The Brown Leaf
November 2016 Issue
In this issue: My volunteer page, Composter Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Brunch, Call for Nominations, Updates from the Field, Volunteer Spotlight  and more.
Online My Volunteer Page
We are moving from paper to electronic volunteer tracking. If you are regular volunteer (meaning you volunteer on a recurring basis) for the Master Composter program, please visit the My Volunteer Page and create your online account. Once you have created your online account, please let me know so I can email you a form for your signature. The online system will allow you to log in to enter your volunteer hours any time. You may also email them to me and I can enter them for you.   Many of you have already gotten signed up but I know there are still several folks that have not and I want to make sure we're capturing all your service hours. If you have any questions on how to get signed up or need help, just let me know. You're always welcome to stop by my office and I will help you complete the online registration. - Jennifer                                       
 Master Composter
VolunteerAppreciation Brunch 
Saturday, December 3rd
10 a.m. to Noon
at the Reserve
*We will be taking a group photo with the STAR award*
Please RSVP if you have not yet done so
*bring a White Elephant gift*
keep it cheap and fun!
I will be brining tshirts, zip hoodies and badges for everyone that has emailed me that they need one. - Jennifer
     Updates from the Field  
On Saturday, October 1st, Boy Scout volunteers worked side by side with our Master Composters at the Tierra Verde compost site. The volunteers turned and built compost piles, cleared brush and overgrowth and learned all about composting. A special thank you to Phil Kabakoff, Ed Hall and Lisa Kinsey for volunteering to work with the scouts!

*photos courtesy of Phil Kabakoff
Announcements  
Calling all Volunteer of the Year nominations!

If you know someone that has gone above and beyond in volunteering for the Master Composter program, please send me your nomination. Winners will be revealed at our December brunch.
Congratulations and thank you to all of the volunteers who made this award happen!
     Upcoming Events 
Master Composter Holiday Brunch
Saturday, December 3, 2016
10:00 a.m. to Noon.
Computer Roundup
Saturday, November 12th
8:00 a.m. to Noon
UTA Parking Lot
Email Jennifer to volunteer
Master Composters | City of Arlington | 817-459-6778 | Jennifer.Shaver@arlingtontx.gov