March 2018
NEXT MEETING: Saturday, March 3 – Meeting 6:30 p.m. at Fort Missoula, Building T-1. Pot luck supper. Program will be an iris program, about 30 minutes long.
FYI: Welcome to new members Harold and Leslie Lowney!
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The Fort Missoula Historical Museum will have a spring display featuring the history of the Missoula Iris Society Garden and the society. Pictures and information have been requested to use for their display. The display will be featured in March.
They would also like to interview Billie Gray, one of the founding members, for their newsletter. I have given the curator some of our history books to help them with their display. I will keep you posted on when the display will be available for view.
Betty Ann Gustafson, President
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The following message came from Region 11 RVP Jeanette Graham:
<<I got an email there will not be a silent auction at the convention this year. I’ll hold everything I have till next year. Jeanette
Hi all,
I understand there will be no silent auction in New Orleans this year. There will be a boutique. Please pass this on to those that were considering donating to the silent auction. I also wanted to thank all the Regions that have provided Region Raising baskets in the past. Hopefully we will do that again going forward.
Also, if hybridizers want to donate certificates for rhizomes of their introductions, Paul Gossett will be accepting those for Bus prizes. The RVP Board of Counsellors Meeting will be Monday, April 9, 1:30-3:30 PM. Hope to see you all there.
Howie Dash, RVP Counsellor>>
TREASURER'S REPORT: as of February 20, 2018
SAVINGS ACCOUNT: No activity during the past month
Balance is $16,385.11
CHECKING ACCOUNT: January 24 Balance $346.66
Memberships Received 20.00
Expenses Paid 80.00
February 20 Balance $286.66
Respectfully Submitted: Swede Gustafson, Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE MISSOULA IRIS SOCIETY OF FEBRUARY 3, 2018
The society met at 6:30 and proceeded with their potluck.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM at Cindy Davis home at 929 Cooley, Missoula. Present at the meeting were Steve Hesla, Ann Bowman, Gary Clark, Swede Gustafson, Ron Dowell, Donna Dowell, Fred Frey, Linda Sadler, Carol Addeo, Alan Ledford, Jim Sadler, Lynn Weger, Betty Ann Gustafson, and Roger Muir.
Minutes were accepted as corrected.
Treasurer report: It was reported that there were $16,385.11 in savings account and $346.66 in checking. Report accepted subject to audit.
Audit committee appointed. Cindy Davis and Carol Addeo will audit.
President Betty Ann gave a report on the conference training in Boise. There will be a conference in Salem, Oregon May 11-13.
It was moved and seconded that Elizabeth Friesz be made an honorary member.
Affiliation papers were sent to RVP plus $50.00 for the honorarium. Cards were sent for the Basket to the RVP. Judy Blunt is writing a note explaining the cards.
Ribbons need to be made for the show. Betty Ann stated that seals have been ordered.
It was announced that Harold and Leslie Lowney of Florence are new members.
Ron Dowell asked for a thank you card to be sent to Anita for the newsletter.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:15.
Swede Gustafson won the presidential rhizome.
Jim Sadler gave a program. The program was on the Handbook and would count as 1 hour of training.
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.
MIS MEETING/EVENT SCHEDULE 2018
Saturday, March 3 – Meeting 6:30 p.m. at Fort Missoula, Building T-1. Pot luck supper. Program will be an iris program, about 30 minutes long.
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.