Rockwall, TX (February 10, 2024) – The Rockwall County Master Gardeners kicked off the new year January 10, 2024, by installing new officers and recognizing volunteer hours. County Agent Todd Williams recognized outgoing officers for their service the previous year. These included: Linsley Srygley, President, Michele Campbell, Vice President, Judy Callicoatt, Treasurer, Cathy Grinstead, Secretary, and Sarah Lawson, Past President.
Installation of officers for 2024 were then held. We are pleased to announce this year’s officer team:
President- Michele Campbell
Vice President- Shelly Spearman
Secretary- Linda Gates
Treasurer- Amy Gibbs
Past President- Linsley Srygley
Members achieving service milestones recognized
Green Leaf 20-100 hours
Jim Bartholomew, Jack Berger, Lloyd Blaine, Debbie Block, Pat Coble, Viveca Deanes, Carole Ford, Faye Gadberry, Amy Gibbs, Sherry Gillespie, Guy Gosh, Kim Hancock, David Hickman, Tricia Lespreance, Jacki Lindsey, Kim Martin, John McCarty, Lyle Metzler, Polly Mosely, Jim Newland, Sharon Newland, Connie Peterson, Rhonda Smith, Stan Smith, Linsley Srygley, Lisa Walker, Kim Wiese, Caitlyn Williams and Summer Winkler
Bronze Leaf 101-250 hours
Jen Bily, Laura (Wheelis) Chaney, Virginia Davis, Lee Finley, Cathy Grinstead, Gerald Houser, Lisa Johnson, Elenor Mason, Shelly Spearman, Kim Townsend, Mike Ward, Kim Williams, and Debora Zerneri
Silver Leaf 251-500 hours
Judy Callicoatt, Linda Gates, Sarah Lawson and Melissa McCarty
Gold Leaf 501-750 hours
Michele Campbell
Interns earn official membership status
Additionally, the 2022 interns that met the requirement of 72 service hours earned their official status as a certified Master Gardener. Our newest certified members include: Linda Gates, Sherry Gillespie, Amy Gibbs, Lisa Johnson, Tricia Lespreance, Elenor Mason, Stan Smith, Rhonda Smith, Lisa Walker, Mike Ward, Caitlyn Williams, Summer Winkler
Master Gardeners contributed a value of $168, 953 in volunteer service to the county in 2023
On January 23, the Master Gardeners were recognized at the Rockwall County Commissioners Court for more than 5313 hours of volunteer service to the County of Rockwall under the supervision of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The current value of volunteer service is valued at $31.80 per hour by independent sector. County Agent Todd Williams, with Rockwall County Master Gardeners, presented a Mock Check to the Commissioners Court valued at $168, 953 for total volunteer service benefit to the County by the Master Gardeners in 2023. These hours are earned by a variety of service opportunities including Farmers Market, Master Gardener hotline, EnviroSmart newsletter, plant sale. This year has seen an increase in educational class opportunities for the public collaborating with the Rockwall County Library, as well as cities within the county. There are many plans for this to increase in 2024. Visit txmg.org/rockwall to see upcoming classes and join our quarterly email list.
Rockwall County Master Gardeners Association is a non-profit, educational, and charitable 501(C)3 association volunteering in collaboration with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The purpose of our volunteer program is to support community projects related to horticulture and share research-based gardening practices through workshops, classes, news articles, and local school and youth programs.
If you would like to learn more about the Rockwall County Master Gardeners:
- Visit our website at txmg.org/rockwall – upcoming events are posted here
- Email rockwallmg@ag.tamu.edu
- Call 972-204-7660.
- Like our Facebook page- Rockwall County Master Gardener
Master Gardeners are available in person on Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office. Stop by 915 Whitmore Dr., Suite B and a Rockwall County Master Gardener will be on hand to research questions and provide gardening information.
Additionally, Master Gardeners are now available 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Rockwall County Library.
Submitted by Shelly Spearman
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