It's election nomination time at GardenComm and for members, this is an opportunity to step up and be involved in this incredible organization. For 75 years, GardenComm, in all of its past names, has been the cornerstone of communications for the Green Industry. Becoming a board member means you have the opportunity to help shape the future of this organization.
Throughout the years, there have been many changes in GardenComm and the board helps to direct the organization. As members, this is a time where you can sow the seeds that bear fruit for the next generation of communication professionals.
We have the following positions up for election:
Vice President*
Secretary*
Treasurer*
National Directors (Regions 1, 4, 6)
Regional Directors (All Regions)
To learn more about our regions and current directors, please visit the website. All nominations are open to individual members and Allied members, and must be submitted by May 31, 2023 to be considered.
*Nominees for executive officers must have served at least one term as a National Director or at least two terms as a Regional Director in order to be eligible for these positions
I hope as you read this message, you will consider adding your name to the list of nominees by replying to this email. Those elected, will take office at the close of the Annual Conference in August 2023.
If you're interested in serving on GardenComm's board, please reply to this email with your name and the position you are interested in. Thank you in advance for supporting this incredible organization.
Chris Sabbarese
GardenComm | Executive Director
Regions Issue Highlights
Regional Member News
Member Profile - Erin Schanen
New Members
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Member News
📰 Region 3 - Valerie SmithProject News - Valerie shared news that as a content strategist for both Sod Solutions and sister brand Lawnifi's, she is working on their expansion into the garden audience.
📰 Region 3 - Special Announcement
Jessica Reinhardt shared news that Kurt W. Dramm, a born salesman and friend to all in the horticulture industry, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, at the age of 84. Under his leadership, the Dramm family-owned business has entered its third generation. Read the article featured in Nursery Management.
📚 Region 4 - Cindy Conner - new book launch - Book signing at Ashland Farmers Market, Ashland, VA on July1, 2023. Other signings will be listed on the events page at www.HomeplaceEarth.com.
📚 Region 6 - Mary Kate Mackey Article - Made the cover article for the May/June issue of The American Gardener magazine of the American Horticultural Society.
📰 Region 6 - Monthly Virtual Happy Hour All members are welcome to join Region 6 on June 1, at 5PM PST/ 8PM EST for Creating a Garden-Centered City. Learn about this pioneering development by Molbak’s, the Northwest’s premier home/garden store with a free presentation by CEO Julia Kouhia. Learn how Molbak’s is creating the Gardens District, a 19-acre business/residential hub with a nursery at its heart. Molbak’s is working with the Green Futures lab, a design/research team from the University of Washington to employ ecologically sound, sustainable practices. Join us live 6/1 at 5PM PST/ 8PM EST.
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Share Your News With GardenComm
Have a new book, awards, articles or speaking opportunities that you'd like to share with members and green industry friends? Send it to us on the Submit Member Newsform on the website 24/7. We'll share it in our monthly Regions News, the 4th week of the month. Be sure to submit your news by the third week of the month to be included.
Member Profile
GardenComm is randomly selecting members to post a profile to get to know a little about them. We'll feature them on the website and one each month in the Regions Newsletter.
Erin Schanen
You may already know Erin Schanen as The Impatient Gardener. She’s a blogger, content creator, columnist, and writer, with many active and engaged followers on her social media channels.
Erin enjoys inspiring and educating gardeners of all skill levels as a garden columnist for her local community newspaper. In it, she provides area-specific information to gardeners and non-gardeners alike, introducing aspects of gardening the readers might not have known about.
A Wisconsin-based Region 3 member, Erin joined GardenComm around 2019 to gain access to its exceptional educational opportunities and tune into the latest information in the horticultural world. “It's part of my job to know what's happening in horticulture, and GardenComm provides the tools to do that.” She said.
In addition to access to professional development programming, Erin appreciates that her GardenComm membership entitles her to receive industry publications and access to horticulture industry events, “all of which help me be a better, more well-informed creator.”
Being a member of GardenComm is a way for Erin to show she is serious about her business, something she feels is increasingly important in a world full of creators.
Cultivate'23 is the largest horticulture trade show in North America! It is happening July 15-18, 2023 at the Columbus Convention Center. Thanks to AmericanHort, GardenComm members are eligible to receive the AmericanHort member discount pricing when registering for Cultivate'23.
Register Now! 2023 GardenComm Annual Conference August 1-5, presented by Endless Summer® Hydrangeas
What do garden tours, educational sessions, trade shows, networking, top garden center owners and operators, media awards and honors all have in common? GardenComm's 75th Annual Conference presented by Endless Summer® Hydrangeas! Join us live in Minneapolis, MN, August 1-5th, for this major milestone conference. Together with Platinum Sponsors, Proven Winners Color Choice®, we've put together an industry experience you can't find anywhere else. Check out the website for more details and watch the preview video below for a sneak peek of what's in store for you in Minneapolis.
👀 📹 Want to get a sneak peek of what's planned for Minneapolis? Watch the video with Ryan McEnaney from Bailey Nurseries® to see what's on tap for this year's event. Check out the website for more details and we'll see you in Minneapolis.
