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CT-TACF Nominating Committee Report

The CT-TACF Nominating Committee of John Baker, Ginny Patsun and Michael Gaffey are recommending the following candidates for:

1)      The Board of Directors for 2024 with the term ending in 2026:

You are:

Renee Allen                                       Jim Gage

Phil Arnold                                          Bert Malkus

John Baker                                          Jack Morris

Fred Behringer                                  Mark Vollaro

David Bingham                                  Ginny Patsun

2)      Nominations for the Chapter Officers for 2024:

President                                            Jack Swatt

Vice President                                   Fred Behringer

Secretary                                             Florian Carle

Treasurer                                            Jack Ostroff

3)      The Nominating Committee of John Baker, Ginny Patsun and Michael Gaffey are willing to stay on for another year.

Please be advised accordingly. Many thanks to all of you for your service.

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how do we get american chestnut seedlings to plant?

Great video!!!

Black History Month provides an important opportunity to honor the past while also recognizing how Black knowledge, leadership, and community continue to shape the present. From histories rooted in land and survival to modern platforms and outdoor spaces where connection and representation matter.
Throughout February, we will share a series of four stories that explore Black relationships to land, legacy, and community, looking at both historical foundations and contemporary expressions. We begin with an exploration of the Coe Ridge Colony, an African American community founded after the Civil War, whose history offers important insight into self‑determination, resilience, and adaptation.

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I tagged y’all on TikTok in a video about a chestnut I found!!!

This is pretty funny!

i planted a bunch last year, and am anxious to see their growth this year,.....

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