A Member of The Bonsai Federation of Australia Inc. Association of Australian Bonsai Clubs Ltd. Garden Clubs of Australia Inc. Mini Newsletter No:98 July.August 2017 Meetings held on the 4 th Saturday of the month at Forest Community Arts Centre, Darley Street, Forestville, commencing 1.00pm President s Report Asuccessful AGM was held in June with the election of a new committee. 18 members were present and 7 apologies were received. Our president and vice-president Glenda and Evelyn stood down after a busy two years and Irene, who has filled in as treasurer after Eddie s resignation following illness,also stood down. We thank and congratulate them on a job well done. Our annual Bonsai Show this year will be a small one to be held in our usual meeting room at the Forestville Arts Centre on 19 th August from 10 am to 4 pm We hope you will support this by bringing your tree on the morning of the show between 8.30 and 9.30 and picking up again in the afternoon between 4 and 4.30. There will be a demonstration table and hope to encourage local folks to call in and see our bonsais and to spread the interest in Bonsai in the area. Volunteers will be needed as usual to help set up from 8 am and to clear up before 5, also to supervise the trees during the day and to give information to interested folk. I agreed to stand for president and Barry Reeve who has been a wonderful helper in our club in the last few years agreed to stand for vice president. Glenda agreed to do the books for us and Alex Bennett remained as Secretary. We have a supporting committee of Ross as Newsletter Editor, Valerie Bray, Di Cox and Irene Galvin. Millie Hawley volunteered to help as Membership Secretary. With the ongoing support of all you members we will endeavour to maintain our club so that we can all enjoy our informative and social club meetings and continue to learn and develop our bonsais as we would like. Our aim in the coming year is to increase our membership especially among younger and more energetic enthusiasts of bonsai. It was decided at the meeting that future AGMs will be held in November prior to our Christmas party. This is to give an incoming committee time to prepare for our annual show. This year we will be holding a small show free to the public in our usual meeting room. This will be on Saturday 19 th August as the room is not available on the 4 th Saturday and will be used to promote our club in the area. We hope you will choose a suitable tree to exhibit and join in the days activities. Our next meeting on July 22 nd will be an opportunity to bring along a tree to work on for the show. At this meeting we will also see some slides and hear a talk from the members of our club who accompanied Megumi on the trip to the World Bonsai Convention in Japan. Prior to the AGM Steve Reeve (Barry s son) from the Central Coast Bonsai club presented us with a very informative but scientific aspect of what our bonsai need and why. I think we all learned something new and enjoyed Steve s dry wit as he presented his ideas from a more scientific point of view. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email if you have any ideas for our club to pass on. Look forward to seeing you all at our next meeting. Thank you Jacki Gracey Bonsai Society of Sydney -www.bonsaisocietysydney.org.au Newsletter 98-Page 1
Club news! Annual Show 19 th August. Your Trees and support are needed scientific aspect of what bonsai needs and why By Steeve Reeve Our annual Bonsai Show this year will be a small one to be held in our usual meeting room at the Forestville Arts Centre on 19 th August from 10 am to 4 pm We hope you will support this by bringing your tree on the morning of the show between 8.30 and 9.30 and picking up again in the afternoon between 4 and 4.30. There will be a demonstration table and we hope to encourage local folks to call in and see our bonsais and to spread the interest in Bonsai in the area. Volunteers will be needed as usual to help set up from 8 am and to clear up before 5, also to supervise the trees during the day and to give information to interested folk. Please complete the registration form at the end of this newsletter. And send it to Alex. ***************** Do not miss Exciting July meeting, on Saturday 22nd, 1 PM At Forestville Art Center, 5 Darley St. Forestville. Power point presentation, JAPAN TRIP AND WORLD BONSAI CONVENTION IN SAITAMA, by Keith. And SHORT TALK ABOUT IMPRESSION OF JAPAN by tour member. We will taste some Japanese foods on the day. Do you like SAKE? After this event, WE WORK ON BONSAI SHOW TREE. PLEASE GET ADVICE from Megumi. AND WORK YOUR TREE Show is on Saturday 19th August at Forestville Art Center. One day show. Bonsai Society of Sydney-www.bonsaisocietysydney.org.au Newsletter 98-Page 2
Member of: Member: Australian Associated Bonsai Clubs cc Bonsai Federation of Australia Garden Clubs of Australia Inc Annual BSS exhibition 2017 Exhibitor s registration form Bonsai, Soe, Tables should be delivered to Forestville community arts centre on Saturday 19 th August between 8.00am and 9.00am. Please write your name on an adhesive label and display on the BACK of your pot and /or under your display table. Your tree should be checked in by a BSS committee member, Megumi or Alex when delivered. Pick up from Forestville RSL club at 4pm on Saturday 19 th August. Please make other arrangements if unable. BSS members planning to exhibit trees in the 2017 Exhibition should complete this form and return it before 12 th August 2016 1. Giving in person to Alex Bennett or Megumi 2. Mailing it to Bonsai society of Sydney Po box 186 Terry hills NSW 2084 