2011-2012
Tennessee Master Gardener Alliance
Membership Directory
Together We Are A Stronger
Extension Master Gardener Program
Table of Contents
Tennessee Master Gardener Alliance
Important Dates:
Tennessee Master Gardener Alliance Board of Advocates
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3
5
Meet the Alliance Board of Advoctes
6
Eastern Region
6
Central Region
9
Western Region
12
State Program Coordinator UT Extension Plant Sceinces
13
WESTERN REGION Membership
15
CETRAL REGION Membership
24
EASTERN REGION Membership
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Bylaws of Tennessee Master Gardener Alliance
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Tennessee Master Gardener Alliance
The Tennessee Master Gardener Alliance is a state organization of county,
state and Extension leadership. The Alliance structure fosters understanding,
facilitates communication, encourages networking, and identifies areas of
improvement. The purpose of the Alliance is to create a recognized structure for
every county to contribute to the state Master Gardener Program. The Alliance
allows group leadership an opportunity to participate in decision making, goals
setting and identifying initiatives for the program.
The Alliance has three parts: The active MG county groups; the TMG
Alliance Board; and the University Extension who hosts the TMG certification
program. The County Alliance membership is composed of active MG counties in
the three geographic regions of Tennessee. All active county groups have equal
representation in the Alliance. The regional county groups discuss relevant
issues that affect Master Gardener volunteers, local groups and the state
program. Alliance meetings are coordinated and sponsored by the TMGAB
members at regional and state events. Regional meetings are held annually,
prior to a state Winter School, so that regional input is shared during the state
Alliance meeting at the preceding Winter School.
The preceding flowchart illustrates the patterns and activities of
communication in the TMG program. The TMG Alliance is a state membership
group for county presidents, or presidential appointed officers, who act as
delegates for a county (also referred to as a member) at state program planning
meetings. TMG Alliance members should convey issues and concerns to all state
or regional meetings. The TMG Advocacy Board uses county reports, meeting
feedback and individual contacts to collect and provide communication for the
TMG program.
In the TMG Alliance power is distributed evenly to counties with
representation present. Members of the TMG Alliance are strongly encouraged
to contribute to TMG sponsored leadership training for understanding, networking
and support.
Important Dates:
January 15- Annual Reports Due
February- Winter School and State Alliance Gathering
March- Deadline for TMG Alliance Board Applications
May-June- Regional Alliance meetings
Fall- Administrative Partnership Meeting with UT Extension
TMGAB meets every first Thursday of the month for a conference call.
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Communication Map for TMG Alliance
Western Region
Master Gardener
Counties
Central Region
Master Gardener
Counties
Eastern Region
Master Gardener
Counties
Communication:
Regional/State Alliance Meetings
County Annual Reports/Forms
TMGAB Strategic Plan
TMG Bylaws
Listserv/Direct Email
Tennessee Master Gardener
Advocacy Board
(3 agents) (12 MGs) (1 State Coordinator)
Communication:
UT Administrative-Volunteer
Partnership Meeting
Impact Statement
Annual Reports
University
of
Tennessee
Extension
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TMG Alliance Board of Advocates
The Tennessee Master Gardener Alliance Board (TMGAB) is a state Extension
program committee of advocates created to include representation by all facets
of the Tennessee Master Gardener Program. It is composed of three county
Extension agents (who are local Master Gardener Program coordinators
representing each region), 12 certified Master Gardeners (four from each region)
who have served as volunteers and have been active in their local MG programs,
one state Extension specialist who has worked with the MG Program, and the
state Master Gardener coordinator who serves as a facilitator of this committee.
The TMGAB is charged with the following tasks:
 Establish program policies.
 Define relationships between University of Tennessee Extension and
Master Gardener volunteers.
 Work with the state MG program coordinator to identify and develop new
program information and materials, and revise existing program
information as needed.
 Set goals, as well as objectives and action plans for obtaining those goals,
for the Tennessee Master Gardener Program.
 Evaluate and provide oversight to the growth and development of the
Tennessee Master Gardener Program as we seek to accomplish the
program’s mission and purpose as it relates to the University of
Tennessee Extension, Master Gardener volunteers, communities and
individual Tennesseans.
 Provide leadership for the TMG Alliance, a state-wide organization
structured by region.
TMGAB recruits members who are interested in and committed to doing the work
required of this committee and who can attend the necessary meetings. Positions
require a two-year term of service, with members rotating off in alternate years. If
you are interested in serving, please review and complete the criteria on the
TMGAB application (available on the Tennessee Master Gardener Web site).
The board communicates monthly by conference call and meets twice a year; the
state coordinator and the TMGAB will determine the necessity of additional
meetings.
Board members head a state project from the TMG Strategic Plan: Currently
these projects are: Leadership, Outreach, 3R’s, Training and Communication.
Board members recruit team members for county membership to accomplish
these goals. Read more about each project in the meet the member section of
this directory. Contact a project leader if you would like to participate on a special
project team.
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Meet the Alliance Board of Advoctes
Eastern Region
David Craig
Knox County Master Gardener
6429 Westminster Road
Knoxville, TN 37919
craigdavid@bellsouth.net
865-558-5839
Project Area: Outreach
Team will research innovative and successful
projects throughout the state and region in order to
stimulate new ideas in and among county groups.
Outreach Project Activities:
1. Identify and classify local, successful and innovative projects done by local MG
groups
2. Develop ways to demonstrate how these projects could be replicated state
wide
3. Provide information and resources to local groups about how to initiate these
projects in their county
Dave Craig, BS/MS Univ of Wis, was a dairy farmer and vo-ag teacher in
Wisconsin. He completed the doctorate at Cornell University, was a professor at
UT in agriculture and teacher education for 30 years and retired in 1998.
In 2002, Dave became a Master Gardener. He initiated the MG program in Knox
County in 2004. He is president of a garden club and raises garden produce to
sell for the Heifer Project and local missions. Dave created the Habitat Urban
Garden (HUG) Program in 2004. HUG conducts an educational program for
homeowners and has landscaped over 150 homes.
He is Christian, a cancer survivor and married to Betty for 51 years.
Dave’s position will be vacant for 2013
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Mike Payne
Hamilton County Master Gardener
1726 Collieview Lane
Hixson, TN 37343
Tnmastergardener@aol.com
423-842-3743
Project Area: Fund-Raising
Team will research different ways to raise money for
the Master Gardener State program which will fund
future state activities (i.e. Winter School, Conferences,
Advance Education, etc.)
Team will investigate possible ways to raise money for the future Master
Gardener State Activities.
1. Look into possible sale of gardening tools and merchandise for funds.
2. Check into possible sponsorships from national companies.
3. Contact different county groups for new ideas for fund-raising
Mike is a Lifetime
member of the program who has served as chair of TMGAB. He has enjoyed
teaching “Beginning
Garden Classes” (pre-Master Gardener training
courses), writing articles, and public speaking (even on TV and radio!). Mike
chaired the 2006 Southern Region Conference in Chattanooga. He hopes that
through his excellent public speaking, teaching and people skills that he can
improve the environment, making this a better place to live. Mike‘s wife,
Stephanie, is also a Hamilton County Master Gardener.
