The year is quickly coming to an end.  As George informed me, this will be the last newsletter for the year.  It's been a wonderful year for the Greater Louisville Bonsai Society, and I'm sure next year will be even better.

Nominations are still being accepted for the 2009 board and officers.  Voting will be conducted during the Christmas party.  Positions include:

President
Vice President
Treasurer
Meeting Chair
Show Chair
Board Member 1
Board Member 2
Board Member 3
Board Member 4

Join us Saturday, December 6th at Jumbo Buffet and Grill (2731 S Hurstbourne Pkwy) for the club's annual Christmas Party. Festivities will begin at 6:00pm and continue on from there. Members and their guests are asked to purchase their meals from the buffet. Wine will be provided by the club.

Planning for the ABS/BCI 2011 Conference, Bonsai in the Bluegrass continues.  We will be having another planning meeting on Thursday, November 6th at 7pm.  George has offered his home for the meeting venue.  Please RSVP to me in advance if you plan on attending.  You are asked to bring literature and handouts from previous meetings.

Saturday Nov 8 - Beginner Workshop, Bon Air Library 10am
We will host the last Beginner Workshop on Saturday Nov 8th.  We have a maximum of 12 participants for this workshop, and we would enjoy having at least as many experienced members on hand to help out.  Please RSVP no later than Sunday the 2nd if you can help.

Saturday Nov 15 - Soji Workshop (Fall cleanup), Bon Air Library 10am
We will be discussing how to take care of your trees during the winter months. On occasion we have an extremely cold winter so it is very important for the health of the trees to adequately protect them from the cold. With proper preparation and winter quarters your trees should have no problems come Spring.

Saturday Dec 6 - Christmas Party, Jumbo Buffet 6pm
Saturday, December 6th at Jumbo Buffet and Grill (2731 S Hurstbourne Pkwy).  Come out and enjoy good food with great people.