Re: Motion to approve Calendar Guidelines

["George and Janet Smith" <4f80107e1@rewrite.aisboard.org>]

Howie. September -rebloomer------asking IF possible fall colors.
We will not ignore rebloomers in the calendar.


Janet Smith
Chair

> I think promoting reblooming iris is important, just as promoting other
> types of iris besides tall bearded are important in that they extend the
> bloom season.
>
> To the average gardener growing iris as a perennial represents a flower
> that blooms for several weeks in the spring and is a clump of green sticks
> according to a coworker of mine that wont grow iris.
>
> I know we have a long way to go before rebloomers represent a large
> percentage of irises introduced and grow in large segments of the country,
> but promoting them is important nevertheless.  I know people that come to
> my club's rhizome sale that only want to buy rebloomers, even if they
> don't all reliably rebloom in my part of the country.
>
> The AIS calendar is certainly a good place to show reblooming iris amongst
> the many other varieties shown.  I agree if an picture that says autumn is
> available that is a good start.
>
> Howie Dash
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Pries <101p@rewrite.aisboard.org>
> To: aisdiscuss <aisdiscuss@aisboard.org>
> Sent: Tue, Jan 17, 2017 10:03 am
> Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Motion to approve Calendar Guidelines
>
> In order to promote reblooming Irises it would be great to see blooming
> clumps in a landscape that actually says autumn. For example someone might
> put a pumpkin next to a clump, or a chrysanthemum or autumn leaves. All
> sorts of possibilities. But if we really want to promote rebloomers we
> should have some graphics that tell the story. I do not like too many
> rules, I am not sure about guidelines. If the calender doesn't want that
> type of picture I sure would like to see it on the wiki, especially in the
> very weak rebllooming area of the wiki.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Howie Dash" <fd6bd32d1@rewrite.aisboard.org>
> To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 11:23:19 AM
> Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Motion to approve Calendar Guidelines
>
> I think all good but on number 14 I still like reblooming irises be
> depicted in September and October if possible.  In the future I'll try to
> take pictures of irises blooming in the fall too.
>
> Howie Dash
>
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Morris <1005@rewrite.aisboard.org>
> To: aisdiscuss <aisdiscuss@aisboard.org>
> Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2017 11:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] Motion to approve Calendar Guidelines
>
>
> This appears to be a good adaptation of the Calendar Criteria  committee's
> recommendations.
>
> Jim Morris
>
>
> In a message dated 1/17/2017 12:34:09 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> <a
> href="mailto:a51a49271@rewrite.aisboard.org";>a51a49271@rewrite.aisboard.org</a>
> writes:
>
> I am  very pleased with this motion.
> Terry Aitken
>
> -----Original  Message-----
> From: owner-<a
> href="mailto:aisdiscuss@aisboard.org";>aisdiscuss@aisboard.org</a>  [<a
> href="mailto:owner-aisdiscuss@aisboard.org?";>mailto:owner-aisdiscuss@aisboard.org</a>]
> On Behalf Of Michelle Snyder
> Sent:  Monday, January 16, 2017 9:23 PM
> To: <a href="mailto:aisdiscuss@aisboard.org";>aisdiscuss@aisboard.org</a>
> Subject:  [AISdiscuss] Motion to approve Calendar Guidelines
>
> Michelle Snyder  moved and John Jones seconded the below motion.  As such,
> it is now out  for discussion.
>
> Michelle
>
> "AIS CALENDAR GUIDELINES
> 1. The  Calendar committee should consist of a chairman appointed by the
> AIS president  and a minimum of three other members, one of whom is a
> member
> of the AIS Board  (officer or director) and one of whom is the Manager of
> the
> AIS Storefront.  Additional committee members may be added at the
> discretion of the committee  chair.
>
> 2. Quotes are to be obtained from the printer no later than  October 15th.
> Right now we are using Sundance Press but in the future it may  change. It
> must be submitted by the AIS Storefront manager at the fall Board  of
> Directorbs meeting the year prior to the calendar going to  press.
>
> 3. Drafting of the calendar is to begin November and finished  mid
> December
> to be sent to printers no later than February 1st. The calendars  must be
> in the hands of the AIS Storefront no later than March 1st of any  given
> year. (AIS Storefront manager has many places he must send the front
> image of
> the calendar to in the month of December.)
>
> 4. All picture  candidates for the Calendar should be reviewed by the
> entire  committee.
>
> 5. All photos used are to have supporting copyright approval  from
> photographer if not already provided.
>
> 6. All pictures must be  about the Genus Iris family and may be from any
> time frame or year.
>
> 7.  Any photo may be changed for selection decision and appropriateness.
>
> 8.  Candidate pictures must be original work and may be made by anyone,
> but
>  preference should be for submittals by AIS Photo Contest; then AIS member
> submissions if/when appropriate.
>
> 9. Subject matter must be high  resolution of 300 dpi as required by the
> printing industry.
>
> 10. The  Iris subject depicted must be free of damage, with no visible
> tears (even if  natural), holes, disease, etc., in focus (considering
> depth of
> field) with the  exception in an bartisticb category.
>
> 11. Scenic photos, garden  photos, natural setting or field photos shall
> be
> considered per calendar issue  but not to be overly used. (Garden pictures
> often have other flowers as well  as irises. Companion plantings are of
> great interest to a lot of gardeners. As  long as pictures are
> predominantly
> about Irises they should be acceptable for  the calendar.)
>
> 12. Close up shots may be considered but not  recommended.
>
> 13. Any named varieties currently in the AIS Awards  process are not
> acceptable. (AIS is neutral regarding the AIS Award candidates and we do
> not
> provide free varietal promotion.)
>
> 14. It is recommended  that the month of September depict Reblooming
> Irises.
>
> 15. The Calendar  Committee should strive for balance between Iris types
> to
> showcase our Iris  diversity.
>
> 16. The proposed contract for printing will be  submitted/approved at the
> Fall Board meeting.  The Calendar Chair is  delegated to sign the approved
> contract for printing.
>
> 17. The Calendar  committee is the final approving authority for the
> calendar.
>
> 18. The  funds for printing were provided by the Greater Portland Iris
> Society and  recovered by calendar sales as set forth by the Board of
> Directors
> approved  motion."
>
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> Bob Pries
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