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Success Stories: IMPACTS of Master Gardener Projects
You’ve got a great MG project… You’re making a difference in peoples’ lives…
Don’t keep the good news to yourself- share it with the rest of the world!
Report IMPACTS so we can highlight MG projects on our state and county/city websites. Gain recognition by directing local officials to the state MG web site and share your experience so other MGs can learn.
How do I do it??
• Summarize the project activity in 1 page. Required and optional information are outlined below.
• Include 2-3 digital pictures with captions (JPEG format) to double the IMPACT. Ideally, we would like to get the full, unedited large photos that we can size and manipulate.
• Get release forms from everyone whose faces can be seen in the photos. Parents or guardians must sign form for minors.
• Type it as a Word file using a 12 pt. font.
• Use bullets.
• Use words that convey pictures, actions and feelings.
• E-mail the Word file and digital pictures to Robin Hessey at rmhessey@umd.edu.
• Contact your Impacts Coordinator or MG Coordinator for support and guidance.
REQUIRED INFORMATION
1. Project Name:
2. County / City MG Program:
3. Situation: What problem was addressed? Why did the MGs get involved? Who was involved?
4. Action Taken: What happened? When? Where? How were MG resources used? What other resources were used?
5. Impacts: What was the benefit or impact on people, the community and the environment? What was learned or how did behaviors change?
OPTIONAL INFORMATION
1. Testimonials from partners and clients
2. Numerical data like survey results.
3. News paper clippings, citations or other recognition of the project.
Don’t keep the good news to yourself- share it with the rest of the world!
Report IMPACTS so we can highlight MG projects on our state and county/city websites. Gain recognition by directing local officials to the state MG web site and share your experience so other MGs can learn.
How do I do it??
• Summarize the project activity in 1 page. Required and optional information are outlined below.
• Include 2-3 digital pictures with captions (JPEG format) to double the IMPACT. Ideally, we would like to get the full, unedited large photos that we can size and manipulate.
• Get release forms from everyone whose faces can be seen in the photos. Parents or guardians must sign form for minors.
• Type it as a Word file using a 12 pt. font.
• Use bullets.
• Use words that convey pictures, actions and feelings.
• E-mail the Word file and digital pictures to Robin Hessey at rmhessey@umd.edu.
• Contact your Impacts Coordinator or MG Coordinator for support and guidance.
REQUIRED INFORMATION
1. Project Name:
2. County / City MG Program:
3. Situation: What problem was addressed? Why did the MGs get involved? Who was involved?
4. Action Taken: What happened? When? Where? How were MG resources used? What other resources were used?
5. Impacts: What was the benefit or impact on people, the community and the environment? What was learned or how did behaviors change?
OPTIONAL INFORMATION
1. Testimonials from partners and clients
2. Numerical data like survey results.
3. News paper clippings, citations or other recognition of the project.
For more information, contact Robin Hessey
Last updated: 03/10/2009