are passionate about professional growth .
● 93 % would like to see specialty certification programs offered .
● 85 % are interested in peer networking groups .
● 83 % are interested in “ back to basics ” training for their staff .
● 83 % are interested in job fairs or networking opportunities with students .
Thank you to those who responded . We hope to bring the member survey back regularly to guide our planning . Your feedback is incredibly valuable .
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