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US Lavender Group

US Lavender Group. Organizing Committee. Meeting Date: 09/20/2011 Meeting time : 7:00 Eastern Location: web conference with Anymeeting and audio via telephone Recorded: Yes. 9.20.11 Agenda. Review of previous meeting Vote on Name Sharing the status of our work

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US Lavender Group

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  1. US Lavender Group Organizing Committee Meeting Date: 09/20/2011 Meeting time: 7:00Eastern Location: web conference with Anymeeting and audio via telephone Recorded: Yes

  2. 9.20.11 Agenda • Review of previous meeting • Vote on Name • Sharing the status of our work • Ideas for Wordpress discussions • Planning future meetings • Introduce Audience/Membership

  3. Review of 8/23/11 • Minutes Review • To support and promote the United States lavender industry and trade through research, education, networking and marketing.

  4. Name • We need to brainstorm, discuss, and decide on a name that reflects the mission, values, and direction of this organization.  • Considerations in picking a name are: • does it embody the mission of the organization • what does this name project • is it short, powerful, and descriptive • is it easily remembered • is the acronym memorable • is it easily said • is it available (trademarks, in the state we’ll file which is TBD) • is the website available (.com, .org) • is it easily confused with another organizations name

  5. Name – points of discussion • United States vs. American • Growers or not • Trade or not • Association, organization, group, alliance, guild

  6. Name Suggestions • ALA – American Lavender Association • ALGA – American Lavender Growers Association • ALGTA – American Lavender Growers and Trade Association • AUSLG – Association of US Lavender Growers • ALGUS – Association of Lavender Growers, US • LGA – Lavender Growers Association • LAUS – Lavender Association of the United States • LGTO – Lavender Growers Trade Organization • LGAUS – Lavender Growers Association of US • LGTAUS – Lavender Growers Trade Association of the United States

  7. Name Suggestions • USLG – United States Lavender Growers • USLA – United States Lavender Association • USLTA – United States Lavender Trade Association • USLGA – United States Lavender Growers Association • USLGO – United States Lavender Growers Organization • USLTA - United States Lavender Trade Association • USLGTA – United States Lavender Growers and Trade Association • USTALG – United States Trade Association for Lavender Growers • USLTAG – United States Lavender Trade Association of Growers

  8. Supported Names • ALGA • USLGA • LGAA • USLGTA • LGTAUS

  9. Sharing our status • What can we share with others • What are our guidelines • How do we keep consistent language

  10. Wordpress • Ideas for Wordpress discussions • Currently have: • Values/Goals/Core Beliefs • Equipment Info • Grading Standards • Insurance Coverage • Tax Status • Mission • Audience/Membership • Name • Meetings/Temp Board

  11. Planning future meetings • every 2 weeks (ie Tuesdays)(now that harvest season is done): • 10/4 • 10/18 • 11/1 • 11/15 • 11/29 • every 3 weeks (ie Tuesdays): • 10/11 • 11/1 • 11/22 • 12/13

  12. Membership/Audience • Who should join this organization? • Why should they join? • Levels of membership ideas • Groups to model

  13. Next Steps • Vote on Name • Discuss Membership • Introduce Bylaws

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