by John Callaway

October was the month for our annual Fall Colors Show at Green Tree Mall. I was not able to make it, but I'm told that it was an outstanding show. Gene Sewell and others always do a great job setting up for this event. Seeing the trees all dressed and ready to shine, and especially those deciduous trees whose leaves have started to turn beautiful colors, is always special to witness.

This month we will be having a special collecting trip. Kenny Popp has arranged for us to collect new trees Saturday November 3rd at Calvary Cemetery. We will be meeting at the cemetery at 9am Saturday morning. Please dress appropriately and bring any tools that you think might be useful (See Earl Cormney's article in last months newsletter).

In addition to the November 3rd collecting trip, I would also like to invite members to my home on Saturday, November 10th. We will meet at 10am to discuss and work on preparing trees for winter storage. This includes any wiring tasks that may need to be done, cleaning of the soil surface, and heating and lighting requirements that certain trees may need. All are welcome, but I do ask for those who plan to attend to RSVP (502 418-9552) by Thursday, November 8th for directions.

As the year draws to a close, I am asking for nominations/volunteers to fill the various GLBS positions. If there is no other interest expressed for any of the positions, I may ask that those who currently hold a position remain another year. I think 2007 has gone well, and, with the publishing of the 2008 calendar, next year may prove to be even better. Here is a list of the GLBS positions:

• President
• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Secretary (currently vacant)
• Show Chair
• Meeting Chair (currently vacant)
• Newsletter Editor
• Publicity
• Board 1
• Board 2
• Board 3
• Board 4