Greater Portland Iris Society

2010 GPIS Meetings and Programs

May 15 1:30 pm Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden Judge's Training In garden on Miniature Tall Bearded by Jean Witt. Note: Due to early bloom, this training has been moved forward one week. There is no charge, but please reserve your spot by contacting John Ludi or Barbara Aitken.

May 22 10am-8pm Lloyd Center GPIS Mid Show

May 31-June 5 all day Madison, WI AIS National Convention

June 12-13 all day Portland, OR GPIS Spuria National Convention! GPIS is the host of this event. For more information, please to to the 2010 Spuria Convention page!

Aug. 7 noon-4pm Sandy Grange Potluck and Iris Auction GPIS's largest fundraiser and party!

Aug. 21-22 9am-5pm Portland Nursery Plant Sale Fund-raiser sale focusing on named iris varities.

Sept. 7 7pm Milwaukie Center GPIS Meeting Siberians by Terry Aitken

Sept. 18-19 9am-5pm Portland Expo Center Hardy Plant Society of Oregon Plant Sale Fall is a great time for planting and some great bargains can be had.

Oct. 2 all day Wenatchee, WA Region 13 Fall Meeting

Oct. 5 7pm Milwaukie Center GPIS Meeting Hostas and Shade Plants by Thomas Johnson

Nov. 2 7pm Milwaukie Center GPIS Meeting PCI’s by Will Plotner

Dec. 5 Noon Clark Public Utilities Holiday potluck and gift exchange. Join GPIS members for great food and gifts.

Click here for information regarding the GPIS picks for Iris of the Year.

Notes: Locations and times of Executive Board Meetings will be announced by the President and/or published in the Newsletter.

Special Note: At each regular meeting there will be a drawing for a new iris of the winner's choice, to a maximum of $50.00. Limit of one $50.00 iris per household, per year. There will also be drawing for specific newer iris purchased by GPIS. These will be distributed to the winners at our August Potluck and Auction.