March 9, 2013 - Sullivan Renaissance

March 9, 2013
ABOUT THE EXPO
Su llivan Renaissance’s
annu al expo featu res
exhibits by m any of Su llivan Cou nty’s gard en
centers and nu rseries, and other vend ors w ith
prod u cts and services of interest to volu nteers.
Ou r atriu m is filled w ith flow ering bu lbs, shru bs
and trees d esigned to inspire thou ghts of Spring.
This year’s expo w ill also featu re an interactive
d isplay on the Su llivan Renaissance collection.
Am ong others, the follow ing exhibitors w ill be
featu red :
WORKSHOP SESSION I
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 noon
WORKSHOP SESSION II
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A. MEET DR. PETER TARLOW
Please complete and return this form by M arch 1st!
This special session focused on young people will engage
Sullivan County youth in a dialogue about leadership and
their role in the future of their communities.
Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and talk
one-on-one with keynote speaker Dr. Peter Tarlow for a
discussion about your community’s beautification and
tourism concerns or questions and comments. Sullivan
Renaissance will schedule a specific time.
N am e: ___________________________________
Presenter: Dr. Peter Tarlow
B. 2013 RENAISSANCE COLLECTION
B. SHOWING OF FLOWERS
The Renaissance Collection of plants has doubled in size!
Grasses, ground covers, shrubs and trees have been
added to the annuals and perennials introduced last
year. All are low maintenance and perform well in
Sullivan County’s climate. Learn how to use these plants
and their companions to add beauty and sustainability to
your garden design.
Color defines a location and influences the way people
feel about it! In community beautification efforts the
power of flower color, use, combinations, repetition and
attractiveness prove to be the award winning recipe.
The key to success in designing hanging baskets,
containers, window boxes and flowerbeds is using
annuals that provide color all season long. Learn how to
mix and match Renaissance Collection plants for the
punch needed to take those plantings up a notch or two.
Presenter: Diana K. Weiner, Horticultural Coordinator
Presenter: Diana K. Weiner, Horticultural Coordinator
Bu tterfly Botanicals

Liberty H om e, Gard en & Pet

Manza Fam ily Farm

Monticello Farm H om e & Gard en

Su llivanArc Gard en Tou r

Su llivan Cou nty Master Gard eners
C. TREES IN YOUR LANDSCAPE
C. BENEFICIALS IN YOUR GARDEN

The Cu tting Gard en

Trailkeeper.org

Tri-Valley N atu ral Resou rces Program
Participants will learn about tree maintenance, as well as
the mission and activities of the local volunteer Tree
Keeper Advisory Group. An overview of the DEC's Urban
and Community Forestry Program will also be provided,
including: guidance about tree management, the use of
tree ordinances, Arbor Day/Tree City Program, and
DEC’s Urban and Community Grant Program.
Butterflies, bees and bugs play essential roles in the
garden and the environment. This workshop will show
how to attract butterflies, choose the best plants for a
butterfly garden, and identify the most common
butterflies in this area. Participants will also learn about
the role played by bees and beneficial bugs, and how to
attract them.
Presenters: Janet Gula, George Profous
Presenters: Susan Dollard, Helene Chappell, Jim Kile
D. VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT
D. SOCIAL MEDIA 101
Meet Cara Kowalski, the new Sullivan Renaissance
Volunteer Coordinator. She will present an overview of
the new volunteer program developed to assist with
recruitment, training, placement and retention of
volunteers in your community. Share your needs and
learn tools to assist with the challenges you face.
Learn about the vital tools for communicating and
raising excitement and awareness about your
beautification efforts and how social media can help to
interact with your community members. Learn how to
recruit volunteers through social media and share links
to volunteer opportunities.
Presenter: Cara Kowalksi, Volunteer Coordinator
Presenter: David Binkowski, Cara Kowalski
LOCAL MARKET
This year’s conference featu res an expand ed
m arket w here particip ants and gu ests can
pu rchase local, natu ral and organic good s from
area bu sinesses. Am ong others, prod u cts inclu d e:
REGISTRATION FORM
A. YOUTH PANEL

SHOP
LOCAL
CON FEREN CE

Artisan bread s and p astries

Local w ines

H and crafted fresh pasta

Locally roasted coffee
E. SULLIVAN RENAISSANCE SALON (Individual Appointments)

