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save 2004 Supervisor Recruitment Are you ready to “branch out?” EVER WONDERED HOW YOU CAN BECOME more involved in the work of Great River Greening? Are you looking for a place to share your knowledge of the environment with both adults and children? Are you eager to meet new people in communities across the Twin Cities who share your interests and values? If your answer is “yes,” we invite you to become one of our Great River Greening Supervisors. Greening Supervisors receive three hours of Basic Training from Greening ecologists on species identification, restoration techniques, management of volunteers and the Great River Greening organization. To help new Supervisors become comfortable with their role, they are paired with an experienced Supervisor for their first event We ask all Supervisors to commit to working at least two restoration events per year. No previous experience or environmental knowledge is required. We just ask for a genuine interest in restoring the environment and a willingness to work with diverse volunteers of all ages. Many of our Supervisors are also Master Gardeners or Tree Care Advisors and are willing to share their expertise – a great benefit for those with less experience. Supervisor Role Supervisors are trained to lead a group of 10 to 15 volunteers at our Saturday morning planting and removal events. They are responsible for: • Introducing volunteers to the work of Greening • Sharing information about the site and the significance of the work • Providing instructions for proper planting and removal • Instructing volunteers in the safe and proper use of tools • Motivating volunteers to complete the assigned activities • Sharing their own knowledge about the environment • Ensuring that everyone has a good time! An updated Basic Training course will be held on Saturday, July 24 for new Greening Supervisors and for those who may not have supervised for a few seasons and would like a “refresher.” Additional Advanced Training sessions are offered several times a year. Recent courses include Native Landscape Design for Homeowners, Shrub Identification and Prairie Restoration Beginning with the July training, there will be a small fee for each course: $15 for Basic Training and $10 for all Advanced Training. New for 2004! In response to feedback from our Supervisor Survey last November, we have some new activities planned this year. (Thanks to all of you who sent in your survey!) There will be opportunities to help educate youth and help promote Greening at community events. We’re planning an informal e-newsletter to communicate information, tips and news. Advanced training courses will cover more in-depth plant identification and habitat restoration, and at year’s end we will celebrate the accomplishments of all Supervisors with an appreciation event. Thank you for your interest in Greening. We look forward to adding you to our valued corps of Supervisors! Supervisor Training Saturday, July 24 Updated Basic Training for Supervisors Time and location TBD Fee: $15 For more information on becoming a Supervisor or to register for the training course, contact Jane at 651-665-9500 x11 or jstubblefield@greatrivergreening.org A special thank you to our 2003 event Supervisors: Dianne Ballentine Julia Bohnen Gina Bonsignore Darlene Charboneau Nancy Hansen Gordon Hanson Mimi Hottinger Bret Hubert Patsy Huberty Linda Hustad Maxine Hughes Gloria Jackson David Kelley Bark Kirkpatrick Ray Kivlahan Jane Klein Eli Lewis Cindy Matiski Lisa McDonald Doug Mensing Lynn Meyer Bev Roberts Nell Ruemmele Karen Schik Mary Stade Lorrie Stromme Fred Tio Roger Tix John Vickery Sarah White June Young 6 A PUBLICATION To volunteer for OF any GREAT of Great River RIVER Greening’s GREENING events, register online SPRING at 2002 35 West Water Street, www.greatrivergreening.org Suite 201, Saint Paul, under Minnesota “Volunteer” 55107 or • 651-665-9500 call Jane at 651-665-9500 • www.greatrivergreening.org x11
Thank you to Greening’s 2003 Corporate Sponsors! Great River Greening continues to build strong partnerships with area businesses, just as we did with our very first project. Together we are—restoring the land, renewing communities—through our mutual goal of maintaining a healthy and vibrant river valley and watershed. In 2003, the generous support of businesses like Bailey Nurseries, Ford Motor Company, Wells Fargo Bank and 3M Foundation, helped Greening raise nearly $50,000 in corporate contributions. Great River Greening’s first fundraising event, the Great Rivers Marathon, was also a big success and attracted additional corporate sponsors, including Wellington Management and Superior Minerals Company. Thank you to our generous 2003 Corporate Sponsors and Patrons who help make our work possible. $5,000 or more Cermak Rhoades Architects 3M Foundation, Inc. Close Landscape Architecture Bailey Nurseries District Energy St. Paul, Inc. Ford Motor Company Michels Corporation Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota Natural Resources Restoration $1,000 – 4,999 Alter River Terminal* Briggs & Morgan, P.A.* Cemstone Products Company* CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco* Custom Drywall, Inc. Hawkins, Inc. Leonard, Street and Deinard Lowry Redevelopment Partners, LP Loucks Associates* Saint Paul Port Authority* Saint Paul Riverfront Corporation* Superior Minerals Company* Wellington Management* $500-999 Aggregate Industries* Asset Recovery Corporation* Bidwell Maintenance, Inc.* CHS Cooperatives* Ceridian Corporation* Land O’Lakes, Inc. Lindquist & Vennum P.L.L.P.* LHB Engineers & Architects* Rexam Beverage Can Company* SKB Environmental* Wabasha Business Center* $100-499 Barton Sand & Gravel Bjorklund Trucking Capitol City Beverage Sales The Awes Agency, Inc. The St. Paul Companies, Inc. Thor Construction U.S. Bancorp Foundation $1-99 American Express Foundation Cub Foods Stefan Helgeson Associates, Inc. Nalco Printing Company Sauer-Danfoss Company UPS Foundation Viking Office Supplies *Great Rivers Marathon Sponsor In-Kind Contributors All-Wood Products Another Sun Nursery Bahn’s Landscape & Design Bailey Nurseries Beisswengen’s How-to-Hardware Divine Swine Houston’s Neighborhood Supermarket Ideal Printers, Inc. Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx Outback Nursery REI Unique Balloons and Catering Valley Creek Express Blower Service Wabasha Deli & Cafe Youth Frontiers 2004 Corporate Sponsorship program supports restoration events season IN THE THIRD YEAR OF OUR SUCCESSFUL Corporate Sponsorship program, we are focusing directly on the heart of Great River Greening’s work—our volunteer events. This program provides an opportunity for businesses to contribute funds to directly support Greening’s 2004 restoration event season. The dollars go directly to the actual work of planting and restoring a healthy river corridor and watershed. By sponsoring Greening’s restoration events, companies are helping to create a more attractive and inviting urban environment. Thank you to our 2004 Sponsors who have already signed on: Ceridian Corporation, CHS Cooperatives, Custom Drywall, Inc., Faegre & Benson, Saint Paul Port Authority, The Toro Foundation, Upper River Service and the Wabasha Business Center. To learn more about Corporate Sponsorship, contact Pam McLellan, at 651-665-9500, x18. 7 A PUBLICATION OF GREAT RIVER GREENING SPRING 2004 35 West Water Street, Suite 201, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107 • 651-665-9500 • www.greatrivergreening.org
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