Oct-14-2021 meeting at Olbrich

Standard

Meeting will be in the Olbrich Gardens “Upstairs Meeting Room” … this is on the second floor, our normal meeting location.  Masks  ARE  REQUIRED !!!
Meeting starts at 6:30pm, but goes to 9:00pm this month.

Agenda of October meeting:

  • new member introductions
  • discussion of wintering strategies
  • bonsai design / styling discussions (formal and informal upright, cascade)
  • Ralph’s mums showcase … should be in full bloom
  • late-season nursery finds … hard going this year … what to look for
  • discuss bonsai containers other than pots
  • discuss a soil-mixing meeting in near future
  • nomination of officers for 2022 (elections at Nov-11th meeting)
  • collect / discussion of any new magazine reviews
  • review any “Show’n’Tell” items … gets you an extra door prize ticket
  • door prizes

Oct-2021 BBS Newsletter … needs PDF reader

also note that on Saturday Oct-16th:  Olbrich Gardens has their Grand Opening of their new facilities from 10am to 2pm to showcase its new building addition …

AND the BBS will have a member’s social get together from noon to 2:30pm at Olbrich Picnic Shelter (on Walter Street, east of Olbrich Gardens) … non-alcoholic drinks and individually packaged snacks available … details provided in separate email to members.

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Wayne (updated Oct-9th)
Badger Bonsai Society