by Earl Ekman

Bonsai show and tell, November 14th, Bon Air Library at 7PM. I don't think we have ever had a show and tell meeting before, at least that I remember. What we would like is for everyone to bring one or two trees and tell us about the tree. Fill us in on the history of the tree, how you acquired it or came by it, where it was found growing, how it was dug up, changes in its life history such as it started out as an upright tree and was later changed to a cascade, who owned it previously, is it an indoor tree, outdoor, does it flower, when, tips on how to grow this type of tree. In other words, anything of interest you can think of about your tree.

Maybe Tommy McCurry can tell us how to grow azaleas. Perhaps Lee Squires will discuss pines or junipers. Wouldn't we like to know how Gene Sewell raises those beautiful trees? Bring your trees and tell us about them. I'm sure we will learn a lot and have a lot of fun. If you have time and think of it, please bring a small dessert and the club will provide coffee and drinks.

On Oct 10th, we had a beginner workshop and 20 people attended. It was a great evening and I want to thank all the club members who were there to help make this a huge success.

George has started a series entitled Bonsai 101 and the first in a series of articles was about tools we use in bonsai. It was a very informative article and I'm looking forward to subjects he is going to discuss.

Midge Goeth has started a mentoring program and this is something we have needed for years. If you can help out, please give Midge a call (425-3929) and volunteer. Thanks Midge for starting this useful program.

Our Christmas party will be Saturday December 2nd at 6 PM. The location will be at the King Buffet, 1801 Priority Way, 266-8890. This is in back of the old Sam's discount store. We've had our party here before and it works out extremely well. They provide us with a private room and we get to eat all we want. Hope to see you there.

Best regards,

Earl