CMGA Committees


AUDIT **

The Audit Committee examines the Treasurer’s accounts annually and prepares a report for the Board of Directors after the close of each fiscal year. The report is submitted to the Board no later than February 1 of the following year and includes any recommendations for change. The Board reviews the report and recommendations and votes to approve as presented or with changes.

COMMUNICATIONS ***

This committee has the responsibility for marketing, public relations, merchandise sales, and other areas that directly relate to the advancement and delivery of CMGA’s mission to the public. This committee supports the organization by managing the strategy and delivering of communications to our members.

  • Our CMGA Newsletter: The Laurel. Responsible for the creation, printing and distribution.

  • CMGA Website: Responsible for the design, maintenance and technical support.

  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Media contacts (Print, Website, clubs, etc.)

  • Issues press releases. Coordinates themes/messaging with Publications.

DEI - Diversity, equity and inclusion

The DEI Committee ensures that the core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are incorporated into CMGA’s mission statement Board, and member recruitment, programs, and events. We will strive to include community, grassroots, and young leaders in underserved, low-income, and marginalized populations within CMGA’s communities in CMGA’s DEI planning and program delivery.  

Governance **

The Governance Committee is responsible for overall operations of the Board. The Governance Committee includes the following standing committees, which must consist exclusively of board members. The Vice President chairs the Governance Committee.

GRANTS ***

Administers awarding of monetary assistance to Master Gardeners and Master Gardener Interns for projects promoting horticultural knowledge and serving community needs with garden based activities. Recommendations based on specific guidelines are submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ***

Conducts the annual membership enrollment drive in the fall and prepares and distributes email communications to the membership base.

NOMINATING **

The Nominations Committee is comprised of Board members not currently holding an elected office. The Committee recruits and nominates candidates for Board membership as well as one candidate for each officer position. The Committee solicits recommendations from all Board members as part of the process and works to ensure Board representation from all counties within the State of Connecticut. The Committee invites all CMGA members to express interest in Board member candidacy. The Committee manages the Lifetime Membership program.

POliCies & Procedures **

The Policies and Procedures committee is responsible for ensuring that the bylaws and board manual are up-to-date and reflect current board policies.
 
· Maintains and updates the Board manual
· Suggests changes to the bylaws to the Board; incorporates approvedchanges into the manual. 
· Ensures that the current manual is covered during board orientation and that Board members have access to the manual.
· Maintains the Board commitment letter, application document, Conflict of Interests, annual disclosure form

PROGRAMS & Special events ***

The Program Committee ensures that all events (other than the Symposium) are planned, resourced, and executed using checklists and an approved budget. A master list of programs pending, completed, and deleted is kept by the Program Committee Chair. 

Partners Program (details of who has been contacted and what discounts have been agreed to

SYMPOSIUM ***

This event takes place annually at the end of March with a main theme incorporating speakers presenting lectures and demonstrations applicable to the theme. It is our main fundraising event to support our mission. The Chair draws on committee and member volunteers to implement assigned production tasks.



** Board of Director members only

*** open to ALL members