WHAT DOES THE ASSOCIATION DO?
The association is a marketing and lobbying organization for Vermont Christmas Tree Growers. The association conducts a very successful marketing effort for its members at a reasonable cost.
CAN I BELONG TO OTHER CHRISTMAS TREE ORGANIZATIONS AND BELONG TO THE VERMONT CHRISTMAS TREE ASSOCIATION TOO?
Yes! Many of our members belong to other Christmas tree associations both at the state and national level.
WHAT DOES IT COST TO BELONG TO THE ASSOCIATION?
The dues are $75.00 per year plus any marketing or other assessments voted at a properly warned membership meeting. Although the option for a marketing assessment exists we have never voted for one. We have been very successful receiving grants and using dues money to support our efforts.
HOW OFTEN DOES THE ASSOCIATION MEET?
Annual meeting late January or early February. Educational meeting in early April and a farm meeting in August. Special meetings can be called if a reason or occasion arises. The board of directors meet monthly if necessary to take care of business matters.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP?
- You must actively grow Christmas trees in Vermont or own land in Vermont on which you intend to grow Christmas trees and brush for the wholesale market.
- You must not import Christmas trees or brush from another state or country.
- You must agree to actively participate in association marketing initiatives and other activities as agreed to at member meetings.
DOES ITEM TWO ABOVE PROHIBIT ME FROM BUYING TRANSPLANTS OR SEEDLINGS FROM OUT OF STATE OR OUT OF THE COUNTRY TO PLANT ON MY LAND?
No! This only applies to mature trees and brush for resale.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE OR AGREE TO HAVE A PARTICULAR POLITICAL VIEWPOINT OR PARTY TO BELONG TO THE ASSOCIATION?
No! The members of the association lobby in the name of the association, with the consent of the majority of the members, for positions favorable to Christmas tree growers in Vermont without regard to political parties or political issues not concerning the Christmas tree industry in Vermont.
CAN I GET A COPY OF THE ASSOCIATION BY LAWS?
Yes!
