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Volume 61, Number 1
January - March 2016
The Journal of the African Violet Society of Canada
Cover Design: The Stampede City AVS of Calgary, Alberta, is getting ready to host the 2016 AVSC Convention. Against the backdrop of
a beautiful Alberta landscape, you can gaze into the clouds to see if you
spot memories of the 2014 AVSC Show winners like Smokey Moon or
Rob’s Cool Fruit. Design by Sayeh Beheshti.
In this Issue:
POSTCARDS……………….. .……………………………………. On inside covers
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE - Doris Brownlie.……………………………...…….
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EDITOR’S NOTES - Sayeh Beheshti …………...…...……………………………
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NOMINATIONS FOR THE AVSC BOARD - Nancy Ley..………………………..
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YOUR INVITATION TO ATTEND - Laurel Goretsky & Lisa Kampel…….….. 6 - 8
CONVENTION MENU ITEMS………………………………………………………
KICK UP YOUR HEELS-ENJOY CALGARY……………………………….
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11 - 12
2016 CONVENTION NEWS………………….……………………………....
13 - 14
TOURS & PROGRAMMES ……………….…………………………………. 14 - 16
CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM……………………………………. 18 - 19
CONVENTION-SCHEDULE OF EVENTS………………………………….. 21 - 22
SHOW SCHEDULE……………………………………………………………. 23 - 29
WHAT BEING A SHOW CHAIR IS ALL ABOUT - Julie Thompson……...
30 - 33
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE - Laurel Goretsky….………….……………………….. 34
COMING EVENTS ……………….…………………………………...……………. 35
AVSC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM…………………………...….……. 36
Chatter is the quarterly journal of the African Violet Society of Canada. Authorized under the
14, 2008 Canadian Publications Mail, Product Sales Agreement #40050197. ISSN 0820313X. New subscriptions or renewals should be forwarded to the Membership Chairman as
per the enclosed application forms. All original material in Chatter is copyright. Articles may
be reprinted by AVSC Affiliate clubs with prior permission and providing a copy is sent to the
Chatter Editor and proper credit is given to the Author and Chatter.
Submissions of original and previously unpublished material to Chatter are always welcome.
Submissions become the property of the African Violet Society of Canada. Those published
are subject to normal editing procedures and may be shortened to fit the available space.
Submissions can be sent to the Editor: Sayeh Beheshti,1 Marthclare Ave. Toronto, ON
M3A1E1 CANADA Email: [email protected], Opinions expressed in articles in Chatter are
those of the authors and are not necessarily the opinions of AVSC or of the Editor.
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President’s Message
By: Doris Brownlie
I hope you are all becoming excited about visiting
the beautiful city of Calgary next May. Our members there are busy preparing an entertaining
schedule for us to enjoy beginning with a trip on
Tuesday, May 10th and ending with an Awards
dinner on Saturday, May 14 th.
During the Fall conventions I have had the opportunity to meet and
sign up many new members from that friendly country to the
South. I sincerely hope that many will obtain their passports and
attend a Canadian convention.
As soon as you receive this magazine there are several things that
you can do.
• Register by using the middle pages of this magazine. You can
pull them out and fill them in, or just make a photocopy directly
from the magazine and use that.
• Don’t forget to apply for the judging school, and to make, and
have your affiliate make a donation for Show awards.
• If donating other than on the form please note that Jim Toms
has resigned from this position, so please send cheques made
out to African Violet Society of Canada Awards to Norma
Kunzel, who is now our new Awards Chair.
• Reserve your room at the hotel.
• Reserve your transportation if you need it.
• Look through the show schedule and start to prepare some
plants to enter. Reserve your Design classes early to avoid disappointment.
• Apply to judge or clerk.
• Look forward all Winter to meeting with old friends with this
common addiction and to making new ones.
Please take care of each other and of your beautiful African violets. Happy growing!
Doris
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Editor’s Notes
By: Sayeh Beheshti
[email protected]
I hope that you have had a wonderful start to
2016 and that it promises to be a fantastic year
for you and your family.
