May 2019
MEDIAN SHOW, MAY 18 at the home of Judy Blunt, 1901 1/2 South 4th Street West
Placing of entries: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Judging begins at 11:00 AM
Viewing hours are 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Potluck and Meeting follow at 6:30 PM
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Balances based on the reported April 2019 statements:
SAVINGS: April Balance $7605.35
Interest income 0.13
Balance 7605.48
Transfer to Checking 500.00
Balance $7105.48
CHECKING: April Balance $ 673.83
Membership received 10.00
Savings transfer 500.00
Balance 1183.83
Expenses Paid 378.00
Balance $ 795.83
At the April meeting the members present agreed to have Siberians given for the monthly attendance drawings. Therefore, I have sent off an order for 18 Siberians which includes 6 Siberians to augment the stock in the Fort Garden Siberian bed which has not had new stock added since 2010 with the exception of 2 Morgan-Wood award winner purchased and planted 3 years ago. These Siberians have been ordered from Ensata Gardens in Galesburg, Michigan. The 12 monthly award winners are a variety of colors, styles and years of introduction, with a total cost of $198.00 which includes shipping fee and will come from the yearly Budget values for our society. The 6 Siberians ordered for the garden are new introductions of 5 years or less at a value of $180.00 including the shipping cost. The $180.00 will be taken from the special Rhizome Purchases section of the Savings Account. Along with each shipment we will receive some bonus plants which will be available for sale to the club members. Since the order will not arrive until August we won't have these plants for the sale party. So will have to try a creative idea for the always interesting auction at the sale party.
Respectfully submitted,
Swede Gustafson, Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE MIS MEETING OF APRIL 6, 2019
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm by Betty Ann Gustafson.
We started with a discussion on the state of our gardens in Missoula and the surrounding area. So far the consensus was the snow pack was good for us especially without the thaw and freezing we usually see. Depending where you live in the Missoula Valley and surrounding area the growth varies from garden to garden. Consensus is seems to be we are behind schedule in growth.
Minutes stand as printed in the bulletin.
Treasurer’s report: Approved as printed in the newsletter, Swede stated no changes.
Old Business:
Betty Ann stopped at the Mall to see if and when we could cancel the show if the growth of our irises doesn’t conform with the June 8th show schedule. We can cancel up to 30 days prior to the show without having to pay the mall fee. If we need to cancel after that time or within the 30 days we will still be responsible for the Mall cost. So everyone keep a good eye on your irises and keep Betty Ann informed. Carol Addeo has tulips coming up and is using deer off and it is working at keeping the deer away.
Swede got the State Corporation filing fee complete, he had to go to Helena to complete it. They had our password wrong, so he could not do it on line.
Jim and Donna as the show co-chair persons were not at the meeting due to prior engagements, but Judy informed us that they have sent the program in for approval.
Judy Blunt is working on an article for our club, for the Centennial committee for AIS, regarding the history of our club. The article is due by the end of July and will be printed in the AIS magazine.
Jody Nolin with the AIS contact Betty Ann and the AIS is looking for the oldest affiliated club. From the research Carol did when putting together the book about our club, it started in 1954 but at that time we were connected to the garden club. We were affiliated in 1956 or more than likely 1957 when our 1st show was held which was an affiliated show. Discussion followed on Club history and Book.
Betty Ann sent letters to members that do not come to meetings, she heard back from 4 of them. Thanks Betty Ann for reaching out.
Gary Clark will be Sale Chairman this year. Betty Ann and Carol would like to put together information on the responsibilities for the sale chairperson, from digging the iris, cleaning, tables, tagging and setting up. Betty Ann thanked Carol for all the years and time she put in being the Sale Chairperson.
New Business:
There is a state wide event scheduled for July 19 through the 21st. It is the Out Door Expo, which will be using part of the Fort, yet to be determined exactly where. The Historical Fort Museum has yet to be contacted so we are not sure if it will affect digging for our sale.
The new club The Big Sky Iris Society will not be holding shows. They raise money by holding Iris Sales at their Farmer’s Market 3 weekends in a row.
Betty Ann might need to make ribbons for the show, she found a ribbon with Iris on it, the club agreed to let her use it for the Blue Ribbons.
Fort Missoula Historical Board had a planning meeting; they are trying to get an idea for a report on what is the vision and/or what people want at the Fort, being more events, exhibits, and bathrooms. When they are finished with their report they will be meeting with the County Commissioners for more funding for the fort to put together a 3 to 5 year plan.
On a personal note, Carol brought up the cost now for the Missoulian, her cost went from $25 to $40 monthly. Considering the paper is getting smaller and smaller she feels it’s not worth it. Wanted to know what others are paying. Betty Ann said they pay a yearly fee of $152.
The 5 Valleys Dahlia & Glad Society will be holding their Tuber & Corm Sales on Saturday, April 27th at 8 am to 3 pm at Ace Hardware at Tremper’s Shopping Center & on Sunday, April 28th, Noon – 5 pm at Fresh Market South Reserve.
Lottie won the March Rhizome and Billie won the April Rhizome.
Betty Ann adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Davis
MIS MEETING/EVENT SCHEDULE 2019
Saturday, May 18 – Meeting and median show, details above – with pot luck supper at the home of Judy Blunt, 1901 ½ S. 4th St West. Phone is 406-728-0741.
Saturday, June 1 – Meeting at 6:30 p.m. with pot luck supper at the home of Fred Frey, 1760 Frey Lane, phone is 406-549-0530. Agenda: Show plans
Saturday, June 8, Iris Show at Southgate Mall all day Saturday. Set up begins the evening before, Friday June 7. Times to be announced.
Wednesday evening, June 12 – Ice Cream Social at Fort Missoula Iris Gardens. Date and time are tentative at this time. Firm date and time to be announced later.
Saturday, July 13 – Meeting at 6:30 p.m. with pot luck supper at the home of Gary Clark and Steve Hesla – 2275 Sunlite Lane - Phone is 406-728-7633. Agenda: Rhizome sale plans
Sunday, July 21 thru Friday, July 26. Sale preparation: Days, times and locations tentative; usually work parties to prepare for the sale are from about 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. depending on needs. Firm times and locations will be announced later.
Friday, July 26 – 5:00 p.m. Pot luck supper and rhizome loading for transport to Fort Missoula. Firm location to be announced later.
Saturday, July 27 – Rhizome sale 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fort Missoula Iris Garden.
1:00 p.m. After-sale party at back patio of Billie Gray, 1558 S. 6th St West – Phone is 406-543-3480. Food of chicken and pizza and drinks provided by our club. Lots of fun.
August, 2019 – No meeting
September, 2019 – No meeting
Saturday, October 5 – Meeting at 6:30 p.m. with pot luck supper at the home of Swede and Betty Ann Gustafson, 3128 Eldora Lane – Phone is 406-251-3526.
Saturday, November 2 – Board meeting at 5:00 at the home of Carol Addeo and Allen Ledford, 5805 Helena Dr, Phone is 406-251-5833. All members welcome to the board meeting. Officers mandatory attendance. Agenda: Budget for 2020.
6:30 p.m. Regular meeting with pot luck supper. Agenda: Overview of budget, planning events and meetings for 2020.
Sunday, December 1, 2019 – Christmas Party 4:30 (Date and time tentative) at the home of Billie Gray, 1558 S. 6th St West, Phone is 406-543-3480. Turkey dinner with pot luck, followed by gift exchange.
Presidential Rhizome winners: August Fred Frey; September Gary Clark; October Al Ledford; November Linda Sadler; December Marie Nyquist, January Morris Nyquist, February Ron Dowell, March Lottie Bowen; April Billie Gray