The American Iris Society AIS Region 6 Newsletter
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The American Iris Society AIS Region 6 Newsletter Spring 2013 Indiana ❖ Michigan ❖ Ohio Newsletter Via Email To You! AIS Region 6 Going ‘Digital’ Like everyone we are trying to cut costs and increase awareness of iris. Currently hard copies of the newsletter are sent via USPS to any who have not requested email delivery. Please help us in this endeavor to save time and money. We ask that each of you take action and receive your copy of the Region 6 Newsletter via email. Here are a few advantages of getting the newsletter via email. Each issue you receive will be a beautiful full color version. [Hard copies through the USPS are black and white only] Eventually (with your help providing information and articles) the newsletter can be longer and contain more stories, forms, and maybe even ads for our hybridizers and garden suppliers. It can be copied and shared with clubs, friends, neighbors and used for publicity when iris programs are presented. Please consider your individual situation and if you would like to receive the newsletter by email please let me know by contacting me at: [email protected]. Please include “R6 Newsletter Info” in the subject line. Thank you! ~Some information for this announcement came from Debbie Strauss – Region 17 In This Issue: 2 Region 6 Officers & Directors 2 Region 6 AIS Administrative Officers 3 Region 6 Affiliates 4 New Members 4 RVP’s Message 5 Steps for Organizing and Hosting a Spring Regional Meeting 7 Awesome Iris for Your Garden From Region 6 Hybridizers 8 2013 Events in Region 6 9 Siberian/Species Convention Crossword Puzzle 11 Siberian/Species Convention & Region 6 Spring Meeting Information -1- Region 6 Spring 2013 Iris Cristata ‘Follow Your Dreams’ Photo: B. Heilman
Transcript of The American Iris Society AIS Region 6 Newsletter
The
American Iris Society
AIS Region 6 Newsletter
Spring 2013
Indiana ❖ Michigan ❖ Ohio
Newsletter Via Email To You!
AIS Region 6 Going ‘Digital’
Like everyone we are trying to cut costs and increase awareness of iris. Currently hard copies of the newsletter
are sent via USPS to any who have not requested email delivery. Please help us in this endeavor to save time
and money. We ask that each of you take action and receive your copy of the Region 6 Newsletter via email.
Here are a few advantages of getting the newsletter via email.
Each issue you receive will be a beautiful full color version. [Hard copies through the USPS are black
and white only]
Eventually (with your help providing information and articles) the newsletter can be longer and contain
more stories, forms, and maybe even ads for our hybridizers and garden suppliers.
It can be copied and shared with clubs, friends, neighbors and used for publicity when iris programs are
presented.
Please consider your individual situation and if you would like to receive the newsletter by email please let me
know by contacting me at: [email protected]. Please include “R6 Newsletter Info” in the subject line. Thank
you!
~Some information for this announcement came from Debbie Strauss – Region 17
In This Issue: 2 Region 6 Officers & Directors
2 Region 6 AIS Administrative Officers
3 Region 6 Affiliates
4 New Members
4 RVP’s Message
5 Steps for Organizing and Hosting a Spring Regional Meeting
7 Awesome Iris for Your Garden From Region 6 Hybridizers
8 2013 Events in Region 6
9 Siberian/Species Convention Crossword Puzzle
11 Siberian/Species Convention & Region 6 Spring Meeting
Information
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Iris Cristata
‘Follow Your Dreams’
Photo: B. Heilman
Region 6 Officers and Directors
Regional Vice President
Jim Copeland, 78118 M-40 Highway, Lawton, MI, 49065, (269) 624-1968, [email protected]
Assistant Regional Vice President
Sheena L. Nolin, 903 N Metts St., Ossian, IN, 46777
Treasurer Peggy Harger-Allen, 1595 S 775 East, Whitestown, IN, 46075, (317) 769-6837, [email protected]
Secretary
Jean Kaufmann, 5140 Cornell Rd.,Okemos, MI, 48864, (517) 347-7555, [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Deb Diget, 300 Silver St, Battle Creek, MI, 49014, [email protected]
