EIPS Newsletter
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February 2005 |
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Saturday, February 12, 2005
The February 12, 2005 meeting will again be at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton, at 4:00. This time we all have to pay our own way. If you stay for dinner. The program will be a slide presentation by member Greg Bickel on his recent Koi buying trip to Japan. The February meeting is when we roll up our sleeves and really get planning for the year. Come help direct the future of EIPS. Greg won this Japan trip on the internet. He saw beautiful fish and took pictures. Come enjoy Greg’s adventure: a Koi lover’s dream. | |
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Check out these pictures and stories about ponds during our Iowa winters. | |
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Your fearless editor made an oops in newsletter etiquette in the August newsletter. I reprinted a wonderful article by aquarist Anchor Sarslow: So, Are You Just a Beginner? (Explaining some things in simple and often un-elegant terms). Archer is the Editor of the Aqua News, the newsletter of the Minnesota Aquarium Society. He reminded me I needed to note that the article was a reprint and from MAS. So here is how it should have looked: So, Are You Just a Beginner?
Anchor, if you are reading this, the two copies are on their way. And thanks for catching that. EIPS EDITOR — Carol Sindelar | |
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We are saddened to report the passing of a legend. Perry D. Slocum passed away on November 29, 2004. He was 91 years young. Perry was known world wide for his prolific work as a water lily and lotus hybridizer. Many of the popular water lilies prized today were the result of Perry's work. A few of the truly great hardy water lilies are: Perry's Baby Red, Pink Sensation, and Perry's Double White. There are many great lotus and water lilies that bear his name. Perry began growing water lilies when he was a teenager and worked with them most of his life. He was also an exceptional photographer with many of his photographs published. We as water garden enthusiasts will miss him and are thankful to him for all of his accomplishments to our hobby. Our thoughts are with his family.
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Upcoming opportunities to promote EIPS within the Eastern Iowa area include information tables at: EIAA Spring Tropical Fish Show
Brucemore—Cedar Rapids
If there are other opportunities in your area, please let Kacy know so we can get a table there. | |
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At the November meeting members in attendance signed up to help out on committees. Following are those committees. But there is always room for more help. If you are interested in helping out a committee, just give the chairperson a call. * indicates chairperson. PROGRAM COMMITTEE *Bonnie Happal 232-4054
Joe & Mary Robinson 474-2236
Roger & Shirley Thurm 984-5369 COMMERCIAL RELATIONS *Kacy Novak 362-0487
Bonnie Happal 232-4054
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE *Monica Morley 294-4866
Gil Morley 2294-4866
Elena Murello 294-4866 Dorothy Helms 472-3158
Marilyn Oliver Jackie Allsup 934-3665
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE No volunteers RECOGNITION COMMITTEE * Harold & Barb Cassens 472-3178
Jackie Allsup 934-3665
WATER GARDEN TOUR COMMITTEE * Herman Michels 366-1789
Susan Highshoe 373-0645
Joe Olsen 334-2709
COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE *Robert Hollenbeck 849-1188 Jackie Allsup 934-3665
WRITING COMMITTEE *Carol Sindelar 365-1839
Rita Tharp 396-3293
Roger Thompson 854-7229 Dennis Sindelar 365-1839
Tim Nolan 363-9408
Jackie Allsup 934-3665
As you can see, we are in need of some more members to help on the committees. The more helping hands the lighter the load. Some special needs include: Community Service committee: A large part of this committee description is organization. Are you an organizer? This committee needs you. Program committee: needs members from other geographic areas of the club to help find local speakers, especially Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Vinton areas. Commercial Relations: Again members from other geographic areas of the club to visit local dealers. Just share your enthusiasm about the club. Hospitality: All helping hands are welcome in this committee. They do a lot of stuff. Some one truly interested in promoting the library would be helpful. Writing Committee: We have a good start here. Articles are appreciated from anyone within the club. Also, if you come across factoids about ponding, pass them along to the editor. Publicity: Opps, no one volunteered here. Someone who is used to contacting the local newspapers would be helpful here. Recognition committee: The fun part of this job is to attend meetings and keep a of list of “unusual” achievements that can be recognized each November. A few more helping hands needed here too. | |
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COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
WRITING COMMITTEE
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
WATER GARDEN TOUR COMMITTEE
COMMERCIAL RELATIONS
RECOGNITION COMMITTEE
PLEASE PICK ONE TO JOIN: The committees got a good start at the November meeting but there is still room for your participation on a committee. The committee member with an * by their name was chosen as the contact. Please contact that person to be involved in the committee of your choice. Or contact Kacy Novak. Remember, EIPS runs on volunteers. Please consider serving on a committee. Many hands make for light work. | |
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In this issue: There are a lot of events of interest upcoming in the Eastern Iowa area that club members may be interested in. This issue has a lot of information about these events from other organizations. We hope you are able to take advantage of these educational opportunities. In the March issue we will get back on track and be printing informational articles from our members. Time to Renew Your membership! Simply tear out and fill in the membership form, mail it to our PO Box in Vinton, Iowa. Dues are $10.00. Make the check payable to EIPS or Eastern Iowa Pond Society. If you do not have time to do it right now, tear out the form and place it in your bill paying pile so it will not be forgotten. We would hate to have your membership expire. | |
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Date: Monday, March 14, 2005
Editor’s note: Information presented is from the Reiman Gardens publicity draft. Lunch and an afternoon break are included. The symposium will be in the Hughes Auditorium at Reiman Gardens. More information will be made available in the next CIWGA newsletter. Explore the world of Koi and water gardening through the eyes of four experts from around the country. Learn how water gardening incorporates an international perspective in many ways. We'll start with the basic mechanics, then dive into plants that you can use from around the world, and, finally, learn how animals (both fish and insects) can add that extra dimension to your water garden. This symposium is generously sponsored by the Central Iowa Water Gardening Association. Topics & Presenters: "Pumps and Plumbing for Your Water Garden" & "Growies (marginal plants) for your Pond"
"Is it a Koi Pond, Water Garden, or Both?
"How to Identify a Good Quality Koi (Japanese, American and Israeli)"
"Lets Go To The Amazon; Home to the Victoria Water Lily"
"Aquatic Insects in Your Pond Ecosystem"
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EIPS will be involved at this event and encourages members to attend. Member participating: Greg Bickal - Low Cost Pond Building #262432.
EIAA will also set up an informational display table for attendees to peruse between presentations. Class Descriptions - page 1
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EIPS is looking into purchasing some pond plant fertilizer tablets. These tablets are a slow release, one application each summer. The more we order the cheaper they are. We need to get our order in early though. The Pond - Pak stats are reprinted on this page. If you’re interested in acquiring some of these you need to contact Larry or Rita Tharp (396-3293 or tharp.larry@mcleodusa.com). | |
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Eastern Iowa Pond Society Membership Application | |
