MGOI Annual Report 2012 - Master Gardeners of Ontario

Growing Fruit and Vegetables Close to Home”. The cost of the workshop has remainedthe same since its inception, $250, but there are accommodation and transportationcosts for those members coming from out-of-town.Continuing Education UnitsIn June, the Education Committee reviewed the reporting of Continuing Education Units(CEUs), as some groups seemed to have difficulty with their reporting. The guidelineswere amended and it was felt that they were now easier to understand. The numbers ofCEUs earned for some activities were changed, and two were added:Attend the optional Summer Workshop NSACComplete a non-required Horticulture course from the University of Guelph orother post-secondary institutionAll groups have been asked to record the Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for eachof their members and everyone is encouraged to earn their mandatory 6 CEUs a year.CEUs are intended to encourage members to keep updating their skills.June StreadwickChair • Education Committee20