Chair:Chuck Andrews, chucknsusan@roadrunner.com, (805) 483-7403

The Executive Committee (EC) is led by one Chair. It consists of the Chair and each of the Standing Committee Chairs. Staff liaisons, are the County Director, MG Advisor, and the MG Program Coordinator.

The EC in collaboration with the MG Advisor and MG Program Coordinator develops programs and offers program direction including planning for the future. The EC reviews Committee activities and conducts other business as needed. It also develops the program’s annual calendar and budget.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE:

Chair: Julian Hoyle, jmrhoyle@verizon.net, (805) 484-2823

The Education Committee plans, coordinates and manages education. Examples are: Master Gardener training courses, Continuing Education and Helpline.

Continuing Education:
Co-Chair: Charleen Siegler, fauxnombre@msn.com, (805) 271-4205; The Continuing Education Committee elicits ideas from members for classes and field trips. It schedules and coordinates events which provide continuing education opportunities for Master Gardeners to fulfill required education hours.

Helpline Desk:
Chair: Joe Kimbrough, kimbro@pacbell.net (805) 659-4250
The Helpline responds to all phone and email gardening inquiries from the home gardener.

Help Line scheduling:
Peggy Ellis, getpellis@yahoo.com (805) 485-2387
Joan Brown, bennett.brown64@gmail.com (805) 484-4076

Helpline
Tech Coordinator:Kei Zehr, keizehr@gmail.com (805) 498-2371

Chair: Nancy Nasalroad, n.nazrd@live.com (805) 525-4731

The Special Projects and Events Committee proposes, develops and coordinates outreach events and projects. Examples are: Pumpkin Patch, Ventura County Fair, Home and Garden Show, Earth Day. The Committee may also facilitate MG social events.

Co-Chair: Charleen Siegler, fauxnombre@msn.com, (805) 271-4205;

Co-Chair: Nancy Lindsay, nancyllindsay@verizon.net, (805) 987-0201

The Home Gardening Workshop Committee is responsible for all aspects of the day-long quarterly public outreach gardening workshops. This includes, selecting program content, recruiting speakers, publicity, registration, food, giveaways, volunteers, and program evaluation.

Chair: Carol Kurtz carolekurtz@gmail.com, (310) 457-6826

The Communication Committee is charged with managing the website, photographic records, including publicity, marketing and email announcements sent to general membership.

Chair: Kristine Weber, spoiledweber@roadrunner.com, 805-331-9547
The Speakers Bureau recruits speaking venues, coordinates speaking engagements, recruits speakers and provides orientation and training.

Chair: Leah Haynes, ljhaynes@ucdavis.edu, (805) 645-1450

The Approved Site Coordinator oversees sites that have been approved for MG volunteer hours. Approved sites include: UC Hansen Agricultural Center (UC HAC), Camarillo Ranch House (CRH), Conejo Valley Botanic Garden (CVBG), The Channel Islands Marine Center and Native Garden, (CIMCNG), Ormond Wetlands (OW), Earths School, Ventura Veterans Center (VVC), Goebel Center (GC) and selected Ojai sites. In addition, the Coordinator develops, implements and monitors the Hands On Training Program and provides support and direction to the Potting Shed.

Hansen Agricultural Center
HAC Garden Lead:
Judy Ascheman, , jascheman@msn.com (805) 498-6265

Potting Shed:
Kathleen Diermier, webee1@gmail.com, (805) 644-3033
CRH Lead:
Chuck Andrews, chucknsusan@roadrunner.com, (805)482-7403

CVBG Lead:
Bill Dobner, billdobner@yahoo.com, (805) 498-9366

CIMCNG Lead:
Freda Massaro, linneas@roadrunner.com, (805) 658-7952

Earths School:
Cathy Lewis, cathylewis304@gmail.com, (805) 498-3259
GC Leads:
Tony Hepton, heptonpac@aol.com, (805) 379-5913
Ruth Lee, ruthrob55@roadrunner.com, (805) 492-7494
Ojai Leads:
Charles Duncan, charlesbd@hotmail.com, (805) 649-4071
Robin Graham, stuartgraham@att.net, (805) 640-0569

Ormond Beach Lead:
Nancy Pederson, oxnardbutterfly@aol.com, (805) 486-9146
Ventura Veterans Center Leads:
Barbara Hill - qbarbhill@aol.com , (805) 443-2073
Tina Van Coops - vancoopsmiller@verizon.net, (805) 988-3082

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:

Chair:
Joanne Abing, mrsja@roadrunner.com, (805) 644-4586

The Membership Committee is responsible for all aspects of Master Gardener Retention. This includes: Volunteer Recognition, Recertification, Post Graduation Orientation and Sunshine.

Joan Brown, bennett.brown64@gmail.com (805) 484-4076

The Secretary is responsible for recording minutes at the monthly Executive Committee meetings.

Dr. Jim Downer, MG Program Advisor, ajdowner@ucdavis.edu

Leah Haynes, MG Program Coordinator, ljhaynes@ucdavis.edu
(805) 320-4134, (805) 645-1450

If you need assistance with coordination, contact Leah Haynes, ljhaynes@ucdavis.edu, (805) 645-1450