Boise Bonsai Society

A non-profit organization dedicated to the education of its members and the general public in the art and culture of bonsai.


                


Activities

 BBS Meetings and Activities for 2012

 

·         Business Meeting ˝ hr before scheduled meeting

January No Meeting Scheduled-Winter Break
Please mail your membership dues ($30.00 single or 35.00 for 2 family members) to BBS 893 E Twin Willow Ct. Boise, ID 83706 (Barb).    If you wish to receive e mail notices or attend our events your dues must be received by the end of March.

2012 KICK OFF

February 9 (Thursday) 6 pm HP Complex 11311 Chinden
We will meet at Jon Whites office at HP.  Jon will present Bonsai video’s that he has been compiling.

February
We will try to plan a grit collecting trip this month.

March 15 (Thursday) 6 pm FarWest
Preparation for the Flower & Garden show.  If you are showing trees you will need to attend this meeting.

March 22 – 25  Show   Boise Center on the Grove                             
Show Set Up: Move in Thursday (3/22) between 3-7 pm.  Have your pots clean and a card noting type of tree and age.  We will need volunteers to supervise the exhibit and demonstrate Bonsai techniques.  Please contact Suzi with times you will be able to work.  Select tree’s that you need to work on and bring to work on during the show.  We will have mostly informal demos.                                                                                       

Schedule:  Friday 10am-9pm-Saturday 10am-9pm-Sunday 11am-5pm.

April 19 (Thursday) 6:30   FarWest
Potting and reviewing the basic’s.

April 21 (Saturday) 12 pm Location TBA
This will be a hands on workshop.

May 17 (Thursday) 7 pm FarWest
Preparation for the Community Ed class.

May 19 (Saturday) 12 pm  Location TBA
This will be a hands on workshop

May 21-25 FarWest –Comm. Ed. Class Time & Date TBA
 Community Ed beginner’s class.  We need volunteers to help with this.  This will be a great learning experience for beginners as well as our members...

June
We will try to plan a collecting trip to the Owyhees this month.

June 21 (Thursday) 6 pm FarWest
Kusomono class:  Learn or refresh your knowledge of this art form.

June 23 (Saturday) 12 pm  Location TBA
This will be a hands on workshop.

July Happy 4th We will not have a meeting or workshop in July.

August 16 (Thursday) 7 pm FarWest
Maple & Juniper techniques and styling.

September 8 (Saturday) 10-4 - Train Depot
Koi Show-Move in Friday September 7, from 4-7pm.  We will need volunteers to work on Saturday.  Please notify Suzi.

September 14, 15 & 16 PNBCA Convention-Portland Oregon

September 20 (Thursday) 6 pm Location TBA
Annual picnic-Please bring any Bonsai trees, pot’s or anything Bonsai related for the auction.  Please bring a side dish to share. The club will provide meat & drinks.

October
We will try to plan a collecting trip this month.

October 18 (Thursday) 6 pm FarWest
Meeting topic to be determined.  Be sure to bring any trees with fall color.

November 8 (Thursday) 6 pm Smoky Mountain Pizza – Park Center Blvd.
Our annual Holiday dinner. Each member is encouraged to bring their spouses.  Bring a Holiday or Bonsai related gift with a value of $15.00 or less for a gift exchange.

Fabulous Door Prizes to be given out

December 6 (Thursday) 6 pm Twin Dragon 2200 Fairview Boise
Planning Meeting for 2013.

 

     

     

 



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