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         Minutes of the February 3, 2019 meeting of the Michiana Bonsai Study

Present:    Rose Benjamin, John DeMaegd, Cassie Eberly, Betty Foltz, Jack Foltz, Suzanne Gray, Pat Guido,

      Chris Heck, Mary Hesser, Sofia Ivanova, Bruce Kennedy, Darlene Kittle, Jerry Kittle, Kathy Lee,

      Steve Moore, J D Nafziger, Mark Rennie, Wanda Walker, Angie Whitley and Trish Young

Location:    Linton's Enchanted Gardens

Program:

      John DeMaegd called the meeting to order. A treasurer's report was given with $676.17 being the balance

in the club's account. Guests from other clubs were welcomed with a nice turn-out from the Fort Wayne

bonsai club. Several new individuals came and we were happy to meet them.

     John introduced our guest speaker, Mr. Jack Sustic, the former curator of the National Bonsai & Penjing

Museum in Washington, D.C.

     Jack's presentation covered three areas of interest to bonsai enthusiasts. First, he discussed the evaluation

of bonsai as it relates to exhibiting. Topics covered included aesthetics, techniques, horticulture and overall

impact. The second area covered was titled "Every Bonsai Tells a Story". Many famous trees were viewed

and the story behind them was told. (Several of these trees are now housed in the National Museum.) The

third and last topic discussed was the National Bonsai Foundation. This non-profit founded in 1982

provides financial and other support to the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. (Check them out at their

website: www.bonsai-nbf.org.)

 Finally, a sign-up sheet for refreshments was available. Wanda Walker volunteered to bring 

refreshments to the March meeting, scheduled for March 3 at Linton's Enchanted Gardens. In March

there will be a potting demonstration. And, members are encouraged to bring their own tree (BYOT).

[NOTE: Members with deciduous trees should only bring them to repot if they show signs of growth !]