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Nominating Committee – 2016 Report

CT-TACF Nominating Committee members John Baker (Chair), Woods Sinclair and Bill Adamsen are recommending the following slate of candidates for Board membership and for Chapter Officers:

Nominees for Board membership
Under the revised bylaws, as many as 10 Board members can be elected each year.

Seven current Board members have terms expiring, all have agreed to serve for another two years with terms ending 2018 with election of new Board Members. Jim Gage, John Baker, Dr. Phil Arnold, Dr. David Bingham, Garrett Smith, Susan Kelsey, and Dr. Bert Malkus.

Nominees for Officers
All current officers have agreed to run for re-election and serve on the executive committee. Star Childs as President. Vice-President is Jack Ostroff with Jim Gage returning as Treasurer and Jane Harris as Secretary.

Respectfully submitted,
John Baker, Chairperson, on behalf of the CT-TACF Nominating Committee.

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Wish mine would start producing

ive read where chestnut trees bear fruit in as little as 3 years,....true?

WOW! a nut

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The last time I saw a chestnut tree was 50 years ago in Detroit. I was a kid and saw the trees lined up and down our street die one by one.

Has anyone ever tried spraying copper sulfate & lime mixture on a tree to kill the fungus

Wonder if the genes can be changed on the blight fungus so it will die off.

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We’re thrilled to see Backpacker shining a light on the American chestnut and TACF’s work to restore this mighty tree. 🌰 Read the article here: www.backpacker.com/stories/american-chestnut-trees-comeback/ ... See MoreSee Less

We’re thrilled to see Backpacker shining a light on the American chestnut and TACF’s work to restore this mighty tree. 🌰 Read the article here: https://www.backpacker.com/stories/american-chestnut-trees-comeback/

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We have one across the street from our new home in Leicester NC. We have been collecting!

What's the difference between the American Chestnut and the Chinese chestnut tree? I recently planted 7 of the Chinese variety.

Not barefoot though!!! 😆

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