RE: AIS: Topics for Affiliates Meeting in Dallas?

From: "J.F. Hensler" <christyh@povn.com>

I'm afraid I agree with Ellen. An overly long drive to attend a meeting 
just isn't my idea of fun. The closest chapters (to me) listed on the AIS 
homepage are in Walla Walla and Yakima. I'm not able to drive at night so 
we're talking about a minimum 2 day commitment just to attend a meeting.

I have heard there are 2 iris groups in Spokane. I understand from a friend 
who is a member that one of them meets once a month in the evening. I have 
no idea where.

As far as volunteering goes (since I can't be there in person), I've 
volunteered artwork, photos, seeds, and plants but in 3 years have heard 
nothing. Since the only contact I have is the one person, I also have no 
idea whether she simply forgot to pass along the information to the group 
or if these things aren't needed.

The biggest problem in this area is the lack of information. If these iris 
groups really do exist, and are looking for new members, it makes no sense 
that they wouldn't try to get the word out. A listing with the local 
extension offices, growers, other garden groups, or encouraging the local 
garden columnist to mention their activities would be a start. The ideal 
would be a listing on the AIS homepage with an email address for 
information or working home site showing a schedule of events.

If you want new members (and new volunteers) I'd suggest making attending 
events as easy as possible. No one is going to show up if they don't know 
you're there.

Christy Hensler
Newport, WA
http://www.povn.com/rock/





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