February 1, 2017
The February edition of The SCION Newsletter is now available on the BCMG website. On pages 3-4, you can learn all about the MG of the Month for February, Oralia Quiroz. Also, you will find the pdf for theFebruary Master Calendar on the website.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE TO BYLAWS
At the January 19th Board of Directors meeting, the Board agreed to submit a change to the Bylaws for approval by the membership at our February 16th Meeting/Seminar. This change will provide for an electronic voting option for the Board of Directors and allow board members to vote on issues when they might otherwise not be able to attend a meeting. The proposed change is being published in the e-Blast/Leaflet and in the Scion prior to the meeting. If you have any comments or questions, please email President Jack Downey.
Proposed Change: ARTICLE IV – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors may vote by electronic means (i.e., email) when it is deemed necessary by the President of the Board of Directors or a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Paper copies of each individual vote will be retained by the Secretary and attached to the next monthly meeting minutes as a permanent file. This Presidential authority should be used sparingly so as to not preclude effective and thorough board discussion of issues.
Orientations for Our Two Children’s Vegetable Gardens
Sat, Feb 11, 10:30am – Noon: SABOT, Auld House, 555 Funston, 78209. 1.5 CEUs, Code: 002.
Tue, Feb, 14, 9-10am: Voelcker Homestead, Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Rd, 78216. 1 CEU; Code 002. Email Nancy Brown, or call 210-315-5015
The Spring 2017 CVG session @ SABOT begins Sat, Feb 18 and continues thru Jun 3 (8am – Noon each Saturday). Email Mary Fernandez, or John Mayer.
The Spring 2017 CVG session @ Hardberger Park begins Tue, Feb 21 and continues thru Jun 6 (9am – Noon each Tuesday) for children ages 7 to 14. Email Nancy Brown, or call 210-315-5015
Order Your Mandarin Orange Trees!!
Texas Superstars $15 each, in one-gallon containers, and Include: Miho and Seto Satsuma; Orange FrostSatsuma and Artic Frost Satsuma; and Bumper. Monies from this sale support the Bexar County Master Gardener Scholarship Fund and Educational Outreach efforts. Use order form on the BCMG website and mail your check (payable to Bexar County Master Gardeners) by Mon, Feb 13, or drop off your order with payment by Wed, Feb 15, not later than Noon to Angel or Nick at the Bexar County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 212, 78230.
Plant pick-up: 12:30 – 3:30pm on Thu, Feb 16 at 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, 78230. Stay and attend the Rose Talk by Local Rosarian and Master Gardener Ed Bradley from 1-3pm!
UTSA Student Garden
Our newest community garden will be comprised of six raised beds (40′ x 5′ in a 50′ x 50′ fenced enclosure. Over 50 UTSA students are working on the project and are seeking Master Gardener mentors and teachers. Two objectives: (1) teach the students gardening practices from A to Z (garden and classroom presentations), and (2) involve the gardening students in our community projects so they experience working in the community. We need volunteers and, especially a Garden Leader, preferably with experience in our on-going community or children’s gardens. Email Jack Downey, for more information.
MESSAGE FROM THE BCMG MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR!
Did you know . . . to get credit for attending the BCMG Monthly meetings, you need to report hours for project “CEUs – 003 BCMG Monthly Meeting.” Reminder: you should not record travel time for any CEU hours; travel time is related to all Volunteer activities.
Did you know. . . if you are entering time under “Continuing Education,” it needs to be applied to one of the projects beginning with “CEUs – 00___”.
Did you know. . . when entering Volunteer Time, you must also select from the drop down menu “Apply to Project.” This will allow the Board of Directors to accurately track where YOU are spending your time in educating our community.
Lastly, did you know. . . as your Membership Coordinator, I appreciate you taking the time to enter your volunteer time in a timely manner. Inez Ornelas
Dues are Due!
Pay your Annual Dues of $25 (payable to Bexar County Master Gardeners; drop off, or mail to: 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, 78230) before March 1, 2017.
See All the Details on MG Calendar!
