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Magic of Gardening” __________________________ May
28th - June 1st, 2001
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Magic of Gardening” __________________________ May
28th - June 1st, 2001
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 Dear
Master Gardener:The
University of Florida and the Florida Master Gardener Program are excited
to host the 2001 International Master Gardener Conference and Trade Show
“The Magic of Gardening.” We are eager to welcome you to the Sunshine State
and show you some southern hospitality.
The
Conference and Trade Show will be held May 28-June 1, 2001 at the Hilton
in the Walt Disney World® Resort. There will be nationally recognized
speakers such as Rebecca Kolls, René van Rems, Ric Mikula and many
others. Choose from numerous educational sessions and hands-on workshops
covering a wide range of subjects certain to “spark your interest.” A trade
show highlighting horticultural products will also let you see some of
the new gadgets for gardeners.
The
conference is being held during the Epcot International Flower and Garden
Festival, an annual event highlighted by millions of flowers, fanciful
topiaries and educational presentations delivered by University of Florida
faculty, Disney horticulturists and experts from around the country. The
conference agenda includes a “special” day at Epcot. A nominal fee will
provide you with a two hour early entrance into the World Showcase portion
of Epcot and a self-guided walking tour of the International Flower and
Garden Festival. From 11:30am-12:15pm, a Great American Gardener Educational
Presentation will feature Ric Mikula, author of “The Family Butterfly Book.”
The rest of the day is on your own at Epcot. That evening, end the night
with a bang at Epcot’s French Island, where we have reserved a private
dessert reception for you with front row viewing of the evening finale,
the All New IlluminNations: Reflections of Earth.
Don’t
miss the conference everyone will be talking about for years to come. As
the Master Gardener coordinator for Florida, I am confident the 2001 “The
Magic of Gardening” International Master Gardener Conference and Trade
Show will be a treat for everyone attending.
See
you in Orlando!
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The International
Master Gardener Conference and Trade Show is being held exclusively
for
Master Gardeners. Earn 19 educational contact hours toward Master Gardener
certification renewal and receive hands-on training through a wide variety
of breakout sessions and instructional workshops. You will have the exclusive
opportunity to participate in the Epcot International Flower and Garden
Festival, and Friday’s program agenda includes an entire day at Epcot.
This will be an unforgettable opportunity to expand your horticulture skills,
fine tune your gardening techniques, and familiarize yourself with the
most up-to-date and environmentally safe horticulture recommendations.
| Agenda
Index
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| 4:00pm – 9:00pm | Conference Registration Open |
| 7:30pm – 9:00pm | Reception for Agents and Speakers |
| 6:30am-6:00pm | Conference Registration Open |
| 6:30am – 8:00am | Early Morning Refreshments |
| 6:30am – 10:30am | Exhibitor Move-In (continues) |
| 8:00am – 8:45 am | General Session |
| 8:45am – 10:00am | Keynote Speaker - Rebecca Kolls |
| 10:00am – 10:30am | Refreshment Break |
| 10:30am – 5:00pm | 8 Concurrent Workshops
(click here for times and descriptions) (printable PDF file) |
| 11:45am – 5:00pm | Trade Show Open to Master Gardeners |
| 11:45am – 2:00pm | Boxed Lunch (provided to participants) |
| 3:15pm – 3:45pm | Refreshment Break |
| 5:15pm – 6:15pm | Agents Meeting (county agents, program assistants
& state
coordinators may attend this meeting) |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Welcome Reception |
| 6:30am – 8:00am | Early Morning Refreshments |
| 8:00am – 3:30pm | 8 Concurrent Workshops
(click here for times and descriptions) (printable PDF file) |
| 8:00am – 3:30pm | 4 Concurrent Sessions
(click here for times and descriptions) (printable PDF file) |
| 9:15am – 9:45am | Refreshment Break |
| 11:00am – 11:30am | Time to view posters and Trade Show |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Boxed Lunch (provided to participants) |
| 1:45pm – 2:15pm | Refreshment Break |
| 3:30pm – 6:00pm | Formal Trade Show Event
Dinner on Your Own |
| 5:30pm | Grand Prize Drawing
(You must be present to win) |
| 6:00pm | Trade Show Concludes |
| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | State JMG Coordinators Meeting |
| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Agents Meeting (county agents, program assistants
& state
coordinators may attend this meeting) |
| 7:00pm – 10:00pm | Florida Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner
(Florida Master Gardeners Only) |
