About Us

Our Mission

This chapter has been founded to bring about the restoration of the American Chestnut tree as a prominent part of Georgia forests by assisting the national foundation in its propagation efforts; by promoting public awareness through education and by supporting the scientific research efforts of TACF directed at restoring American Chestnuts.

"Chapters are the heart, and members are the soul, of The American Chestnut Foundation."

Recognized as the fastest chapter formation in
The American Chestnut Foundation.

From July, 2004 at the Organizational Forum, the group progressed to a Provisional Chapter in September and was awarded Full Chapter Status in October, 2004!

Constitution of the Georgia Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation

By-Laws of the Georgia Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation

Officers Board and Committee Members

Our Activities

Primary activities of The Georgia Chapter of TACF

	Finding and identifying surviving trees
	Pollinating them
	Harvesting nuts
	Planting American Chestnut trees throughout the state of Georgia
	Identifying potential sites for breeding orchards within the state
	Preserving local genetics
	Breeding blight resistant and regionally adapted trees
	Public outreach and education
	Organizing members and volunteers in these activities

To learn more about what Chapter Membership is doing around the country visit
The American Chestnut Foundation Chapter site.

Contact Information
	Information Request Form
Chapter Address	GaTACF 15 Bluff Mountain Drive Rome, GA 30165
General Information	Email
President	Mike Hinson 706-234-6698 Email Term 2008-2010
Vice President Program/Publicity Chair	Tim Chesnut 706-291-9558 Email Term Expires 2010
Secretary	Thomas Pachinger 706-236-9297 Email Secretary Term May 2007-08 Board Term Expires 2009
Treasurer	Dianne Smith 706-259-9010 Email 3rd Treasurer Term May 2007-08 Board Term Expires 2008
Board Member *Tree Breeding/Preservation Chair*	Marty Cipollini 706-233-9980 Email Board Term Expires 2009
Board Member	Ken McDonald 706-767-0508 Email Term Expires 2009
Board Member	Jerry Smith 706-259-9010 Email Term Expires 2010
Board Member	Scott Merkle 706-542-6112 Email Term Expires 2010
Board Member Fund Raising Chair	Mark Stoakes 770-319-9196 Email Term Expires 2010
Board Member	Dr. Donald Davis 706-529-6249 Email Term Expires 2009
Board Member	Mickey Cummings 706-439-6030 Email Term Expires 2011
Board Member	Joe Nicholson 770-862-0113 Email Term Expires 2011
Board Member	Ronnie Camp 770-476-5382 Email Term Expires 2011
Honorary Board Member	Mary Belle Price

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