Re: SHOW:Clubs

Betty wrote:
 
>>> Many of us belong to local clubs?  Right? Would you say that the
 main goal of most clubs is to support the local iris  shows?  Or not?  <<<
 
My local club is the Maine Iris Society and it seems that the 'main' goal 
is to support/assist  the members of the club. We have  monthly educational
meetings (about irises :-), iris sales and auctions for members (not
connected to the two shows); support of the youth members (pay their
A.I.S. dues until the age of 18); sent two youth members to the 2005
A.I.S. convention, etc. 
 
We have had meetings about show grooming in the past but they 
were not in place of our monthly meetings. They were held in private
homes. 
 
In my opinion. shows are valuable only in attracting new members -
the competition aspect leaves me cold  - both as an A.I.S. Judge 
and also as an exhibitor.
 
I am guessing that iris 'shows' are viewed differently in various regions
of the country. 
 
Ellen

  






Ellen Gallagher / ellengalla@yahoo.com / Editor, The Siberian Iris 
Berlin, New Hampshire - USDA Zone 3 
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