by John Callaway

Planning for the upcoming ABS/BCI Bonsai in the Bluegrass event continues. We’ve had several great planning meetings recently. It’s very important for committee chairs to attend.

We really need the help of the entire membership. We understand that there will be busy schedules and previous conflicts however, any and all help will be appreciated. If you would like to help with something specific or have a special skill, please feel free to contact any of the committee chairs below.

ABS Chair - George Buehler
Local Chair - John Callaway
Publicity/Advertising - Midge Goeth
Registration/Check-in - Tom McCurry / Linda Kossmann
Hospitality/Facilities - Brian Schanding
Auction/Raffle - Lee Squires
Exhibit - Earl Ekman
Instructors - John Callaway
Vendors - Earl Cormney
Brochure - Mike Schmidt / Linda Kossmann

Earl Ekman and his Exhibit Committee continue to solicit entries for trees and stones. This is a juried exhibit, which will include prizes. The first prize winner will receive $500, second place $300 and third place $100. Please contact Earl if you have any questions.

Midge Goeth and the Publicity/Advertising committee have made outstanding progress. Midge reports that Southern Living Magazine, Leo Weekly, Kentucky Monthly, and AAA Travel Magazine have all been contacted. Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory has been contacted to see about a possible donation of mini bats for all registrants. More contacts and press releases will be made as the date of the event draws nearer.

The Hospitality/Facilities committee, led by Brian Schanding has made excellent progress as well. Brian has been coordinating with the instructors to make sure all tools and materials will be available and in place for them. If you or someone you know happens to have access to an overhead projector, we may be looking to rent or borrow, if available.

Lee Squires continues to seek donation items to raffle. He has also been able to bring in several sponsors. If you would like to sponsor the event, or your company would like become a Corporate sponsor, please let us know. If you have something you wish to donate, please let Lee know.

We have two more scheduled planning meetings. Committee chairs may also call separate meetings to cover specific items. We’ll be meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7pm at George Buehler›s home. All are encouraged to attend.

May 12th - 7pm June 9th - 7pm