As I write these words mid-January, I have to
admit that this is not the issue I had planned. I
had envisioned an issue equally divided between the 2016 Convention and African violet propagation. Well…… it turns out that
the members of the Stampede City African Violet Society had other plans and they filled this issue with all the information you need
for the wonderful convention they have planned for you.
I cannot apologize for the tardiness of this issue since it was completely out of my control. What I do know is that in order to participate in the wonderful upcoming convention, you must now spring
into action to not only register for the convention, but also the hotel, judging school as well as the tours and programmes.
It was just two years ago that my own club, Toronto AVS, was
busy preparing for the 2014 convention. Now that the pressure is
off, I will use this opportunity to give you some information about
what to expect and how you can make your own participation
more rewarding.
Be sure to register for the convention as soon as possible. Knowing how many people to expect is critical in planning everything
from presentation room layouts to renting a bus for the tours.
The contract that the host club has written with the hotel is usually
contingent on meeting a certain number of meals, so signing up
for those is critical in defraying costs. In our own convention, we
ended up paying a penalty since we did not have enough people
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signing up for meals. I must also add that the meals are also some
of the best moments of the convention, since it gives you a chance
to see everyone, and nothing brings people together like sharing a
meal. The menu looks amazing, so it’s truly a win-win situation.
I also do hope that you consider donating awards money, auction
items or gifts for the goodie bags. Consider it a belated gift exchange with a hundred of your violet buddies!
One last thought is that I hope you also take the challenge of taking at least one show plant with you. Traveling with plants can be
daunting, but seeing them in the show is very rewarding and
makes the effort all so worthwhile.
The next issue of Chatter will go back to the regular format with the
promised theme of propagation. Thanks to the amazing contributors I have the privilege of working with, all the content is ready,
but now I can add even more.
I have used the inner cover pages to include pictures of the 2012
and 2014 AVSC conventions and remind you of the wonderful
times to be had by all at an AVSC convention.
So, sit back, grab a coffee and begin dreaming of the warm days
you will spend with your friends in Calgary, surrounded by beautiful
violets. Let the planning begin!
Nominations for the AVSC Board
By: Nancy Ley, Past-president
The following members have been nominated
for the 2016 AVSC Executive. Voting will take
place at the Board meeting and the Annual
General Meeting during the convention in Calgary, May 10 -14, 2016.
President: Anne Brown
1st Vice-President: Eileen McGrath,
2nd Vice-President: Michael McLeod,
Secretary: Julie Thompson,
Treasurer: Winston Goretsky
Directors (2018): Bob Clark, Heather Demers, Valerie Despres, Beverley Williams.
Directors (2020): Karen Campbell, Paul Kroll, Karen Horner, Jim Toms
Directors (2022): Deanna Belli, Bill Price, Lorna Russell, Steven Kerr
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Your Invitation to Attend
By: Laurel Goretsky & Lisa Kampel
On behalf of the Stampede City African Violet Society :
WELCOME TO CALGARY!
The 2016 AVSC Convention in Calgary is quickly approaching and
registration is now open! The convention runs from May 10th to
14th, 2016.
Calgary is a place of open
plains, big skies and even bigger
ideas. Nestled near the striking
Canadian Rockies, Calgary is a
sophisticated metropolitan centre that boasts a relaxed and
friendly atmosphere which is exhibited through Calgary’s legendary western hospitality. To
help you make the most of your Lisa and Laurel
visit to our beautiful city, we have provided a variety of suggestions to aid you in navigating and exploring Calgary. For details
visit the “About Calgary” page on the AVSC website.
The registration form for the convention can be found both online
through the AVSC website at www.avsc.ca or through the Stampede City AVS website at: http://www3.telus.net/scavs and in print
through the centre pages of this issue of ‘Chatter’ magazine. We
are happy to accept both paper and online registrations prior to
April 15, 2016.
Many hands make light work! In hosting such a large event, we
need the help of volunteers to ensure that all of the activities run
smoothly. Our volunteer positions are open to everyone attending
the conference and do not require any specialized skills or previous experience. Please indicate on your registration form if you
are interested in volunteering to help us ensure that the convention will be a resounding success.
