REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19TH at 7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH GARDEN PLACE
FICUS WORKSHOP
The hot summer months are the perfect time to work on tropical tree species, including root work and potting. (Unlike their hardy counter parts of colder climates.) Therefore, this months’ meeting will be a workshop, where we will be working on ficus trees that we acquired from a Homestead, Florida supplier.
These are dwarf ficus trees with 1 1/2 to 2 inch trunks, especially grown for bonsai. There will be a fifteen
dollar charge for each tree. Pots and supplies will be available for you to complete your bonsai creation. At this point we have ordered 25 trees.
This should be a very rewarding experience for all those who participate. Hope to see you there.
Mark Wazennegar, President
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 12th Flea Market:
This year the August event will be a Flea Market at Keith Scott’s house at 7910 Lincoln Road, Verona, PA 15147. If you have any bonsai items you would like to sell, bring them to the Flea market. A five dollar charge for sellers will benefit the Pittsburgh Bonsai Society. Dealers are welcome and encouraged to come. The society will provide drinks and light refreshments. To make it more of a picnic atmosphere, anyone who wishes to bring a food item may do so.
October 14th Collecting Trip:
We are exploring several possibilities for collecting sites. Anyone with access to an old farm field, that has been growing over for many years, or other potential collecting sites that society members could utilize, please contact Mark Wazennegar or any society board member.
Membership assistance in this matter will assure a successful trip and will be greatly appreciated.
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 September, 2000 Newsletter is August 20, 2000.
CALENDAR
Meeting Dates - 2000
August 12th - Picnic & Flea Market
September 20th
October 14th - Collecting Trip
November 15th - Winterizing Bonsai
December 14th - Annual 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 are off for the summer, but will resume on September 19, 2000.
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.