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In This Issue JCRA Internships: A Win-win for Students and the Arboretum Tim and Lizzi's Horticulture Wishlist You—The Philanthropist: Your Plan, Your Legacy for the Future Something for Every Members: 2013 Membership Benefits Program January Events Plantsmen's Tour Friends of the Arboretum Lecture Children's Program Friends of the Arboretum Lecture/North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) Lecture Children's Program Children's Program |
JCRA Internships: A Win-win for Students and the Arboretum
by Anne M. Porter, Director of Development Big thanks to individual friends and organizations of the Arboretum who have supported the JCRA Internship Program. More than 40 students have studied and work at the JCRA since 2003. The internship program has become a vital part of the Arboretum's support of students and our mission of education, plus the interns give so much back to the Arboretum. Ted Bilderback, director, will soon be advertising and interviewing students for the 2013 summer program, and the intern positions are highly sought after by many talented young people. The JCRA continues to need private funding to support this program, so please contact Ted Bilderback at (919) 513-7006 or ted_bilderback@ncsu.edu or me, Anne Porter, at anne_porter@ncsu.edu or (919) 513-3826 if you would like more information on how you can help. You may also give directly to the JCRA Internship Program at this secure giving Web site. Tim and Lizzi's Horticulture Wishlistby Lizzi Lathers, Research Technician The JCRA's tool selection is not great to say the least, but we make do with what we have. We are a resourceful, determined, and sometimes scrappy crew; however, there are some things we are finding hard to overcome so we're asking for your help at the start of this new year. Tim and I made a list of tools and supplies we find ourselves needing the most. We did the shopping for you, hopefully found the best prices (if you find better prices let us know!), and tried to give you a little background on why we need each tool. We are also open to donations of useful tools that you no longer need. Take a look at our list below. There's a variety of options. If something catches your eye, please make a contribution in the suggested amount to the JCRA's General Fund (select "This gift is in honor or memory of …" check box, select the "support" pull down option after "This gift is in," and type "tool donation" and the name of the item in the blank field) and we'll excitedly purchase the item. Cash and check (made payable to the NC Ag. Foundation and mailed to JCRA, CB 7522, Raleigh, NC 27695-7522) contributions are also welcome. Silky HAYAUCHI 21' Pole SawThink of what we would be able to reach! This is the priciest item on the list, but one of the most necessary. At the moment we are borrowing our intern's … it was that or use the oldest saw I've ever seen. ($205) Felco 600 Folding Pruning SawThese are super handy because we can keep them on the Gator or in our pockets for whenever we see that limb (or tree in Tim's case) that just has to go. ($31) Felco 610 Hand Pruning SawOurs is bent and doesn't work as as it should. ($63) Atlas Gardening GlovesLizzi's hands aren't as tough as Tim's. ($5) John Deere Gator Seat CoversOur current covers are so old and worn they look like a cat clawed them. (2 at $40 each) Quarter Turn Brass Shut-off ValvesThese shut-off valves are repairable, durable, and definitely worth the extra cost. (6 at $16 each) Mosser Lee NoDampOff Organic Seed Starting MediumWe use milled sphagnum moss to stratify seeds by placing them in damp sphagnum moss in a baggie in the fridge for a couple months to simulate natural winter conditions. ($12) Chainsaw Bar (New Nuts and Bolts, too)Our chainsaw is used for projects too big for hand saws. Unfortunately, ours is damaged so we can't use it to make room for new and exciting plants. ($40) Replacement Handles for Ax and MattockDuct tape can only last so long. ($14 and $31) You—The Philanthropist: Your Plan, Your Legacy for the Futureby Anne M. Porter, Director of Development We all have the opportunity to be philanthropists, and some of our best opportunities come through planning our estates, allowing us to make the decisions about how our assets will be used. Charitable bequests are easy to include in your will and can be for any amount (large or small) and designated for any purpose—like to benefit the JC Raulston Arboretum. Charitable gift annuities and charitable trusts offer the opportunity to receive income for life and significant tax advantages, especially when using assets that have appreciated in value or do not produce much income. Ultimately, these life income agreements become charitable gifts to the Arboretum. To find out how charitable estate planning can help you and the JC Raulston Arboretum, join us on February 21, 2013 (10:00 AM–12:00 PM) for a free, no-obligation planned giving seminar. De Teague, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences gift planning specialist, will lead the two-hour workshop, concluding with a boxed lunch and plenty of time to ask questions. What better way to plan for the future and leave a lasting legacy that benefits the JCRA or any other charity of your choice? To register, or for more information, contact me, Anne Porter, at (919) 513-3826 or anne_porter@ncsu.edu or De Teague at (919) 513-2950 or de_teague@ncsu.edu. For more planned giving information, visit the JCRA's Web site. Something for Every Members: 2013 Membership Benefits Programby Anne M. Porter, Director of Development Many local business, area garden centers, nurseries, restaurants, plus the American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program are partnering with the JCRA to offer some really fantastic benefits—simply when JCRA members present their current membership cards. For current list of benefit providers, please visit our Web site (2013 updates coming soon). The JCRA appreciates the generous support of these partners, so please visit and shop often.And when you do visit, remember to present your current membership card, and give them a big "thank you" from the JC Raulston Arboretum. If you have a business or know of a business that would like to be part of this special benefits program, please contact me, Anne Porter, at (919) 513-3826 or anne_porter@ncsu.edu. Coming Attractionsby Nancy Doubrava, Interpretive Specialist
Visit Showtimes for a much more detailed listing of what's in flower in January at the Arboretum. Recent Members Only Additionsby Chris Glenn, Programs and Education Coordinator Two new videos were recorded for the Members Only section on the Arboretum's Web site in December. Click on the images below to play the videos or visit the Members Only section to for a complete listing of all videos.
Content in the Members Only section is password protected and is only available to Arboretum members. In order to access these special features, members need to know the password that was printed on the label (use all lower case letters) of the latest Friends of the Arboretum Newsletter or included below. user name = jcra |
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