Mike’s Position will be vacant 2013.
Chris Ramsey
Sullivan County Extension Agent
3258 Highway 126, Suite 104
Blountville, TN 37617
chris.ramsey@utk.edu
423-279-2723
Chris has been training Master Gardeners in Sullivan,
Washington, Greene, Carter and Johnson counties for
several years. His Master Gardener group, the Northeast
Tennessee Master Gardeners, regularly hosts
educational programs. NETMG are currently constructing
an urban tree demonstration at the fairgrounds funded by grant money.
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Chris is a cyclist and a father of two. He does a wonderful job managing this
large, diverse group of MG Volunteers!
Johnny Suthers
Northeast Tennessee Master Gardeners (Sullivan
County)
4416 Fieldstone Drive
Kingsport, TN 37664
jchemie@aol.com
423-323-2202
Project Area: Leadership
Strengthen local leadership to provide more
efficient and effective support for UT Extension.
Goals:
1. To identify what should work for state/local
programs.
2. How could these programs be developed or supported in each region.
3. Collect leadership ideas and share them on the Taking Root newsletter,
Facebook and listserv.
Johnny is TMGAB’s newest member. He has served as President of the
NETMGA group for 2 years and is currently the Projects director for the 15
projects in the seven county area of NETMGA. He has been a Master Gardener
since 2006. He has served with several volunteer organizations including the
United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees), Ruitan National, Greater Indian United
Way and the Boy Scouts of America. He retired as a Principal Chemist from
Eastman Chemical Company after working 41.5 years in their Color Technology
Center. He has served in several leadership positions in professional
organizations (SPECAD, ISCC, CMG, ISPE, and the Detroit Color Council)
representing Eastman. He enjoys working with people.
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Central Region
Bob Ary
Sumner County Extension Agent
155-A East Main Street
Gallatin, TN 37066-3298
bobary@tennessee.edu
615-452-1423
Bob Ary began working with the Master
Gardener program in1998 in Davidson County,
and has continued as the Extension Agent and
Master Gardener Advisor in Sumner County since moving there in 2005. While in
Davidson County, Bob and Master Gardener Doris Weakley began the first
Junior Gardener Day Camp in Tennessee, a program that continues to be
successful. The number of active members in the Master Gardener program in
Sumner County has more than doubled since 2005 as a result of the increasing
efforts to involve interns in the county association meetings and in volunteering.
Bob has 32 years with UT Extension, including 18 as a 4-H agent in Bedford and
Robertson counties and 7 in Davidson County working with 4-H and Agriculture,
Consumer Horticulture, and the Master Gardener program. Bob has been in
Sumner County the past 5 years, with responsibilities in Consumer and
Commercial Horticulture, the Master Gardener program, Row Crops, Commercial
Small Fruits and Vegetables, and Agritainment.
Jack Smith
Rutherford County Master Gardener
366 Calumet Trace
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
Jesmg37127@yahoo.com
615-217-0785
Jack has been a member of the Advocacy Board
since 2006. He is a retired educational, government
servant, and Scout Master who continues to serve
his community. Jack became a Master Gardener in
2004 and served as President of Master Gardeners
of Rutherford County for three years. For the past
several years he has coordinated and helped teach a garden education class in
Rutherford County called Garden Basics. He shares the success of Basic
Gardening classes with others who are interested in beginning a similar program.
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Jack continues to share his knowledge by speaking to local gardening groups,
participating in local radio garden programs, presenting topics at local libraries
and other groups such as the Children’s Discovery Center in Murfreesboro. As
an Advocate, Jack shares his ideas and leadership skills to Master Gardeners
across the state to improve the quality of life for all Tennesseans.
Jack’s position will be vacant 2013.
Cynthia Winfield
Wilson County Master Gardener
4650 Chicken Road
Lebanon, TN 37090
pandcwfarm@gmail.com
615-281-2699
Project Area:3 R’s (co-chair with Meg Georgiades)
Promote and create awards that focus on retention
techniques to keep Master Gardeners engaged in
the program.
Description of Project: collect, promote, and facilitate
1. Creative recognition systems of outstanding TMG volunteer and agent
work,
2. innovative retention strategies for volunteers in county groups, and
3. Effective recruitment strategies to increase promotion of MG training and
retention.
A Wilson County Master Gardener since 2009, Cynthia came to Middle
Tennessee in 2008 to reinvent herself as a small farmer. An educator, author,
amateur vermiculturist, and now farmer, Cynthia is building the soil on her patch
of rocky hillside with the aid of goats, horses, alpacas, chickens, and—of
course—her worms. Since coming to Tennessee, Cynthia has benefitted from UT
Extension program offerings in Wilson, Rutherford, and Davidson counties and
foresees continued work with UT/TSU Agricultural Extension for years to come.
She loves life in Tennessee and does not miss the New England winters at all.
To see her farm, you’re invited to visit www.pandcworganicfarm.blogspot.com
anytime.
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Meg Georgiades
1354 Fowler Ford Road
Portland TN 37148
megmastergardener@gmail.com
Meg lives on 9 1/2 acres in Sumner County where she gardens with her husband
Wayne, who is also a Master Gardener. She has three daughters and four
grandchildren.
For 27 years she enjoyed a career as an insurance agent retiring in 2008.She is
also passionate about antiques, having booths at a mall in Springfield, Tn.
Meg has been a Master Gardener for 13 years. During that time she served as
Vice- President of the Association for 4 years and President for 3 years. She is
most proud of the growth that the Association has experienced under her
leadership and the areas of volunteerism that are being pursued. Meg is the
newest member of the Advocacy Board and desires to bring her communication
skills and can do attitude to the Alliance.
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Western Region
*2 other positions are currently available for this region.
Denisa Cate
Northwest TN Master Gardener
83 Lillie Brown Road
Bradford, TN 38316
dcate@hcmc-tn.org
731-742-2545
Denisa Cate has been a Master Gardener since 2001
and has served on the TMG Advocacy board since
2007. She has held several offices in her NWTN club
including president, committee chairs, and leader of the Master Gardener classes.
Denisa received her BS and MS degrees at the University of TN, and her RD
from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is employed as Director of
Nutrition Services at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN, and has been a
registered dietitian and nutrition manager since 1992. Denisa is on the national
board of directors and is a former national president for the Association for
Healthcare Foodservice (AHF), affording her the opportunity for many public
speaking engagements. She travels around the country for AHF and frequently
tours gardens in these areas. Denisa often incorporates her Master Gardener
skills into her nutrition education and leadership classes.
Denisa’s position will be vacant 2013.
Chris Cooper
Shelby County Extension Agent
7777 Walnut Grove Road
Suite B, Box 21
Memphis, TN 38120-2140
(901) 752-1207
cmcooper@utk.edu
As the Extension Service's Horticulture Agent and
Coordinator for the Master Gardener program, Chris is a
familiar face to most in the program, having just started his third year in the
county. Chris's primary job, in addition to his work with the Master Gardener
program, is to plan, develop, coordinate and conduct educational programs
addressing issues that affect urban, commercial and home horticulture.