Assistant Newsletter Editor
Vacant
Indiana State Chairman
Mary Lou Swann-Young, 7443 W. 500 N., McCordsville, Indiana, 46055, (317) 335-2186, [email protected]
Michigan State Chairman
Don Sorensen, 6063 S. Youngman Rd., Greenville, MI, 48838, (616) 225-0215, [email protected]
Ohio State Chairman
Jody Nolin, 5184 County Rd. 20, Rushsylvania, OH, 43347, (614) 507-0332, [email protected]
Awards & Elections Chairman Carol Morgan, 265 N Main St., Woodland, MI, 48897, (269) 367-4218, [email protected]
Judges’ Training Chairman
Jim Copeland, 78118 M-40 Highway, Lawton, MI, 49065, (269) 624-1968, [email protected]
Regional Youth Chairman
Vacant
Immediate Past Regional Vice President
Chuck Bunnell, 7941 Peshewa Dr., Lafayette, IN, 47905, (765) 296-6955, [email protected]
AIS Officers and Administrative Officers
President
Jim Morris, 682 Huntley Heights, Ballwin, MO, 63021, (636) 256-3927, [email protected]
First Vice President
Gary White, 701 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln, NE, 68512, (402) 421-6394, [email protected]
Second Vice President
Jody Nolin, 5184 County Rd. 20, Rushsylvania, OH, 43347, (614) 507-0332, [email protected]
Secretary Michelle Snyder, 225 Sky Line Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336, (928) 282-5867, [email protected]
Treasurer
Dwayne Booth, 6117 150th Place SW, Edmonds, WA, 98026-4121
Bulletin Editor
Kelly D. Norris, 3149 Kentucky Ave., Bedford, IA 50833-8039, (712) 621-5399, [email protected]
Registrar
John & Joanne Jones, 35572 Linda Drive, Fremont, CA 94536-1523, (510) 795-9723, [email protected]
Membership Secretary
Tom Gormley, 205 Catalonia Ave., P.O. Box 177, DeLeon Springs, FL 32130, (386) 277-2057,
Recording Secretary
Susan Boyce, 5123 South 3500 West, Roy, UT 84067, (801) 985-0255, [email protected]@juno.com
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Region 6 Affiliates
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Columbus Iris Society #34315
Amy Maurer, President
2560 Stanbury Dr.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 253- 8373
Grand Valley Iris Society #82889
James Maring, President
243 Murray SW
Wyoming, MI 49548
(616) 531-9753
Indianapolis Daylily – Iris Society
Debbie Hale, President
2605 N. County Road 600 E
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 501-7580
Iris Club of Southeast Michigan #32044
Fred Clawson, President
630 Symes Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Iris Club of West Michigan #91599
Don Sorensen, President
6060 Youngman Rd.
Greenville, MI 48838
Iris Growers of Eastern Indiana #60272 Roger D. Hoover, President
421 N. Jackson Pike
Union City, IN 47390
(765) 964-6542
Mio Irisarians #38520
Adam Cordes, President
22740 Co. Rd. F-21
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4248
Northeastern Indiana Iris Society #85617
Lana Wolfe, President
9730 Auburn Road
Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 489-4781
North East Ohio Iris Society #85619
Fred Pedersen, President
9247 Windswept Dr.
Brecksville, Oh. 44141
(330) 714-9102
Southwestern Michigan Iris Society #87549
Inge Mesik, President
779 105th Avenue
Plainwell, MI 49080
Tri County Iris Society #78185
John Kaufmann, President
5140 Cornell Rd.
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-7555
Please, contact the editor to help keep these
listings current.
Welcome New Members!
Allyson Clawson Abigail Lubowicki
Coopersville, MI 49404 Berea, OH 44017
RVP's MESSAGE
I want to thank Jody Nolin for serving as Region 6 Newsletter Editor for the last ten years. She has
done a good job of keeping Region 6 members up to date on Regional issues. I also want to thank
Brock Heilman for assisting Jody the past couple of years. Brock has added color pictures to the on-
line copy of the Newsletter. Color always makes reading more interesting. Jody and Brock initiated
the availability of getting the Newsletter on-line and we want to continue and expand the number of
members receiving the on-line issue. Color is not available in the USPS mailed copies.
