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CT-TACF Nominating Committee Report

The CT-TACF Nominating Committee of Jane Harris, Bill Adamsen and John Baker are recommending the following candidates for the Board of Directors and Chapter Officers for 2022:

1.       Nominations for the Board of Directors with a term ending in 2023:

Renee Allen

Phil Arnold

John Baker

David Bingham

Fred Behringer

Jim Gage

Bert Malkus

Jack Morris

Mark Vollaro

2.       Nominations for Officers for 2022:

President – Jack Swatt

Vice President – Vacant

Treasurer – Jack Ostroff

Secretary – Florian Carle

3.       The Nominating Committee of John Baker and Jane Harris is willing to stand for another year, and we are awaiting a volunteer for the third member.

Please be advised accordingly.

Thank you and best regards,

John Baker

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Early bird registration for the 2024 American Chestnut Symposium closes on Sunday, September 22. Take advantage of this special discounted rate before it's too late!

The event takes place the evening of Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th, and will be jam-packed with speakers, tours, and special guests. Read about the entire event at the link: tacf.org/2024-american-chestnut-symposium/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Carolina friends, want to help harvest hybrid American chestnuts? You'll have a chance this weekend! Visit the link for all the information and to RSVP. preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webview/1001266/132117206160901386 ... See MoreSee Less

Carolina friends, want to help harvest hybrid American chestnuts? Youll have a chance this weekend! Visit the link for all the information and to RSVP. https://preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webview/1001266/132117206160901386
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Deer are harvesting our chestnuts this year (also in NC). We have 3 huge chestnut trees that were here when we bought our home over 20 years ago. I’ve never eaten one.

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The American Chestnut Foundation

Bug is a polydactyl or Hemingway cat, which means he has an extra toe. He doesn't know how to use his extra toe (yet). He does know how to sit on command and enjoys sleeping, making his body really long, and observing nature.

He's very sociable and loves car rides (he even got into a neighbor's car and went on a school pickup run!) as well as walks around the neighborhood with his people.

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Remember this beautiful painting by ME Chapter President Mark McCollough? He donated his time and talent to TACF last year, selling prints of this gorgeous piece to benefit the restoration of American chestnuts. He's using his skills to help more than just American chestnuts, though, and you can read all about the recent award he won for his efforts here: wildlife.org/mark-mccollough-receives-ding-darling-memorial-award/ ... See MoreSee Less

Remember this beautiful painting by ME Chapter President Mark McCollough? He donated his time and talent to TACF last year, selling prints of this gorgeous piece to benefit the restoration of American chestnuts. Hes using his skills to help more than just American chestnuts, though, and you can read all about the recent award he won for his efforts here: https://wildlife.org/mark-mccollough-receives-ding-darling-memorial-award/
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Beautiful painting

The American Chestnut Foundation
1 week ago
The American Chestnut Foundation

Join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT), for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat.

TOPIC: Assisting Evolution: The History of American Chestnut Breeding and New Innovations

Special guests Mike Aucott, John Scrivani, and Jared Westbrook will discuss American chestnut breeding from the 1950s to the present, exploring various methods, goals, and the results that have been achieved. Learn more and register here: tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-american-chestnut-breeding-history-and-innovations/ ... See MoreSee Less

Join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM (EPT), for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat. TOPIC: Assisting Evolution: The History of American Chestnut Breeding and New Innovations Special guests Mike Aucott, John Scrivani, and Jared Westbrook will discuss American chestnut breeding from the 1950s to the present, exploring various methods, goals, and the results that have been achieved. Learn more and register here: https://tacf.org/event/chestnut-chat-american-chestnut-breeding-history-and-innovations/
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I have 6 trees

Can anyone tell by this pic if these are American or Chinese?

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