Committee Reports

AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS Judy Tucholski-Zon

2011 IRIS SHOW SEASON

Affiliate Award Chosen Show Date

ONIS Magdalen Award May 15

GRIS No Show ----

CNYIS McGarvey Award July 2

STIS Peckham Award May 22

WNYIS Blenis Award June 4

WNYIS Japanese Iris Exhibit July 3

CHIS No Region Award June 4

HVIDS No Region Award May 15

JUDGES TRAINING REPORT Wendy Roller

REGION 2 JUDGES and STUDENT JUDGES

Status Roster – as of January 1, 2011

Master Garden/Exhibition

David Baehre Joanne Bassett

Chuck Chapman Kate Brewitt

Maria Gerbracht Sylvia Chapman

Gloria McMillen John Colley

Wendy K. Roller Diane Crandall

Helen B. Schueler Ann Granatier

Dorothy Stiefel John W. Heimke

Judith Tucholski-Zon Emily Ives

Ken Viner Raymond Ives

Donna James

Retired Master Ronald James

Eugene Koschara

James G. Burke Mildred Koschara

Ruth C. Burke Terrance Laurin

Daniel P. McMillen Maureen Mark

James McMillen E.J. Mattson

Dr. Carolyn Schaffner Val Saari

Kathleen Shadrack Vaughn Sayles

John T. Schueler

Apprentice Mary Jane Shanley

Janette Smith

Marilee Farry Frank Sorbello

Robert Granatier

Nancy Kennedy Seeking Reinstatement

Candidate Donna Lowry

Patricia Kluczynski

Kathryn Mohr

Mary Urist

Congratulations go out to four individuals who have been diligently working their way through the requirements of the judges’ training program of the American Iris Society. At the 2010 AIS Fall Board Meeting, Ann Granatier and E.J. Mattson were appointed as Garden/Exhibition Judges, and Marilee Farry and Nancy Kennedy were advanced to Apprentice Judge status. Congratulations also go out to Judith Tucholski-Zon who has been elevated to the status of Master Judge. Judy has served the American Iris Society as a Garden/Exhibition Judge for the past fifteen years and is very deserving of this honor.

WELCOME FORMER REGION 16 JUDGES

Region 16 of the American Iris Society was dissolved on November 6, 2010 by action of the AIS Board of Directors. Region 2 is pleased to welcome to its roster of judges three Master Judges, two Retired Judges, eight Garden/Exhibition Judges, and two Apprentice Judges who live in Canada. Although the boundaries of Region 2 have significantly increased, the region will now be able to offer more judges training opportunities, provide a bigger pool of judges available for judging shows, and hopefully maintain a larger list of judges willing to present programs within the region.

The international border between the United States of America and Canada will present a few challenges when traveling around Region 2. A valid USA passport, a passport travel card, or an enhanced New York State driver’s license is necessary when crossing the USA/Canada border by automobile. Donna Lowry, Region 2 RVP, is currently putting together a list of New York State Master Judges and Garden/Exhibition Judges who would be willing to travel to Canada to judge iris shows and/or present programs. Please contact Donna if you would like to have your name added to this list.

SPRING 2011 JUDGES TRAINING IN REGION 2

So far, one judges training opportunity has been scheduled in Region 2 during 2011. Information on any additionally scheduled sessions will be posted on the Region 2 website (aisregion2.org).

Judging Small Bearded Iris and Siberian Iris - 2 hours in-garden credit

Sunday, May 22, 2011 – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (to be followed by a light repast)

This session is being sponsored by the Western New York Iris Society. The course will be presented by Joanne Bassett at her home, located at 11837 Parker Road,Marilla, NY 14052. The course will cover the evaluation of iris in several categories: iris currently in bloom, iris that need replanting, small-sized iris rhizomes planted in August, 2010, and sale iris grown in pots. Record keeping and voting the AIS ballot will also be addressed. Please let Joanne know if you are planning to attend the course (telephone – 716-652-2569).

Please let me know if any other judges training sessions are being planned within the region during the year 2011 (telephone – 585-621-8985 or e-mail – gwr67@peoplepc.com). The deadline to include the information in the May mailing to the judges is April 15^th.

MEMBERSHIP Vaughn Sayles

The number of AIS members in Region 2 has increased significantly with the addition of the Canadian provinces of Ontario andQuebec. In July 2010 our regional membership statistics compiled by AIS indicated that we had 6 affiliates and 128 members. The February 15, 2011 regional membership statistics indicate that we have 7 affiliates and 173 members. We welcome the AIS Canadian members and the Ontario Iris Society to our ranks.

Since July 2010 the following individuals have joined AIS for the first time or have rejoined AIS after a period of non-membership:

Marlene & Tom Allen, Elmira, NY

Jeannine Benoit, Lockport,NY

Russ & Polly Kinsman, Hannibal, NY

Kathy Macartney, Val Caron, ON

Jinny Missons, Courtice, ON

Sam Pattison, Staten Island, NY

Diane Wyman, London, ON

Please join me in welcoming them our Region and to our affiliates.

The Region 2 AIS New Member Handbook which was last updated in October, 2001, has been updated in January, 2011, to reflect the changes in the boundaries of Region 2 and to include the presence of AIS, Region 2 and some of our affiliates on the internet. The updated handbook was mailed with a welcome letter to first time members of AIS who reside in Region 2 who joined since July, 2010, and will be mailed quarterly to new members of AIS in Region 2 when it is reported by AIS that they have joined.

The membership committee chairperson will be contacting affiliate chairpersons to notify them of new AIS members in order that they may contact them with specifics about club meetings and activities.

AIS Memberships as of February 15, 2011:

Canada – no affiliate 34

CHIS 17

CNYIS 13

GRIS 19

HVIDS 9

New York – no affiliate 9

ONIS 15

STIS 27

WNYIS 23

Affiliates 7

Total 173