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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 Time TBA: 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) 12
Noon– 3 P.M. Far
West
Hands-On Work Day: Bring your own trees that you’d like to work on or that you’d like others’ help or input on care, styling, etc. 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 20 (Thursday)
7 P.M. Far
West
Regular meeting. Business meeting. Discussion / demonstration topic TBA June 17 (Thursday) 7 P.M. Far
West
Regularly scheduled meeting. Business meeting. Discussion / demonstration TBA June 19 (Saturday) All
Day Owyhees
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 21 (Saturday) TBD TBD
Second Annual “BBS Bonsai Crawl”. We’ll work our way across “town”. Stops will be at members homes to see their tree collections, gather ideas, socialize, snack, sip cool drinks. We’ve all been wanting to see how we each handle our plants at home. We can also help each other water on what will probably be a hot Summer Day. We need members to volunteer to show their yards and trees. 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.
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