Jack Smith
Rutherford County Master Gardener
366 Calumet Trace
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
Jesmg37127@yahoo.com
615-217-0785
Jack has been a member of the Advocacy Board since 2006. He is a retired educational, government servant, and Scout Master who continues to serve his community. Jack became a Master Gardener in 2004 and served as President of Master Gardeners of Rutherford County for three years. For the past several years he has coordinated and helped teach a garden education class in Rutherford County called Garden Basics. He shares the success of Basic Gardening classes with others who are interested in beginning a similar program. Jack continues to share his knowledge by speaking to local gardening groups, participating in local radio garden programs, presenting topics at local libraries and other groups such as the Children’s Discovery Center in Murfreesboro. As an Advocate, Jack shares his ideas and leadership skills to Master Gardeners across the state to improve the quality of life for all Tennesseans.
Jack’s position will be vacant 2013.
Wilson County Master Gardener
4650 Chicken Road
Lebanon, TN 37090
pandcwfarm@gmail.com
615-281-2699
Project Area:3 R’s (co-chair with Meg Georgiades)
Promote and create awards that focus on retention techniques to keep Master Gardeners engaged in the program.
Description of Project: collect, promote, and facilitate
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Creative recognition systems of outstanding TMG volunteer and agent work,
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innovative retention strategies for volunteers in county groups, and
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Effective recruitment strategies to increase promotion of MG training and retention.
A Wilson County Master Gardener since 2009, Cynthia came to Middle Tennessee in 2008 to reinvent herself as a small farmer. An educator, author, amateur vermiculturist, and now farmer, Cynthia is building the soil on her patch of rocky hillside with the aid of goats, horses, alpacas, chickens, and—of course—her worms. Since coming to Tennessee, Cynthia has benefitted from UT Extension program offerings in Wilson, Rutherford, and Davidson counties and foresees continued work with UT/TSU Agricultural Extension for years to come. She loves life in Tennessee and does not miss the New England winters at all. To see her farm, you’re invited to visit www.pandcworganicfarm.blogspot.com anytime.
Meg Georgiades
1354 Fowler Ford Road
Portland TN 37148
megmastergardener@gmail.com
Meg lives on 9 1/2 acres in Sumner County where she gardens with her husband Wayne, who is also a Master Gardener. She has three daughters and four grandchildren.
For 27 years she enjoyed a career as an insurance agent retiring in 2008.She is also passionate about antiques, having booths at a mall in Springfield, Tn.
Meg has been a Master Gardener for 13 years. During that time she served as Vice- President of the Association for 4 years and President for 3 years. She is most proud of the growth that the Association has experienced under her leadership and the areas of volunteerism that are being pursued. Meg is the newest member of the Advocacy Board and desires to bring her communication skills and can do attitude to the Alliance.
Western Region
*2 other positions are currently available for this region.
Denisa Cate
Northwest TN Master Gardener
83 Lillie Brown Road
Bradford, TN 38316
dcate@hcmc-tn.org
731-742-2545
Denisa Cate has been a Master Gardener since 2001 and has served on the TMG Advocacy board since 2007. She has held several offices in her NWTN club including president, committee chairs, and leader of the Master Gardener classes. Denisa received her BS and MS degrees at the University of TN, and her RD from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is employed as Director of Nutrition Services at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN, and has been a registered dietitian and nutrition manager since 1992. Denisa is on the national board of directors and is a former national president for the Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF), affording her the opportunity for many public speaking engagements. She travels around the country for AHF and frequently tours gardens in these areas. Denisa often incorporates her Master Gardener skills into her nutrition education and leadership classes.
Denisa’s position will be vacant 2013.
Chris Cooper
Shelby County Extension Agent
7777 Walnut Grove Road
Suite B, Box 21
Memphis, TN 38120-2140
(901) 752-1207
cmcooper@utk.edu
As the Extension Service's Horticulture Agent and Coordinator for the Master Gardener program, Chris is a familiar face to most in the program, having just started his third year in the county. Chris's primary job, in addition to his work with the Master Gardener program, is to plan, develop, coordinate and conduct educational programs addressing issues that affect urban, commercial and home horticulture.
State Program Coordinator
UT Extension Plant Sceinces
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