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State Program Coordinator
UT Extension Plant Sceinces
Beth Babbit
State Master Gardener Coordinator & Urban
Horticulture Specialist
252 Ellington PSB
2134 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
ebabbit@utk.edu
865-974-7970
Project Areas: Training & Communication
To make planning, coordination and implementation of TMG Training more
consistent, efficient and effective.
1. Create a more professional, comprehensive, Intern Training program,
increasing resources, teaching resources and …
2. To promote Advanced MG title for certified VIP Master Gardeners. Define
and Establish an Advanced Master Gardener title, certification
requirements, appropriate curriculum and state committee.
3. Establish a speaker exchange and provide important, interesting, effective
Educator Training for UTE/TSU staff and MG Educators.
4. To provide outstanding continued educational opportunities to certified
MGs
Beth Babbit grew up in Nashville, where she discovered her love for gardening
from her mother and learned admire its science from her father. She received her
Bachelor’s of Science in horticulture from Auburn University in June 1997. Beth
was awarded an assistantship for graduate school at Auburn University to study
the best management practices of various horticulture consumers and
professionals. Following graduation she joined the University of Georgia
Cooperative Extension as an area horticulture agent in the North Atlanta area.
There she served Master Gardeners, professional green industry and consumer
audiences. This role was followed by a position as an assistant manager of one
of Pike’s Family Nurseries retail stores. Beth is currently the Urban Horticulture
Area Extension Specialist for the University of Tennessee Extension in Knoxville.
She also is the Tennessee Master Gardener Program Coordinator and is co-host
of "The Garden Girls," radio show on WNOX 100.3 in Knoxville.
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Former MG groups reporting no activity
Counties with interest in MG
Gray line denotes clustered counties
Active MG groups, non-Alliance members
2012 Tennessee Master Gardener Programs
MG reporting to other counties
Active MG groups, TMG Alliance members
WESTERN REGION
Dyer County Master Gardener Association
County: Dyer
Coordinating Agent: William Taylor
Dates of Term: January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2013
Officers
President
Name
Phone
Email
Betty Stephens
(731) 285-3286
betjas@peoplepc.com
Vice President
Name
Phone
Email
Becky Jackson
(731) 285-7477
becky b1@bellsouth.net
Secretary
Name
Phone
Email
Kathy Johnson
(731) 253-8296
reelfootsafaris@wildblue.net
Treasurer
Name
Phone
Email
Lloyd Collier
(731) 285-8780
lhcsr@ecsis.net
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Fayette County Master Gardener Association
County: Fayette
Coordinating Agent: Tonya Ashworth
Dates of Term: January 1, 2012 to January 1, 2013
Officers
President
Secretary
Name
Sputt Garnett
Address 4115 Yum Yum Rd.
Somerville, TN 38068
Phone
(901) 465-4225
Email
sputtg@gmail.com
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Darlene Rike
5750 Railroad
Williston, TN 38076
(901) 465-9613
dellmac5@comcast.net
1st Vice President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Leslie Shocky
PO Box Box 120
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 485-5271
lesshock@aol.com
2nd Vice President
Name
Sherry Score
Address 4655 Laconia Rd.
Somerville, TN 38068
Phone
(423) 901-299-0589
Email
sherry.score@yahoo.com
Treasurer
Name
Holly Cameron
Address 420 Hotel St.
Williston, TN 38076
Phone
(901) 569-4832
Email
vogt@pobox.com
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Hardeman County Master Gardener Association
County: Hardeman
Coordinating Agent: Lee Sammons
Dates of Term: January 1 2012 to December 31, 2012
Officers
President
Name
Durward Baxter
Address 150 Kentucky Ave.
Middleton, TN 38052
Phone
(731) 376-0276
Email
Budbax@aol.com
Vice President
Name
Kathy Laughlin
Address 4185 Cloverport Road
Toone, TN 38381
Phone
(731) 658-2049
Email
kdcclaugh@aol.com
Secretary/Treasurer
Name
Carolyn Grantham
Address 7800 Cloverport Road
Toone, TN 38381
Phone
(731) 658-5621
Email
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Haywood County Master Gardener Association
County: Haywood
Coordinating Agent: Walter Battle
Dates of Term: January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011
Officers
President
Name
Rita Hathcock
Address 1540 Anderson Avenue
Brownsville, TN 38012
Phone
(731) 772-3480
Email
rhwtbg@bellsouth.net
Name
Sue McElrath
Address 37 S. Wilson Avenue
Brownsville, TN 38012
Phone
(731) 779-9222
Email
allcarechiro@bellsouth.net
Name
Pat Bailey
Address 132 W. Sunset Circle
Brownsville, TN 38012
Phone
(731) 772-1831
Email
paperdollpat@hotmail.com
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Pat Sollitto
375 Charlie Moore Road
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 612-8120
pat.sollitto@yahoo.com
Name
Sonia Clark
Address 7639 Poplar Corner Road
Bells, TN 38006
Phone
(731) 772-9612
Email
southlawclark@bellsouth.net
Name
Address
Barbara Callery
547 Cox Lane
Name
Address
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Barbara Proulx
520 N. Washington Avenue
Brownsville, TN 38012
(812) 568-6270
Phone
Email
Phone
(731) 772-0735
tobacallery@newwavecomm.net
D. A. Eaton
491 Country Club Lane
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-9324
barbaraannproulx@yahoo.com
Sandra Silverstein
2 Woodscreek Street
Brownsville, TN 38012
(731) 772-1763
lily1@newwavecomm.net
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Madison County Master Gardener Association
County: Madison
Coordinating Agent: Jake Mallard
Dates of Term: January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Officers