0r email to alexbe.415@gmail.com Please complete all sections in clear print Exhibitors name Mobile: Home: Tree species: ( if you are exhibiting a second tree, use a separate paper) Common Name: Style/Size: Approximate Age: Training Period: I will bring my own Soe Bonsai yes no Display table- I will bring my own Note*please bring own table and Soe yes no Please indicate your preferred arrangements by placing a tick in the relevant boxes I will deliver my tree, soe and display table between 8am and 9am on Friday 19 h of August I will pick up my tree, soe and display table at 4pm on Saturday 19 th of August My tree will be picked up by on Your help for a few hours is required to make the exhibition a success. Please indicate your availability. N/A N/A I will be available to assist with setting up on Saturday 19 th August from 8.00am I am available to assist as a volunteer on Saturday morning 9.30am to 1.00pm I am available to assist as a volunteer on Saturday afternoon 1.00pm to 4.00pm I am available to assist as a volunteer on Sunday morning 9.30am to 1.00pm I am available to assist as a volunteer on Sunday afternoon 1.00pm to 4.00pm I am available to assist in packing up the exhibition on Saturday 19 th from 4.00pm Bonsai Society of Sydney-www.bonsaisocietysydney.org.au Newsletter 98-Page 3
A TOUCH OF JAPAN FAMILY FUN DAY 20TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS BONSAI SOCIETY OF THE CENTRAL COAST WHEN Sat. 2nd & Sun. 3rd Sept 2017 WHERE Gosford Regional Gallery, Edogawa Commemorative Gardens 36 Webb St East Gosford NSW Ikebana Demonstration FEATURING Bonsai Display and Demonstrations, Ikebana Demonstration, Suiseki, Anime Characters, Aikido Demonstration, Japanese Calligraphy, Silk Kimonos, Children can dress in Japanese costume and make their own bonsai www.centralcoastbonsai.org.au Ph Steve 0417017447 email: sreeve@bigpond.net.au Bonsai Society of Sydney -www.bonsaisocietysydney.org.au Newsletter 98-Page 4
SATURDAY FAMILY FUN DAY FREE EVENT Studio One Exhibition Bonsa, Japanese Calligraphy Studio Two & Three Demonstrations 9:00 10:00 Suiseki 10:00 12:15 4 simultaneous bonsai demonstrations 1:15 2:15 Ikebana 2:15 4:45 4 simultaneous bonsai demonstrations All Day Children can make their own bonsai General Garden 12:45 1:15 Aikido Demonstration 1.30 4:00 Anime Characters 2.30 Group photo s with Anime characters All Day Sculptures By Koichi Ishino SUNDAY - BONSAI WORKSHOPS $40/WORKSHOP OR $15/OBSERVER 9:00 12:00 Workshop with Joe Morgan-Payler or Averil Stanley or Hugh Grant AVERIL STANLEY Involved with bonsai since 1969, Averil studied with prominent international bonsai masters at every ortunity to travel extensively throughout Australia sharing this knowledge. Averil maintains a high quality private collection & offers private classes & workshops focusing on design & refinement. JOE MORGAN-PAYLER Joe s bonsai passion began as a teenager. His thirst for knowledge eventually took him to Japan to study under Mr Urushibata of Taisho-en. With more than 20 years of knowledge and experience Joe is undoubtedly one of Australia's predominant bonsai artists ANDREW EDGE A 20 year obsession with bonsai began with a Christmas present and led to him owning a bonsai nursery for a number of years. Andrew has a unique ability to share his wealth of experience. HUGH GRANT With a unique refreshing approach to bonsai, Hugh operates a business under the name Hugh Grant Design in which he teaches & mentors all over the country and services some high quality private collections. 1:30 4:30 Workshop with Joe Morgan-Payler or Averil Stanley or Andrew Edge REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL FOR SUNDAY WORKSHOP ONLY Name:... Email..... Each Workshop is limited to 8 participants Circle Workshop(s) you would like to attend & return form with cheque to Bonsai Society of the Central Coast Inc., PO Box 3676, Wamberal 2260. Bonsai Society of Sydney -www.bonsaisocietysydney.org.au Newsletter 98-Page 5
Diary Dates for 2017 JULY 22 WORKSHOP ON SHOW TREES and world Bonsai convenrion talk AUGUST 19 ANNUAL BONSAI SHOW September workshop October Workshop November Christmas Party Events in the Bonsai Calendar 12 th August Australian National Bonsai Association are holding a Market Day at East Ryde Scout Hall 10 am to 1 pm Lots of trees and pots for sale 2 nd and 3 rd September Bonsai Society of Central Coast. A Touch of Japan see brochure attached 25 th 27 th September Illawarra Bonsai Society invites participation in Annual Weekend at the Tops Conference centre at Stanwell Tops Honorary Patron President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Newsletter editor Committeee Committeee Committeee List of Committee Members Megumi (B) Jackie Gracey Barry Reeve Glenda Wong Alex Bennett Ross Chater Valerie Bray Di Cox Millie Hawley 423763506 bonsaiart@ megumibennettbonsai.com 408440643 ljgracey@bigpond.net.au bmreeve@optunet.com.au 0408 025 380 gwfreshcanvas@hotmail.com 0401 275 313 alexbe.415@gmail.com 438767866 ostom_chater@optusnet.com.au Membership Secretary Our next meeting will be Saturday 22th July 2017 1.PM Please bring along your show tree to work on. If you are not exhibiting you are still welcome to bring another tree along to receive help or to work on yourself. We will also be having a slide show and talk from the members who accompanied Megumi on their trip to the World Bonsai Convention in Japan earlier this year. *** All the photos has been contributed by Keith Gallie A big thank and appriciation to Keith. Bonsai Society of Sydney -www.bonsaisocietysydney.org.au Newsletter 98-Page 6
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