Emeritus Master Gardeners

Extension Master Gardener Emeritus is a special category of membership bestowed as an honor upon an active member by majority vote of the Executive Committee of the Advisory Board, Agent(s), and Master Gardener Program Coordinator. The requirements that must be met to qualify for the designation of Emeritus shall be determined by the Advisory Board and be contained in the program guide. An Extension Master Gardener Emeritus shall remain on the current membership roster and have all the rights and privileges of an active member.

EMERITUS STATUS NOMINATION FORM

  1. Master Gardeners may be nominated for Emeritus status by themselves, a fellow Master Gardener, or staff member using the nomination form. The selection committee reserves the right to select additional candidates for Emeritus status than only those nominated.
  2. The Selection committee shall consist of the Executive Committee of the Advisory Board, Agent(s), and Master Gardener Program Coordinator.

The criteria for being awarded Emeritus status are as follows:

  1. At least 10 years of active membership
  2. Has demonstrated leadership, superior involvement and outstanding participation in one or more aspects of the program
  3. Has completed at least 1,000 volunteer hours over the course of their service.
  4. Exceptions to the above may be made by the Selection Committee in the case of unique circumstances.

Rights & Responsibilities of Extension Master Gardener Emeritus:

  1. Emeritus members have all the rights of active members.
  2. Emeritus members are exempted from minimum volunteer service hour requirements.
  3. Emeritus members are encouraged to remain as active as possible.
  4. Emeritus members that are actively volunteering should:
    1. Report their volunteer hours annually on the same schedule as active members
    2. Attend at least 6 hours of advanced training annually.
Year Awarded to:
2023 Irene Amspacker Lynn Behnke
Randy Bottorff Linda Dolton
Harelda Goldston Kim Hetzel
Jackie Levings Lori Lohrenz
Sharon Moser Carol Palmer
Katrina Stockton Linda Taylor
Marj Wagoner Kay Wulf
2022 Leanne Beets Kimberlee Dwyer
Connie Gaston Charlene Gonzalez
Marcia Schuler Janice Sroufe
2021 Carolyn Bannon Kathy Huschka
Beverly Dandurand Lisa LaRue
Bill Ethridge Cindy McWilliams
Kathy Ethridge Hugh Nicks
Loretta Gerhardt Linda Shea
2020 Nancy Benefiel Linda Martsolf
Majella Brown Sharie Quattlebaum
Dennice Craig Judy Tector
Jane Farris Lori Thomas
Joan Fox Robbie Wellemeyer
Barb Frey Sid Wise
Sharon Malone
2019 Janie Chisholm Butch Ewing
Helen Goering Karri Johnson
Everett Price Sharon Pedroja
Karen Sanders-West Liz Schonlau
Jerry Streit
2018 Marie Dieckgrafe Susan Havener
Karla Jahn Sawny Klaassen
Angie Maben Diane Martin
Mary Mehl Ruth Thimesch
Ron Williams
2017 Sharon Anderson Kathy Bagwell
Peggy Griffith John Harrison
Jack Hezlep Mary Holloway
Bernita Jones Terri Marsh
Sharon O-Neill Cindy Paolucci
Debbie Plagmann Regina Sackreiter
Ralph Shoemaker David Thomas
Cindy Vadakin
2016 Larry Bookless Sam Bushnell
Darlene Chapman Carol Collins
Nancy Garrett Gay Jones
Dee Roll
2015 Sue Holewa Kevin Holloway
Jo Hillman Carolyn Ramsey
Donnah Taylor Darwin Welch
Gary Weller
2014 Don Allison Linda Courtney
Diane Dorsch Vic & Lettie Goerke
Sue Hansen Tom Hyde
DeAun Johnson Cathy Schrepferman
2013 Verla Allen Rose Aderson
Harry & Jean Golway Mike Martin
Lynn Mauk Don Wells
Becky Wright Jerry Young
2012 Sharon Potter Carol Glidden
Ilene Ruggles Dick Dobson
Floanna Crowley Janice Boone
Joyce Hart JuAnne Duhnke
Lisa Folds Lin Dirks
Sue Dold Troy Hampton
2011 Joe & Sandee Francel Mary Woolsey
Kate Bainbridge Carol Harrison
Kae Bowles Dea Deutsch
Nan Duncan Bob & Jerryanne Hadley
Barbara Parr Jack Wright
2010 Virginia Sanders Gene & Peg Scheer
Jan Longhofer Dianne Pope
Bob Thom Bob Finkbiner
Tom Hansen Dolores Jansen
Linda Parsons Norma Kemp
Ingrid Tomison Diana Sageser
Ann Graham
2009 Vaughn & Pat Sink John Decker
Mary Jane Roper Sharon LaForge
Lavernia McCoy Melba Compton
Sam Seminoff Jean Clayton
2008 Dick Rumsey Rosaline Leis
John Mavec Roger Carlson
2007 Ray & Maurine Holt Barbara Tobia
Marcia Alter
2006 Bill & Barbara Baker Betty Jean McElhaney
Belle Borum
2005 Bob & Phyllis Randle Sharon Korst
Gial & Marge Kaegi
2004 Gene Corns Wanda Schneider
Ann Becker
2003 Liz Haines Laura Simpson
Alice Criser Nancy Dillon
2002 Norman & Lucille Doke Bill Parkhurst
Phil Rexroad
2001 John Shea Cliff & Vi Wagonner
Marjorie Bergkamp Betty Corns
2000 Bea Darmon Mary Lee McKee
Marian Weaver
1998/1999 J.C. Severs Tad Reust
Orville Strahm Jim & Hazel Dole
Maxine McFall