AVSC Membership – A reminder that you must be in good standing with AVSC should you wish to enter plants at the convention.
Please see the paper address form with your ‘Chatter’ magazine
to check your membership expiry date. If your membership has
expired, please register using the non-member registration option,
which includes the AVSC membership for one year.
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As a member in good standing of AVSC, your $50 convention
registration fee gives you:
•
A personalized name badge for use during the convention
•
A souvenir booklet that includes the show schedule, the programme of events and locations, and other information.
•
A “goodie bag” containing useful tools for your growing.
•
Entrance to all four education sessions. Please mark the sessions that you wish to attend on your registration form as each
venue has limited space and will be set up to accommodate
attendees that have indicated interest.
•
Invitation to attend the Exhibitors, Judges and Show Workers
Luncheon on Friday afternoon (cost $25 per person).
•
The chance to bid on the silent auction items and put your
name in to win some raffle prizes (Prizes will be announced at
the Awards Banquet on Saturday night).
•
The opportunity to take part in the “behind the scenes” tour of
the Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo.
•
Enjoy a day trip to Drumheller, the Badlands and the Royal
Tyrell Museum of Paleontology.
•
Invitation to attend the Awards Banquet on Saturday night
($60 per attendee/$70 per guest). Awards for the show will be
presented and silent auction/raffle prizes will be announced.
Attendees will be served a first-class, three- course plated dinner. A cash-bar of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will
be available.
•
Invitation to attend the Opening Reception on Friday evening.
The Showroom will be open for attendees to view the winning
entries and talk to exhibitors about their entries. The reception
will feature a cash-bar of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as a complimentary light buffet.
Our sales room will be open on Friday, May 13, and Saturday
May 14. There w ill be lots of plants available for sale so start
making your wish list of plants and supplies. Hours of the sales
room are posted in the Schedule of Events which is also included
in this issue of ’Chatter’.
The members of the Stampede City African Violet Society are excited to welcome our visitors from far and wide with open arms
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and our signature western hospitality. We guarantee that no matter
how you choose to spend your time here at the 2016 AVSC Convention in Calgary, you will walk away with a truly memorable experience.
Please complete the registration form and return (by email or post)
by April 15, 2016. We are accepting payment by cheque or VISA/
MasterCard.
Please contact the Best Western Village Park Inn by calling
403-289-0241 to make your room reservation. Use the rate
code “African Violet Society of Canada”. The rate has been
negotiated to include May 9th in case you plan to arrive early.
If you have any questions about registering for the 2016 convention please email [email protected].
Best Western Village Park Inn - Rates May 9-15, 2016
1804 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta T2M 3Y7
T.403-289-0241 F.403-289-4645
www.villageparkinn.com
Rate: “African Violet Society of Canada”
Convention Date: May 10th, 2016 – May 15th, 2016
Rooms must be booked by April 10th, 2016. Rooms will be released back
to the hotel for resale to the general public after the cut-off date and the
preferred rate will not be guaranteed after this date.
Rates based on single/double occupancy. Any additional subject to $10 each - Taxes: 5% GST, 4% Room Tax, 3% Destination
Marketing Fee
• Standard Double Queen (2 queen beds) $149
• Atrium King (1 King bed) $189
Breakfast Hot buffet B reakfast included
Guestrooms Amenities: Complimentary high speed w ireless
internet, fridge, microwave, coffee maker with coffee & tea, iron &
ironing board, hair dryer and bathroom amenities, hot buffet breakfast
Facilities: Indoor heated pool, w hirl pool, underground heated
parking, 24 hours business centre, 9100 square feet of meeting/
banquet facilities, onsite restaurant & lounge.
