2008 WSU Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State Leadership Conference June 12, 13, 14, 2008 Port Townsend, WA Sponsored By: The Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State and WSU Extension See the Conference Brochure for complete course descriptions
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Helping WSU Master Gardener Programs grow better communities through financial support, communication, education and advocacy.

About Us
The Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State is a nonprofit corporation formed by dedicated WSU Master Gardeners (MG) to support the WSU Master Gardener Program through fundraising and advocacy and to inspire Master Gardener non-profits through leadership, education and communication. This support enhances the ability of the WSU Master Gardener Program to support the training and projects of county WSU Master Gardener programs throughout Washington State. It is a professional organization respected by Washington State University, politicians, gardeners, agencies protecting our environment and water and by communities at large.

The membership of The Foundation (MGFWS) consists of chartered chapters of county Master Gardener organizations, either incorporated or non-incorporated. Membership may also include Board approved affiliate organizations. For more information on membership and affiliate organizations see the Standard Operating Procedures Manual.

The reasons to participate in the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State are many. They include:

• Communication
  • MGFWS provides networking opportunities between members of Master Gardener organizations from many counties. Representatives from each chartered chapter meet quarterly to share information about issues, projects, and fund-raising activities.
    
  • The MGFWS listserv provides an additional means of sharing information of common interest.
    
  • Members are encouraged to utilize this web site and offer additional informational resources to benefit members of Master Gardener non-profits statewide.
• Awards
  • Participate in the MGFWS awards programs: Van Bobbitt Scholarship, Mary Robson Scholarship and Master Gardener of the Year.
• Shared Governance
  • Be involved in shaping the direction of MGFWS by being a representative from your county to the Board of Directors.
• Enhanced statewide support of the WSU Master Gardener Program
  • The real advantage is our statewide presence. We can accomplish a great deal more by pulling together than we can by pulling independently.
    

Inquiries about membership or all other aspects of the MGFWS may be directed to:

Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State
7612 Pioneer Way East
Puyallup, WA 98371-4998

Or, e-mail: mgfws@wsu.edu.

The Chart below provides a visual illustration of the relationship of the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State with other Master Gardener organizations and the WSU Master Gardener Program: