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Internal Communication

Santa Clara County Master Gardeners use several different online tools for internal communications. The method of communication chosen depends on the topic of the message and whether the message is an announcement or an invitation to discussion.
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Program Funding

Two key sources of funding to the Master Gardener Program of Santa Clara County are: The UCCE Santa Clara County Master Gardener Fund ( UCCE MG accounts) The Friends of Master Gardeners which is a California nonprofit public benefits corporation and a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
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Reappointment

After the first year, Master Gardeners need 12 credits of Continuing Education and 25 hours of qualifying volunteer service to be recertified. Our year runs from July 1 through June 30. (For first year requirements, see Initial Training and Certification.
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Instagram Reports

Data + Insights Top 3 Reach Feb 12 Pruning Fruit Trees 309 Feb 26 Bermuda Grass 298 Feb 18 Tip: Too Early to start Seedlings? 295 Most likes/comments Too early to start seeding, Demo Garden @ Martial Cottle Park, Growing Natives Garden Tour Followers 1127 +145% Top Cities San Jose 12.
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Strategic Plan 2020-2025

The Strategic Plan for 2020-2025 includes 6 major themes: Program Administration, Creation of Environment of Innovative Learning and Education, Extending Our Mission, Volunteer Satisfaction, Communication, and Health and Safety.
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Guidelines for Online MG Talks

Guide to Presenting Online Master Gardener Talks The purpose of this document is to explain how to set up an online gardening talk for the public using Zoom. For instructions on using Zoom for internal MG meetings, go to https://ucanr.
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Crisis Communications

This is a tool to use to guide actions during a crisis. It applies to Internal and External Communications. It is part of the Communications and Publicity Committee toolkit and will be updated annually. 1. Determine the impact of the situation or impactful event.
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Links to Frequently Used Forms and Web Pages

Publicize Your Event is a form you fill in to have your MG event added to our public website, Facebook calendars and Tips and Events. Fill in the form and be sure to click on Submit when you are finished.
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Discounts and other Volunteer Benefits

Discount List of nurseries providing a usual 10% discount is provided by the Membership Committee. It is updated every two years. You will need to be prepared to show your current MG membership/certification card when you ask for a discount at these nurseries.
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