Check-In: 3:00 pm - early check-in may be requested but cannot
be guaranteed. Check-Out: 11:00 am
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• Convention Menu Items
Friday, May 13, 2016 , Exhibitors, Judges & Show workers Luncheon
New York Deli
Chef’s daily soup creation
Mixed greens with all the toppings topped with a ranch & feta vinaigrette, Display of deli meats, a selection of toppings, cheeses
and condiments;
freshly baked breads;
An assortment of fresh baked cookies served;
Fresh sliced watermelon for dessert
Friday, May 13, 2016 - Opening Reception
Chef’s discretion finger foods and hoer d’oeuvres
Cash bar
Saturday, May 14, 2016 - Awards Dinner
3 Course Plated Dinner
Salad: Balsamic signature market salad w ith mandarins
Entrees:
Slow roasted sterling silver striploin served with garlic mash and
grilled zucchini; OR
Spinach and ricotta stuffed chicken supreme with tarragon volute
accompany with baby roasted potato and broccolini; OR
Roast red pepper ravioli (vegetarian)
Dessert: upside dow n pineapple cake w ith caramel sauce
Cash bar
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Kick up your heels - enjoy Calgary!
The 2016 convention will be held at
the Best Western Village Park Inn
which is conveniently located near
Calgary’s Northwest CTrain Line.
Although the hotel offers excellent
dining, there are many nearby restaurants and many additional restaurants are just a short train ride away!
The Glenbow Museum www.glenbow.org
The Glenbow is an art and history museum in the city of Calgary in the
province of Alberta Canada. It was established by well-known philanthropist Eric Lafferty Harvie.
The museum showcases world-renowned traveling and permanent
exhibitions that are meaningful to many diverse groups in our community, boasts the largest art collection in Western Canada and provides
access and care to the collections. Glenbow also tells the story of
Southern Alberta and the West to thousands of visitors to our city
each year through permanent exhibitions on the third floor.
Telus SPARK www.sparkscience.ca
The new TELUS Spark provides people of all ages and abilities opportunities to experience science, art and technology like never before. It
inspires people to explore themselves and the world around them, cultivating creativity and innovative ways of thinking, leading the development of news skills.
Bow River Pathway System www.visitkensington.com
The Bow River pathway along Memorial Drive is one of the most popular in the city. A favourite for both locals and tourists. Walkers, runners, bicyclists and rollerbladers all enjoy this scenic area. Stop in
Kensington Village for coffee, lunch and shopping.
Chinook Shopping Centre www.cfshops.com/chinook-centre.html
The Chinook Centre is home to over 250 brand name stores, restaurants and entertainment (including 5 pin bowling and movie theatre.
The mall is very close to the CTrain line and there is a shuttle that
runs to and from the train station every 15 minutes.
The CORE www.coreshopping.ca
Downtown Calgary’s premier shopping area. Among the CORE’s 160plus stores (with Holt Renfrew as an anchor tenant), shoppers will find
exclusive fashions, accessories and lifestyle items not available anywhere else in the city. Massive skywalks with glass floors link the Holt
Renfrew, the CORE and TD Square buildings, providing an uninterrupted passage from one end of the shopping centre to the other.
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2016 Convention News
• Call for Judges and Clerks
Paul Kroll, Judge’s Chair
[email protected]
Judges and clerks will be needed for the AVSC
Convention in Calgary! Please contact me to
sign-up for a judging or clerking assignment.
When requesting an assignment, please include the following information:
• Current judging status: student, advanced, senior, master.
• Experience in judging horticulture and/or design.
• Your address and phone number with area code.
Please submit your request for an assignment by May 1, 2016, by
email or writing to: Paul Kroll, Address: 4325 Two Rod Road,
East Aurora, NY 14052 USA
Your request will be confirmed by email, regular mail or telephone.
• Awards Donations
Norma Kunzel, Awards Chair
[email protected]
AVSC and our exhibitors of plants and designs
greatly appreciate the donations our members
and friends make to the Awards Program for
each of our Convention shows.
We hope you will donate again this year and that some who have
not donated before will join in. We can assure you that our exhibitors are getting ready to put forth their best.
For those registering for the convention, awards donations can be
noted on the registration form and just sent in as a part of the registration fee. If you will not be attending but would still like to donate, please send your donations to:
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Norma Kunzel, 2016 Convention Awards Chair
c/o AVSC. 19 Sierra Morena Circle SW
Calgary, Alberta T3H 2W2
Your cheque or money order should be made payable to “African
Violet Society of Canada Awards” or “AVSC Awards” for short.
