May 2017
MEETING TIME: Saturday, May 6, 6:30 pm at Fort Missoula Bldg T-1. Pot luck supper. Please bring your own beverage.
FYI: Remember the median show on May 20! The theme is “Montana’s Literary Treasures”. Call Judy Blunt for more information: 406-728-0741.
TREASURER'S REPORT: as of April 27, 2017
CHECKING ACCOUNT:
March 25 reported Balance $537.04
Deposits 20.00
Expenses Paid 92.95
April 27, 2017 Balance $464.09
Income was from memberships received from Ronda Leno and Ken Miller.
Expenses paid were: American Iris Society - for Show ribbons and entry tags and shipping feesfor a total of $86.00; Elizabeth Gustafson - for stamps to mail membership lists to members who were not at the April meeting - $6.95.
New members welcomed to the Society at the April meeting are:
RONDA LENO 549-2425
cell 241-8561
KEN MILLER cell 544-0050
Ronda and Ken live at 701 Snowbowl Road in Missoula at zip code 59808
Ronda was our garden weeder last summer and has agreed to weed the gardens again this summer, however the society will surely appreciate anyone who has time to weed at the garden or attend to the irises in general.
Respectfully submitted:
Swede Gustafson, Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE MISSOULA IRIS SOCIETY OF APRIL 1, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM by President Donna Dowell. 17 people were in attendance.
Ronda Leno was introduced as the new helper at the fort garden. Ken Miller was also introduced.
Minutes were approved as amended.
OLD BUSINESS:
Judy Blunt gave a report on the median show. The show is set for June 20, 2017 at 1901 1/2 South 4th Street West.
Financial report:
The corporation filing fee to the Secretary of State was paid. The checking has $537.04.
NEW BUSINESS:
It was moved by Judy Blunt to skip the January and February meeting each year. Seconded by Ron Dowell. The motion passed.
Swede Gustafson gave a presentation on the Fort Garden.
It was moved by Judy Blunt and seconded by Ed Verplancke that the plan to remodel the garden would proceed. The motion passed.
A report on soft rot and leaf spot was made. A product called conson triple action was recommended.
A report on painting of the shed was made. It was decided to wait until summer to discuss the issue further.
Rhizome winner was Gary Clark.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM
Respectfully submitted.
Jim Sadler
Presidential Rhizome winners: September Donna Dowell, October Swede Gustafson, November Fred Frey, December Anita Cervenak, January Betty Ann Gustafson, February Ron Dowell, March Cindy Davis, April Gary Clark.
Meeting locations 2017:
Saturday, May 6, 6:30 Fort Missoula Bldg T-1 – Pot luck supper
Saturday, May 20 – MIS median show at home of Judy Blunt
Saturday, June 3 – Iris show at Southgate Mall
Wednesday, June 7 – Ice Cream Social 5 p.m. at Fort Garden
Saturday, July 8, 6:30 – Meeting at Fort Missoula Bldg T-1 – Pot luck supper
Tentative – Sunday, July 23, 8 am – Work Party to dig iris for the sale
Monday, July 24 – Work Party labeling iris at home of Carol Addeo and updating card file
Thursday, July 27 – Work Party sorting iris for the sale at Carol Addeo’s
Friday, July 28 – Work Party sorting, loading iris, followed by supper at 5:00 pm at home of Carol Addeo
Saturday, July 29, 8 am – 1:00 pm – Iris Rhizome Sale at Fort Missoula
Saturday, July 29, 1 pm – After sale party at home of Billie Gray
August – No Meeting
September – No Meeting
Saturday, October 7, 6:30 – Pot luck supper. Host needed due to book sale preparations at the Fort.
Saturday, November, 4-5:00 pm – Board and budget meeting, followed by pot luck supper and regular meeting. Hostess is Judy Blunt at her home.
Sunday, December 3, 4:30 pm (tentative date to be confirmed later) for Christmas party and turkey dinner and potluck at home of Billie Gray.
Check out our websites: www.missoulairis.com and www.sites.google.com/site/irismissoula.