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Although the president may appoint Special Committees at any time, the following is a list of FNGLA Standing Committees and the purposes for which they were formed.

Certifications Committee.
Oversees FNGLA's professional certification programs-- FCHP (FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional), FCLT (FNGLA Certified Landscape Technician), FCLC (FNGLA Certified Landscape Contractor) and FCLD (FNGLA Certified Landscape Designer).

Chair: Joe Baglia, FCLC, Terracon Services
Staff: Merry Mott & Marilyn Sileven

The Landscape Show Committee
Oversees operations and policies regarding The Landscape Show to ensure smooth operation of the show.

Chair: Michel Sallin, Cherry Lake Tree Farm
Staff: Linda Adams & Sabrina Haines

FNGLA Short Course Committee.
Oversees operations and policies relating to the educational conference at The Landscape Show.

Chair: Billy Butterfield, Ameriscapes Landscape Management Services, Inc.
Staff: Linda Reindl

TPIE (Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition) Committee.
Oversees operations and policies regarding TPIE to ensure smooth operation of the show.

Chair: Jane Van Cleave, J Van Cleave Marketing
Staff: Linda Adams & Sabrina Haines

TPIE Short Course Committee.
Oversees operations and policies relating to educational conference at TPIE.

Chair: Rachel Tippitt, Driftwood Gardens, Inc.
Staff: Linda Reindl

FNPAC (Florida Nurserymen Political Action) Committee.
FNPAC evaluates candidates for their positions on industry issues and recommends campaign contributions from FNGLA's voluntary PAC fund.

Chair: Robert Roberson, Foliage Factory Too.
Staff: Ben Bolusky

FNGLA Grassroots Committee
FNGLA’s Grassroots Committee works to identify relations that exist between politicians and association members, equip members with specific knowledge on “ag friendly” candidates, and grow enthusiasm and support for parties which have profound influence on the laws that govern member businesses.

Chair: George Hackney, Hackney Nursery
Staff: Ben Bolusky

FNGLA Membership Committee
The mission of FNGLA’s Membership Committee is to promote and enhance the FNGLA member experience through the development of recruitment & retention programs and the establishment & expansion of member services. The projects overseen by this committee include membership retention and recruitment programs, chapter relations, and specific member services including third company alliances.

Chair: Carolan Mahr, Ted Mahr Supply, Inc.
Staff: Jennifer Nelis

FNGLA Marketing Committee.
The mission of the FNGLA Marketing Committee is to promote the image, quality, value and professionalism of Florida’s Environmental Horticulture Industry and position FNGLA and its members as the recognized leaders. The programs administered by this committee include the annual partnership with the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, the Economic Impact Study, building a relationship with garden writers and continuing to develop resources and alliances for FNGLA and its members.

Chair: Mike Waldron, Hidden Acres Nursery, Inc.
Staff: Jennifer Nelis

 
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