We are in an industry in which we work longer, harder, and faster than ever before and this includes our association.

All of us have a passion for MNLA to succeed and together with our organization’s strategic plan we can implement our goals for a successful future!

For MNLA to prosper we need to strengthen and grow our various committees, task forces and boards. We are looking to create better planning and develop a system for MNLA’s committees and members to participate in major events like MNLA’s Annual Meeting, Winter Forum, and the Summer Conference as an Odyssey Leader of our industry.

The growth in our organization will happen with you, our strong leaders, and members.

7:30am
Registration & continental breakfast

Program to begin promptly at 8:00 AM.

8:00am
A brief introduction to MNLA immediately followed by our program, True Colors

Welcome by Kerry Preston, MCH, MNLA President

MNLA strategic plan today & tomorrow!

8:30am
True Colors, Personality Trait Training with Cheryl Goar Koury, CAE

Fundamental principles:

• People are intrinsically different, and they strive to achieve self-value and self-worth from four quite different perspectives.
• These differences can be identified using “colors” as metaphors.

Seminar outcomes:

• Recognize and appreciate people’s own unique strengths and preferences
• Recognize and appreciate the unique strengths and preferences of people at work and at home
• Recognize and appreciate the value and importance of diversity
• Enhance their own communication skills
• Develop rapport and team building

Discover your own and your co-worker's…

• Values
• Joys
• Strengths
• Weaknesses

What causes you stress and/or frustration?

By discovering how people prefer to operate and their own preferences, you can become more successful at work and life!

11:30am
Break for lunch and office check-ins

12:30pm
Reconvene for Open Discussion & Breakouts by Committee/Task Programs

Participants not currently serving on a committee are invited to sit in on a committee or task force of interest.

• MCH Board
• Membership Committee
• Government Relations
• History/magazine & Social Media Committee
• Education Committee
  • Winter Forum
  • Summer Conference
• MNLA Foundation & Youth Initiative
  • Gather & Grow

1:30pm
Wrap up

2:00pm
Adjourn

Pricing

MNLA member $50
MCH non-member $75

Current MNLA members and Massachusetts Certified Horticulturists (MCHs) are invited to attend. Those currently serving on MNLA committees or boards (including the MNLA Foundation and past presidents) are invited to register under the complimentary ticket option.