OMGA Recap

The next OMGA meeting will be on Friday March 3, 2023, to be held via Zoom. An in-person meeting for June is being discussed though it would also be hybrid. In mid-February, an orientation for OMGA Representatives will explain the roles and responsibilities. This is a great introduction, if you’re new to the OMGA Leadership and OMGA business meetings. There will be planning meetings for 2023 MiniCollege, also known as Joy of Gardening. Our chapter’s next OMGA Representative will be

Eric Bosler, he is a recent past OMGA President, and has been serving on the Mini-College Committee for several years. So he’s the expert, so direct your questions to him!!! Our Chapter needs an Alternate State Rep to attend the meetings and learn expectations of the Representative (liaison) position. There is archival information about OMGA past meeting minutes, on the official website: omga.org, or contact Eric by email, ericbosler@hotmail.com

From the December 2 OMGA Retreat, here are the Oregon Master Gardeners Association Goals 2023 that were agreed upon:

Goal #1: OMGA renews our commitment to being an organization that is culturally sensitive and supports diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility towards all our membership and the community at large.

Goal #2: OMGA commits to providing the leadership and support for a successful 2023 Mini -College event.

Goal #3: OMGA commits to partnering with OSU Extension in providing on-line continuing education for our Master Gardener membership with advanced horticulture skills training in 2023, including the Growing Gardeners Level-up series and the Elevated Skills training for current Master Gardener volunteers.

Goal # 4: OMGA commits to supporting Chapters during these changing times in areas of recruitment and retention; as well as OMGA supports the idea that all Master Gardener volunteers need to understand the state-wide “big-picture” for our program. OMGA can provide the opportunity for Chapters to share ideas, projects, and successful programs through quarterly “Sharing Forums” where all are invited to participate and contribute.

Goal #5: OMGA commits to improving OMGA

recruitment by filling vacancies on our Executive Board and other important “heads of committees” positions. Most notable, our President Elect position remains vacant. If we want to remain relevant and viable as an organization, we need to be able to have a strong executive board to keep up with the needs of our organization.

Goal # 6: OMGA commits to reviewing, updating and revising our OMGA Executive Board job descriptions, the OMGA Policies and Procedures, and keep updating our website in 2023.