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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 .
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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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