BC Bonsai Society - Events Calendar

 

August 5, 2010 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

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Agenda to be announced

 

June 26, 2010 -The BC Bonsai Society Will be participating in "Art In The Vines" at Township 7 Winery 21152 16th Ave. Langley 11:00 a.m -5:00 pm

http://www.township7.com/AIV-2010.php

 

June 24, 2010 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

This meeting will be held at Japan Bonsai

16164 - 24th Avenue
Surrey, BC

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Agenda will include seasonal care and training of satsuki azalea

 

June 22nd, 2010 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m - The BC Bonsai Society will be participating at "Art at Darts"


A Special Evening of the Arts at Darts is free and open to the public, donation suggested.
This unique arts event features the art pieces of well-known local artists who depict garden themes in their artwork, local musicians, as well as actors and dancers frolicking in the woods to the delight of younger visitors. Guides will be on-hand to help new visitors find hidden treasures of flora and fauna in the garden and to answer any questions visitors may have. This is the only time that the garden is open for an evening event, so be sure to mark it on your calendar.

 

For further information check out www.dartshill.ca/calendarspecial.html


June 6, 2010 - Annual Bonsai Exhibition and Artisan's Fair

 

Sunday, June 6th 10am-4pm

George Preston Civic Center, 20699 42nd Ave. Langley

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June 3, 2010 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

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Agenda to be announced

 

May 6, 2010 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

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April 1, 2010 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

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Agenda to be announced

 

March 4, 2010 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

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Annual general meeting and election of executive - we are looking for nominations for secretary.

Workshop subject will be the grafting of pine trees.

Time to begin re-potting of trees.

Discussion - Tak's April 24th 2010 Workshop

 

February 4, 2010 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

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Agenda to be announced

 

December 3, 2009 - Annual Festive Dinner

This year's annual Festive Dinner will again be at Delrios Restaurant,
1669 128th Street, Surrey on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 7pm.

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Dinner will consist of a Beverage (coffee, tea, or pop), Caesar salad, Teriyaki Chicken Breast with baked potato, veggies and dessert.The cost is $26.00 per person (includes taxes and gratuity).

Vegetarian or special dietary meals can be arranged by request, please let Jim Mason know asap.

The price also includes a ticket for the prize draw. There will be additional draws at $1 per ticket or 6 for $5. Please have correct amount of cash payable upon seating.

Please RSVP to Jim Mason by November 20, 2009 at wje_mason@telus.net or phone 604-531-9777. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

November 5, 2009 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

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Agenda will include a visit from special guest Deborah Foley of BioFert Organique. She will do a presentation on organic fertilizers and have products available for members to purchase.They can also be found on the web at www.biofert.net

 

October 1, 2009 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

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A workshop session, bring trees to discuss and work on. We will break into small groups of 6-8 people and style our trees. This will be a great chance to discuss different styles, re-shape trees and get a chance to wire.

 

September 3, 2009 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

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Agenda to be announced

 

July 2, 2009 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

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Agenda to be announced

 

June 7, 2009 - Annual Bonsai Exhibition and Artisan's Fair

 

Sunday, June 7th 10am-4pm

George Preston Civic Center, 20699 42nd Ave. Langley

 

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June 4, 2009 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

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Agenda to be announced

 

May 7, 2009 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

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1. Progress report for the June 7th show. Bryan Baillie and Jim Mason have kindly agreed to head up this working committee. Volunteers and supplies needed. Each member is requested to bring 2 plants to display – only 4 weeks left to prepare them!

2. Demonstration at Langley City Library – Artists in Action. 2:00pm-4:00pm on May 8th Additional volunteers?

3. Distribution of bagged pumice.

4. Tonight’s workshop – work on exhibits for show and own trees. Orientation and training table to be reinstated after our annual Langley Artisan’s Show date.

5. Membership renewals reminder.

 

April 2, 2009 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

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1. Please pick up complimentary tickets for other bonsai on penjing exhibitions, if you are able to attend those events.

2. Report on club activities of Island Bonsai Society - Maui. Darren & Jim - which leads into next topic.

3. Continue with orientation and training tables - potential mentors - who is available?

4. Look at the large tree plus akadama available tonight.

5. Sorry, we were unable to get the pumice for tonight's meeting.

6. Tonight's subject - transplanting and soils

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March 5, 2009 - Monthly Meeting/Workshop

AGM and Workshop Meeting


1. Quorum Present.

2. Secretaries Report.

3. Treasurers Report.

4. Election of Executive - Nominees from Nomination Committee:

President - Tak Yamaura
1st Vice President - Bryan Baille
2nd Vice President - Jim Mason
Secretary - Kathy Lacey
Treasurer - Marg Osborne
Directors - Peter Brolese
Bob King
Darren Melhus
Jim McAusland
Phil Vetra

**Please acknowledge Kevin Liebscher as Librarian and Peter Brolese who is working towards managing our club website, which is www.bcbonsaisociety.org


5. Old Business - Another successful year where we built up our membership to 56 individuals. Let's continue to grow.

6. New Business - We will manage the 3rd annual Langley Artisan Show at the George Preston Rec. Centre on Sunday June 7th 2009 from 10am to 4pm. Any members wishing to help out please see Jim McAusland.

7. Tonight's Program - please register for your 2009 membership.

8. We will hand out pumice to registered members at our April meeting.

9. Please look at the book from the 2008 Kokafa-Ten bonsai meeting. If you want to purchase a copy of the 2009 meeting please see Tak.

10. Tonight's meeting will include wiring instructions and other topical items.

11. Please note - Bryan will instruct and lead discussions with a group that has not previously enjoyed private lessons.

 

 

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