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2016-17 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.
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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DIRECTORS Region I C. L. Fornari( 2019 N) The Garden Lady Carmen DeVito( 2017 R) Groundworks Inc. Jan Johnsen( 2018 R) Johnsen Landscapes & Pools
Region II Denise Schreiber( 2017 N) Allegheny County Parks Dept. Louise Clarke( 2017 R) Morris Arboretum Kate J. Copsey( 2018 R) Freelance
Region III Diane Blazek( 2019 N) All-America Selections / National Garden Bureau Beth Botts( 2018 R) Morton Arboretum 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 Barbara Wise( 2018 R) Crescent Garden, LLC
Region V Bill Johnson( 2019 N) Bill Johnson Nature Stock Photography Inc. Rita Perea( 2018 R) International Contemplative Garden Association Kelly Norris( 2017 R) Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Region VI Nan Sterman( 2017 N) Plant Soup Inc. Jacqueline Soule( 2018 R) Gardening with Soule Lydia Plunk( 2017 R) Freelance
Region VII Ken Brown( 2018 N) gardening-enjoyed. com Wendy Downing( 2018 R) Freelance Tony Spencer( 2017 R) Freelance
N = National director • R = Regional director • Date = term expires
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’ S MESSAGE
Career-building Tools for 2017
ILLUSTRATION: ARTQU
MARIA UNGARO
As you prepare for New Year’ s Eve celebrations, you may be deciding on your annual New Year’ s resolution. What will you do differently in 2017?
If you’ re looking to start the New Year off with a“ new you,” GWA can help. We’ ve put together a list of easily attainable resolutions that can benefit you personally and professionally. Tackle one( or more) of these resolutions in 2017:
Network, Network, Network: GWA offers a variety of networking events throughout the year. Not a member of GWA? Join today! Take a look at our event calendar and make a point to attend at least one event this year.
Get Involved: Volunteer to serve on one of GWA’ s many committees. It’ s a great opportunity to make connections and practice the skills needed to advance your career. Help recruit new members( and network in the process) or write a GWAGrows. We have something for everyone this upcoming year.
Find Your Next Opportunity: Are you looking for a change in your career? Visit our Job Center to search job openings. Your dream job could be one click away. Looking to hire? Submit a Job Description.
Apply for a Scholarship: If you are looking for college financial assistance, apply for a GWA Foundation Scholarship. Applications are due December 20, 2016.
Recruit One Friend to Join GWA: Everyone says two is better than one. Recruit one of your friends to join and enjoy all of the benefits together( and you will get a $ 20 credit towards your dues renewal). Recruit more than one, and each one who joins will get you an additional $ 20 dues credit.
Get Inspired: Come to the GWA Annual Conference & Expo August 4-7 in Buffalo. You will walk away ready to take on anything, including your New Year’ s resolutions!
Happy Holidays! We wish you all the best in the year ahead.
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