Master Gardener Level 1 Training Fall 2018

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1 The UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program (MGV) trains adults in university research-based horticultural concepts and practices so that they may volunteer to assist UW-Extension in providing educational programs to the public on yard care, gardening and garden-related environmental issues. To Become a Certified Master Gardener Volunteer you must: Pass a criminal background check and complete Mandatory Reporter of Child Abuse and Neglect training Complete the MGV Level 1 Training course Pass a take home, open-book exam with a score of 70% or better Perform 24 hours of volunteer service annually on approved local projects and activities such as: diagnosing plant problems staffing educational exhibits gardening with children conducting educational workshops teaching through demonstration gardening projects throughout Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties making presentations to community groups facilitating garden projects at schools, libraries, and other public community sites providing support to UW-Extension and the SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners, Inc. Boerner Botanical Gardens (class held in lower level) 9400 Boerner Drive Hales Corners WI The SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners (SEWMG) is the association of master gardeners serving Waukesha and Milwaukee counties. As a member of the SEWMG, master gardeners volunteer with Waukesha County and Milwaukee County UW-Extension s educational programs in horticulture and community service. The SEWMGs is a nonprofit corporation that offers many service, educational, and social opportunities for its members. Master Gardener Level 1 Training WHEN: Fall 2018 Mondays, 5:30-8:30 PM September 10-December 3 LOCATION: Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr Hales Corners, WI Master Gardener Level 1 Training taught by UW-Extension Staff and Faculty

2 REGISTRATION FORM Due Friday, August 17th. Mail or bring all registration materials to the address given below. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 - Noon. 1. Course Fee $ Make this check payable to: UWEX If you need a scholarship which covers a portion of your Course Fee, submit your Scholarship Application with your registration and full payment. If approved, you will be reimbursed for a portion of your fees. For more information call A second check for $60.00 payable to: SEWMG This includes: $50.00 Service Deposit: Required of all students taking Level 1 Training. It will be refunded upon completion of the course exam and 24 hours of volunteer service. $10.00 Annual Dues 3. Read the procedures for the mandatory Criminal Background Check 4. Mail or bring both checks and this registration form to: MGV Training Milwaukee County UWEX 6737 W Washington St, Suite 2202 West Allis, WI Registration Is Due Friday, August 17th. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 - noon. Name Address City, State, Zip County of Residence Home Phone Cell address The Level 1 Training is the beginning Master Gardener Volunteer course. This 13 week training provides a broad overview of horticultural and gardening related topics including: General Gardening Practices Fruits and Vegetables Botany for Gardeners Entomology (Insects) Herbaceous Ornamentals: Annuals and Perennials Plant Diseases Weeds and Invasive Plants Soil Trees and Shrubs Lawn Care for Homeowners Class format includes PowerPoint presentations, group discussions and hands-on activities. Sessions emphasize university research-based information supported by the University of Wisconsin-Extension. The Course Fee includes all course materials and 13 weeks of instruction by UW-Extension staff and faculty. An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin- Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements. Enrollment due date: Friday, August 17th SPACE IS LIMITED, class filled on a first come, first served basis. Confirmation: Enrollment will be confirmed by by August 31st. Background Checks: All UW-Extension volunteers are required to complete an online criminal background check which is sent via . What should I bring to class? Be prepared to take notes if you choose, however, most class information is taken from the resource binders for the course. Please bring your own mug for coffee or tea to conserve on paper products. Is there homework? Students are also encouraged to read the chapter on that week s subject. When can Master Gardener Volunteers - in-training begin performing volunteer service? As soon as classes start! There are ways you can volunteer to help during the classes. For the first year, when volunteering for activities that include giving gardening advice to the public, you will work along with a Certified MGV. When are new MGVs considered certified? In December of 2019, if all requirements are met, newly certified MGVs will receive a certificate of completion and a permanent MGV name badge. QUESTIONS?: Call or visit the website at