| 6:30am – 8:00am | Early Morning Refreshments |
| 8:00am – 10:15am | General Session |
| 10:15am – 10:45am | Refreshment Break |
| 10:45am – 5:15pm | 6 Concurrent Sessions
(click here for times and descriptions) (printable PDF file) |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Boxed Lunch (provided to participants) |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Search for Excellence Presentations |
| 3:30pm – 4:00pm | Refreshment Break |
| 6:30pm – 9:00pm | Dinner w/ Keynote Speaker - René van Rems |
| 6:30am – 8:30am | Early Morning Refreshments |
| 8:30am – 9:30am | Buses to Epcot |
| 9:30am – 11:00am | Self-Guided Tours at Epcot's World Showcase |
| 11:30am – 12:15pm | Great Garden Speaker - Ric Mikula |
| 12:30pm – 7:30pm | Epcot on Your Own |
| 7:30pm – 9:00pm | Dessert Reception - Epcot |
| 9:00pm – 9:20pm | Epcot Fireworks |
| 9:30pm – 10:00pm | Bus Transportation to Hilton Hotel
(Not provided for early departures from Epcot) |
| 10:00pm | Conference Concludes |
Welcome Reception
Come
enjoy an evening of dancing to the sounds of Swing at the welcome reception
on Tuesday, May 29. The band, Swingerhead, is one of the most dynamic musical
entertainers on the national circuit today. Led by acclaimed singer and
former band leader of New York City’s Rainbow Room, Swingerhead plays music
ranging from the best swingin’ standards of our century to their own collection
of popular swing and jump blues songs. The evening will be fun, and one
you will not want to miss.
Florida Master Gardener Meeting &Awards Dinner
The Meeting & Awards dinner is for the Florida Master Gardeners only. Buses are provided to transport you to this special awards dinner held in Epcot at the American Adventure Pavilion. Come join us to honor our fellow Master Gardeners for their achievements and commitment. The guest speaker will be Dennis Higbie, Technical Director, Disney’s Horticulture.
Thursday Dinner & Entertainment
We will have a special performance by an internationally recognized ambassador of the floral industry, René van Rems. Through his lectures, design demonstrations and efforts on behalf of the trade groups and associations, there is an increased level of awareness and knowledge of floral consumption at both the wholesale, retail and consumer levels. Both René and his work have been covered on national television, particularly for his European influence on trends in American floral design.
Friday at Epcot
Friday’s
activities start early, with busing to Epcot at 8:30am. The day begins
with a self-paced, two-hour walking tour to view the Flower Festival. At
11:30am, we will have a private speaker, Ric Mikula, at the American Gardens
Theater. When this lecture concludes, you will have the rest of the day
on your own to see Epcot at your leisure. At 7:30pm we will meet again
for an exclusive event which include a “delectable desserts” reception
and gives you a front row view of the evening fireworks finale, The All
New IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. This spectacular nighttime
show has a high-energy soundtrack, sky-piercing lasers and thunderous fireworks
sure to amaze all who watch. The skies above transform into a kaleidoscope
of colorful pyrotechnic bursts as comets streak across the sky. Images
across a giant sphere tell Earth’s tale, then, the sphere blossoms like
a flower exposing a brilliant ball of fire as the event comes to an end.
Buses will transport you back to the hotel beginning at 9:30pm following
the event. Transportation is provided for registered Gardener Conference
participants and their paid guests.
Trade Show Exposition
A trade show featuring products, equipment and techniques used in the gardening industry will be held in conjunction with the conference. The educational agenda coupled with an effective and diverse trade show has become an eagerly anticipated event. Whether you come as an exhibitor or an attendee, the IMG Conference and Trade Show will help you succeed and grow. Stay on the cutting edge of the latest industry developments and technology, discover solutions to challenging problems and find supplies and services designed to help you in your ongoing gardening operations. Click the link below to see a listing of participating companies and links to there corporate web sites.
Featured Key Note -- Rebecca Kolls
A native of Salt Lake City, Rebecca Kolls developed her appreciation for gardening as a young girl. Her fascination with nature led her to pursue a degree in atmospheric science from the University of Kansas. Rebecca launched her career as a meteorologist in Salt Lake City and it was in Utah that her passion for the outdoors blossomed. She became a certified Master Gardener through the University of Utah. Using meteorology as an opportunity to educate a wider audience, her nightly television forecasts began to include helpful gardening hints. We are very fortunate and grateful to have Rebecca Kolls as our keynote speaker.
