2024 Region 9 Fall Meeting
Iris Training and Public Iris Sale
Friday and Saturday August 23 and 24, 2024
Washington Park Botanical Garden 1749 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL
Hampton Inn Southwest, 2300 Chuckwagon Dr, Springfield, IL
A block of rooms has been reserved for the Fall meeting at
Hampton Inn and Suites -Springfield Southwest
2300 Chuckwagon Drive, Springfield, IL 62711
Phone: 217-793-7670
22Special Rate $141.00 Plus Tax - Cut off date for rate July 26, 2024
Schedule
Friday August 23, 2024
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Washington Botanical Garden (1749 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL)
Set up for iris plant sale at the Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall
Assistance is helpful in setting up.
4:30-4:45PM
Option: May join the group for dinner,
Meet at Hampton Inn
2300 Chuckwagon Dr, Springfield, IL
Travel to Golden Corral
1038 Lejune Dr, Springfield. IL
7:00 – 9:00PM
AIS Awards
Hampton Inn
2300 Chuckwagon Dr, Springfield, IL
Program: Ethics and Awards and Ballots for 2 hours of judges training credit – all are welcome to attend at the Hampton Inn
Speaker: Susan Driver, Accredited Garden judge with the American Iris Society since 2015, serving as a director of the American Iris Society from 2019 to present, where she coordinates the annual photo contest and publishes the American Iris Society calendar.
Susan, began her journey with irises in 2006, as member of Elmohr Iris Society, Colorado Springs, Colorado. She started out with 25 varieties and over a ten year period, Susan increased her garden to include 250+ varieties of iris. She has served as vice president, president, show chair as well as editor for newsletter.
Susan retired in 2016 and moved back to McMinnville, TN where she could have green lawn without paying a small portion to water it. Susan is now a member of the Mid-State Iris Association, where she has served as show chair, president, secretary, publication editor for region 7 and currently assistant RVP.
Saturday, Saturday, August 24, 2024
Washington Park Botanical Garden 1749 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Deliver and Set Up for Public Iris Sale
9:00 AM - 12 Noon:
Silent Auction for AIS Members ONLY - IN Boardroom
9:00 AM - 12 Noon
Public Iris Sale
12 Noon - 1:00 PM
Lunch
(See Lunch Information Below - OR - You May Bring Your Lunch)
1:30 PM - 2:30PM
Short State Meeting: Will pass out agenda that day also election of officers will be held.
2:30 PM – 3:30PM
All on board to take down displays and clean the area.
In the meantime, you make check out our display garden at the Washington Park Gardens
Lunch Information - Provided from H-Vee Deli
You will choose a bread, meat or vegetarian and a cookie for $12.00
Bread Choice – Croissant, Wheat Berry Harvest Bread, Marble Rye Harvest Bread, Hoagie, White or wheat
Filling Choice – Chicken Salad, Ham & Swiss Cheese, Roast Beef & Coby Cheese, Tuna Salad, Turkey & Cheddar Cheese, Vegetarian
Cookies Choice – Brownie, Chocolate Chip, M&M and Sugar
MORE INFORMATION? - See the 2024 AIS Newsletter (Click Here)
Need Lunch Order to Deb Miller by August 15, 2024
Send Order to Deb Miller - miller42@aol.com