ur featured speaker for the September

meeting will be a long time friend of our

society, Julian Adams. He will be giving an in

depth presentation on Pine bonsai, one of his

favorites. We will be raffling off an air-layered

Zuisho Japanese White Pine that Julian is bringing.

Julian is the sole proprietor and primary staff of Adams' Bonsai. He has been

active in bonsai since receiving a Christmas gift bonsai in 1970. Beyond improving

his own bonsai skills, Julian's primary interest is to spread the word about this

great art form he enjoys so much. Adams' Bonsai was

formed in 1984 in Lynchburg, VA to facilitate this interest.

Julian has had the opportunity to assist such artists as

Hiroyoshi Yamaji, Walter Pall, Jim Doyle, Peter Adams,

Bill Valavanis, Doris Froning, and Jack Wikle in

workshops. He has traveled to Japan multiple times, and

to Korea once to study bonsai. You can regularly see him

teaching at bonsai clubs and events throughout North

America.

Julian writes extensively about bonsai via articles for English language bonsai

publications and the Central Virginia Bonsai Society newsletter. He also offers

bonsai plants, wire, and supplies for sale at his website: http://www.adamsbonsai.com

Members can look over Julian's web site and contact him ahead of time if they

would like him to bring something special for them.

Come and learn from Julian at our first meeting of the new 2011-2012 season.

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Newsletter of The Bonsai Society of Upstate New York

September 2011 Volume 40 Number 9

B illboard September Meeting: Next Meeting:

Tuesday, September 27, 7:00 pm

Julian Adams Brighton Town Lodge at Buckland Park

1341 Westfall Road, Rochester, New York near corner of Westfall and Clinton

Billboard is brought to you by:

PRESIDENT:

Harvey Carapella, President@bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org

CO-EDITORS:

Tom Friday & Irma Abu-Jumah Billboard@bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org

CONTRIBUTORS:

Mark Arpag, William N. Valavanis

2011-2012 Officers

President

Harvey B. Carapella

President@bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org

Vice-President

William N. Valavanis

wnv@internationalbonsai.com

Secretary

Mark Arpag

secretary@bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org

Treasurer

Ron Maggio

treasurer@bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org

Scots Pine by Julian Adams

Pines with

Julian Adams

2011 - 2012 Programs

Sep. 27 Pine Bonsai -Julian Adams, Virginia

Oct. 25 Dwarf Hinoki Cypress Bonsai Demo & Afternoon Workshop: Brussel Martin, Mississippi

Nov. 22 Bonsai Critique: Jim Dolce, Harvey Carapella and Marc Arpag

Dec.13 Holiday Party/Auction

Jan. 24 Wiring Bonsai: Jon Robbins

Feb. 28 Five Basic Bonsai Styles: Harvey Carapella

Mar. 15-18 GardenScape 2012 Society Display

Mar. 27 Literati Style Bonsai: Bill Valavanis

Apr. 24 Accessory Plantings: Jerome Cushman

May 19-20 Upstate New York Bonsai Exhibition

Jun. 9-10 3rd US National Bonsai Exhibition

Jun. 11 Yasuo Mitsuya - Topic TBD

Jun. 26 Summer Picnic/ Auction/ Sale

Jul. 24 Mert Bohonos - Garden Tour

July ? Bus trip TBD

Aug. 28 Bring Your Own Tree Workshop

Sep. 25 TBD

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he August meeting which featured a Summer Bring Your Own Tree workshop was a bit different this year.

Members arrived at the lodge only to find that another group was having a meeting inside. All was not lost.

Members moved a few large picnic tables together for people to work on, and the workshop was held outside in the

setting sunlight. Thank goodness for nice weather. About 30 members attended and are to be applauded for the large

number of trees they brought. Those who were there came away with lots of new ideas and pointers from some of our

more experienced members. They helped with whatever questions and/or problems members had with their trees.

Some members who did not bring trees stayed to watch and offered their ideas and suggestions. The trees that were

brought in definitely got a lot of help before they were taken home to be worked on further.

1. Members with Junipers get advice from Harvey.

2. Theresa gets some help from Mark on how to

trim her Jade plant.

3. Dave works on his cascade Juniper.

4. Joe, Rick, and Bob work on Joe’s Japanese Maple. Check out Joe’s homemade work stand,

nice job.

5. Nick watches Joe work on his tree while Mark

trims a tree Iris brought.

6. Bill gives Ron some ideas as to what to do with

his Willow as Joe and Will look on.

7. Mark and Bill offer tips on trees as members

look on.

Highlights of August Workshop

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How to borrow a book

Choose from the items listed in the

website under the tab Library.

E-mail your request to: librarian@bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org

Be sure to include the name and catalog number of the book as well as your name,

telephone number, and the meeting date on which you would like to pick up the book.

Books ordered online will be distributed at the meeting requested.

Society Policies and Procedures

This information is printed in the Billboard once each year, however, it will be available for

your reference in the BSUNY website www.bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org

Library Policy:

Members are responsible for insuring that the books they

check out are checked in by the librarian when they are

returned.

All books are due at the meeting subsequent to the one at

which the book was checked out

There will be a $2.00 per month for each overdue book

and anyone with a book overdue or who has not paid the

overdue fine will not be eligible to check out any other

books or tapes.

If a book is not returned by the third meeting after being

checked out, the person who checked the book out will

be billed for the replacement cost.