A minimum donation of $10.00 is recommended as this corresponds to the minimum award size of $10.00 for a Best in Class
Award. If you are donating a larger amount, a multiple of $10.00
such as $20, $50, etc. is recommended as all awards large and
small are multiples of $10.
Your donations are always appreciated and will be acknowledged
in the July-September 2016 issue of ‘Chatter’. Please send them
to arrive before March 31, 2016.
I will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
• Donation of Silent Auction & Raffle Items
The silent auction and raffle draws are an addictive part of any
convention! This is the moment that you discover that item or
plant that you never knew you wanted so much! Please consider
donating plant, leaves, artwork or other items. All monies raised
will be greatly appreciated.
• Donation Items for Registration Packs
We all know that one of the first things we do at a convention is to
check out the contents of the registration packs. It is always such
a treat to find all the goodies that have been donated by various
clubs. We are expecting approximately 150 delegates, but you
can donate as many items as you want and we will have different
items in the registration packs. All donations will be acknowledged in a special section in the souvenir booklet. If you would
like to donate items towards the registration bags, please contact
Lisa Kampel by February 29, 2016 by email at:
[email protected]
• Advertising in the Souvenir Booklet
In an effort to raise funds towards the convention, we will be selling advertising space in the Souvenir Convention Booklet that
each registered delegate will receive when attending the event.
Ad space will be available to Affiliate clubs and their members
and to businesses solicited by members of SCAVS. It may also
be used to send out a greeting or congratulatory message with
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respect to the convention from an individual, group or affiliate club
or business. The rates will be:
Grayscale: ½ page (4 ½ inches wide x 3 ½ inches high) $50
Grayscale: 1 full page (4 ½ inches wide x 7 inches high) $75
Colour: Inside front, inside back or back cover - full page $125
Deadline: April 15, 2016 email: [email protected]
• AVSA Judging School
Calgary, AB - May 11, 2016 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
We would like to invite all growing enthusiasts to the AVSA Judging School being held prior to the AVSC Convention being held at
the Best Western Village Park Inn, 1804 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta T2M 3Y7.
The 2016 school will be taught by Paul Kroll
Tel. 716-652-8658 email: [email protected]
There are two options for those interested in attending:
Audit – Anyone interested in learning more about growing &
showing African Violets can register to audit the course. Fee: $25.
AVSA members wishing to take their first judge’s test and for
AVSA judges renewing their qualifications. Fee: $30.
If you are writing the exam you must provide proof of AVSA membership in good standing, Judge’s card (if already a judge) and
proof of three blue ribbons (signed by Judges Chair or Show
Chair) on the day of the school.
The lectures and examination will be based on the AVSA Handbook for Growers, Exhibitors and Judges (required). For
those interested in purchasing the manual, cost is US $20.00 and
can be ordered online at www.avsa.org or write to:
The African Violet Society of America, Inc.
2375 North Street, Beaumont, TX 77702, Phone: 409-839-4725
Payment & Registration for this judging school should be submitted along with your Convention Registration.
For questions, please email: [email protected] or
phone: (403-246-3327)
Whether you are interested in becoming an AVSA judge or just
want to become a better grower, AVSA judging schools are an
excellent source for learning the basics for growing, showing and
judging.
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2016 Convention News
Tours & Programmes
• Tour #1 – Drumheller/Badlands Day Tour
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 – length of tour 10 hours
(pickup/drop off at hotel)
$120.00 per guest
Price includes: Pick up and drop off at Best Western Village Park
Inn, guided tour from Calgary with stops and talks at: Horseshoe
Canyon, Drumheller, Bleriot Ferry, Entrance to Royal Tyrell Museum (admission fees included).
Canadian Badlands: Dinosaurs & Hoodoos
East of Calgary, visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum, world renowned
for its work in palaeontology. The museum has 40 mounted dinosaur skeletons and over 125,000 fossil specimens plus many interactive displays. Experience the Canadian Badlands with their
hoodoos where dinosaurs once roamed. Look into Horsethief Canyon to see lunar-like coulees and ancient bones. We'll drive the
Hoodoo Trail to see Hoodoos, 5 to 7 metre sandstone pillars that
stand on a base of shale capped by a large stone. And maybe a
side trip to the Rosedale Suspension Bridge across the Red Deer
River.
