Our February CVIDS Meeting took place at the Scott County Library in Eldridge on the 9th! The weather was good for traveling, most of the roads likewise, and 51 souls made it safely to the library. It was wonderful to see everyone and catch up with their news. A special delight was to see Myrna Hass after her several months of sickness.

From 11:15 AM until noon, Keith Riewerts brought volunteers up to speed on what all is involved in organizing the 2020 Region One Summer Meeting. Minutes from this meeting and from the business meeting later in the day can be read here. The next organizational meeting will take place at 11 AM on March 9th.

The lunchtime spread was delicious! Thanks to all who contributed to a super meal.

After lunch, our new club president Nancy Rash invited Jonathan Poulton to deliver a Powerpoint presentation that hopefully encouraged members to register for the 2019 Region One Summer Meeting in Omaha and/or the AHS National Convention in Madison. He has adapted this presentation allowing you to access it here. If you have any questions, please contact him.

The next presentation of the afternoon came from Barb Papenhausen who gave us an Powerpoint overview of the 2019 club plants that she has ordered for us. Just beautiful! She has gone to great lengths to order double fans only and Polar Vortex-proof cultivars! Thank you, Barb! Her Powerpoint presentation is available here. This presentation will be updated as Barb hears back from the last hybridizers.

The final presentation came from Lyle Moen. It featured absolutely stunning photography of Nancy and Lyle's 51-day trip across Canada. Thank you for sharing with us. The afternoon concluded with a short business meeting (for minutes, click here). The afternoon was a fabulous start to our club's 2019 activities, and it was great to see old friends! Hope to see you at our March 9th meeting.

Photos courtesy of Lyle Moen