Committees and Chairs

Committees and Chairs

VMGA’s committees accomplish the work of the association, achieving our education and charitable purposes and conducting necessary business. More information about the committees is found in the Bylaws and VMGA Standing Rules adopted 25 June 2022.

Click on the following committees for more information about them.

Education – Chair – Tom Baughn

Membership – Chair – Tonya Harper

Unit Support – Chair – MaryAnn Kincaid

MG GearAshley Johnson

Fund Raising – Joe Kelly

Diane Relf Master Gardener College Scholarships – Jill Lewis

State FairLaurie Clarkston

VMGA’s other committees are described below.

Communications – Chair – Frank Reilly
The Communications Committee fosters communication between individuals and local groups of Master Gardeners through the web site (Webmaster is Dave Banks, webmaster@vmga.net), the newsletter (Editor is Jennifer Graham newsletter@vmga.net) and facilitating electronic messaging to the membership (Contact Frank Reilly Communications@vmga.net for more information.

Finance – Chair – Pat Reilly
The Finance Committee assists the Treasurer in proposing a budget to the Board, and monitors investments for growth opportunities.

Financial Review– Chair –
The Financial Review Committee is appointed in the spring of each year. The committee is responsible for auditing the Treasurer’s records and reporting their findings at the Annual Meeting in June.

Nominations and Elections – Contact the President (president@vmga.net) to serve on this committee, forming in 2025.