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At the January meeting in Fort Worth, the State Board filled vacancies for Vice President Finance and Vice President Administration.
Gailon Hardin was appointed to the head financial job, a position she previously held in 2006 and 2007. She also served as President in 2009. Gailon is from Arlington and is a member of the North Central Chapter, as well as being active in the Master Gardeners. She is also a highly sought-after speaker on landscaping with native plants.
Dell Hood was appointed vice-president for administration. Dell is from Wimberley and is a member of the Lindheimer Chapter. His responsibilities will include oversight of administrative operations and chair of the Membership Committee. Dell is looking for members to serve with him on the committee. The Society expects to launch a new membership campaign later this year.
The board is still looking for a chair for the Texas Native Plant Week Committee. This is a new committee which will plan and coordinate activities related to Native Plant Week, an annual event on the third week of October. Native Plant Week was started three years ago. Many chapters and other groups have activities to celebrate but there has not been a state-wide coordinated effort.
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**ARCHIVED POST AUTHOR: Bill Hopkins
