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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.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’ S MESSAGE
MARIA UNGARO
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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 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
It was so great to see so many of you in Buffalo. The city really rolled out the red carpet for us. For those of you who joined us, I hope you are feeling renewed and inspired from all the adventures we shared.
We are happy to announce that a new Member Benefit was launched in Buffalo. Spearheaded by C. L. Fornari, GWA Power Circles are meant to help you recharge by providing group support and assistance as you work towards specific goals. These small special interest groups( five to 10 people) will meet by conference call or video chat every other month at a time determined by participants. Groups will include topics, such as:
• I want to monetize my blog.
• I want to produce a newsletter to promote my business.
• I want to start a podcast.
• I want a group that encourages me to write more.
• I want to get more speaking gigs.
• I want to make great videos.
• And so on …
Head to the website to find out more and to register for a GWA Power Circle. Power up!
Hope to see you there!
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.
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
Nearly three-dozen GWA members roamed Cultivate’ 17, the country’ s largest horticultural trade show, in Columbus, Ohio, in July. The opportunity to attend this show is just one of benefits of being a GWA member, in this case, about a $ 350 perk. Thanks to the GWA Association Outreach Committee for opening these doors for members.
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