Santa Anita Bonsai Society Members,
This year will be our 58th annual show, having skipped last year due to the Covid pandemic. I hope everyone is safe and well. I mentioned in the last letter we were considering an outdoor show option. After much input and discussion, our Board decided to drop the idea of an outdoor show because of a number of complications it would create.
The Board wants to continue having the show inside Ayres Hall. If our Memorial Day weekend date (5/28 – 5/31) is cancelled, the Arboretum has offered us the weekend of June 25 as an alternative. We hope that between the two dates, we will finally have our live show once again. I plan to have a general membership meeting before the show if allowed by the Arboretum.
The Board agreed to waive membership dues this year. It is our hope that all our members will consider entering at least one tree in our show and be part of the return of a live bonsai event. The sale table will be included in the show, so our members will have the opportunity to market their bonsai items. This could be the first live bonsai event in Southern California this year. We are excited to see it happen.
The entry form for the May 28-31 Show is available upon request. If you would like to enter in the SABS 2021 Show and/or have any questions please feel free to contact Lorraine & I at LMiles6455@gmail.com or via our website at www.sabonsai.org Thank you all for your patience during the last year.
Many of you may already know, but our long-time member and treasurer, Bill Hutchinson has sadly passed away. Bill and his wife Lois were our Secretary/Treasurers for many years, as well as providing the same services to other local clubs. Bill died peacefully on April 1, at age 94. He had been living in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania where he and Lois moved to be close to family. Rest in peace Bill, and our thoughts and prayers go out to Lois and family.
As always, stay safe and well,
Dave