MGA Officers and Committees
Racine/Kenosha Master Gardener Association
2010 Officers & Standing Committees
Executive Committee – elected at the December RKMGA meeting
2010 Executive Committee
- Arlene Jensen, President
- Russ Stetler , Vice-President
- Jo Lasdasky , Secretary
- Marilyn Wilson, Treasurer
- Julie Ellis, Racine County At Large Representative
- Diane Levis, Kenosha County At Large Representative
WIMGA Representative - Gale Borger
Project Committee – evaluates requests for Master Gardener projects, compiles a list of suitable UW-Extension service approved volunteer opportunities, meets with UW Extension to plan and evaluate volunteer activities, and prepares reports of volunteer involvement upon receipt of annual project reports. Chairperson: Jill Clampit
Program Committee – arranges programs for monthly meetings and additional educational enrichment programs, seminars and field trips. Chairperson: Alice Linders-Olsen
Communications Committee prepares and sends the RKMGA Newsletter, acquaints the community with RKMGA activities through the media and events. Contact: Meryl Strichartz
Hospitality Committee - consists of members from both counties. Sets up and cleans up the room before and after the regular meetings. Purchases needed supplies and maintains an inventory of supplies. Contact: Sharon Shouldice
Budget/Finance Committee – develops the RKMGA annual budget, audits of the RKMGA finances annually and reviews any requests for education grants. Contact:
Long Range Planning Committee - sets long range goals and strategies, and a tentative timetable for implementing those goals and strategies. Contact: Russ Stetler
Retention – Membership Committee – develops ideas and programs to help get Student Master Gardeners Certified, and to retain Certified Master Gardeners as active members of the RKMGA.
