BAY NEWS

Newsletter of the American Gesneriad Society of San Francisco

Volume 28, No. 1, January 2006

 

 
Next Meeting: Sunday, January 15, 2006

Program: Slideshow by Ron Parsons

 

 

 

The Prez Sez...

by Katherine Henwood

 

January again, cold and wet.  Weeds coming up, plants all in sort of a stasis.  It looks like I've lost all the episcias again, but the little strepocarpus cyanandrus are blooming. Some of the seedlings from my tall Sinningia with the apricot blossoms are in bloom. So far they all seem to be the pale apricot color. I'll bring some in at our meeting on the 15th.   

 

Programs for the year are still in limbo, but I hope to have the yearbook ready for the meeting!

If you haven't paid your dues, you should do it now. Send your check to Ken Parker (see form at the end of the newsletter).

 

January Program

by Terri Campbell

 

Ron Parsons will give an informal talk and slide presentation on Orchids and other Wildflowers of South West Australia.

 

Nearly everyone in the AGS-SF was able to enjoy Ron's gorgeous slides and his fascinating talk on the Scrophulariaceae family in November. We're looking forward to another presentation by Ron at our January meeting.

 

 

Minutes of The American Gesneriad Society of San Francisco

Holiday Party 2005

by David Waugh, Secretary

 

No official business took place at the Holiday Luncheon. Twenty-two of us met at Lakeside Cafe, San Francisco on December 18 for a sumptuous meal of chicken, steak, or fish.  We were having such a good time chatting after the meal and exchanging gifts (those who participated) the restaurant finally asked us to leave because another banquet was to take place in the same room. Many people remarked that it was the largest gathering that they remember in recent years and everyone seemed to have an enjoyable time.

 

 

 

2005 Officers

President:  Katherine Henwood

Vice President:  Terri Lynn Campbell

Secretary:  David Waugh

Treasurer:  Irene Fey (please request Irene’s address from Lorah Gross)

Newsletter Editor: Lorah Gross lorah@lorah.net

 

Meetings: Usually third Sunday of each month, 1-4 p.m. at Library of County Fair Bldg., Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.  (Enter from parking lot North side of 10th Avenue and Lincoln Blvd., turn right through gate next to building, go to third door) 

 

2005 meetings: April 17, June 19, July 17 (Board meeting before regular meeting), August 21, September 18, November 20, December 18 Holiday Luncheon.

 

Shows, Sales, and Field Trips:

May TBA Field Trip, June 4 Exhibit and Plant Sale, July 5-10 AGGS Convention (Portland, OR), October TBA Field Trip

 

Dues: $10 single, $11 family. Make checks payable to AGS SF, mail to Treasurer.

 

Website: http://www.agssf.org

 

 

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ANNUAL DUES   

Club dues for the year 2006 are payable, $10 single, $11 family.   Please use the form below and include with your payment.   The will confirm that we have your correct name, address, phone and e-mail address

 

Member name(s)______________________________________________

 

Mailing address_______________________________________________

 

City__________________________________State_____Zip___________-______

 

Phone (      )_____________________e-mail_________________________

 

Member AGGS  Yes      No

 

Make checks payable to AGSSF.    Bring to the Holiday party or the January meeting or mail to:       Ken Parker

                   214 W. Mayfair Ave

                   Stockton, CA 95207-5109