3 Procedures for Required Criminal Background Check In accordance with UW Regent Policy #20-19 and UW-Extension Criminal Background Check policy, UW-Extension requires a national criminal background check for employees and volunteers holding a "position of trust with access to vulnerable populations". Employees and volunteers holding a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations shall be subject to a criminal background check every four years during employment or volunteer service and shall be required to self-disclose certain criminal offenses. Your prospective volunteer position is identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The criminal background check (CBC) required by the UW Regents includes: Social Security Number Trace Authenticates the individual s information and generates a list of addresses the individual has lived at for the last seven years; as part of the trace, the University may verify that the social security number is valid and appropriately assigned to the individual. Criminal Felony/Misdemeanor by County of Residence superior and municipal court records search in any county in the U.S. in which the individual has resided in the last seven years. Sex Offender Registry sex offender search by state. National Criminal Background Database search of the vendor s proprietary national criminal background check database. The standard procedure for conducting the mandatory CBC is: 1. Your county UW-Extension Office will notify you when the CBC will begin (the training class will be processed as a group, not as individuals when you sign up). 2. Applicants will be contacted directly by a staff member of the UW Colleges & UW-Extension Office of Human Resources. You will receive an from Angela Schultz ( angela.schultz@uwex.uwc.edu, although it will appear as "ADM-Volunteer Checks New" <NEWVOL@uwex.uwc.edu>) explaining the mandatory criminal background check procedure required for becoming a UW-Extension Volunteer. Please watch for this (it might go in your junk mail folder) and read it carefully! 3. You will then receive an from the company conducting the national CBC (General Information Services, Inc., with the address <eservices@geninfo.com>). This message will include a link to their secure, encrypted website where you will provide your date of birth, current and previous addresses for the last 7 years, and your social security number. 4. This link will remain active for 5 days after the message is sent. 5. For those unable to respond within this timeframe, a second message will be sent later. Applicants without an address may complete a paper form.

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5 Interested in Gardening? Want to Learn More? Want to share that interest with others? Become a UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteer It s fun and easy - And a scholarship from the SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners makes it more affordable! Who is a Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV)? People over the age of 18 who love gardening and are willing to volunteer to share their enthusiasm and knowledge with others. What is required to become a MGV? Take the UW-Extension MGV Level 1 Training Course. (See registration brochure for details.) Pass the take-home, open-book exam. Perform at least 24 hours volunteer service on gardening projects of the UW-Extension. How much does it cost? The UW-Extension course fee is $199 for all training materials. Plus, a one-time $50 service deposit for SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners which is refunded when you complete your 24 hours of volunteer service. And $10 annual membership dues for SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners, Inc. How much are scholarships for? The scholarship refunds you $80 of the $199 course fee. Scholarships are for individuals with financial need from Milwaukee and Waukesha counties and are provided through the generosity of the SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners, Inc. How do I apply for a scholarship? Fill out and submit the Scholarship Application. Due date is August 17, 2018 Send with class registration form and your two checks - see UW-Extension Master Gardener Level 1 Training registration brochure for details) to: MGV Training / Scholarships Milwaukee County UW-Extension 6737 W Washington St, Ste 2202 West Allis WI If you receive a scholarship...you ll be notified by the end of August. Then SEWMG will send you a check for $80. Do it today! A limited number of scholarships are available! More information about the UW-Extension MGV Program is available at fyi.uwex.edu/sewmg.

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7 2018 UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Level 1 Training Scholarship Application A limited number of $80 training scholarships are available from SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners (SEWMG) for Milwaukee and Waukesha county residents with financial need. Complete this Scholarship Application and send it along with your other registration materials to be enrolled in the course. You will need to make full payment for the course when you register. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive a check for $80 from the SEWMG. Act now! Classes fill quickly. Scholarship Applications are due by August 17, Please print: Name Address City Zip code Telephone - Please answer these three questions completely: (Attach a separate page if needed.) 1. Why do you want to take the UW Extension Master Gardener volunteer training? 2. Please explain your financial need. 3. How will your training benefit UW Extension and Southeast Wisconsin Master Gardeners? (See other side for mailing instructions)

8 Mail or deliver in-person, Monday - Friday from 8:00 - noon to: MGV Training/Scholarships Milwaukee County UW-Extension 6737 W Washington St, Ste 2202 West Allis Wi Include the completed: 1. Registration form 2. Your two checks 3. Scholarship application Include two checks: 1. Course fee of $ payable to: UW-Extension 2. $60 payable to: SEWMG for service deposit and annual dues You will be contacted by the end of August. If you are selected for a scholarship, SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners will send you a check for $80 the amount of the scholarship.