All books are due at the June meeting and no books are

to be taken out over the summer.

Fines collected will go into a library fund to pay library

expenses and buy new books and tapes. A book is

overdue immediately after the meeting at which it is due.

This is because the rest of the members will not have

access to that book until the next meeting.

Recording Club Events:

There will be no audio or video taping of any club

sponsored events. The club itself reserves the right to

record some special events with permission of those

participating.

Paid workshops:

Reservations for paid workshops are confirmed when

payment is received. Workshop fees are not refundable,

but members who have paid but cannot attend may sell

their reservation to other members. (The society usually

has a waiting list).

Guests Welcome:

Members of other bonsai clubs, guests of members and

other interested people who are not members of BSUNY

are welcome to attend our meetings and enjoy our

programs from time to time. When we have out of town

speakers, non-members are asked to pay a fee to help

defray the expenses of the program. Anyone who wishes

to attend the meetings on a regular basis should become

a regular dues paying member.

Members sales at Meetings:

Members may bring pre-bonsai plants, pots and other

supplies for sale at club meetings. No trained bonsai

please. You must set yourself up at a table and arrange to

have yourself or someone handy to deal with customers.

The club asks for 10% of the sales.

Steve Kozlowski - RAF Dwarf Scots Pine

Bonsai Society of Upstate New York

P.O. Box 92215

Rochester, New York 14692

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In previous Billboards, we

announced the availability

of a CD with over 50 images

of the best of the trees in the

2009 BSUNY Exhibition.

The photos were taken and edited by

Joe Noga and donated to the Society

for use as a fund raiser.

For only $20, you can purchase a CD with these

images in the most common, standard format,

JPEG. They will be available at the

September meeting; just see

Ron or JoAnn Maggio for

your copy.

All proceeds

go the Society.

lease use the registration form

that came with the Billboard

to pay your dues as soon as possible. If

you joined us at or after the Spring show,

your are already paid through August 2012.

Otherwise, fill out the form and either send it or

hand it and your dues to our treasurer, Ron Maggio.

If dues are not received by the September meeting,

this will be the last Billboard you receive. So, if

you start missing the Billboard, you will know it

slipped your mind.

Please note:

Most of our members are now receiving the

BSUNY Billboard by e-mail. This is the best way

to communicate with you. Receiving the Bonsai

Billboard by e-mail saves the society money, you

get to see great color photos of bonsai and we can

quickly send you updates and announcements. If

you want a printed copy, you can always print it

from your computer. Consider this when you renew

your membership.

Dues Are Due!

BSUNY Guidelines for attaching flyers/

advertising to the Billboard e-mail newsletter

The following requirements apply to all flyers and ads submitted for attachment to the BSUNY

Billboard e-mail newsletter.

1. Flyers and ads can only be submitted by current, paid up members of BSUNY.

2. Endorsement by the society is not intended or implied.

3. The text of the material must be geared toward providing information, services relating only to

bonsai. The text of the material must also include a name and telephone number, e-mail

address, and/or Web address where inquiries may be directed should anyone have questions.

Approval process:

1. The deadline for submission of display and text ads is the first of the month of publication. For

example, a display ad or text ad that is to appear in the September newsletter must be received by

the Editors by September 1st. The editors and officers reserve the right to edit all copies and to

refuse ads.

2. Those wishing to submit a flyer or ad of no more than two pages must attach a PDF of the flyer or

ad, and submit to the Billboard Editors via e-mail at Billboard@bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org

You will be notified via e-mail of approval or if any additional information or change is required.

If the PDF needs editing or fixing it will be up to the advertiser to do so.

3. In order to confirm your ad after approval, advertiser must pay the $25.00 per page fee in full to

the Treasurer, Ron Maggio, before the newsletter is published. Ron can be contacted at

treasurer@bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org to make arrangements for payment.

The ad or flyer must include the following DISCLAIMER:

BSUNY neither recommends nor endorses this program or organization.

Distribution of informational material is for the convenience of BSUNY

members and does not imply endorsement by the society.

If you have any questions, please contact the Billboard Editors via email at

Billboard@bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org.

We hope you have enjoyed your membership in the BONSAI

SOCIETY OF UPSTATE NEW YORK and that you have

found it helpful with your bonsai. With your continued

support we can provide world-class educational programs

at each meeting and workshop.

Membership dues for the 2011-2012 season are now

due. Please send your check today so we can include your

name in the new membership list, now being prepared.

Renew now to avoid missing any bonsai billboard issues

and society news.

Most of our members are now receiving the BSUNY

Billboard by e-mail. This is the best way to communicate

with you. Receiving the Bonsai Billboard by e-mail

saves the society money, you get to see great color photos

of bonsai and we can quickly send you updates and

announcements. If you want a printed copy, you can

always print one from your computer.

Time to Renew Your Dues 2011—2012

Please check the box below if you would like to

receive your copy of the BSUNY Billboard by e-mail.

If you recently joined us during the BSUNY Bonsai

Exhibition held in May, or during the summer, your dues

for the coming year have already been paid. Thank you

for joining us. Perhaps you might like to give a gift

membership to a friend who has admired your bonsai.

Sincerely Yours,

Treasurer

Treasurer@bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org

There will be a $5 fee for members and $10 for non members at our special meetings to help offset

the higher travel costs for special speakers.

Mail To & Make Checks Payable To:

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Rochester, New York 14692

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