President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Board Member
Manuel McKnight
PO Box 556
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 217-2740
al saws@aeneas.com
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Gayle Heavner
399 Browns Church Rd.
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 423-3564
gayleheav@yahoo.com
1st Vice President - Programs
Board Member
Name
Address
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Barbara Tucker
13 Sixteenth Fairway Cove
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 423-2221
bartee42@gmail.com
Phone
Email
Doris Holder
1490 State Rt. 22A South
Jacks Creek, TN 38347
(731) 9894858
mishajake@aol.com
2nd Vice President - Projects
Board Member
Name
Address
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Tharon Kirk
24 McIntosh Dr.
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-4354
Tharonkirk@gmail.com
Secretary
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Phone
Email
Ruth Sanders
PO Box 47
LaGrange, TN 38046
(901) 489-6820
Zemuly@comcast.net
Board Member
Darlene Tanner
202 Ridge Rd.
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 217-4885
dndtanner@gmail.com
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Tom Stallings
111 Summerfield Dr.
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-5707
mammas an@eplus.net
Treasurer
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Lorene Crone
111 Greenbriar Lane
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-9364
lorenerobinson@charter.net
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Montgomery County Master Gardener Association
County: Montgomery
Coordinating Agent: Karla Kean
Dates of Term: January 1, 2012 to January 2014
Officers
President
Name
Address
Newsletter Editor
Colleen Teet
3485 Jarman Hollow Rd.
Palmyra, TN 37142
(931) 326-5899
colleen37142@yahoo.com
Phone
Email
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Judie Treangen
540 Martin Rd.
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 906-2967
jjtreangen@charter.net
Vice President - Programs
Webmaster & What’s Up Network
Name
Address
Name
Address
Eddie Materia
1034 S. Ridge Rd.
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 802-6144
material@charter.net
Phone
Email
Phone
Email
Phil Greenawalt
540 Martin Rd.
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 906-2967
plgreenawalt@charter.net
Vice President - Projects
Name
Address
Margaret Pace
1294 Morgan Rd.
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-4328
pacem@apsu.edu
Phone
Email
Treasurer
Name
Address
Susan Binkley
3930 Sadlersville Rd.
Clarksville, TN 37010
(931) 358-9860
tdd7000@gmail.com
Phone
Email
Secretary
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Diana Ruby
146 Scotts Chapel Rd.
Cumberland City, TN 37050
(931) 801-0770
dlynnruby@charter.net
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North West TN Master Gardener Association
County: Obion, Weakley, Gibson
Coordinating Agent: Tim Smith
Dates of Term: January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2013
Officers
President
Name
Jenny Courtright
Phone
Email
kenjenny0828@bellsouth.net
Vice President
Name
Phone
Email
Secretary
Name
Phone
Email
Phillip White
mailto:pwhite@cddn.com
Treasurer
Name
Phone
Email
Vicki McKnight
vmcknight@bellsouth.net
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Shelby County Master Gardener Association
County: Shelby
Coordinating Agent: Chris Cooper
Dates of Term: January 1 2012 to December 31 2012
Officers
President
Director 1
Name
Jean Ward-Jones
Address 3918 Peachtree Lane
Bartlett, TN 38135
Phone
(901) 388-5382
Email
jeanward-jones@comcast.net
Name
Robert Hollingsworth
Address 192 Dille Place
Memphis, TN 38111
Phone
(901) 458-3655
Email
robert@davidluskgallery.com
Vice President
Director 2
Name
Anne Krekelberg
Address 3736 Berlinwood Cove South
Bartlett, TN 38133
Phone
(901) 248-0757
Email
annekrekelberg@aol.com
Name
Vicki Duggins
Address 8716 Overcup Oaks Drive
Cordova, TN 38018
Phone
(901) 751-2667
Email
vpduggins@aol.com
Secretary
Director 3
Name
Nancy Davis
Address 740 Canadaville Loop
Eads, TN 38028
Phone (901) 867-0464
Email
nbdavis1214@bellsouth.net
Name
Linda Taylor
Address 745 Lakeview Drive
Collierville, TN 38017
Phone
(901) 853-4851
Email
daisy522@aol.com
Treasurer
Parliamentarian
Name
Jerry Berry
Address 8684 Maple Creek Cove
Germantown, TN 38139
Phone (901) 758-8043
Email
gtownjerry@yahoo.com
Name
Jim Volgas
Address 3470 Oak Rd.
Bartlett, TN 38135
Phone
(901) 270-1131
Email
jivolgas@gmail.com
Corresponding Secretary
Name
Melissa Taylor
Address 4061 N. Walnut Grove
Memphis, TN 38117
Phone
(901) 685-2377
Email
melissaleetaylor@yahoo.com
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Tipton County Master Gardener Association
County: Tipton
Coordinating Agent: Booker T. Leigh
Dates of Term: September 1 2011 to August 31 2012
Officers
President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Past President
Paula Sweatt
414 McQuiston Rd.
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 832-7956
bohcre@bigriver.net
Name
Vernon Parimore
Address 1646 Munford-Giltedge Rd.
Munford, TN 38058
Phone
(901) 837-8108
Email
twoormorevap@aol.com
Vice President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Lynda Carter
44 Charleswood Drive
Atoka, TN 38004
(901) 837-9714
bigorange63@aol.com
Treasurer
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Phyllis Stephens
373 Sassafras Circle
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 292-4279
ejstephens@aol.com
Secretary
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Roxanna Phillips
344 Susan Circle
Drummonds, TN 38023
(901) 299-8330
RKPayne1@memphis.edu
Member at Large
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Merrie Thomas
7261 Mt. Carmel Rd.
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-6977
cadclass2004@yahoo.com
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CENTRAL REGION
Davidson County Master Gardener Association
County: Davidson
Coordinating Agent: David Cook
Dates of Term: December 2011 to December 2012
Officers
President
Treasurer
Name
Robert Mather
Address 209 Kaitlyn Court
Franklin, TN 37076
Phone
(615) 599-5683
Email
rmather321@aol.com
Name
Sheila Whitlock
Address 4940 Algonquin Trail
Antioch, TN 37013
Phone
(615) 331-9667
Email
range1320@aol.com
1st Vice President
Name
Bill MacLennan
Address 7704 Sawyer Brown Rd.
Nashville, TN 37221
Phone
(615) 354-8156
Email
bmac4@comcast.net
2nd Vice President
Name
Catherine Atwell
Address 2401 Sunset Place
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone
(615) 297-0600
Email
MGhoursLogging@gmail.com
Recording Secretary
Name
Deborah Yoder
Address 1804-A Linden Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone
(615) 269-8316
Email
yoderpj@comcast.net
Corresponding Secretary
Name
Judy Burger
Address 438 Second Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone
(615) 244-4533
Email
judyburger@rocketmail.com
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Franklin County Master Gardener Association
County: Franklin
Coordinating Agent: John Ferrell
Dates of Term: June 2011 to June 2013
Officers
President
Name
Jimmie Tucker
Address 9204 David Crockett Pkwy. W
Belvidere, TN 37306
Phone
(931) 967-8446
Email
btuck@cafes.net
Vice President
Name
Sharon Bryant
Address 3211 Awalt Rd.
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Phone (931) 455-6024
Email
ourcorgi@hotmail.com
Treasurer
Name
Peggy Rowe
Address 3490 Spring Creek Rd.
Estill Springs, TN 37330
Phone
(931) 644-2693
Email
Peggy@horrequip.com
Secretary
Name
Marcia Gilliland
Address 394 Hickory Hollow Rd.
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Phone
(931) 455-6791
Email
gillilandglenmar@aol.com
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Putnam County Master Gardener Association
County: Putnam
Coordinating Agent: January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Dates of Term:
Officers
President
Name
Gloria Vick
Address 440 South Maple Ave.
Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone
(931) 265-5182
Email
gloriavick26@gmail.com
Vice President
Name
Bonnie Coburn
Address 9854 Monterey Hwy.
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone
(931) 738-9580
Email
cbcoburn@yahoo.com
Secretary
Name
Janet Morningstar
Address 396 Arey Circle
Algood, TN 38506
Phone
(931) 231-9993
Email
janetmstarl@frontier.com
Treasurer
Name
Betsy Fortunio
Address 380 S. Maple Ave.
Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone (931) 854-0916
Email
380southmaple@charter.net
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Robertson County Master Gardener Association
County: Robertson
Coordinating Agent: Paul Hart
Dates of Term: January 1, 2012 to January 1, 2013
Officers
President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Doug Buck
223 Timberlake Dr.
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 382-8098
historybug52@yahoo.com
Vice President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Paul Putman
3878 Turnersville Rd.
Cedar Hill, TN 37232
(615) 513-4396
pplih@aol.com
Secretary
Name
Wanda Cohea
Address 466H Old Hwy. 41 N.
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone
(615) 384-5071
Email
wccohea@gmail.com
Treasurer
Name
Caty Henning
Address 5207 Bob Wilks Rd.
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone
(615) 384-0109
Email
mtnrider@yahoo.com
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Sumner County Master Gardener Association
County: Sumner
Coordinating Agent: Bob Ary
Dates of Term: November 1, 2011 to November 30, 2012
Officers
President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Steve Fulps
140 Chiroc Road
Hendersonville, TN 37072
(615) 957 9785
tablesettingsltd@comcast. net
1st Vice President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Connie Lowery
7217 Oregon Rd.
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 389-1116
dograven@comcast.net
2nd Vice President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Charlet Rhoads
921 Skyview Dr.
Gallatin, TN 37066
dalerhoads@hotmail.com
Treasurer
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Valeri Allen
1006 Jones Rd.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-3731
bugbiteridge@gmail.com
Secretary
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Eric Skillern
140 Chiroc Road
Hendersonville, TN 37072
(615) 957-9785
ericskillern@yahoo.com
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Williamson County Master Gardener Association
County: Williamson
Coordinating Agent: Jonathan Black
Dates of Term: October 1, 2011 to October 31, 2012
Officers
President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Director of Volunteers
Anne Knauff
PO Box 9
Fairview, TN 37062
(615) 799-8200
aknauff@bellsouth.net
Vice President of Public Relations
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Connie Westfall
4308 Old Hillsboro Rd.
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 599-9515
conniewestfall@bellsouth.net
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Director of Programs/Activities/Continuing
Education
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Vice President of Finance
Advisor
Name
Address
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Jill Miller
1432 Brook Dr.
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 380-0982
tncowpie@charter.net
Susan Byrd
103 Poplar St.
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 790-3144
sfb@bellsouth.net
Phone
Email
Bill Graham
414 Enclave Ct.
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 832-7646
bwgraham@comcast.net
Jonathan Black
2334 Centertree Dr.
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 584-8894
jblack18@utk.edu
Secretary
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Marjorie Crowell
3322 Old Franklin Rd.
Cane Ridge, TN 37013
(615) 941-1523
mocrowell@comcast.net
Director of Internal Communications
Name
Paula Esposito
Address 1360 Polo Fields Ln.
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone
(931) 451-7225
Email
pkesposito@msn.com
Wilson County Master Gardener Association
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County: Wilson
Coordinating Agent: Justin Stefanski
Dates of Term: December 2012 to December 2013
Officers
President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Marianne Pelletier
5380 South Commerce Rd.
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-9819
brezzin1usa@yahoo.com
Vice President
Name
Address
Linda Robertson
Phone
Email
(615) 449-0831
docs@softek.net
Treasurer
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Nancy Moore
808 Sterling Oak Court
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 697-0013
nancy@wzbng.com
Certification Officer
Name
Address
Phone
Email
John Frantz
172 Hunters Creek Blvd.
Lebanon, TN 37087
(850) 866-8910
jfrantz98@yahoo.com
Secretary/Newsletter
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Sandy Oxford
2030 Kimberly Drive
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 268-8454
Sandra.oxford@comcast.net
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EASTERN REGION
Cumberland County Master Gardener Association
County: Cumberland
Coordinating Agent: W. Gregg Upchurch
Dates of Term: January 1 2012 to December 31 2012
Officers
President
Communications
Name
Sara Senft
Address 115 Fairview Road
Crossville, TN 38571
Phone
(931) 707-8333
Email
senft@frontiernet.net
Name Bev Beers
Address 240 Vandever Lane
Crossville, TN 38572
Phone (931) 788-5760
Email
ccmgnews@gmail.com
Vice President
Spring Flower&Garden Show Rep
Name
Fred Mullen
Address 129 Frazier Road
Crossville, TN 38572
Phone
(931) 277-3136
Email
jem57@frontiernet.net
Name Shirley Hughes
Address 426 Valley Lane
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone (931) 484-9723
Email
shughes4@charter.net
Secretary
PDG/FGF Rep
Name
Address
Name Nancy Christopherson
Address 110 Hedgewood Point
Crossville, TN 38558
Phone (931) 707-0120
Email
critterswn@frontiernet.net
Phone
Email
Melinda Mulvaney
131 Greenwood Road
Crossville, TN 38558
(618) 267-3767
melindamulvaney@hotmail.com
Treasurer
Name
Amie McDonald
Address 21 Conrad Circle
Crossville, TN 38558
Phone
(931) 248-5002
Email
ccmgatreas@gmail.com
New Class Representative
Name
Debbie Ward
Address 3510 Clear Creek Road
Monterey, TN 38574
Phone
(931) 787-2111
Email
wfward32761@msn.com
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Greene County Master Gardener Association
County: Greene
Coordinating Agent: Melody Rose
Dates of Term: January 1 2012 to December 31 2012
Officers
President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Reporter
Randi Nott
814 Links Mill Road
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 639-6431
randinott@mac.com
Name
Diane Thompson
Address 420 River Village Lane
Afton, TN 37616
Phone
(423) 426-5547
Email
olrallye350@yahoo.com
Vice President
Past President
Name
Address
Name
Brooke Sadler
Address 295 Kinser Park Lane
Greeneville, TN 37743
Phone
(423) 787-0058
Email
cabins@usit.net
Phone
Email
Sandee Grimes
3660 West Pines Road
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 741-2341
sandee@cooksgreenhouses.com
Secretary
Name
Heather Youngblood
Address 3060 Babbs Mill Road
Afton, TN 37616
Phone
(423) 525-2621
Email
mysummerfieldfarm@gmail.com
Treasurer
Name
Michele Bradley
Address 470 Hopson Road
Limestone, TN 37681
Phone (423) 257-2246
Email
mbradley@directv.net
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Hamilton County Master Gardener Association
County: Hamilton
Coordinating Agent: Tim Stebbins
Dates of Term: January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Officers
President
Name
Carol Mattews
Address 5175 Long Hollow Rd.
Rock Spring, GA 30739
Phone
(706) 375-6098
Email
Vice President
Name
Lisa Clark
Address 8356 Randall Court
Hixson, TN 37343
Phone
(423) 260-0671
Email
clarkld@epb.net
Secretary
Name
Barbara Blankenship
Address 3822 Kings Rd.