Wednesday Workshops
In
order for Master Gardeners to have the opportunity to participate in the
workshop of their choice, all workshops are offered four times, once during
each time slot. Participants may choose two workshops to attend on a first-come,
first-served basis. Some workshops will be of more interest than others
and will quickly reach their maximum capacity. Please be sure to indicate
on the Master Gardener registration form which workshops you would like
to attend by marking 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices for each time slot. Refer
to pages 6-7 in the brochure for workshop descriptions. If your first choice
is not available, you will automatically be assigned your next available
selection. Click the link below for a printable PDF file listing workshop
identifications, times and descriptions.
Part
of the fun and learning at the 2001 IMG Conference & Trade Show in
Orlando, Florida will focus on the theme - The Magic of Gardening. Many
volunteers have accomplished Magical results in their innovative programs
and ideas. The conference will provide our volunteers with time to share
the best of today’s skills and tools with the rest of your colleagues.
Our Search for Excellence program will provide an opportunity for Master Gardeners to learn from the experts - your fellow Master Gardeners! A judging committee will be looking for outstanding examples of new educational programs, newly developed teaching tools and new ideas, concepts and approaches to Master Gardening.
Abstracts for both Oral and Poster Presentations and are now being requested from Master Gardeners who have developed successful programs. While suitable abstracts of all applicants will be included in our Magical Gardening CD-ROM Proceedings, we are looking for those magical efforts that will be invited to share their talents with conference participants.
Search
for Excellence Oral Presentations are scheduled at this year’s IMG
Conference & Trade Show from Thursday, May 31, 2001 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
A panel of judges will review all abstract submissions from around the
globe, and invite presenters to come to the Conference and share their
knowledge and skills with participants. Eight selected presentations will
each have 15 minutes to share their outstanding ideas. Two presentations
from each of the four categories below will be chosen to present their
magic.
Oral
and Poster Presentations should focus on one of the four categories:
• Useful and relevant (25 points)• Contributes new knowledge (25 points)• Clarity and completeness (15 points)• Appropriate instructional techniques (15 points)• Consistent with Extension and Master Gardener’s missions (10 points)• Relationship with the category is clear (10 points)
• the project’s target audience• the project’s objectives• the importance of the topic to your community• its relevance to the category• a brief description of the instructional techniques used• the results and impacts of the program or product on your target audience
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Oral
Presentations & Poster Submission Questions
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The
Conference registration fee, combined with sponsorship funds, will allow
participants to receive the educational program, conference materials,
a proceedings on CD-ROM, the Tuesday night welcome reception, Thursday
night dinner and entertainment, three boxed lunches and daily morning,
midday and afternoon refreshment breaks. Registration is limited. Register
early to ensure participation.
Participant Refunds: Requests for registration refunds will be honored if a written notification of cancellation is received by the Office of Conferences & Institutes by April 30, 2001 and a $50.00 processing fee will be deducted from all registration refunds. No refunds will be honored for cancellations after April 30, 2001.
Registration is for active Master Gardeners exclusively.
Participant Registration Fees
includes: morning, midday and afternoon refreshment breaks;
3 boxed lunches; welcome reception on Tuesday; dinner and entertainment
program Thursday; proceedings and conference materials.
| $ 295 | Early Reduced Registration Fee (for fees received on or before April 2, 2001) |
| $ 350 | Regular Registration Fee (for fees received after April 2, 2001) |
| $ 400 | On-site Registration Fee (for walk-in registrants) |
| $ 150 | One-Day Only Registration Fee* |
| $ 35 | Friday at Epcot (Admission, dessert reception, refreshments
and transportation) |
| $ 35 | Florida Annual Awards Dinner
(Florida Master Gardeners Only) |
| $ 10 | Workshop Fees @ $10 each (for workshops with fees attached) |
Guest /Spouse Registration Fees
(Due to limited hotel function space, there may be only one guest
per paid participant. Guest registration will be honored on a space-available
basis, and guests will be limited to the guest registration functions only.)
The
guest registration deadline is April 2, 2001 and payment must accompany
the registration form. Advanced registration is required.
