January 2020

NEXT MEETING: not until February 1, 2020!

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

We hope everyone is having very happy holidays! Just wanted to remind everyone that we will not have a meeting in January.

January can have such inclement weather and everyone needs a little R & R after the holidays. We will see you all Saturday, February 1. Our officers for 2020, President, Betty Ann Gustafson, Vice President, Gary Clark, Secretary, Carol Addeo, and Treasurer, Swede Gustafson, will be happy to see you all.

Once again it is time for dues to be paid. They are $10.00 a person and can be sent to treasurer, Swede Gustafson, 3128 Eldora Lane, Missoula, MT 59803.

See you in February!

Betty Ann Gustafson, President, Missoula Iris Society

TREASURER'S REPORT: as of December 17, 2019

SAVINGS ACCOUNT:

November 19 Balance.............. $10174.08

Interest income Oct and Nov..... 0.34

Sub total........$10174.42

Transfer to Checking.................... 500.00

Balance........$ 9674.42

CHECKING ACCOUNT:

November 19 Balance................$ 418.62

Savings Transfer..................................500.00

6 Memberships received...................60.00

1 Calendar sale............................... 4.00

Sub total.........................................$ 982.62

Expenses Paid................................. 500.00

Balance............................................$ 482.62

Presidential Rhizomes: August: Gary Clark, Sept.: Cindy Davis, Oct.: Marie Nyquist, Nov.: Jim Sadler

MIS MEETING/EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, January 4, 2020 - No meeting

Saturday, February 1, 2020 - Meeting and pot luck supper beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Fort Missoula Building T-1.

Saturday, March 7, 2020 - Meeting and pot luck supper beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Fort Missoula Building T-1.

Saturday, April 4, 2020 - Meeting and pot luck supper beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Fort Missoula Building T-1.

Saturday, May 2, 2020 - Meeting and pot luck supper beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Target Range home of Gary Clark and Steve Hesla.

Saturday, May 23, 2020 - Median Show tentative date

June 2020 - Ice cream social - date to be announced

Saturday, June 6, 2020 - Meeting and pot luck supper beginning at 6:30 p.m. at home of Fred Frey.

Saturday, June 13, 2020 - MIS Iris Show at Southgate Mall. Show Banquet - Time and location to be announced

Saturday, July 11, 2020 - Meeting and pot luck supper beginning at 6:30 p.m. at home of Jim and Linda Sadler.

Monday, July 20, 2020 - Sale preparation begins. Additional details to come later.

Saturday, July 25, 2020 - Annual Rhizome Sale near Fort Missoula Display Gardens - Sale begins 9 am to 1 pm

1:30 pm. - After sale patio party at home of Billie Gray

August, 2020 - No meeting

September 2020 - No meeting

Saturday, October 3, 2020 - Meeting and pot luck supper beginning at 6:30 p.m. at home of Swede and Betty Ann Gustafson

Saturday, November 7, 2020 - Board and Budget Meeting at 5:00 p.m. at home of Carol Addeo and Al Ledford. Regular meeting and potluck supper beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 13, 2020 - Christmas party and pot luck supper at home of Billie Gray beginning at 4:30 p.m