Filling the Editors position is not an easy thing to do. I was pleased when Deb Diget accepted and
agreed to take over as the new Region 6 Newsletter editor. Thank you Deb. Deb will be contacting
many of you for articles, information and other items that she believes will be of interest to Region 6
members. Please give her your cooperation and send her requested information.
The SSI/Region 6 Spring Convention is just over 3 months away. If you have not decided yet to
attend, please consider doing so. The registration is very reasonable and I assure you that you will
have a good time. There are over 150 guest Siberian and Specie iris that have been sent by
Hybridizers. Many of the irises will be available at the Convention auction. Region 6 has eleven AIS
affiliates. Some Affiliates have not been active in Regional
meetings, so this will be a good time for you to load up
your car and come to Lansing.
As AIS members, it is important that you keep the AIS
membership Chairman informed of any changes of
address or email changes. You also should notify me or
our Newsletter Editor.
Jim Copeland
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‘Hooked Again’ Photo: Ensata Gardens
Steps for Organizing and Hosting A Spring Regional Meeting At the 2012 fall Regional Meeting it was recommended that procedures for hosting and organizing a spring regional meeting be written. Carol Morgan and Jody Nolin gladly took on this responsibility and the following steps are presented for your reference when hosting and organizing a spring regional. 1. Issue an invitation to the Region for guest irises. This should be done at least 2 years before the
regional date. Invitations can be made to AIS members nationally as well as regionally. The Irises
magazine of the AIS and the internet are valid resources for your invitations.
2. Arrange for host gardens for guest irises. These should be grouped by location with reasonable
travel times between them.
3. Host club will work with Regional Judges Training Chairperson to determine judges training and the
region board for speaker choices. When speakers are contacted, ask what media devices they will
need. Travel expenses and a speaker’s fee are usually part of the expenses of the regional meeting.
4. Host club decides whether the event will be a one day or two day affair.
5. Research arrangements for possible bus companies, hotels and room discounts and menu choices
(remember to include a vegetarian choice). Be sure there is a room that will handle possible
audio/visual shows. A location should be arranged at least 9 months prior to the regional.
6. Once hotel, buses, speaker and meal rates are determined, an estimate of the per person cost
should be made. Help with this is available from the region board (many of them have worked on
regional meetings.) This is the total costs divided by the estimated attendance number. Some
financial help is available from the region.
7. Buses for tours are reserved. Touring buses carry between 40 and 60 persons. The number of
buses needed depends on the estimated attendance. Most bus companies require a deposit and will
then guarantee the rates to hold at the quoted amount. Have the guest garden locations and a route
arranged to give to the bus company. They will want the estimated times of travel and lay-over at
each stop. The driver should be included in the lunch count. Don’t forget the gratuity. (Passing the
hat is OK and has been done frequently in the past.)
8. A registrar should be appointed to receive registrations and deposit money in a new account.
There should be two member’s names on the account. Usually the registrar is responsible for name
tags.
9. A registration form that includes information about attendee’s name, address, phone, email, and
whether there are several attendees using that registration; costs, hotel (name, contact, and location)
schedule, and menu choices should be prepared so that it can be included in the Regional
newsletters, and ideally an on-line site like the AIS Region 6 site.
10. Encourage guest gardens to keep the guests well maintained. Club assistance is often a big help.
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11. About a month before the date of the regional meeting, the banquet hall/hotel and the bus
company should be notified as to the number of attendees.
12. Arrange for one or two club members to serve as bus captains. They will help the driver find the
gardens, and give information about the guest gardens to the passengers. They are also asked to
time the visits and keep the tour on schedule. Some tours have had games to pass the time on long
distance trips. This is optional. Be sure that these folks have a cell phone and contact numbers in
case of emergency.
13. Some clubs decorate the banquet tables with simple center pieces. There should be a table for
auction items. Door prizes and table favors are optional.
14. Check with the hotel to see if there is transportation to and from the airport. If not the local club
should try to provide that service.
15. The President of the local club should be prepared to introduce speakers and give appropriate
announcements.
A fun, successful and well organized Spring Meeting. Indiana - Spring 2011! Will your club step up for Spring ’14?
