2010 Workshop-Guy Guidry

The workshop for 2010 at Guy Guidry's - Northshore Bonsai was a big success for those that were able to attend. The weather was perfect, the setting was superb, everyone was able to purchase the trees that they wanted, and our host gave everyone wonderful advise and attention.

We also had a great lunch from Bear's. Those that were able to attend from our group were Johnny, Boyd, Mike, Vic, Jane, Bruce and Debbie.

Bruce and I learned a new technique, grafting roots on rock and look forward to doing many more since we purchased some of the rocks from Africa that Guy had to offer.

I also enjoyed watching everyone learning try different techniques on their trees. Especially Mike's carving his newly purchased cypress.

Great Day, Great Company and a fully loaded car to come home.

Minutes of April 2010

Discussion opened with Johnny reminding everyone about the Festival de Fleur on May 8. It was also mentioned that members could bring their own trees to work on as demo's for the Festival de Fleur.

The Daylily Festival was tabled as to whether the group will be attending.

The workshop for Guy Guidry was discussed and was set for April 17. Members were to bring their own tools and wire and trees that they needed help with.

Members brought trees to the meeting to discuss with group:

Boyd - Shimpacu-raft, Trident Maple

Johnny - Golden Lach

Alex - Red Maple Forest

Mike - Chinese Elm, Japenese Maple

Tim - Chinese Elm, Black Pine, Trident Maple

Food was supplied by Johnny-Thank You

Meeting ended at 9:00 p.m.

Minutes of March 2010

Dues were collected for the current year 2010.

Food List was passed around for first meeting of the month.

There was a discussion about Festival de Fleur--May 8, 2010

The discussion entailed whether or not we would have a raffle tree as well as a demo tree. Most were in agreement for both.

Boyd went over upcoming events and passed out a list of the events with the dates.

Debbie informed everyone about the blog and website pictures. If anyone wants to upload pictures they need to contact Debbie to get the password for picasa.

Boyd also informed everyone about a possible LSU Horticultral/exhibit of Bonsai's.

April 7------ BSA meeting 7:00 p.m.

April 17----- BSA (Saturday) "road trip workshop" Guy Guidry's place

April 21----- BSA workshop ?

April 24----- LCBS auction

May 5-------- BSA meeting

May 8-------- Festival de Fleur

May 19------- BSA workshop

May 28-30- -Brussel's Rendezvous 2010---($150)

Meeting ended 9:00 p.m.