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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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