WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION

Annual Meeting January 17, 2004

ABSENTEE BALLOT

The following proposal shall be voted upon at the annual meeting on January 17, 2004.

The WMMGA shall have the following two Membership Levels for Master Gardeners

Active Members

1.      Complete 20 hours of volunteer service each calendar year.

2.      Complete at least 10 hours of advanced training through classes seminars and other educational activities offered by the WMMGA, botanical gardens, arboreta, colleges, nature centers, etc.,.

3.      Submit documentation of volunteer hours and continuing education hours.

4.      Pay Annual Dues.

Sustaining Members

            Pay the annual dues, and engage in organizational activities as they are able .  Sustaining members are always welcome to return to Active membership Status by notifying their County Representative of their intention.

PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR ANSWER                     YES                                NO

Sign your Name _______________________________________________________

Treasurer’s Certification  that 2003 dues were paid ____________________________

Treasurer’s Certification will be signed as absentee ballots are received.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 13, 2004 TO BE COUNTED.