Chattanooga, TN 37416
Phone
(423) 605-4529
Email
babs1@epbfi.com
Treasurer
Name
Peggy Dyer
Address 1320 Highland Rd.
Chattanooga, TN 37415
Phone
(423) 875-8402
Email
newmastergardener@comcast.net
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Knox County Master Gardener Association
County: Knox
Coordinating Agent: Emily Gonzalez
Dates of Term: January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Officers
President
Name
John Murphy
Address 714 Greenfern Trail
Seymour, TN 37805
Phone
(865) 577-5480
Email
jjmslom5@chafer.net
Vice President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Candice Eagle
3205 Louisville Rd.
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 977-6471
tenneagle@gmail.com
Secretary
Name
Lynn Carlson
Address 2729 Hawk Haven Lane
Knoxville, TN 37931
Phone
(865) 692-5402
Email
lbcarlson@alumni.indiana.edu
Treasurer
Name
Ellen Morar
Address 621 Hickory Woods Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone
(865) 675-1821
Email
emorar@chartertn.net
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Lakeway Area Master Gardener Association
County: Hamblen, Jefferson, Grainger, Hawkins, Cocke
Coordinating Agent: Mannie Bedwell ebedwell@tennessee.edu
Dates of Term: November 1 2011 to October 31 2012
Officers
President
Name
Sara Turk
Address 814 Mohawk Street
Morristown, TN 37813
Phone
(423) 585-2793
Email
sarsuturk@hotmail.com
Vice President
Name
Janet McLane
Address 1299 Webb Circle
Dandridge, TN 37725
Phone
(865) 397-9050
Email
alandermclane@netzero.com
Secretary/Treasurer
Name
Wanda Neal
Address PO Box 2135
Morristown, TN 37816
Phone
(423) 586-4153
Email
wgneal@musfiber.com
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North East TN Master Gardener Association
County: Sullivan, Washington, Carter, Hawkins, Unicoi, Johnson
Coordinating Agent: Chris Ramsey
Dates of Term: January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Officers
President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Projects
Blenda Anderson
473 Arcadia Drive
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 276-3028
netmga2009@yahoo.com
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Johnny Suthers
4416 Fieldstone Drive
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 323-2202
jchemie@aol.com
Vice President
Certification Officer
Name
Address
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Nancy Walker
3732 Apple Grove Circle
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 378-3965
nancy_k_walker@msn.com
Phone
Email
Angie Droke
908 Spring Valley Drive
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 578-8281
adroke@chartertn.net
Secretary
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Kathy Waldo
430 Elmer Walker Road
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 913-2121
kathywaldo@embarqmail.com
Treasurer
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Pat Mazurkiewicz
232 Cherry Street
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 323-1644
robmazur@chartertn.net
Programs
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Gail Shaver
1404 Big Hollow Road
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 323-1817
cgs1955@gmail.com
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Rhea County Master Gardener Association
County: Rhea
Coordinating Agent: Jerry Lamb
Dates of Term: June 1 2010 to May 31 2012
Officers
President
Secretary
Name
Caren Ruffner
Address 1174 Ware Farms Road
Spring City, TN 37381
Phone
(423) 365-2708
Email
carenruffner@earthlink.net
Name
Address
Vice President
Past President
Name
Sheila Ray
Address 419 Caruthers Road
Grandview, TN 37337
Phone
(423) 365-9238
Email
sheilabeehive@hotmail.com
Name
Address
Vice President Elect
What’s Up Network Contact
Name
Karen Winters
Address 4311 Toestring Valley Road
Spring City, TN 37381
Phone
(423) 365-2727
Email
karen1winters@att.net
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Phone
Email
Phone
Email
Faith Young
194 Young Drive
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-3998
fnjyoung@gmail.com
Debbie Shaver
349 Sharpe Lane
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-0102
buffiescorner@bellsouth.net
Diane Bolt
212 Memory Lane
Grandview, TN 37337
(423) 365-4136
diane.bolt@rocketmail.com
Treasurer
Name
Diane Bolt
Address 212 Memory Lane
Grandview, TN 37337
Phone
(423) 365-4136
Email
diane.bolt@rocketmail.com
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Roane County Master Gardener Association
County: Roane
Coordinating Agent: Grant Palmer
Dates of Term: January 2012 to January 2013
Officers
President
Publicity Manager
Name
Address
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Tom Jeskie
226 Orchard Valley Dr.
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 919-5769
mgroanecounty@comcast.net
Phone
Email
Linda Peterson
717 Cumberland St.
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-5371
etnrlp@earthlink.net
Name
Nancy Hughes
Address 189 Paint Rock Rd.
Kingston, TN 37763
Phone
(865) 591-5101
Email
nanh@aol.com
General Membership Representative
Name
John Leitnaker
Address 150 Dug Ridge Rd.
Kingston, TN 37763
Phone
(865) 376-5323
Email
Leitfive@yahoo.com
Pass President
Intern Representative
Name
Address
Name
Address
Vice President
Phone
Email
Iris Shelton
122 Island View Lane
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-6711
Sheltonirisd@gmail.com
Phone
Email
Adam Wright
1268 Webster Rd.
Harriman, TN 37748
(931) 261-2500
mountainad82@gmail.com
Treasurer
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Doug Dahlhauser
413 Forest Trail
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-3190
Ddahlha@bellsouth.net
Secretary
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Lisa Deutsch
227 Westshore Dr.
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 256-3643
gardening.angel@comcast.net
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Sequatchie & Bledsoe Master Gardener Association
County: Sequatchie & Bledsoe
Coordinating Agent: Sheldon Barker & J. C. Rains
Dates of Term: May 2010 to May 2012
Officers
President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
James Fawcett
277 Poplar Ln.
Pikeville, TN 37327
(423) 881-4393
debbfawcett@bledsoe.net
Vice President
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Billie Cole
267 Dustin Creek Rd.
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 533-2120
colebjoyce@wmconnect.com
Secretary
Name
Sophia Gabalski
Address PO Box 1447
Dunlap, TN 37327
Phone
(423) 949-4927
Email
sgabalski@aol.com
Treasurer
Name
Jim Grudzen
Address 434 Stooping Oak Road
Dunlap, TN 37327
Phone
(423) 949-4885
Email
jbcagle@bledsoe.net
Member at Large
Name
Kenneth Lee
Address PO Box 1295
Dunlap, TN 37327
Phone
(972) 977-1844
Email
lee37327@yahoo.com
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Bylaws of Tennessee Master Gardener Alliance
Master Bylaws for the Tennessee Master Gardener Program Organization
Article 1
Name and Office
Section 1. Name and Office
The name of the organization is Tennessee
Master Gardener Alliance (referred to herein as
“Alliance”). The principal office is located in
Knox County, State of Tennessee at the
University of Tennessee Knoxville.
chairperson, leader, or a designated
representative. No Extension Master Gardener
group, single county or multi-county, shall hold
more than one membership in the Alliance.
