EMG EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Provide monthly educational /training programs for current EMGs and the public
MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Responsibilities:- -- Oversee planning of location, schedule, speakers, publicity, refreshments, registration, and all logistics
- -- Identify potential speakers and/or field trip locations
- -- Contact speakers initially for availability and scheduling purposes, and again before the program date to confirm the appointment and provide directions
- Submit--put in a check request with Extension Administrative Assistant if a fee is to be paid to the speaker
- --Coordinate with the publicity committee when the public is invited
- --Coordinate with the hospitality committee if refreshments are desired
- -- Advise the newsletter editor of the program at least one month in advance
- -- Advise the Facebook administrator of the program at least one month in advance
- --Report monthly to the Community Educational Program Liaison on the status of the committee
Qualifications:
- --organizational skills
- --communication skills
- --familiarity with local nurseries, growers, garden writers, and other horticultural resources
Estimated Time:
--6 hours at the beginning of the planning year, plus 2-4 hours per month depending on the program
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Responsibilities:- -- Assist in planning programs
- --Execution of plans on program day
- --Assist in location set up as needed
Qualifications:
- --organizational skills
- --communication skills
Estimated Time:
--1-2 hours per month depending on the program
SPRING SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEE
The Spring Symposium provides public education in a classroom setting. EMGs plan the program, coordinate speakers, and serve as presenters as needed.
WORKSHOP COORDINATOR
Responsibilities:- --schedule the symposium at the venue
- --schedule presenters
- --oversee planning
- --coordinate with the publicity committee for advertising
- --coordinate with the hospitality committee if refreshments are desired
- -- advise the newsletter editor of the program at least one month in advance
- -- advise the website administrator of the program at least one month in advance
- --report as needed to the Community Educational Program Liaison on the status of the committee
Qualifications:
- --organizational skills
- --communication skills
Estimated Time:
- 20 hours per workshop per presentation for planning
- Variable hours attending each workshop
