{"id":1276,"date":"2009-02-01T16:03:52","date_gmt":"2009-02-01T21:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/master-gardener\/?p=1276"},"modified":"2017-04-04T16:03:48","modified_gmt":"2017-04-04T20:03:48","slug":"purdue-master-gardener-program-spotlight-jeff-phillips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/master-gardener\/purdue-master-gardener-program-spotlight-jeff-phillips\/","title":{"rendered":"Purdue Master Gardener Program Spotlight: Jeff Phillips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1338 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/master-gardener\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/09\/crop_scouting_doesnt_always_high_tech_work_1_635421350696436000-300x118.jpg\" alt=\"crop_scouting_doesnt_always_high_tech_work_1_635421350696436000\" width=\"300\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/master-gardener\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/09\/crop_scouting_doesnt_always_high_tech_work_1_635421350696436000-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/master-gardener\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/09\/crop_scouting_doesnt_always_high_tech_work_1_635421350696436000-31x12.jpg 31w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/hla\/sites\/master-gardener\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/09\/crop_scouting_doesnt_always_high_tech_work_1_635421350696436000.jpg 458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We are happy to present Jeff Phillips with the 2009 Purdue Master Gardener Coordinator of the Year Award!<\/p>\n<p>This is the 3rd year for soliciting nominations from Master Gardeners around the state to recognize their local county coordinator. The criteria for nomination included communication skills, enthusiasm, leadership, ability to delegate, sensitivity to diverse needs, and encouragement of growth and continued participation.<\/p>\n<p>It is always difficult to single out just one worthy candidate for recognition, as we have many very excellent coordinators on staff.\u00a0 But there were two counties in particular that did just a spectacular job of organizing and writing their nominations!<\/p>\n<p>Tippecanoe County MGs were outspoken in their praise of Jeff:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHis cheerful positive demeanor and \u201ccan do\u201d attitude truly encourages enthusiasm of all participants.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cJeff is always helpful in finding ways to bring a group with diverse ideas together.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe words \u201cbad day\u201d are NOT in Jeff\u2019s vocabulary, he is a continuous ambassador for the community and everyone is welcome.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Jeff has a hands-on approach yet has the ability to delegate and attract support from a variety of sources.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHe always has time for all of my questions, always has a smile and a helping hand at the ready, even at 5:30 on a Friday afternoon.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cJeff is our \u201cgo-to\u201d guy.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cJeff guides, suggests, oks, and sometimes pushes us to think about what needs to be done.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Jeff\u2019s enthusiasm for growing the Master Gardener Program is contagious.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cWhat really amazed me was the way he seemed to know almost every class member from day one.\u00a0 It was a beautiful thing to watch as he seemed to have a genuine bond and personal connection with each new member by learning their personal interests and motivations.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHis leadership has made a positive difference in our lives and in the community.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cJeff has a way of making each and every person he converses with feel as if they are of top concern and focuses on them and their needs, making even the newest person feel welcome and included.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHe was there, as always, with <u>THE<\/u> Jeff Phillips smile.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHe is the perfect example of a leader who helps you show YOUR greatest potential and in doing so, shows his own.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHe IS the Purdue Master Gardener Program motto \u2013 Helping Others Grow.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Congratulations Jeff on this well-deserved commendation from your dedicated army of volunteers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; We are happy to present Jeff Phillips with the 2009 Purdue Master Gardener Coordinator of the Year Award! This is the 3rd year for soliciting nominations from Master Gardeners around the state to recognize their local county coordinator. 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