Greetings!
Next Meeting: Open Workshop
Tuesday May 13, 2008 7:30pm
Bonsai Basics: No Bonsai Basics This Month
What a great meeting we had last month. Now it's time to care for those trees you've just aquired. Most likely, however, you'll have other trees in your collection that need attention or just discussion. Bring your favorite trees to the May meeting for an open workshop.
This is a favorite meeting of many members. Time away from the house, a tree, some tools, and club wire all add up to assisted work time on your trees.
See you in May!
Latest News:
- FORUMS ARE HERE!
The long-awaited GNOBS discussion forums are now on-line. Best news of all is that participation is free and open to the public. - 2008 Dues Are Past Due
Just as a reminder, to remain an active member, your dues should have been paid by the March meeting. - New Web Site Look! (Did you notice?)
- New web site host. More power; more room; more bandwidth; more features; one-third the cost.
Latest Picture Additions:
With the change in format, old photo galleries are not all currently available. You can keep track of each addtion at our GNOBS Photos page.
A Word from the President
Read Bill's April 2008 letter HERE.
Photos from March's Meeting:
Our Master Program Series presenter for March was Donna Banting. Photos of her presentation on azaleas can be seen HERE.
Photos from February's Meeting:
Feburary marked the launch of the GNOBS Discussion forums and "@gnobs.org" email accounts.
Photos of the meeting can be seen HERE.
Annual Silhouette Show (2008):
It was all you could hope for in a bonsai gathering; trees, people, saws...
Photos of the meeting can be seen HERE.
BCI 2009 in New Orleans May 21-24
New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park
Bonsai Clubs International will have their 2009 convention here in New Orleans. More information to come as details are worked out.
2008 Spring Into The Garden Lecture Series at the New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park
Jim Osborne will give a lecture as part of the 2008 Spring Into The Garden Lecture Series at the New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park. See the Club Activities page for more info.
Garden Show Pictures
2007 New Orleans City Park Fall Garden Show pictures are now online HERE.
Where We Meet:
8017 Zimpel Street New Orleans, LA. (click for a map from mapquest.com)
Meetings are usually on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., but check the Club Activities page to see if there have been any changes.
We invite you to attend our meetings.
Lagniappe*
In addition to our regular monthly meetings we offer:
- Hands-on workshops
- Master class demonstrations
- Bonsai Basics classes
- Lectures by experienced bonsai artists
- Lending library of books and videos
- Real New Orleans hospitality
*that little something extra
Our club was founded by noted bonsai authority Vaughn Banting in 1972. Over the years, we've developed into one of the most active bonsai clubs in the U.S. GNOBS is proud to have members who have their trees displayed in the National Arboretum and the Weyerhaeuser Pacific Rim Bonsai collection as well as other prestigious sites. Several of our members have received national and international awards, and many have been invited as guest lecturers to other organizations and conventions.