The Connecticut Dahlia Society                

                                  December 2005 Newsletter

 

 

Meeting Date:                       Saturday, December 3rd, 2005

Time:                                      Social Hour 4:00-5:30 p.m. Dinner: 5:30 p.m.                                                          

Place:                                      Joe Jasonis Residence

                                                54 Overlook Road

                                                Winsted, CT

Program:                                 Christmas Party & Grab Bag (about $5.00 for either man/woman)

 

President’s Message…

 

Our November Meeting saw the end of Kevin Wasilewski’s term as President and we thank him for a job well done.  This was Kevin’s second time around in this position, having also served as President from 1995 to 1997.  During this term as President  he also undertook the duties of Show Administration, which encompasses a large portion of the behind the scenes tasks that make for a successful show.  Kevin continues to present programs on dahlia growing to numerous organizations in the state throughout the year to promote the dahlia.

 

I undertake this position for my fourth term as President of this society.  It is with pleasure that I have been a part of this organization for the past 35 years.  This society has made many advances in recent years.  Eight years ago we moved to Elizabeth Park for our shows.  The Park has provided us with storage facilities for our show equipment and we have provided them with a Display Garden for their visitors to enjoy.

 

Recent years have seen Connecticut Dahlia Society members’ blooms have a dominant presence on the Courts of Honor in many NADC shows.

 

Five years ago we made our Newsletter available through the Internet to those members with access.  This month we have taken and other giant step forward with the introduction of our own website, please see below.  So it is with big expectations that the CDS moves into 2006.

 

Best wishes for the holidays and a Happy New Year!

 

Marge Schnerr, President

 

CDS Website Introduced…

 

Jon Wooten presented the project he undertook, to create a CDS Website.  He presented the website for approval of all in attendance at our November Meeting and it was met with great awe.  We are indebted to him for all of the hours of work that he has put into it.  He is seeking contributions of photos and articles to add to it.  It has many links to other worthwhile dahlia sites.  You will be amazed at it.  Go to:

 

                                    www.connecticutdahlia.com

 

CDS Officers for 2006

 

President: Marge Schnerr                                                     Vice President:  Jonathan Wooten  

Secretary: Barbara LaRochelle                                             Treasurer:  Donna Paternostro

                                                      Editor:  Becky Paul

 

Meeting Dates and Programs for 2006****Please mark your calendars!

 

January 14th.  Thomaston Savings Bank, 7:30 p.m.

           Program:  Constitution & By Laws Changes, ADS Slides        

February 11th. Thomaston Savings Bank

           6:30 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting-Budget

           7:30 p.m. General Meeting, Constitution & By-Laws and              Meeting Cancellation Due to

            Root Auction Committee                                                           ***Inclement Weather***

March 11th.    Thomaston Savings Bank, 7:30 p.m.

April 23rd.      Root Auction. Pond House, Elizabeth Park                                      If weather conditions are

                      10:00 a.m.-Noon Set-up, 12:00 Noon, Auction                              questionable on the evening

May 20th.       Sale of Roots, Plants at Elizabeth Park, 9:00 a.m.                             of a Meeting Date, call

June 10th.       Thomaston Bank, 7:30 p.m.                                                            Marge at (203) 758-4685

July 9th.          Annual Picnic, Wooten Residence, Fairfield                                     after 3:00 p.m. to find

August 26th.   48th. Annual Show of the CDS, Elizabeth Park                                       out the status.

Sept. 6th.        Judges Refresher Course, 7:00 p.m. Thomaston Bank

Oct. 14th.       Thomaston Savings Bank, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 11th.      Thomaston Bank, 7:30 Election of Officers

Dec. 2nd.        Christmas Party, Joe Jasonis Residence

 

Christmas Party

 

Joe Jasonis has invited members to his  home  again  this  year.   Joe does most of  his  own cooking for

for the  party and  if you  would  like to contribute a side dish, please check with  him.  He also needs a

head count so please call him by November 28th.  Tel. (860) 379-6463.

 

Directions to the Christmas Party

 

Route 8 North all the way to the end, at light take a right on to Route 44.  This is Main Street, Winsted.  Go through four lights and take left at fourth light.  There will be an ambulance station on your left.  Take your second right onto Route 263.  Overlook Road is your fifth left.  Parking in front of house.  You can park closer by going 50 feet past Overlook to Mooreland Drive, a left turn.  This is a dirt road, second house on left.

 

Gullikson Medal Awarded to CDS Member

 

Joyce Sterling, of Needham, MA, CDS member for many years, has been notified that her origination “Bay State Angel” mignon single, light blend, white/yellow, had the highest average bench score evaluation for an “Other Type” dahlia in the ADS Seedling Bench Evaluation for 2005. Her son, Nicholas Sterling, exhibited this variety in a number of NADC Shows this year. The Gullikson Medal is the counter part to the Dudley Medal that is awarded for fully double varieties.  The medal is named in honor of Evie Gullikson who introduced many award winning Other Types over the years.

Congratulations, Joyce and Nicholas!

 

Dues are now due

 

A Membership Renewal Form is included here.  Please send your dues in by January 10th. if you are renewing ADS Membership.  We receive a reduced rate for the ADS Membership because we send them in as a group, thereby freeing the ADS from handling them individually.  The ADS year is the same as the calendar year so please comply with this cut-off date.

 

Becky Paul, Editor