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Although the president may appoint Special Committees at any time, the following is a list of FNGLA Standing Committees and the purposes for which they were formed.
Certifications Committee.
Oversees FNGLA's professional
certification programs-- FCHP (FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional),
FCLT
(FNGLA Certified Landscape Technician), FCLC (FNGLA Certified Landscape
Contractor) and FCLD (FNGLA Certified Landscape Designer).
Chair: Joe Baglia, FCLC, Terracon Services
Staff: Merry Mott & Marilyn Sileven
The Landscape Show Committee
Oversees
operations and policies regarding The Landscape Show to ensure smooth operation
of the show.
Chair: Michel Sallin, Cherry Lake Tree Farm
Staff: Linda Adams & Sabrina Haines
FNGLA Short Course Committee.
Oversees operations and policies relating to
the educational
conference at The Landscape Show.
Chair: Billy Butterfield, Ameriscapes Landscape Management Services, Inc.
Staff: Linda Reindl
TPIE (Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition) Committee.
Oversees operations and policies regarding TPIE to ensure smooth operation of the show.
Chair: Jane Van Cleave, J Van Cleave Marketing
Staff: Linda Adams & Sabrina Haines
TPIE Short Course Committee.
Oversees operations and policies relating to
educational
conference at TPIE.
Chair: Rachel Tippitt, Driftwood Gardens, Inc.
Staff: Linda Reindl
FNPAC (Florida Nurserymen Political Action)
Committee.
FNPAC evaluates
candidates for their positions on industry issues and recommends campaign
contributions from FNGLA's voluntary PAC fund.
Chair: Robert Roberson, Foliage Factory Too.
Staff: Ben Bolusky
FNGLA Grassroots Committee
FNGLA’s Grassroots Committee works to identify relations that exist between
politicians and association members, equip members with specific knowledge on “ag
friendly” candidates, and grow enthusiasm and support for parties which
have profound influence on the laws that govern member businesses.
Chair: George Hackney, Hackney Nursery
Staff: Ben Bolusky
FNGLA Membership Committee
The mission of FNGLA’s Membership Committee is to promote and enhance the
FNGLA member experience through the development of recruitment & retention
programs and the establishment & expansion of member services. The projects
overseen by this committee include membership retention and recruitment programs,
chapter relations, and specific member services including third company alliances.
Chair: Carolan Mahr, Ted Mahr Supply, Inc.
Staff: Jennifer Nelis
FNGLA Marketing Committee.
The mission of the FNGLA Marketing Committee
is to promote the image, quality, value and professionalism of Florida’s
Environmental Horticulture Industry and position FNGLA and its members
as the recognized leaders. The programs administered by this committee
include the annual partnership with the Epcot International Flower & Garden
Festival, the Economic Impact Study, building a relationship with garden
writers and continuing to develop resources and alliances for FNGLA
and its members.
Chair: Mike Waldron, Hidden Acres Nursery, Inc.
Staff: Jennifer
Nelis
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