to learn, to get to know <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Gardeners</strong> from across Canada and to have fun in a beautifulsetting. The question on everyone’s lips is – when can it happen again?Awards <strong>of</strong> ExcellenceSo, my favourite part <strong>of</strong> the year was seeing the project submissions for the Canadian Awards<strong>of</strong> Excellence. Ten projects were submitted from across the province – go to the www.mgoi.cawebsite to review the projects for ideas and inspiration for your groups. The projects werecreative, supremely well managed, and welcomed by the local communities. A number <strong>of</strong>projects received testimonials from the communities highlighting the significance to them.These 10 projects have been submitted for the Prime Minister’s Award <strong>of</strong> $10,000. If successful,each project will receive a well-deserved $1,000.<strong>MGOI</strong> WebsiteSomething you need to know about the provincial organization? The website is where you look.For the past 5 years, Linda Hugli has done a masterful job creating and managing the site andhas transitioned the Webmaster role to Jim Cook. Jim has updated the site and relaunchedwww.mgoi.ca this spring. We think it is looking clean and crisp - what do you think?<strong>MGOI</strong> Social MediaTwitter and Facebook want <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Gardeners</strong>. If you have a Tweeting addiction –please getinvolved. Linda Hugli has graciously agreed to stay on as our <strong>MGOI</strong> Facebook ‘lead’ and she ishappy to see you participating.<strong>MGOI</strong> NewsletterThe newsletter, edited by the Westlakes, Dianne & Gary, is an institution. The timely articles,the reviews <strong>of</strong> events past, and events planned, is a great way to stay on top <strong>of</strong> what ishappening across the province. This is our news!The provincial organization needs to know how best to support groups – what is it that will helpyou to flourish? We are networking with <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Gardeners</strong> across the province and beyond;there are always ways to improve, the world is changing, communication is everywhere…butthere is never enough…or it isn’t working. Help us make our discussions better year after year,Thanks, from another <strong>Master</strong> Gardener,Jane Beck11
RevenuesFinancials • <strong>MGOI</strong> Fiscal <strong>2012</strong>-2013Where do revenues come from?Donations,$5,578Other,$4,193Trillium Grant,$22,074Convention Income,$73,180Group memberships,$25,20012
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