Re: AIS:Bee Warburton Medal
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] AIS:Bee Warburton Medal
- From: G* &* L*
- Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 14:13:25 -0600
From: GWhite & LRader <bentfork@alltel.net>
Mike,
Thank you for the info on the Bee Warburton Medal. This sounds like a great
way to honor her. I also enjoyed Walter's story about the hat band.
Gary White
Lincoln, Nebraska Zone 4/5
Mike Lowe wrote:
> 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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