Maple syru p and honey

Plants and flow ers

Arts and crafts and m u ch m ore
Bring your ideas for beautification projects and have a one-on-one conversation with Sullivan Renaissance staff, who
will go through the grant paperwork with you and answer any questions you may have. Community volunteers may
sign up for a private consultation. Sullivan Renaissance staff will schedule a specific time.
Com m u nity: ______________________________
Phone: ___________________________________
Mobile: __________________________________
E-m ail: ___________________________________
I plan to attend the follow ing:
 Keynote & Achievem ent Aw ard s
 Exp o & Local Market
 Workshop s (ind icate p reference below )
Workshop Session I (11:30 - 12:30)
 A. You th Panel
 B. 2013 Renaissance Collection
 C. Trees in You r Land scape
 D. Volu nteer Developm ent
 E. Su llivan Renaissance Salon
Workshop Session II (1:00 - 2:00)
 A. Meet Dr. Peter Tarlow
 B. Show ing of Flow ers
 C. Beneficials in You r Gard en
 D. Social Med ia 101
Space is limited and
pre-registration is required!
There are fou r w ays to pre-register:
 Call (845)295-2445
 Fax registration form to (845)295-2746
 E-m ail sgonzalez@su llivanrenaissance.org
 Mail registration form to:
Su llivan Renaissance
P O Box 311
Liberty, N Y 12754
Click here to submit form via e-mail
W hat t o Expect
Su llivan Renaissance’s Annual Conference, Local
Market and Expo w ill lau nch the 2013 grant
program and introd u ce new initiatives for this
year. The d ay w ill bloom w ith sp ring flow ers,
inspiration, and the tools and resou rces to help
m ake a d ifference in you r com m u nity. The
conference w ill featu re w orkshops on a w id e
variety of topics, an expo inclu d ing gard ening
and land scaping exhibits, an ind oor m arket fu ll of
local p rod u cts, and a p resentation of the Annu al
Su llivan First Achievem ent Aw ard s.
New t his Year!
AD D ITION AL STAFF: Recognizing the critical role
that volunteers play in m aking the Sullivan
Renaissance program a success, w e have ad d ed a
Volunteer Coordinator to ou r staff. The Volunteer
Coord inator w ill be responsible for the recruitm ent
and training of new and existing volunteers. We
have also ad d ed a full-tim e Horticultural
Coordinator to our staff to assist grantees w ith
gard en d esign, and provid e technical assistance and
training w here need ed.
EXPAN D ED REN AISSAN CE COLLECTION : The
Renaissance Collection of plants has d oubled in
size! In ad d ition to the annuals and perennials
introd uced last year, w e have ad d ed grasses, ground
covers, shrubs and trees that are low m aintenance
and perform w ell in Sullivan County’s clim ate.
SPECIAL AWARD : We have introd uced a new
Youth Involvement Aw ard for groups that exhibit
outstand ing youth involvem ent in their project.
THE COMMUN ITY “MITZVAH” AWARD : This
program w ill continue Sullivan Renaissance’s efforts
to engage sum m er resid ents in beautification efforts.
Select establishm ents w ill be invited to participate
by und ertaking projects based on a variety of
road sid e visual im provem ents. This special
com petition w ill includ e an interactive d iscussion
regard ing Halachas (cod es) of the Shulchan A ruch (the
book of law s) id entifying a person’s responsibility to
the earth.
SULLIVAN FIRST
ACHIEVEMEN T AWARD S
The Achievem ent Aw ard s w ere first p resented
in 1998 by the organization Su llivan First, a
grassroots effort to clean u p and beau tify
Su llivan Cou nty. These aw ard s w ere created
to recognize volu nteer efforts. This year, the
follow in g in d iv id u als, b u sin esses an d
organizations w ill be recognized for their
ou tstand ing com m itm ent to im p roving the
ap p earance of Su llivan Cou nty:
CON FEREN CE
SCHED ULE
8:00 CON FEREN CE, LOCAL
MARKET & EXPO OPEN
Registration
Coffee Bar ~ Light Breakfast
9:00
IN D IVID UALS
Etta Barbanti, Village of Liberty
N ancy Levine, Sw an Lake Renaissance
BUSIN ESSES
Kohl’s Cares Associates in Action, Wu rtsboro
Monticello Farm H om e & Gard en
The Su llivan H otel, Rock H ill
Thu nd er 102/ Bold Gold Med ia, Liberty
9:30
ORGAN IZATION S
Callicoon Bu siness Association
Jim Steinberg & the Monticello DPW
YOUTH
John Evans, Roscoe School Su p erintend ent
For more information, or to volunteer
contact us at:
PROGRAM BEGIN S
W elcome
~ Sandra Gerry, Chair
W hat’s N ew for 2013
~ Glenn Pontier, Director
Sullivan First A nnual A chievement
A ward Presentations
KEYN OTE AD D RESS
Su ccessfu l com m u nity change is a grass
roots effort w here ind ivid u als have the
pow er, resou rces, know led ge and
experience to change their ow n
com m u nities. D r. Peter Tarlow ,
international consu ltant, w ill speak abou t
the pow er and im pact of volu nteers to
m ake changes in their com m u nities.
11:00
VISIT EXPO & MARKET
11:30
WORKSHOP SESSION I BEGIN S
12:30
LIGHT LUN CH & N ETWORK
S ULLIVAN REN AISSAN CE
1:00
WORKSHOP SESSION II BEGIN S
c/o Gerry Foundation
PO Box 311
Liberty, N Y 12754
(845)295-2445
2:15
D OOR PRIZE D RAWIN GS
CLOSIN G REMARKS
[email protected]
sullivanrenaissance.org
The expo w ill remain open throughout the
conference!
Visit our “buy local” marketplace on the
2013
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
LOCAL MARKET & EXPO
VOLUNTEERS
“The Heart of Renaissance”
MARCH 9, 2013
Cablevision Center
Fernd ale, N ew York
8:00 a.m . - 3:00 p.m .