• Tour #2 – Calgary Zoo & Private Conservatory
Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Pick up at hotel: 9:30 am Return to hotel: 3:30 pm
$50.00 per guest
This is a relaxing and educational guided tour of the zoo with one
of our Education team members. It is a great way to get the most
up to date and “insider” information about zoo plants and animals.
Garden tour (both indoors and outdoors) – A beautiful summer
tour of our Dorothy Harvie Gardens and Conservatory will let you
see our seasonal displays and indoor tropicals, and even some
butterflies!
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Programmes
Programme 1: Friday, May 13, 2016, 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Coping with Rhizomes
Dr. Bill Price
Do you feel frustrated in growing
these plants well? Do you feel like
throwing out your pot of long scraggly rhizomatous gesneriads with
only a few flowers at the tips? What
do I do with the pot now that the top
growth has died back? And do I really have to TOUCH those wormylooking rhizomes???
Growing the rhizomatous Gesneriad genera successfully can be a
challenge for both new and experienced growers alike! In this
presentation/ workshop, Bill will discuss all aspects of growing these interesting gesneriads from initial starting and propagating to the cultural requirements of the various genera as well as
tips for producing beautiful show specimens.
You will learn to be more comfortable in handling these “worms”
and hopefully will be motivated to grow even more varieties.
Please bring your questions and problem experiences as well.
Programme 2: Friday, May 13, 2016, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Fun with Smaller Gesneriads - Dale Martens
Dale has been growing, showing, and hybridizing gesneriads
since the 1980's, winning numerous awards along the way. She
will be showing photos of how she grows the smaller gesneriads
including Micro and Miniature Sinningias, Compact Streptocarpus,
plus various smaller
rhizomatous gesneriads
such as
Diastema,
Phinaea, and Amalophyllon that are easy to
grow. Dale is the "Back
to Basics" columnist for
the Gesneriads journal,
and she is a Master
judge in The Gesneriad
Society.
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Programme 3: Saturday, May 14, 2016 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Gesneriad Hunting in China - Winston Goretsky
Have you ever wondered about the origins of the gesneriads we
see in our shows, or grow in our collections? Where did they
come from? How did they get here?
Join Winston, as he shares his gesneriad exploration trip of China and see some rare and beautiful gesneriads which are growing in their native habitat. Learn
about how exciting it is to be one
of a handful of people to have
seen or discovered a NEW SPECIES that has not yet been
named or published.
You’ll be amazed at how these
beautiful plants exist in remote
and obscure locations and how
we can grow them with a better
understanding of their natural,
environmental requirements.
Programme 4: Saturday, May 14, 2016 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Grower’s Forum– Bring your Q & A’s, Panel Discussion
Join us, as we delve into the secrets and mysteries of the culture
and cultivation of our favourite houseplant, the African violet.
Come prepared with questions and get ready to learn from a
seasoned panel of growers, who represent a vast range of
knowledge and wisdom in the horticultural realm.
This will be an exciting time of
open sharing, and even if you
don’t have a question of your
own, you can always learn
from others, who may ask a
question that might just be
something you had been
thinking about for a long time.
Right: Pretty Miss Kelly (Croteau) fringed
sdbl. medium blue stars with dark blue
and reverse pink fantasy puffs serrated,
TL variegated foliage Large
Photo: S. Beheshti
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African Violet Society of Canada
2016 AVSC Convention and Show
“A Stampede of Violets” May 10-14, 2016
Convention Registration Form
Please complete one convention registration form for each member or
guest. (Copy additional forms as needed). Confirmation will be sent following receipt of your registration form and payment.
Name:
Name on badge:
Address:
City:
Province/State:
Postal/Zip:
Country:
Telephone:
Email:
In case of an emergency, who should be notified?
Name:
Relationship:
Telephone:
Email:
Expected Arrival Date:
Expected Departure Date:
• Would you like to volunteer to help at the convention
□ Yes
□ No
Do you have a preference in which area?
