Re: AIS:Bee Warburton Medal
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] AIS:Bee Warburton Medal
- From: M* L*
- Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2000 21:08:42 -0500
From: Mike Lowe <mlowe@worldiris.com>
Warburton Medal details:
From the Fall 1996 AIS Board minutes:
Dr. Currier McEwen has submitted a request that the AIS find a way to
honor Bee Warburton. It is Niswonger's suggestion that a Bee
Warburton Memorial Medal be created to recognize and honor
international achievement. The Warburton family has offered to
initiate a fund for the development of such a medal, following Board
approval.
From the Spring 1997 AIS Board minutes:
Niswonger pointed out that definitive action on the establishment of
the Warburton Medal was not apparent in the Fall minutes, so to
clarify, he asked for a formal motion to authorize the establishment
and the striking of the Medal. J. Plank so moved, Harder seconded,
motion carried. It was noted that AIS has received over $2,000
towards the funding of this medal and Niswonger asked those present
to encourage their clubs to make a donation.
From Dave Niswonger's President's message, April 1997:
"Under the Awards category, the Board established the Warburton Medal
to recognize international achievement for contributions to the
knowledge, discovery and dissemination of iris seeds and plants
throughout the world. Beatrice A. "Bee" Warburton was internationally
known for her contributions to the world of irises."
From the Spring 1999 AIS Board minutes:
Niswonger detailed the delays affecting production of the Bee
Warburton Medal. He noted that a shortage of funds could delay
production of the 25 medals.
He moved that Dr. Rodionenko (Russia) be designated as the 1999
recipient of the first Warburton Medal. Campbell seconded. Carried.
The AIS President will inform Dr. Rodionenko and a certificate will
be sent pending availability of the medal.
Region 20 RVP Fran Evers announced that Region 20 had agreed to match
any gift to the Warburton Fund from a region, affiliate or
individual. Donations will be matched until a total outlay of $1500
is reached.
From the Fall 1999 AIS Board minutes:
Honorary Awards: Chairman Niswonger reported a good supply of all
medals on hand. The Warburton Medal now has ample funding to set up
and strike the medals and a supply has been ordered. Niswonger
thanked those who helped bring this project to completion.
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