Late
or on-site guest registration will not be available. There will be a $25.00
processing fee deducted from all guest registration refund requests.
| $ 75 | Tuesday Welcome Reception Registration Fee |
| $ 75 | Wednesday Florida Dinner, Annual Meeting & Awards
(for guests of Florida Master Gardeners Only) |
| $ 75 | Thursday Evening Dinner and Entertainment |
| $ 75 | Friday at Epcot (Admission, dessert reception,
refreshments and transportation) |
To register a guest:
Exhibitor and Trade Show documents are available as PDF files. Simply
click on the hyperlink of the document you would like to view/download/print.
Note: You need Adobe
Acrobat Reader installed to open and print the PDF file. (Available
for free download.)
You may also make application and register online with a credit card:
Trade
Show Application and Contract
(Online Credit
Card Registration)
 The
conference will be held at the:
Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort®As an official Walt Disney World hotel, the Hilton is located on 23 beautifully landscaped acres. The 814 guestrooms and suites offer comfortable retreat for the young and the young-at-heart with free HBO®, The Disney Channel® and a coffee center in every room. Their concierge floors provide additional amenities such as a continental breakfast, plush bathrobes and separate registration. The Hilton is within walking distance of downtown Disney featuring the Downtown Disney Marketplace, Downtown Disney Pleasure Island, and Downtown Disney West Side. Take a refreshing dip in either of the two heated swimming pools or enjoy an invigorating workout at the complete health club and tropical outdoor spa. Golfers of every caliber will find a challenge at the five championship PGA Disney courses and the 9-hole executive course nearby. As Hilton guests, you will receive preferred tee times and complimentary transportation. Reservations You may call the hotel directly at (407) 827-4000 or 1-800-HILTONS. (Outside the U.S. and Canada call Hilton Reservations Worldwide nearest you.) The group rate is $115.00 single or $125.00 double occupancy plus 11% tax. There is an additional charge for each additional person. This group rate will be honored three days prior and three days following the conference, based on availability. Be sure to mention that you are attending the International Master Gardener Conference & Trade Show to receive the group rate. Please Note: Reservations must be made by Tuesday, April 2, 2001 to guarantee guestroom availability at the reduced meeting rate. After the April 2 deadline, rooms may no longer be available and reservations will be accepted at the hotel’s prevailing rate. You are required to provide the Hilton with a first night deposit, refundable up to five days before the conference. All credit cards used to guarantee a reservation will be charged immediately for one night’s lodging. If you prefer to make your reservation by mail or fax., you may click the link below for a printable PDF file that can be completed and returned to the Hotel. Note: You need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to open and print the PDF file. (Available for free download.) |
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The International Master Gardener Conference and Trade
Show is joining hands with Walt
Disney World and the Epcot Center® to provide you with
an exclusive opportunity to participate in the Epcot
International Flower & Garden Festival. This is an annual
event attended by gardening enthusiasts from around the world, and surely
one you won't want to miss!
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The Florida Gardens and Preserve Collaborative |
Orlando International Airport |
Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee, St. Cloud Information |
Convention and Vistor's Bureau |
| Bob Black, University of Florida
Beth Bolles, Escambia County Extension Carla Chapman, Marion County Extension Daniel Culbert, Indian River County Extension Terry Delvalle, Duval County Extension Charles Fedunak, Lake County Extension Eleanor Foerste, Osceola County Extension Loretta Hodyss, St. Johns County Extension David Holmes, Marion County Extension |
Adrian Hunsberger, Dade County Extension
Bruce Ide, Palm Beach County Extension Linda Landrum, Volusia County Extension Chuck Lippi, Flagler County Extension Sydney Park-Brown, Hillsborough County Extension Sally Scalera, Brevard County Extension Mark Shelby, Sarasota County Extension Larry Williams, Okaloosa County Extension |
A special thank you to the
following sponsors of the
2001 International Master
Gardener Conference and Trade Show.
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| Program Information:
Tom Wichman - Conference Organizer
Registration Information: Dianne Powers - Conference Coordinator
EMAIL: bmiller-tipton@mail.ifas.ufl.edu University of Florida Leadership and Education Foundation, Inc. Building 639 Mowry Road PO Box 110750 Gainesville, FL 32611-0750 PHONE: (352) 392-5930 / FAX: (352) 392-9734 |
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