June 2018
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP!
ANNUAL IRIS SHOW: SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 10:00 A.M– 8:00 P.M
WHERE: SOUTHGATE MALL JC PENNY COURT
SET UP: Friday, June 1, 7:00 to 10.00 P.M.
STAGE ENTRIES: Saturday, June 2, 7:00 to 9:45 A.M.
JUDGING BEGINS: 10:00 A.M.
REMOVAL OF ENTRIES: June 2, 8:00 P.M.
GARDEN TOUR: SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2:00 P.M. For members and guests.
BEGIN AT THE GARDEN OF SWEDE AND BETTY ANN GUSTAFSON
3128 Eldora Lane (Linda Vista)
TRANSPORTATION: Your private vehicle
GARDENS ON TOUR: Gustafson's
Carol Addeo and Al Ledford, 5805 Helena Drive (Linda Vista)
Gary Clark and Steve Hesla, 2275 Sunlite Lane (off South Avenue)
Ron and Donna Dowell, 6045 Meininger, (off Mullan Road)
Fred Frey, 1760 Frey Lane, (off Mullan Road)
ICE CREAM SOCIAL: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 5:00 P.M.
FORT MISSOULA IRIS GARDEN
(Bring lawn chairs)
GARDEN JUDGING: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 6:00 P.M.
A judges training class given by Roger Muir
REPORT FROM THE SHOW CHAIRMAN:
The 2018 Median Show was held Saturday, May 19, at the home of Judy Blunt. There were eight exhibitors, and a total of 73 iris vied in the horticultural and artistic divisions. Roger Muir won the silver medal for most blue ribbons [12] and Fred Frey took home the bronze with 7 blues, 1 red and 1 white. The largest class was comprised of standard dwarf bearded iris, with 32 competitors. Roger Muir won with Cat's Eye. Gary Clark's tall bearded iris, Immortality, won that category. We had a total of 11 intermediate bearded iris. Best IB and also Best of Show was presented to Judy Blunt for Action Adventure. Donna Dowell was head judge for the show, and in the horticultural division, she was joined by fellow judges Roger Muir, James Sadler, Cindy Davis and Gary Clark.
There were nine artistic entries in the theme of Montana's Literary Treasures. Donna Dowell won Best of Show for her interpretation of "Wing Shot," an arrangement suggesting motion. Judy Blunt took runner-up for "Where Rivers Change Direction," an arrangement featuring water. The title of Sweepstakes Winner saw a tie between Jim Sadler and Donna Dowell, each with three blue ribbons.
Cheryl Caroll and Lynn Weger judged the artistic division.
The next show is June 2 in the J.C. Penney court at the Southgate Mall. We'll be setting up the night before, and ready to go by 8 a.m. Saturday. Judging will begin at 11. Below is a listing of the artistic divisions. We hope to get new members interested in trying arrangements--they enter the first few shows in the novice category, and are not judged against the experienced designers so the pressure is off. It's great fun. If you're interested in some information, email Judy Blunt: jjblunt@msn.com
Missoula Iris Show 2018 Artistic Classes
“At the State Fair”
- Blue Ribbon Pies: Interpretive, designer’s choice of design type and components
- All-Star Rodeo: A design suggesting motion
- White Hats and Silver Spurs: Interpretive, designer’s choice of design type and components
- Clouds of Cotton Candy: Interpretive, designer’s choice of design type and components
- Grand Entry Parade: A creative line design
- Judging Fur and Feathers: Interpretive, designer’s choice of design type and components
- Photo Finish at the Track: A parallel or twin design
- Riding the Merry Go Round: Interpretive, designer’s choice of design type and components
TREASURER'S REPORT: as of May 15, 2018
SAVINGS ACCOUNT: April 23 reported balance: $ 16,386.93
Transfer to checking 1,000.00
Interest income 0.26
Balance $ 15,386.19
CHECKING ACCOUNT: April 23 balance: $ 177.57
Income deposits 1,010.00
Expense paid in April 41.80
Balance 1135.77
Income: Transfer from Savings as shown above
New membership from Frances McDermott
Expense was paid to:
Judy Blunt for printing of schedules for the upcoming two iris shows.
Respectfully submitted: Erling Gustafson, Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE MISSOULA IRIS SOCIETY OF MAY 5, 2018
Present: Ken Miller, Ronda Leno, Donna Dowell, Swede and Betty Ann Gustafson, Steve Hesla, Gary Clark, Ron and Donna Dowell, Jim & Linda Sadler, Carol Addeo, Alan Ledford, Roger Muir, Cindy Davis
The members participated in a potluck.
Meeting called to order at 7:05 by President Betty Ann Gustafson at building T-1 at the Fort. She announced that Fran McDermott is a new member.
A program on staging was presented by Gary Clark. Other judges present were presented cards with questions on entering a show. Roger Muir, Cindy Davis, Jim Sadler, Donna Dowell, Fred Frey gave tips on entering an iris show.
Swede Gustafson gave an over view of the upcoming show schedule. Betty Ann Gustafson passed out the show schedule.
Minutes were approved as corrected.
Treasurer's report was given. $177.00 in checking and $15,386.19 in savings.
The website was discussed. The new website instructions were stated in the newsletter. One is to google Missoula Iris, hit search and it will come up.
Median iris show is scheduled for Sat., May 19, 2018, at Judy Blunt's home.
Ice cream social is June 6 at 5:00 at the Iris garden. Judging class on garden judging presented by Roger Muir will be after the social at 6:00.
Garden Tour after the show on Sunday, June 3rd, at 2:00. Members' homes will be open for touring. Gardens of Fred Frey, Swede and Betty Ann Gustafson, Gary Clark, Donna and Ron Dowell, and Carol Addeo are available for viewing.
The Nyquist family has been working at the Gardens doing weeding. Their work is appreciated.
Swede gave a presentation on the new garden plan for the garden.
Ron Dowell moved and Gary Clark seconded that the gardens remodel and planting be hired out. The motion passed.
Steve Hesla won the iris rhizome drawing.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM
Respectfully submitted, Jim Sadler
RHIZOME WINNERS: Presidential Rhizome winners: Ron Dowell, September; Betty Ann Gustafson, October; Carol Addeo, November; Gary Clark, December; Donna Dowell, January; Swede Gustafson, February; Al Ledford, March; Jim Sadler, April; Steve Hesla, May.
MIS MEETING/EVENT SCHEDULE 2018
Friday, June 1 – Set up for show at Southgate Mall, Penney's Court, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, June 2 – Iris Show at Southgate Mall – Staging 7:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Judging begins at 10:00 a.m. Take down at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 3, 2:00 p.m. – Garden Tour starting at Gustafsons’.
Wednesday, June 6 – 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 website: www.sites.google.com/site/irismissoula.