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Awesome Iris for Your Garden
From Region 6
Hybridizers
‘Missus Bee’ ‘Sushi’
‘Something Shocking’ ‘Mema’s Peachy’ ‘Blushing Saphira’
‘Desert Bouquet’ ‘Rayos Adentro’ ‘Micho’
‘Indigo Angel’
‘Nobody But Me’
Photo: B.Heilman
Photo: B.Heilman
Photo: Ensata Gardens
Photo: Ensata Gardens
Photo: B.Heilman Photo: B.Heilman Photo: B. Heilman
Photo: B.Heilman Photo: B.Heilman
Photo: M.S-Young
Micho
Photo: M.S-Young Photo: D.Willott ‘Beloved Infidel’
2013 Events In Region 6
Date Event Location Additional Information
May 18
th CIS Iris Show Franklin Park Conservatory 11 am to 4 pm
Columbus, OH
May 20 ICOWM Plant Auction Courtland Township Hall Starts at 7pm May 25
th NEOIS Iris Show Independance Old Town Hall set-up 8-11am / 1-4pm
Independence, OH Open to public
May 24th
SWMIS Iris Show Wenke Greenhouses prep iris 8-10am - judging 11am
Kalamazoo, MI Open to public noon-5pm
May 25 IDIS Iris Show Holliday Park Nature Center Set up 8:30-10:30; Judging 11 Indianapolis, IN Judging 11am; Public 1-4pm
May 25 & 26 GVIS Iris Show Fredrick Meijer Gardens Free Admission-See FMG
Grand Rapids, MI website for more information
May 26 NEIIS Iris Show Foellinger-Freimann Open to the public at noon
Botanical Conservatory
Ft.Wayne, IN
May 31 & TriCounty Iris Show MSU Greenhouse Entries in by 7 pm May
June 1 East Lansing, MI 31- judged that day Exhibited until 2pm June 1
June 6-8 Region 6 Spring meeting Lansing, MI See pages 11 & 12 of the
SSI/SIGNA National newsletter
Convention
June 9 Mio Irisarians Iris Show Plainfield Township Hall Entries accepted 7-10am
Hale, MI Open to the public 1:30-4:30pm
June 15 ICOWM Bus Trip Tour 3 Lansing area gardens Contact Don Sorensen & VanAtta’s Nursery -$25 charge [email protected]
July 20 IDIS Iris Sale Holliday Park Nature Center Members 9:45 Public 1
Indianapolis, IN Public 10am-4pm
July 27 & TriCounty Rhizome Sale Meridian Farmers Market & 8am to 2pm &
Aug 3 Mason Farmers Market 9am to 1pm
July 28 NEIIS Iris Sale Foelinger-Freimann Starts at noon
Botanical conservatory Ft.Wayne, IN
August 3 SWMIS Iris Rhizome Sale Bank Street Farmers Market 7am until noon
Kalamazoo, MI
August 17 NEOIS Iris Auction Independance Old Town Hall 11am to 5pm
Independence, OH
August 19 ICOWM Rhizome Auction Courtland Township Hall Starts at 7pm
*Reminder*
AIS National Convention, Dallas, TX, April 15 – 20, 2013
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SSI/Species Convention Crossword Puzzle This crossword puzzle was created by Don Sorensen. He is providing gift iris to the winners. Please complete
your puzzle and send it to him soon. More information is provided on the next page after the puzzle clues.
