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Mentors A Sustainable Resource of the Master

Gardener Program

By Carol Mathews

Hamilton County, Chattanooga, TN

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Webster defines Mentor asa wise and trusted teacheror guide.


I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand.~ Chinese Proverb

Teachers impart knowledge, Guides show or lead the way.

Mentors do both, teach others by sharing knowledge and guiding by example.


Cultivating Mentors

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Enthusiastic, energetic, andefficient

Nurturing

Teacher

Observant

Role-Model

Supportive


Designing a Mentor Program

• Meeting with all the mentors


Preparing the soil


“Planting the seeds”

Arrive EarlyHave room, food, handouts, badges, etc. in place and readySMILEGreet each person using their nameIntroduce yourself, wear your badge.Make a mental note something interesting about each personGOLDEN RULE


FertilizingI

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Nourishment

SUPPER

BRUNCH


C l a s s A c h i e v e m e n t s :

Smoothie ListGolden StarsPlant Awards GraduationIntern Badge (Orange)


Door Prizes


Growing Season

• Bud Spout Program• Pairing up to keep up


Harvest• Membership

– 2006 - 108– 2012 – 255

• 3 YR VIP Pin– 1994/2004 = 33*– 2005/2008 = 28*– 2009/2012 = 83

• 5YR Pin– 1994/2004 = 15*– 2005/2008 = 21*– 2009/2012 = 39

= 61*

= 36*

• Lifetime– 1994/2004 = 8*– 2005/2008 = 3* = 11*

– 2009/2012 = 13

* = Number in RED reflect before new Mentors program

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