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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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