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On the QT is the membership newsletter of the GWA: The Association for Garden Communicators. It is published bimonthly and distributed electronically.
© 2016 GWA All rights reserved
PUBLISHER GWA 355 Lexington Ave., 15th Floor New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-297-2198 info @ gardenwriters. org
EDITORIAL Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp editor
Cathy Wilkinson Barash copy editor
Paul Wilson graphic designer
ADVERTISING Ashley Hodak Sullivan 212-297-2198 info @ gardenwriters. org
CIRCULATION Ashley Hodak Sullivan 212-297-2198 info @ gardenwriters. org
The information contained in articles and advertisements herein represents the opinions of the authors and advertisers, and although believed to be accurate and complete, is not represented or warranted by GWA to be accurate or complete. GWA disclaims any and all responsibility for damages suffered as a result of reliance on information contained herein.
2015-16 GWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Kirk R. Brown John Bartram Lives
Vice President Becky Heath Brent & Becky’ s Bulbs
Treasurer Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp Write for You! LLC
Secretary Maria Zampini UpShoot LLC
Past President Larry Hodgson Horticom Inc.
DIRECTORS Region I Ellen Zachos( 2016 N) Acme Plant Stuff Thomas J. Mickey( 2016 R) Freelance Carmen DeVito( 2017 R) Groundworks Inc.
Region II Denise Schreiber( 2017 N) Allegheny County Parks Dept. Louise Clarke( 2017 R) Morris Arboretum Kate J. Copsey( 2016 R) Freelance
Region III Linda Nitchman( 2016 N) Freelance Sue Markgraf( 2016 R) GreenMark Public Relations Susan Martin( 2017 R) Gardener Sue’ s News
Region IV Brienne Gluvna Arthur( 2018 N) Brie Arthur Consulting Cheval Opp( 2017 R) Cheval’ s Garden Tours Ira Wallace( 2016 R) Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
Region V Bill Adams( 2016 N) Freelance Kevin Gragg( 2016 R) Oklahoma State University Bill Johnson( 2017 R) Bill Johnson Nature Stock Photographer Inc.
Region VI Nan Sterman( 2017 N) Plant Soup Inc. Pat Munts( 2016 R) Spokesman Review Lydia Plunk( 2017 R) Freelance
Region VII Ken Brown( 2018 N) gardening-enjoyed. com Steven Biggs( 2016 R) Freelance Tony Spencer( 2017 R) Freelance
TIPS FOR A GREAT VISIT IN ATLANTA
TRANSPORTATION
• MARTA – Closest train station is two blocks away at Peachtree Center, 165 Courtland Street NE, about a six-minute walk to the hotel. It boasts the longest( deepest) escalator in the Southeast. Fare from the airport is $ 2.50($ 1 for seniors with Medicare card).
• Uber – Fare estimate from the airport to the Atlanta Sheraton with UberX is $ 11 to $ 15, and UberXL is $ 27 to $ 36.
• Taxi – Fare estimate from the airport to hotel is $ 30. Rate may change based on traffic flow.
RESTAURANTS
There are numerous restaurants in the downtown Atlanta area. Ask the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel’ s concierge staff for a list of frequently requested restaurants in the area. Reservations are typically recommended. Enjoy!
SAVINGS
IN THE CITY
Atlanta’ s Savings in the City has issued a special card for GWA conferees. Simply print out the card and show it at the establishments making offers. The link also shows which restaurants, retailers, entertainment and other venues that have offers. The card and its offers are valid Sept. 11-23, 02016.
IT’ S TIME TO VOTE – GWA ELECTIONS
GWA members should have received their ballots to vote for National and Region Directors as well as officers for the GWA Board via email. Have you voted? If not, you will receive a reminder to get your online ballot in. The deadline for voting is 8 p. m.( EDT) Friday, Sept. 2.
If you have not received a ballot or have questions, please contact GWA at 212-297-2198.
N = National director • R = Regional director • Date = term expires
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