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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.
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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.
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Cultivating Mentors
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Enthusiastic, energetic, andefficient
Nurturing
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Observant
Role-Model
Supportive
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Designing a Mentor Program
• Meeting with all the mentors
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Preparing the soil
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“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
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FertilizingI
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Nourishment
SUPPER
BRUNCH
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C l a s s A c h i e v e m e n t s :
Smoothie ListGolden StarsPlant Awards GraduationIntern Badge (Orange)
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Door Prizes
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Growing Season
• Bud Spout Program• Pairing up to keep up
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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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