– Wed, Feb 1, 10-11am: Tomato-Potato-Chile, 1 CEU, Code: 002
– Wed, Feb 1, 7-8pm: Miniature Orchid Species, 1 CEU, Code: 002
– Thu, Feb 2, 8am-3:30pm: Ft Bend Regional Vegetable Conference (Rosenberg), 7 CEUs, Code: 001
– Thu, Feb 2, 6:30-9pm: Growing & Harvesting Herbs w/Food Applications, 1 CEU, Code: 002
– Fri, Feb 3 (and 10, 17, & 24 Feb), 9am-4pm: Certified Arborist Prep Course, 6 CEUs per session, Code: 002
– Sat, Feb 4, 9:30-11am: Pond Building 101, 1.5 CEUs, Code: 002
– Tue, Feb 7, 6:30-8:30pm: Attracting Birds (Boerne), 1 CEU, Code: 002
– Sat, Feb 11, 10:30am – Noon: Volunteer Orientation for the Children’s Vegetable Garden (CVG) @ SABOT, 1.5 CEUs, Code: 002
– Tue, Feb 14, 9-10am: Volunteer Orientation for Hardberger Park Children’s Vegetable Garden (CVG), 1 CEU, Code: 002
– Thu, Feb 16, 1-3pm: Growing Healthy Roses (BCMG Seminar), 2 CEUs, Code: 003
– Mon-Tue, Feb 27-28: Landscape Design School, 12 CEUs, Code: 001
– Tue-Thu, Feb 28-Mar 2: 2017 National JMG Leader Trg, 11 CEUs, Code: 001
– Thu, Mar 23, 6-8pm: Creating Awesome Containers (BCMG Mtg), 2 CEUs, Code: 003
– Fri, Mar 31 (Classroom) & Field Day–Sat, Apr 1 or Sun, Apr 2: Beekeeping Basics, 10 CEUs, Code: 001
MASTER GARDENER SPECIALIST COURSES IN 2017
If you are interested in attending, please email David Rodriguez, Extension Agent-Horticulture, Bexar County. BCMG CEU Code: 001.
VEGETABLE, Feb 8-10, Dallas – TMGA website
HOME FRUIT – SOUTHERN TEXAS, Feb 9-10, Gonzales – Website!
NEW! IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY, Mar 20-22, San Antonio – BCMG Calendar
PROPAGATION, Mar 24-25, Arlington – TMGA website
NEW INFO! RAINWATER HARVESTING , Apr 10-12, San Antonio – BCMG Calendar
VEGETABLE, Oct 17-19, Bexar County MGs, San Antonio
SIGN-UPs FOR MANY VOLUNTEER EVENTS can now be accomplished online using the Event Calendar in the VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (VMS). Find number of volunteers still needed , who has signed up, Project Code and even request an event reminder!
Work Party for “Mother Bed” of Red Bluebonnets
When: Fri, Feb 3, 9am-Noon
Where: San Antonio Food Bank, 5200 West Old US HWY 90, 78227 (map) Backside of Food Bank, across from Farm, between Bay Valley Foods & Animal Care Shelter)
Info: Need help weeding the “Mother Bed” of Red Bluebonnets. Wear appropriate work shoes; bring gloves, grubbing hoes and any extra helpers, too. Vol Code 950d.
SPRING YOUTH GARDEN EDUCATOR TRG: Sat, Feb 4, 8am-2:30pm at Phil Hardberger Park, West Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Highway, 78231. Twenty volunteers are needed to assist. EmailRuby Zavala, Youth Gardens Coordinator. Vol Code 980e.
RODEO 2017 (Feb 9-26): Sign-up for Greeter, Van Driver, Youth Programs, Plant Sales, and Tree Give-Away shifts with the contacts listed on our Let’s RODEO page at the BCMG website. Vol Code 609b.Monarch Festival at the Zoo: Volunteers needed to sell Milkweed and other plants important to the Monarch Butterfly on Mar 4-5 (Sat-Sun) from 10am to 2pm. Saturday volunteers should arrive at 8am to help unload and position plants. Sign up on VMS. ContactJack Downey for details. Vol Code: 600.
Kindred Elementary School Community Fair
When: Wed, Mar 22, 3-5pm
Where: 7811 Kindred Street San Antonio 78224
Info: Need two volunteers to man a booth and answer questions on home vegetable gardening. For details, email Anna Vogler. Vol Code: 980
Seminar Assistants Needed: Help David Rodriguez with recording attendance and distributing handouts at his Milberger’s Seminars (10:15am-Noon) on theseSaturdays: Feb 25, Mar 11, Apr 1, May 27, Jun 10, Aug 26, Oct 28. Vol Code: 950b; and CEU Code: 001 for the seminar (topics on MG Calendar!
We now have an easier way to check out speaking opportunities! Head over to theBCMG webpage for a look at the Speakers Schedule. Here’s the direct linkto the Schedule! If you see RED, that means we need your help. Please emailKaren Gardner or call 210-571-3903 if you can help. It’s a great way to knock out your volunteer hours!
Keep Saving Those Clear, 2-Liter Bottles! Youth Gardens Program needs to collect 300 clear, 2-liter soda bottles for summer camp terrariums. Please rinse clean, take off the label, and keep the bottle cap on. Bring your donations to Ruby Zavala’s office, 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr. Suite 212.
Dinner Tonight: Here’s an easy recipe for a Lemon Garlic Chicken meal which you can prepare ahead of time!Next MG Class Set to Begin Wed, Feb 22, 2017! Application and Class Schedule for BCMG Class #61 are available on our website, along with all the details on how the program works and what to expect.
Nominate a Fellow MG or Yourself for BCMG Leadership Team
Our BCMG Vice President, Ruben Lozano, is serving as chairperson for this year’s Nominating Committee. Please email Ruben if you are interested in serving on the board and the specific position: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, At-Large Member, At-Large Member or Membership Director. Term of office is one year (July 1 to June 30). Every certified Bexar County Master Gardener is eligible for election to the Board. Self-nominations are encouraged!!
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