Committee Reports
MCH Corner Ready for 2022 MCH Events?
H
appy New Year! As we take much-needed downtime during the winter or in between snowstorms, it is the perfect time to plan for this year’s MCH events. We start off on March 2nd with our winter MCH Exam. For anyone taking it, it is a 150 multiple-choice written section, and you choose 20 of 25 plant samples for the plant identification section. The second chance to take the exam this year will be in August. August is my favorite time as an MCH as we all get together for Plant Geek Day. Each year has a different feel, and I always walk away proud of an industry that makes these awe-inspiring places. Last year’s event at Long Hill had me walking around stumped as I viewed the mature tree specimens, which sparked my interest in new plants or those plants long forgotten. It was also our highest attended Plant Geek Day. It can be so easy to continue to use my good old standard plants, and Plant Geek Day always has me ready to try something out of the box when I leave. This year’s event will be held at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, Rhode Island, on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. That is right: This year’s MCHs are going out of state. It has been twelve years since our last event there, and the MCH Board is itching to get back. The last two years have been a time when many of us have really evaluated what we want in life, business, etc. While last spring feels like two years ago to me, I have recently
reflected on where I was then, both in business and personally. As with anything in life, goals were set, plans were made, tactics were shifted, and headway towards those goals have been made. I want to set the same goal for MCH events, so I ask you all: What do you really want from your MCH continued education and participation? Is it plant-themed bingo night, more socializing events with our fellow horticulturists, group volunteering, online plant ID quizzes or webinars, or even a good, old-fashioned field day pitting company versus company for the tug of war? The possibilities are endless! Let us shake things up a bit. Community involvement is the name of the game. If you have some ideas on this, or better yet want to get involved, join our talented team on the MCH Board. Best wishes for 2022. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone soon. Corinne Jeanne, MCH Wisteria & Rose MCH Vice Chairman
2022 and beyond…The MCH Way! Email us at mnlaoffice@aol.com
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