MCMG Bylaws
Revised in 2018
MCMG Guidelines
Created in 2019 contains general guidelines for the local organization, frequently asked questions, and summaries of TEAMS
TEMG Volunteer Handbook: State Guidelines & Procedures
This handbook is a guide for TEMG volunteers. Use this book to answer questions about volunteer expectations, reporting, hours, training, status and support. Revised in October of 2016.
Summary Excerpts from TEMG Volunteer Handbook: State Guidelines & Procedures
Guideline for Dismissal of a TEMG Volunteer Repeated and consistent disregard for policies and guidelines established by UT Extension and the Master Gardener Program are grounds for dismissal of a volunteer. If a volunteer's behavior is not acceptable or in the best interest of UT Extension, he or she may be reprimanded or asked to leave the group. Dismissal Process: 1. County Agent identifies problem. An attempt will be made to correct the behavior. Documentation will be made of each case and a written warning will be issued stating the problem, how it should be corrected and a deadline for correction. 2. The issue will be reviewed after the specified compliance period. 3. If the issue has not been resolved, the volunteer will be contacted by letter outlining the reasons for dismissal and effective date of termination of certification. This notice of dismissal will be added to the volunteer's file.
Guideline for Pesticide Recommendations When making recommendations that include the use of pesticides, TEMGs must follow current recommendations found in the various publications available from the University of TN. Use of other pesticide recommendation, chemical or organic, is not approved. When making pesticide recommendations, if more than one product is listed as satisfactory, each product should be recommended. Cultural problems and soil additives that are not specifically covered by Extension recommendations and publications should be recommended only after consultation with the county Extension agent or specialist. Questions concerning commercial production of crops and pest management on such crops are always referred to local county Extension personnel.
Use of TEMG Volunteer Title The title of TN Extension Master Gardener Volunteer is to be used solely within the framework of UT Extension. MG Volunteers should identify themselves as such only when doing unpaid, public service under the direction of the local MG volunteer coordinator. Volunteers may not wear their name badges while at work or being pad for service. MG volunteers may not use their honorary title on business cards or other types of business advertisements. UT Extension is a source of unbiased, research-based information. It is important that no one associated with the Extension System, including MG Volunteers, gives the appearance of begin involved in a commercial activity, has association with commercial products, or gives implied Extension endorsement of any product or place of business while involved in UT Extension activities. Violation of this policy may result in an immediate withdraw of privileges.