Re: Ackerman?

["Jim Morris" <1005@rewrite.aisboard.org>]

Debbie,
 
This was named in honor of Jay Ackerman (1901-1983), former  treasurer of 
AIS from 1960-1976.  He received the AIS Distinguished Service  Medal in 1964 
and the AIS Gold Medal in 1976.  His daughter (last name  Thrum) donated 
$1,000 to start the Ackerman Award.  I don't remember the  year it started.  
Perhaps Cheryl does as Youth Chairman.
 
Jim Morris
 
 
In a message dated 8/24/2017 11:58:01 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
8d5758a91@rewrite.aisboard.org writes:

Hello to  all!

Hope this near fall is treating you all great. 

Can anyone  tell me the history of the reason the AIS Youth Contest is 
named the  "Ackerman" Essay Contest?

I found a couple of hybridizers named  Ackerman...William and Marion, but 
can't find much history or info on either  of them. 

Thanks so much for your time and info.

Sincerely,  
Debbie

Debbie Strauss
AIS Ackerman Essay Contest Chair
MIS  Board Director & Fundraising Chair
Permian Basin Iris Society  President
2213 Hereford Blvd
Midland TX  79707-5012
432-352-5483
debbie@loveirises.com
"Every sunrise is an  invitation for us to arise and brighten someone's  
day."

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