Except as expressly provided in or authorized by
the bylaws of this Alliance, or provisions of law,
all members shall have the same rights,
privileges, restrictions, and conditions.
Article 2
Objectives and Purpose
Section 1. Specific Objectives and Purpose
The specific objectives and purpose of the
Alliance shall be to support the Extension Master
Gardener associations and groups throughout the
state of Tennessee, increase and facilitate
communication and networking among groups,
and assist in the overall direction of the program.
Section 2. Qualifications of Members
The qualifications for membership in this
Alliance are as follows: (1) Must submit a
complete county annual report and officer
registration completed by group president and
local Extension Master Gardener Coordinator (2)
Must be an Extension Master Gardener group in
good standing, (3) Must respect the program
policies and procedures provided in the
Tennessee Master Gardeners Handbooks.
Article 3
Governing Members
Section 1. Number
The Tennessee Master Gardener Advocacy
Board (referred to herein as “TMGAB”) will
serve as the board of directors of the Alliance.
The TMAGB is composed of three (3) qualified
Extension Master Gardeners and (1) Extension
Master Gardener Coordinating Agent from each
Extension designated region of Tennessee.
Additional ex-officio, non-voting members may
be appointed by the chairperson, as approved by
the board of directors.
The Tennessee Master Gardener Coordinator, an
employee of the University of Tennessee
Extension will serve as advisor, record-keeper,
and non-voting member of the board of directors.
Section 2. Powers
Subject to the provisions of the laws of this state
and any limitations in these bylaws, the activities
and affairs of this Alliance shall be conducted
under the direction of the board of directors.
Article 4
Members
Section 1. Determination and Rights of
Members
The Alliance shall have only one class of
members. Each member is an active county
Extension Master Gardener group or association.
The member is to be represented by its president,
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Section 3. Admission of Members
Applicants shall be admitted to membership
upon submission of county annual report and
officer registration.
Section 4. Number of Members
Each qualifying Extension Master Gardener
group in the state should be eligible for one
member representative in the Alliance.
Section 5. Membership Records
The Alliance shall keep membership records
containing the name and address of each member.
These records shall be found on the current
county annual report and officer registration.
Such records shall be maintained at the
Alliance's principal office in the record-keeping
files of the Tennessee Master Gardener
Coordinator.
Section 6. Nonliability of Members
A member of this Alliance is not, as such,
personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or
obligations of the Alliance.
Section 7. No Transferability of Memberships
A qualified Extension Master Gardener group
member representative may not transfer a
representation or any right arising there from. All
rights of membership cease upon the member's
dissolution.
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Section 8. Termination of Membership
The membership of a member shall terminate
upon the occurrence of any of the following
events:
Upon qualified group’s notice of such
termination delivered to the board of directors of
the Alliance or the Tennessee Master Gardener
Coordinator personally or by mail, such
membership to terminate upon the date of
delivery of the notice or date of deposit in the
mail.
After providing the member with reasonable
written notice and an opportunity to be heard
either orally or in writing, upon a determination
by the board of directors that the member has
engaged in conduct materially and seriously
prejudicial to the interests or purposes of the
Alliance.
All rights of a member in the Alliance shall cease
on termination of membership as herein provided.
Article 5
Meetings of Members
Section 1. Place of Meetings
Meetings of membership shall be held at such
place or places as may be designated from time
to time by resolution of the board of directors.
Section 2. Regular Meetings
A regular state-wide annual meeting of members
shall be held on a date designated by the board of
directors for the purpose of transacting business
as may come before the meeting.
A regular annual regional meeting of members
shall be held on a date designated by the regional
board representatives from the board of directors.
The meeting for the purpose of electing
advocates shall be deemed a regular regional
meeting.
Section 3. Special Meetings of Members
Special meetings of the members shall be called
by the board of directors or regional board
representatives, the chairperson of the board, or
if different, by the persons specifically
authorized by the board of directors to call a
special meeting.
Section 4. Notice of Meetings
Unless otherwise provided by these bylaws or
provisions of law, notice must state place, day,
and hour of the meeting. In the case of a special
meeting, the purpose for which the meeting is
called, shall be delivered not less than 14 days
before date of the meeting.
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The method of contact will be either in person,
by email or mail, or telephone. If mailed, such
notice shall be deemed to be delivered when
deposited in the US mail addressed to the
member at his or her address as it appears on the
current records of the Alliance. If email, such
notice shall be deemed to be delivered if email
does not bounce back to sender.
The notice of any meeting of members at which
advocates are to be elected shall also state the
names of all those who are nominees or
candidates for election to the board at the time
notice is given.
Section 5. Quorum for Meetings
Those members present represent a quorum to
conduct business or hold an election at regular
Alliance meetings or regular regional meetings.
Section 6. Majority Action as Membership
Action
Every act or decision done or made by a majority
of voting members present in person or by proxy
approved by the local Extension Master
Gardener Coordinator (County Agent) at a duly
held meeting is the act of the members, unless
these bylaws or provisions of law require a
greater number.
Section 7. Voting Rights
Each member is entitled to one vote on each
matter submitted to a vote by the members.
Voting at duly held meetings shall be by voice
vote. Election of advocates, however, shall be by
written ballot at duly held meetings.
Section 8. Action by Written Ballot
Approval of action by written ballot shall be
valid only when the number of approvals equals
or exceeds a majority of voting members present
at the meeting.
Section 9. Conduct of Meetings
Meetings shall be governed by Robert’s Rules of
Order, Newly Revised, and insofar as such rules
are not inconsistent with or in conflict with these
bylaws or with provisions of law.
Article 6
Board of directors
Section 1. Duties
It shall be the duty of the directors to:
Perform any and all duties imposed on them
collectively or individually by law, by the
articles of incorporation, or by these bylaws;
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Appoint and remove, except as otherwise
provided in these bylaws, all officers and
representatives of the Alliance;
Supervise all representatives of the Alliance to
assure their duties are performed properly;
Meet at such times and places as required by
these bylaws or as necessary to perform the
responsibilities of this Alliance;
Register their addresses with the Alliance, and
notices of meetings emailed or mailed to them at
such addresses shall be valid notices.
A ballot listing of candidates shall be provided to
each director at least two weeks prior to vote.
Voting shall be done either in person or
electronically with completed ballots sent to the
state coordinator.
A majority of returned ballots cast shall
constitute an election. Winners of the election
shall be announced by the state coordinator on
the prior announced deadline date. In the case of
a tie vote for officer, the final decision resides
with the state coordinator.
Section 2. Qualifications - Advocates
Advocates shall be of the age of majority in this
state. Other qualifications for directors of this
Alliance shall be as follows: (1) Must be an
active member of an Extension Master Gardener
Association or group for at least three (3) years;
(2) Must have served as an officer or board
member of their local Extension Master
Gardener Association or group; (3) Must have
attended a qualified TMG Leadership training
program.
Section 6. Role of Officers – Board of
directors
Role of chairperson shall be to serve as leader of
the board of directors and preside at all meetings.
Execute the established policies and procedures
to ensure fulfillment of the stated objectives.
