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.

2010 MEETING DATES AND AGENDA

January 23 (Saturday) 12 Noon FarWest

Refresher and Review of the basics. This is a must attend if you are new or have forgotten how

to wire, and trim roots. Plan on a 3 hour meeting

February 20 (Saturday) 12 Noon Farwest

Make your own pot using wire, fast dry cement & sand. Linda Thomson will instruct

Bring your membership dues to this meeting and receive your membership card update.

If you wish to receive notices of our events, dues must be paid by the end of March.

March 18 (Thursday) 7 P.M. Far West

How to get your tree’s, pot’s and accent plants ready to show. This will be a great refresher on

Showmanship to help us all get ready for the Boise Flower & Garden Show. Be prepared to sign up

for times to supervise at the Show.

March 25 (Thursday) – March 28 (Sunday) Boise Center on the Grove

Flower & Garden Show. Have your trees “spiffed up” & ready to show with a card noting your

name, type of tree and tree age. We’ll need volunteers to supervise the exhibit and demonstrate

Bonsai techniques. Please check your calendars and contact Suzi Dethman with your times.

Show setup will be Thursday evening, March 25, between 3-7 p.m.

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

April 9 - 11 9 A.M. or Far West

Workshop with Dennis Makashima.

Friday, 4/9 Doubletree/Riverside 6:00 pm: Presentation by Dennis and draw for workshop trees.

Saturday, 4/10 All Day: Workshop on styling with Dennis. Bring your tools and your lunch; drinks

will be provided.

Sunday 4/11 Time TBA: Possible continuation of workshop and/or bring your own trees for critique

and advice by an expert.

April 24 (Saturday)CANCELLED CANCELLED 10:00 A.M. CANCELLED

May 1 (Saturday) 10:00 A.M.

Grit Collecting Trip: We will meet at the D&B store on 12^th Avenue in Nampa at 10:00 A.M. Please

Wear appropriate clothing (It may be dusty & dirty). Bring buckets for the grit, shovels, gloves and

Drinking water. We will have the club screens for sifting and a permit from the BLM.

May 8 (Saturday) 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. FarWest

Bonsai Show at Far West: Bring a tree for showing. This show is well-received by the public and

by the staff at Far West. Also a great way to create interest for potential new members.

May 12 Community ED 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Far West

Beginners Class: Must register at Comm. Ed. 854-4047 or www.communityed@boiseschools.org

May 19 Community ED 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Far West

May 20 (Thursday) 7 P.M. Far West

Regular meeting. Business meeting. Discussion / demonstration topic TBA

May 26 Community ED 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Far West

June 17 (Thursday) CANCELLED CANCELLED CANCELLED Far West

Regularly scheduled meeting. Business meeting. Discussion / demonstration TBA

June 18 (Friday 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Far West

Gary Wharton Workshop – Bring your 2009 Gary Wharton Juniper and he will critique. If you did

not take the 2009 class bring 1 tree for Gary to critique. We will have the 2011workshop Junipers

for sale at $60.00 each.

June 19 (Saturday) All Day Owyhee’s

Weather Permitting. Specifics TBA. Collecting trip to Owyhee Mountains. Get ready to find

Mother Nature’s perfect natural bonsai or pre-bonsai.

July 30(Friday) July 31 (Saturday) Koi Show Boise Depot

Move in 7/30 5pm-7pm: Bring plants that are in “show shape” (up to 4 per member).

July 31, 10am-4pm: Annual Koi and Water Garden Show This exhibit has been very popular

and well-attended. Great place to “talk up” our society to potential members.

August 19 (Thursday) 7:00 pm Farwest Nursery

Status of Non-Profit. Please plan to attend this important meeting.

August 21 (Saturday) CANCELLED CANCELLED CANCELLED TBD

Second Annual “BBS Bonsai Crawl”.

August 28 (Saturday) Boise Center on the Grove

PNKCA (Pacific Northwest Koi Clubs Association) show. Subject to cancellation

September 17 - 19 Bremerton, WA

PNBCA (Pacific Northwest Bonsai Clubs Association) Annual Convention.

September 23 6:30 pm Linda Thomson

1536 N Duns Muir Way, Eagle. 939-0240

Annual BBS picnic. Bring a dish to share and your own table service. The club will supply chicken

and soft drinks. Also bring auction items you’d like to donate to the club.

October 21 (Thurs) 6:30 p.m. FarWest

Business Meeting. Topic to be determined Be sure to bring any of your Bonsai that are displaying those

beautiful autumn colors!

November 18 6 p.m. Location TBA

This is our last meeting of the year. We’ll enjoy good food and each other’s company. We’ll also elect officers for 2011. Bring a “white elephant gift” to exchange. You never know; there may even be door prizes.