April 2018
NEXT MEETING: Saturday, April 7 – Meeting 6:30 p.m. at Fort Missoula, Building T-1. Pot luck supper.
There are a number of important issues on the agenda this month:
- 2019 Calendar Order
- Membership List
- Award ribbons for the Annual Iris Show
- New Southgate Mall ownership as it pertains to the Annual Iris Show
- Cleanup of the Fort Iris Garden
- Missoula Iris Society Website - Garden Tour
After the business meeting Donna Dowell will demonstrate Floral Arrangements for Home and the
Annual Iris Show.
TREASURER'S REPORT: as of March 23, 2018
SAVINGS ACCOUNT: February 20 reported balance of $16,385.11 was increased by $0.53 interest income, thus the new BALANCE = $16,385.64
CHECKING ACCOUNT: February 20 Balance: $286.66
Expenses Paid in March 55.77
March 23 Balance $230.89
Expenses paid were to :
Elizabeth Gustafson for 3 expenditures:
1- For postage and printing to send cards to Jeanette Graham $14.60
2- For postage and ribbon for AIS Convention boutique gift 9.17
3- Montana Corporation annual filing fee 20.00
American Iris Society Storefront – purchase of 5 packs of AIS seals $12.00
Respectfully submitted:
Erling Gustafson, Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE MISSOULA IRIS SOCIETY OF MARCH 3, 2018
Meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM at the Ft Missoula Court House Building. Present at the meeting were Fred Frey, Alan Ledford, Carol Addeo, Judy Blunt, Swede Gustafson, Betty Ann Gustafson, Roger Muir, Cindy Davis, Jim Sadler, Linda Sadler. A potluck ensued.
Minutes were accepted as published.
Treasurer report stated that the balance in checking was $286.66. Report accepted subject review.
Unfinished Business:
President Betty Ann Gustafson gave a report on the basket for convention. She further explained the note cards by Mary Beth Percival. Our club will send note cards to the convention boutique. Convention is April 8-14.
President Gustafson stated the books still need to be reviewed. She also gave a report on the museum.
Judy Blunt gave a report on the Iris shows. May 19 is planned for the Median show.
Alan Ledford won the drawing.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35
Jim Sadler gave a judges class on growing iris. Judges signed in and took a test. The class will qualify for one hour judging credit.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Sadler, Secretary
RHIZOME WINNERS: Presidential Rhizome winners: Ron Dowell, September; Betty Ann Gustafson, October; Carol Addeo, November; Gary Clark, December; Donna Dowell, January; Swede Gustafson, February; Alan Ledford, March.
MIS MEETING/EVENT SCHEDULE 2018
Saturday, April 7 – Meeting 6:30 p.m. at Fort Missoula, Building T-1. Pot luck supper. Program will be “Floral Arrangements for Home or Show” by Donna Dowell.
Saturday, May 5 – Meeting 6:30 p.m. At Fort Missoula, Building T-1. Pot luck supper. Program will be very informative on June Iris Show, display of iris, tips for arrangements, what judges look for and award structure.
Saturday, May 19 – Date tentative – Median Show
Sunday, May 27 – Date tentative – Tour of Member Gardens – car pooling
Friday, June 1 – Set up for show at Southgate Mall, Penney's Court, 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 2 – Iris Show at Southgate Mall – Staging 6:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Judging begins at 10:00 a.m. Awards dinner at 6:00 p.m. - location to be announced. Take down at 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 6 – Date tentative – 5 p.m. Ice Cream Social and short meeting at Fort Missoula Iris Garden. Bring your lawn chairs.
Saturday, July 7 – Meeting 6:30 p.m. at Fort Missoula Building T-1.
Pot luck supper, program to be “Digging and preparation of iris for the sale” by Carol Addeo.
Sunday July 22 – Fort Missoula Iris Garden. Work party digging and cleaning iris for the sale. Time from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday, July 23 and Tuesday July 24 – Work party at home of Carol Addeo & Al Ledford, 5805 Helena Dr, in Linda Vista, to trim and label iris. Call 406-251-5833 for directions.
Wednesday, July 25 – Work party at Fort Missoula Iris Garden – to be announced
Thursday, July 26 & Friday July 27 – Sort iris on tables and final preparation for sale at home of Carol Addeo & Al Ledford.
Friday, July 27 – 6:00 p.m. - Potluck supper at home of Carol Addeo and Al Ledford including pulled pork sandwiches and potluck goodies.
Saturday, July 28 – Iris Rhizome Sale at Fort Missoula Iris Garden from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs.
Saturday, July 28 – 1:00 p.m. After-sale patio party at home of Billie Gray. Chicken, pizza and drinks provided by the society.
August and September – No meetings
Saturday, October 6 – Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at home of Swede and Betty Ann Gustafson, 3128 Eldora Lane in Linda Vista area. Call 406-251-3526 for directions. Pot luck supper. Program on iris culture and hybridizing.
Saturday, November 3 – Meeting at home of Judy Blunt, 1901 ½ S. 4th St. W. Call 406-728-0741 for directions. Board meeting & next year planning starts at 5:00 p.m.; all members are welcome. Pot luck supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by the regular membership meeting.
Sunday, December 2 – 4:30 p.m. (Date tentative) Christmas turkey dinner and potluck goodies, followed by gift exchange at the home of Billie Gray, 1558 S. 6th St West. Call 406-543-3480 for directions.
Check out our websites: www.missoulairis.com and www.sites.google.com/site/irismissoula.