Work with state coordinator to appoint
chairpersons of standing committees, special
committees, committee chairpersons, etc. as
approved by the board of directors. Meet with
state coordinator on regular basis.
Role of secretary shall be to develop proper
record keeping procedures to ensure accurate
documentation is maintained. Record, distribute,
and maintain minutes for board of directors.
Serve as communication link between board of
directors and TMG membership ensuring
appropriate information is dispersed.
Role of State MG Coordinator shall be to serve
as staff for the organization. Supervise and
coordinate work completed by other staff and
directors on behalf of the organization. Serve as
non-voting member of board of directors. Work
closely with board of directors’ chairperson and
secretary. Assume responsibility for records and
archives. Perform other duties as determined by
board of directors.
Section 3. Application & Election - Advocates
Qualified TMG members shall submit
application to board of directors. Each candidate
will be contacted and interviewed by a current
board member. The board will approve
candidates by consensus.
Elections will be held at the annual regional
meetings and voted on by those regional
members. Each Alliance member shall cast one
vote per candidate.
If no provision is made to hold an election for
available advocate positions, the board, at a
regular meeting, may elect new members to fill
those vacancies. Each voting board member may
vote for as many candidates as the number of
candidates to be elected to the board. The
candidates receiving the highest number of votes
within their respective region shall be elected to
serve on the board.
Section 4. Term of Office - Advocates
Each advocate shall hold office for a period of
two (2) years and for no more than three (3)
consecutive terms with emeritus status thereafter.
They may continue to serve as mentor for his/her
successor.
Section 5. Election of Officers - Board of
directors
The election of chairperson and secretary of the
board of directors shall be conducted as the
positions open (biannually) by the board of
directors.
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Section 7. Compensation – Board of directors
Advocates shall serve without compensation. In
addition, they shall be allowed reasonable
advancement or reimbursement of expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties. Any
payments to advocates shall be approved in
advance.
Tennessee Master Gardener Coordinator’s
compensation, advancement, and
reimbursements are managed through University
of Tennessee and not applicable to these bylaws.
Section 8. Place of Meetings – Board of
directors
Meetings shall be held - at such-place as may be
designated by the board of directors.
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Section 9. Meetings - Board of directors
Regular meetings of directors shall be held based
on consensus of the board.
Special meetings of the board of directors may
be called by the chairperson or by any two
directors. Such meetings shall be held at the
place designated by the person or persons calling
the special meeting.
Section 10. Notice of Meetings - Board of
directors
Unless otherwise provided by these bylaws or
provisions of law, the following provisions shall
govern the giving of notice for meetings of the
board of directors:
Regular Meetings. No notice need be given of
any regular meeting of the board of directors.
Regular Meetings, time and place, are
determined at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Special Meetings. At least 7 days prior notice
shall be given to each director of special
meetings. Such notice may be oral or written,
may be given personally, by email, first class
mail, or by telephone, and shall state the place,
date, and time of the meeting and the matters
proposed to be acted upon at the meeting.
Section 11. Quorum for Meetings – Board of
directors
A quorum shall consist of a majority of the
voting members of the board of directors. Except
as otherwise provided by these bylaws or
provisions of law, no business shall be
considered by the board at any meeting at which
the required quorum is not present, and the only
motion which the chairperson shall entertain at
such meeting is a motion to adjourn.
Section 12. Conduct of Meetings – Board of
directors
Meetings of the board of directors shall be
presided over by the chairperson of the board or,
in his or her absence, by a chairperson chosen by
a majority of the directors present at the meeting.
Meetings shall be governed by Robert’s Rules of
Order, Newly Revised, and insofar as such rules
are not inconsistent with or in conflict with these
bylaws or with provisions of law.
Section 13. Nonliability of Directors
The directors shall not be personally liable for
the debts, liabilities, or other obligations of the
Alliance.
Section 14. Indemnification by Alliance of
Directors and Officers
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The directors and officers of the state Alliance
shall be indemnified by the Alliance to the fullest
extent permissible under the laws of this state.
Section 15. Vacancies – Board of directors
Vacancies on the board of directors shall occur
(1) upon the death, resignation, or removal of
any director; (2) whenever the number of
authorized directors is decreased (3) or upon
expiration of term.
Any director may resign effective upon giving
written notice to the chairperson of the board or
the board of directors, unless the notice specifies
a later time for the effectiveness of such
resignation. No director may resign if the
Alliance would then be left without a duly
elected director or directors in charge of its
affairs, except upon notice to the appropriate
agency of this state.
Directors may be removed from office as
permitted by and in accordance with the laws of
this state.
Article 7
Committees
Section 1. Executive Committee
The Executive committee shall consist of the
board of directors’ chairperson, secretary, and
state coordinator. The duties of the Executive
committee shall be to conduct TMG and board of
directors business between board meetings and
shall report such actions to the board of directors
at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Section 1. Other Committees
The Alliance shall have such committees, as may
from time to time be designated by resolution of
the board of directors. These committees may
consist of persons who are not members of the
board and may act in an advisory capacity to the
board.
The term of each committee shall be one year
unless otherwise specified by the board of
directors. At the end of the period, the
committee shall be discharged automatically
unless the term has been extended by the board
of directors.
Committee chairpersons shall be appointed by
the board of directors’ chairperson with the
approval of the board of directors. Terms shall be
for one year. Committee chairpersons may be
re-appointed for a second term. No committee
chairpersons shall serve three consecutive terms
unless approved by the board of directors.
Article 8
Amendment of Bylaws
Section 1. Amendment
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Subject to the power of the members of this
Alliance to adopt, amend, or repeal the bylaws of
this Alliance and except as may otherwise be
specified under provisions of law, these bylaws,
or any of them, may be altered, amended, or
repealed and new bylaws adopted by approval of
the board of directors.
Reference Documents:
County 76 Master Gardener Association Bylaws.
University of Arkansas. 2008.
Memphis Area Master Gardner Association
Bylaws. Shelby County Extension.
Robert’s Rule of Order Newly Revised, 10th
Edition. Robert III, Henery M., et al.2000.
Tennessee Master Gardener Program Volunteer
Handbook: Statewide Guidelines and
Procedures. W199. University of Tennessee
Extension.
Tennessee Master Gardener Program County
Program Handbook: Statewide Guidelines and
Procedures. W193. University of Tennessee
Extension.
Tennessee Master Gardener Program
Administrative Handbook for Program
Staff. W226. University of Tennessee
Extension.
ADOPTION OF BYLAWS
We, the undersigned, are all of the initial
directors of this Alliance, and we consent to, and
hereby do, adopt the foregoing bylaws,
consisting of 5 preceding pages, as the master
bylaws of this Alliance.
Dated: _____12/15/11______
Digital Signatures for:
2010-2011 TMG Advocates
Mike Payne
Meg Georgiades
Denisa Cate
Chris Ramsey
Cynthia Winfield
David Craig
Johnny Suthers
Beth Babbit
Chis Cooper
Bob Ary
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