REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21ST at 7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH GARDEN PLACE
‘Tree Trimming’
Trees are growing vigorously at this time of the year, so this is the time to be trimming. Bonsai people trim trees in June not in December. This months meeting will deal with that subject.
The meeting will be a hands-on workshop style meeting, conducted by Keith Scott. Please bring a tree in need of trimming, along with the appropriate tools to participate in the meeting.
SPRING SHOW 2000
I would like to thank everyone who had a part in the Spring Show, for their help and support. Those who were able to attend, saw a very nice showing of trees, along with two of the best demonstrations this member can recall, given by Bob Grealish & Keith Scott. Thanks go out also to Sue Neff ,of the Origami club for providing an interesting side light to the show.
A preliminary report from the Treasurer, Mike Matic, indicates that we did have a successful show monetarily, which means that we didn't lose money.
If anyone has any suggestions for next years show please contact George Herbel, as he will be forming a committee for the Spring Show 2001.
Mark Wazenegger
Spot Lite Trees: Anyone bringing a tree to a meeting will receive an extra door prize ticket. If you bring the type of tree being discussed, you will receive two door prize tickets instead of one. You are certainly welcome to bring other items (recently acquired interesting accessories, stands, pots, etc.) to show other members at the meeting.
Newsletter copies: Anyone who would like to send a complimentary copy of the newsletter to an interested person, give their name and address to Howard Shifrin.
Newsletter information: Anyone wishing to make an announcement or contribute to the newsletter call or email Howard Shifrin at shifrin@msn.com
The deadline for the July, 2000 Newsletter is June 20, 2000.
CALENDAR
Meeting Dates - 2000
June 21st
July 19th
August ____ Picnic & Flea Market
September 20th
October 20th & 21st
November 15th
December 20th Christmas Dinner
Swissvale Classes:
The Society sponsors Free clinic type classes at the Swissvale Senior Citizens Center Tuesday nights from
7 to 9 PM. These classes are arranged by Anna Clark and conducted by Keith Scott. There is no better way to learn the art of bonsai. The center is located on the ground floor of the Swissvale Library at the corner of Monogahela & McClure Avenues. Classes have started.
Website:
The Pittsburgh Bonsai Society’s Website, thanks to Tim Ryan and Bob Grealish, has some interesting and educational information available. In addition, it has links to other bonsai related websites. So, if you have internet access available, be sure to check out the website at ../index.html it’s well worth your time.
2000 Membership Application:
To join or renew your membership, send your dues to the Pittsburgh Bonsai Society, c/o Michael Matic, Treasurer, 3264 Langfitt Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Checks should be made payable to the Pittsburgh Bonsai Society.
Regular Meeting Activities
Refreshments
Sale Table
Door Prize
Raffle
Bonsai Library
Spot Lite Trees