February 24, 2007:
The next railroad bed maintenance work session is on February 24th at 9:00 a.m. This is a good opportunity to meet with other members, play (without any risk) with someone else's plants and bonsai tools and contribute to the Botanical Garden. The railroad maintenance work sessions are the 4th Saturday of each month from 9 a.m - NOON.
If you could see the faces of the little boys and girls when they see the train and watch it go through the different railroad areas, you’d be rewarded many times over for giving your time here.
March 4-5, 2007:
Kathy Shaner’s workshop schedule is:
Sunday, March 4th 8-12 and 12:30-4
Monday, March 5th 12-4 and 4:30-8:30
Eight people per session/max. $40/session. Sessions are open to members first. Any slots not filled by members will be opened to nonmembers - nonmember fee TBD. Contact Tony George to inquire about availability of open sessions. His contact information is at the end of the newsletter.
March 6, 2007:
Butch Campbell is presenting a program of root over rock bonsai.
Work session break-out: Work on plants from past years as well as start new plants.
April 3, 2007:
Dennis Coad will do a program on plant preparation for the show.
Work session break-out: Bring the plants you’d like to submit for the show to get help in preparing them for presentation. As in past years, we would like everyone to have at least one plant in the show.
April 28, 29: LABS Bonsai Show:
Dennis is working out the show layout and will know how many plants we can accommodate. Although it seems like a long way out, we would like for members to start thinking about it now.
Future programs suggested by members:
Japanese Suiseki • Chinese Scholar's Rocks • Korean Gongshi ... "Just give him some of that rock ..."
We’d like your suggestions and ideas for future programs. Contact Tony George via email. His contact information is at the end of the newsletter.
Bonsai Events/Shows/Opportunities in the Southeast:
The following bonsai events in the Southeast were presented by members:
March 2-5, 2007
Bonsai Seminar with William N. Valavanis in Sevierville TN. Advance registration and payment required by Feb 20th, 2007. Contact Ms. Vicki Zank 1767 Wears Valley Road Sevierville TN 37862 at 865-429-1934 for additional information/questions.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Future Events and Programs
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Kathy Shaner Dinner
Sunday, March 4th, dinner with Kathy Shaner after the last workshop session is at Green Hill's Grill. Meet there at 5:30 p.m. Located at 5100 Sanderson St. N.W. Huntsville AL 837-8282. This is between Wynn Drive & University Drive not too far from Madison Square Mall. If you haven't given Tony George a head count yet, please let him know as soon as possible at georgeaj01 at comcast dot net. (Substitute "@" and "." in the email address as appropriate.)
February 6th 2007 Meeting
Living Art Bonsai Society (LABS) Newsletter:
REVISED - 021507 Removed club Treasurer's report from Newsletter; will report club business separately.
REVISED - 020907 Kathy Shaner's workshop was originally reported as Sunday, March 3rd, & Monday, March 4th. That is incorrect. It is Sunday, March 4th, and Monday, March 5th.
25 attendees were present for the February 6th meeting including one visitor, Sandra Dunn.
January 2007 meeting minutes were submitted and approved by attending members.
Treasurer Report:
Treasurer report accepted as presented.
2007 paid member information submitted by the Treasurer to create a Membership Roster. (Note: 2007 Membership Roster created and shared to officers via Google Spreadsheets and Documents).
25 members have renewed their membership as of the February meeting on 2/6/2007.
To renew: make check for $20 payable to LABS and send to:
LABS
1009 Appalachee Dr.
Huntsville AL 35801
Include your e-mail, home phone and mailing address with your check.
To continue receiving the LABS Newsletter, renew your membership at the start of each calendar year unless previous arrangements have been made.
Old Business:
Kathy Shaner’s workshop schedule is:
Sunday, March 4th 8-12 and 12:30-4
Monday, March 5th 12-4 and 4:30-8:30
Eight people per session/max. Sessions are open to members first. Any slots not filled by members will be opened to nonmembers - nonmember fee TBD. Contact Tony George to inquire about availability of open sessions. His contact information is at the end of the newsletter.
Only three people helped clean up the miniature railroad area at Huntsville Botanical Garden on January 27th. Admittedly it was cold! However, February 24th is the last railroad bed maintenance date we have before the train begins running again around March 13th. The area needs leaves and trash picked up, weeds pulled and bushes pruned. If you have time during the week to help in this effort, please contact Bob White at 881-5177 to coordinate the work that needs to be done.
New Business:
Bob White moved that the club authorize the purchase of six one kilogram rolls of club wire to replenish the existing inventory. The movement was passed without opposition.
Butch Campbell and John Landers are making a run to Brussels Nursery for plants at deep discounts if the plants are bought in bulk. New members were encouraged to purchase a plant to use during Cathy Shaner’s workshop if they don’t already have one in mind. Members signed up for the type of plants available from John’s list.