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Crossword Puzzle Clues
ACROSS 1 1988 Ann Mae Miller introduction 6 2001 Baurer/Coble introduction 8 1976 Morgan-Wood Award Winner 11 1985 B. Hollingworth introduction 13 New AIS president (surname) 14 1952 Morgan-Wood Award Winner 16 1999 H. Stahly introduction 17 1974 C. McEwen introduction 18 1991 H. Stahly lntroduction 20 1983 Morgan-Wood Award Winner 21 Name of Siberian lris Society (initials) 22 1990 Morgan-Wood Award Winner 23 1972 Morgan-Wood Award Winner 24 New Region 6 R.V.P. (surname) 25 The Siberian lris Editor (first name) 26 Past president of Species lris Society (surname) 37 Highest Award for Siberian lris (plural)
DOWN 1 1995 Morgan-Wood Award Winner 2 2OO7 B. Hollingworth introduction 3 Name of National lris Org.(initials} 4 2010 B. Hollingworth introduction (first word) 5 Name of Species lris Org.(initials) 7 2005 Baurer/Coble introduction 9 2000 Baurer/Coble introduction 10 1977 Morgan-Wood Award Winner 12 J. White 1997 Broken Color introduction 15 1997 introduction by H. Shidara 19 New S.S.l. president (surname) 27 First Morgan Award Winner 1951 28 2004 B. Hollingworth introduction 29 1999 Baurer/Coble introduction 30 S.S.l. Former pres.(first name) 31 2012 Randolph-Perry Award Winner 32 Present First V.P. of S.S.l.(first name) 33 1970 Morgan-Wood Award Winner 34 2000 Baurer/Coble introduction 35 1984 S.Varner introduction 35 1975 S.Varner introduction (first name}
The first three correct puzzles mailed to Don Sorensen will receive a gift iris to be given at the
Lansing 2013 convention in June. You must be present to win. Can you find it? There is a shortened name in the puzzle. (D---) Don Sorensen 6063 Youngman Rd. Greenville, Ml 48838
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‘Rosy Bows’
Siberian & Species Iris Convention Information and Region 6 Spring Meeting June 6-8, 2013 – Lansing / Kalamazoo, MI ‘A Capital Idea’ Convention headquarters: Best Western Plus Lansing located in Lansing, MI Room rates: $98.50 – for up to four persons per room Reservation made by phone: 517.694.8123 or toll free: 800.333.8123
Thursday Evening, June 6th – ‘A Capital Welcome’ Reception at the Convention Center Light snacks and beverages Slide show and Information session Sponsored by: Connoisseurs of Michigan
Friday, June 7th – Spend the day touring gardens with
one hour of Garden Judges Training. That evening relax enjoy the dinner, friends and an evening program.
Saturday, June 8th – When you thought you saw it all the
previous day, tour more gardens and participate in one hour of Garden Judges Training.
Gardens on Tour Ensata Gardens
Jim & Jill Copeland John & Jean Kaufmann
Bob & Judy Hollingworth
Just a note. I am so looking forward to the Siberian Convention this spring. It is always so nice to see old friends and meet new ones. If you have never been to a national convention, this is the perfect opportunity to attend one at a great savings. The iris had a rough season last year and so it will be interesting to see how they came thru it. The hospitality of the hosts will almost overwhelm you as they treat us all like kings and queens. Come join the fun. Can't wait to see you. -Lana
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Registration Form Lansing 2013 – ‘A Capital Idea’ Siberian & Species Iris Convention (and Region 6 Spring Meeting) June 6 – 8 Convention Headquarters: Best Western Plus Lansing
6820 S. Cedar St., Lansing, MI 48911 Reservation may be made by phone: 517.694.8123 or toll free:800.333.8123
1st Registrant___________________________ 2nd Registrant[same address]_________________________ Name as you wish it on nametag _______________________________________ ________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:___________________________________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________ Email:_________________________________________ (Confirmation will be emailed where possible) Registration: $125 postmarked $175 postmarked
by May 7, 2013 after May 7, 2013 Registrant #1 Registrant #2 Youth Registration - $50 (Registration includes: Thursday welcome snack; Friday & Saturday bus transport to gardens & in-garden lunches; Friday dinner; and Saturday Awards Banquet) Friday Dinner: Registrant #1 Chicken Florentine Salmon Florentine Pasta Primavera
Registrant #2 Chicken Florentine Salmon Florentine Pasta Primavera Saturday Awards Banquet: Registrant #1 Filet of Whitefish Roast Turkey Vegetarian Turnover Registrant #2 Filet of Whitefish Roast Turkey Vegetarian Turnover Dietary Restraints and/or Medical Concerns:___________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ How many will attend Garden Judges Training? 1 hour Species_________ 1 hour Siberian_________ Make checks payable to: Iris Connoisseurs of Michigan (ICOM) Mail form and payment to: Deb Diget, Registrar, 300 Silver St. Battle Creek, MI 49014
