Next Board Meeting
Sunday, April 1, 2012

Volunteer Facilitators Page

Dear Volunteer Facilitators,	News and Updates

Thank you so much for your willingness to share your time, talent, and energy to help your neighbors understand	■ Soil Injectors -- Kioritz soil injectors are no longer made. The Contacts page lists places that lend them.
the hemlock problem and take appropriate action. As we all work together to save the hemlocks, please know that	■ Spare Parts -- If you have a Kioritz soil injector, you may want to purchase a few spare parts for future repairs.
your interest, participation, and support are greatly appreciated!	■ Maintenance -- Proper maintenance of a soil injector is key to keeping it in good working condition.
Most of the materials you'll need for informing and helping your neighbors are found on the Resources page; the ones	■ Dosing Reminder -- If you were trained when "one ounce per inch dbh" was the wisdom, be aware the dosing rates have changed. See Imidacloprid and Safari.
included below are more specific to your special Facilitator activities. As with any of the information on our web site, you're welcome to copy and share these materials unless otherwise noted.	■ Choosing the Treatment -- Remember there are other factors besides trunk diameter and level of infestation to consider in choosing the treatment product and method. Please see the updated recommendations provided by Mark Dalusky in June 2011.
Please let us know if there are other items or information you'd like to see posted on this page. And thanks!	If you have news to share, please send it and we'll post it.

Role of Volunteer Facilitators

With the Hemlock Help Line^SM as the central point of contact and coordination, Volunteer Facilitators in each county are the primary local vehicle for directly assisting other property owners. They are trained in assessing HWA problems, explaining the control methods and options for getting the work done, setting property owners’ expectations, and helping property owners implement their chosen solution. Here's how the assistance opportunities generally flow.

Volunteer Facilitators can also play a valuable role in spreading the word about the HWA problem and available solutions and serving as a good-will ambassador for the Hemlock Help program. Click here to read, print, or download the full Facilitator's Job Description (updated 10/26/11).

Because of the large geographic area in north Georgia which comprises the natural hemlock habitat and the diversity among counties, Save Georgia’s Hemlocks has also developed a Lead County Hemlock Facilitator role to enhance communication, coordination, tracking, needs identification, etc. such that a higher level of service may be provided to communities. Click here to see the Lead Area Hemlock Facilitator Job Description (updated 1/8/12).

Volunteer Facilitator Materials

■ Contacts and Sources (updated 5/22/11) -- If you are helping a client who does not have Internet access, you can give them a copy of this document containing contact information for purchasing chemicals, borrowing soil injectors, hemlock treatment professionals, and purchasing hemlock saplings.

■ Dalusky: Using Imidacloprid and Dinotefuran 2011 (updated 7/12/11) -- Scientific research paper by Mark Dalusky (UGA Forest Entomologist) on do's and don'ts, choosing the appropriate chemical, advice on timing and methods of treatment, and information that is helpful in setting property owners' expectations following treatment.

■ Facilitator Activity Log (updated 5/5/10) -- Because the IRS and Secretary of State's Office may periodically request information about our total volunteer hours/activity, and prospective donors may consider this information in making their decision about charitable giving, please keep a log of your activities and hours. It doesn't have to be detailed; a ball-park estimate will do, but please send it to me (or to your Facilitator team leader) at the end of each calendar quarter. This is a Word document so you can enter information into it.

■ Facilitator Contact List - GA (updated 1/9/12) and Facilitator Contact List - TN & NC (updated 10/22/11) -- These lists are provided as a convenience to you, but please respect the privacy of other Volunteer Facilitators by not giving out their contact information. If you have an opportunity you want to refer to another Volunteer Facilitator, please give the prospective client's name and contact information directly to the Volunteer Facilitator and ask them if they are available to assist the client.

■ Facilitator Job Description -- This document describes the purpose of the Facilitator program, the special training they receive, the key activities of Facilitators in their communities, other services they may provide, and the general flow of actions and communications involved in helping property owners save their hemlocks.

■ Insecticide Wholesalers (updated 1/18/12) -- We want to encourage as many retailers as possible to carry the Imidacloprid and Safari HWA treatment materials in the hope that if property owners can find the products locally, they will save more hemlocks. Therefore, to make it easier for retailers to find wholesalers that sell the appropriate products, we've developed a partial list of insecticide wholesalers for the Georgia market. This alphabetical list is meant for information purposes only, not as a company endorsement. Please feel free to share it with the retailers in your community and encourage them to carry some of the treatment products, especially generic versions of Imidacloprid 75% WSP in the 4-packs of 1.6 oz packaging.

■ Interest Sign-Up Form (updated 10/4/10) -- If you have an opportunity to make a presentation to a group, please ask the participants to sign the Interest Sign-Up Form and then forward it to me so I can add them to our distribution list for news and announcements. E-mail addresses are particular important (if they have one) since that method of communication is fast and free! Let them know we never share our list with anyone.

■ Lead Area Hemlock Facilitator Job Description (updated 1/8/12) -- This document describes the purpose of the Lead Area Facilitator position and the roles and responsibilities of these individuals.

■ Maintaining a Kioritz Soil Injector (new 3/8/11) -- These instructions are for anyone who owns, lends, or borrows a soil injector to treat hemlocks for HWA. Also see Spare Parts Kit.

■ Membership Form (updated 7/7/11) -- If someone is interested in signing up to be a SGH member, you can print this membership form for them to fill out and mail in with their check. They can also make their membership contribution via PayPal.

■ Pesticide Acronyms -- A glossary of common (and not-so-common) acronyms used in the pesticide industry.

■ Presentation Evaluation -- If you have the opportunity to give a presentation, we would appreciate your using this evaluation to gather feedback from the audience so we can continually improve our educational efforts.

■ Quick Reference Chemical Charts (updated 9/7/11) -- A single page containing quick-reference charts of the mixing instructions and application rates for both Imidacloprid (soil injection or soil drench) and Safari (soil injection, soil drench, and basal trunk spray). There is also a free laminated pocket card with Imidacloprid on one side and Safari on the other; contact us at 706-429-8010 and one will be mailed to you.

■ Quick Reference Imidacloprid Card (updated 7/19/11) -- A four-up version of the Imidacloprid mixing and application charts that can be cut and folded as wallet cards or cut and laminated as pocket cards.

■ Quick Reference Safari Card (updated 9/7/11) -- A four-up version of the Safari mixing and application charts that can be cut and folded as wallet cards or cut and laminated as pocket cards.

■ Soil Injector Lending Procedures -- If you have custody of an injector that is available for lending to others, this is a set of suggested procedures you can use or amend as you see fit. Two requests -- Please lend it instead of renting it; and if you charge a refundable deposit ($250 to $300 is reasonable), be sure to list the amount at the top of the Soil Injector Log so it's plain to see. This is a Word document that you can amend if you wish.

■ Soil Injector Log -- If you have custody of an injector that is available for lending to others, this is a log you can use or amend as you see fit to keep track of the borrowers and borrowing activity. This is a Word document that you can enter information into or amend if you wish.

■ Soil Injector Tool Kit List -- If you have custody of an injector that is available for lending to others, this is a set of suggested items you might include in a tool kit that you would lend with the injector. Feel free to constitute your kit as you see fit; the only really important component is a wide-mouth, screw-top mixing jug with a pouring spout and ounces marked on the side. (RubberMaid makes a good one.) This is a Word document that you can amend if you wish.