CONV: HIPS Convention 2000

From: Irisborer@aol.com

Hi Chris and Anner and all the ships at sea......   

Yes, there is INDEED a convention in central New York State and in the 
immortal words of John, Paul, George and Ringo:  A SPLENDID TIME IS 
GUARANTEED FOR ALL.

The HIPS HAPPENING (because we're hip, and we're happenin'), is scheduled for 
6/2-4 and is based in Syracuse, NY.  This is a different kind of 
convention....  instead of peeking into the future and seeing what's new and 
different - this convention will reveal the path traveled.  There are over 
1,000 guest irises planted in four spectacular gardens.... covering the 
breadth of iris hybridizing over the past century.  We have four spectacular 
anchor gardens lined up, plus some additional stops ... and some other 
surprises too.  New York State was one of the main players in the birth of 
the American Iris Society, and as a result, we have a treasure trove of 
artifacts.  One special activity that you just don't run across anywhere is a 
MAGIC LANTERN SLIDE SHOW.  We have a large collection of original glass 
slides, which have been restored and which will be shown on authentic 
equipment.  And to make it even more interesting... we are encouraging people 
to dress in period clothes as if going to a speakeasy.

There will be a historic iris show as well, an Iris ID program and our 
featured speaker is none other than himself:  Clarence Mahan.

Most of all, you'll get to meet some of the fascinating people you know (and 
love) on line - and we are billing the gig as 3 days of flowers, folks and 
fun.

Registration (which includes all activities - 2 tour days with lunches, 
banquet and farewell luncheon) is $89 before 1/10, $93 from 1/11-3/15 and 
$115 after that.  We will also take care of your hotel room ($85/night at the 
Wyndham Hotel, Carrier Pkwy, E. Syracuse (315) 432-0200), if you include it 
with your registration (thereby avoiding tax and such).

We even accept VISA and MASTERCARD.

Is the convention open to anyone at all??? OF COURSE!  

I can send a registration form (via e-mail or snail mail) and more 
information to anyone who would like it.  And I hope you will run for your 
calendar and your checkbooks instantly.

Lots of stuff to do in NY too.... besides for the tour gardens, there's Dana 
Borglum's place (hybridizer of LAKE KEUKA among others), lots of wineries, 
the Finger Lakes are TDF and if you're in the mood - we've got this water 
feature in the Buffalo area called Niagara Falls <BG>

Do yourself a favor - and join the Happenin'

Kathy

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