Motion presented to set the member workshop session fee at $40. Movement passed with one opposing vote. Contact Tony George to inquire about any sessions that still have openings. His contact information is at the end of the newsletter.
Tony George asked for a show of hands to take a head count for dinner reservations on Sunday, March 4th, to go out to dinner with Cathy Shaner. Restaurant TBD. E-mail or call Tony if you would like to be included in the group going out to dinner. His contact information is at the end of the newsletter.
Joyce White did an excellent presentation on indoor bonsai. Some good tips: have a good water delivery system, do not let the plants dry out, work with root pruning over several growing cycles. She reminded the newbies that you cannot prune and make instant art without severely damaging and possibly killing the plant. Bonsai takes time. She had free ajuna to give-a-way as indoor starter bonsai. Thank you Joyce.
Butch Campbell gave a demonstration of indoor bonsai pruning which resulted in even more free starter plants.
Dennis Coad gave a thorough presentation on bonsai tools, their use and care. His presentation was geared to the beginner through intermediate level. His arsenal of tools was impressive and exhaustive - he even demonstrated tightening shears. Most surprising was not every tool is sold as a bonsai tool; for example the common round chopstick can be used to ensure air pockets are removed when repotting.
We are off to a great start on programs in 2007. Thank you all!
LABS Future Scheduled Programs and Events:
February 24, 2007:
The next railroad bed maintenance work session is on February 24th at 9:00 a.m. This is a good opportunity to meet with other members, play (without any risk) with someone else's plants and bonsai tools and contribute to the Botanical Garden. The railroad maintenance work sessions are the 4th Saturday of each month from 9 a.m - NOON.
If you could see the faces of the little boys and girls when they see the train and watch it go through the different railroad areas, you’d be rewarded many times over for giving your time here.
March 4-5, 2007:
Kathy Shaner’s workshop schedule is:
Sunday, March 4th 8-12 and 12:30-4
Monday, March 5th 12-4 and 4:30-8:30
Eight people per session/max. $40/session. Sessions are open to members first. Any slots not filled by members will be opened to nonmembers - nonmember fee TBD. Contact Tony George to inquire about availability of open sessions. His contact information is at the end of the newsletter.
March 6, 2007:
Butch Campbell is presenting a program of root over rock bonsai.
In preparation for the Spring Bonsai Show at the Botanical Garden (April 27-29) we will have a hand-out from Dennis Coad on how to prepare bonsai for the show and we will have a sign-up for the various volunteer positions we need to staff the show.
Work session break-out: Work on plants from past years as well as start new plants.
April 3, 2007:
Dennis Coad will do a program on plant preparation for the show.
Work session break-out: Bring the plants you’d like to submit for the show to get help in preparing them for presentation. As in past years, we would like everyone to have at least one plant in the show.
April 28, 29: LABS Bonsai Show:
Dennis is working out the show layout and will know how many plants we can accommodate. Although it seems like a long way out, we would like for members to start thinking about it now.
Future programs:
We’d like your suggestions and ideas for future programs. Contact Tony George via email. His contact information is at the end of the newsletter.
Bonsai Events/Shows/Opportunities in the Southeast:
The following bonsai events in the Southeast were presented by members:
February 7-11, 2007
Southeastern Flower Show, Atlanta GA. See web site: http://www.flowershow.org for more details. There is a non-competitive bonsai exhibit at the show. Admission at the door is $18March 2-5, 2007
Bonsai Seminar with William N. Valavanis in Sevierville TN. Advance registration and payment required by Feb 20th, 2007. Contact Ms. Vicki Zank 1767 Wears Valley Road Sevierville TN 37862 at 865-429-1934 for additional information/questions.A plea for help from the Huntsville Botanical Garden:
Needed - Bonsai Display Pedestals
If you enjoy woodworking projects, this is a great job for you! A new Bonsai display is under construction on the site of the old butterfly house. It will be open to the public on April 1st. We need approximately 12 wooden pedestals constructed to display our wonderful Bonsai collection I have the dimensions and all of the details, if you are interested in assisting with this project. You may also see Alyson Shabel or David Hayes on the horticulture staff for more information. The pedestals need to be completed by mid-March.
If interested, contact:
Bernadette Williams ,Volunteer Coordinator Huntsville Botanical Garden (256) 430-3572
LABS Contacts:
President: Phil Terry pnterry2 at mmm dot com
Vice President: Tony George georgeaj01 at comcast dot net
Secretary: Carol DeFiore lcdefior at bellsouth dot net
Treasurer: Olga Lavan olavan at bellsouth dot net
Show Chair: Dennis Coad dlcoad at knology dot net
Work Sessions: jmaam6226 at yahoo dot com
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