• Will you be entering show plants?
□Yes
□ No
□ Judge □ Clerk □ either
• AVSA judge status: □ Student, □ Advanced, □ Senior □ Master
Area of expertise □ Gesneriad judge □ Design □ minis & semis
• Please indicate if you would you like to
• Will you need a Phyto certificate?
□Yes
□ No (Cost TBD)
Which programmes would you like to attend?
□ Programme 1: Friday, May 13, 2016, 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Title - Coping with Rizomes
Presented by Bill Price
□ Programme 2: Friday, May 13, 2016, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Title - Fun with Smaller Gesneriads
Presented by Dale Martens
□ Programme 3: Saturday, May 14, 2016 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Title - Gesneriad Hunting in China
Presented by Winston Goretsky
□ Programme 4: Saturday, May 14, 2016 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Grower’s Forum - Bring your Q&A’s
Payment Form
Please use this form to calculate all payments for the convention.
Hotel reservations must be made directly with the hotel.
Registration - Postmarked before April 15, 2016
AVSC Member Registration
$50.00
$_____
Non-AVSC member - includes one year trial AVSC membership & 4 $70.00
issues of ‘Chatter’
$_____
___ Guest - Only attending Saturday Awards Banquet
No Fee
No Fee
Late fee for registration after April 15, 2016
$10.00
$_____
Judging School Fee
$25.00
$30.00
Audit only
Judging Qualification
AVSA membership number if writing exam:____________
$_____
Would you like to make a donation to the Show Awards?
(Please indicate amount)
$_____
Tour 1—Drumheller Day Trip —Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Bus tour to Drumheller with stops at Horseshoe Canyon and the
world famous Royal Tyrell Museum
$120 per
person
$_____
Tour 2—Calgary Zoo - Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Enjoy a day at the Calgary Zoo! The day includes a behind the
scenes tour in the Conservatory and transportation to and from
the hotel.
$50 per
person
Exhibitors, Judges & Show Workers Luncheon
Friday, May 13, 2016, 12 noon - Brentwood I & II
$25.00/
person
$_____
$_____
Complimentary
Opening Reception, Friday, May 13, 2016, 6:30 pm - Brentwood I & II
Awards Banquet—Saturday, May 14, 2016, 6:00 pm
Location: Edgemont Room
____ Beef Entrée
____ Chicken Entrée
____ Vegetarian Entree
$60.00/
attendee
$70/guest
$_____
$_____
Please indicate if you have any special dietary restrictions:
PAYMENT METHOD: ___ CASH ____ VISA/MASTERCARD
CC # _____________________________ EXPIRY (MM/YY) ____________
Please make all cheques payable to: Stampede City African Violet Society and mail to:
Lisa Kampel, 19 Sierra Morena Circle SW,
Calgary, Alberta T3H 2W2 CANADA
Email inquiries: [email protected]
Please note: Final Registration must be received by April 30, 2016
There will be no refunds after May 1, 2016.
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African Violet Society of Canada
2016 AVSC Convention and Show
“A Stampede of Violets” May 10 -14, 2016
Schedule of Events
TUESDAY, May 10, 2016
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tour 1 - Drumheller & Museum
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Registration
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016
8:00 am - 5:00 pm A.V.S.A Judges School
9:30 am - 3:30 pm Tour 2 - Calgary Zoo
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Registration and Information
THURSDAY, May 12, 2016
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration and Information
Hospitality Suite
Collingwood
Hospitality Suite
Outside Foothills I & II
9:00 am - noon
Accepting Silent Auction Items Charleswood
10:00 am - 6:30 pm Reception of Entries
Brentwood I & II
(Late entries will be received by
special permission)
noon - 8:00 pm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8:00 pm
Set up for Commercials
Hospitality Suite Open
Board of Directors Meeting
Charleswood
TBD
Collingwood
FRIDAY, May 13, 2016
7:00 am - 8:30 am Fixing of Design Entries
Requiring Cut Blossoms
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration and Information
Foothills I & II
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Brentwood II
9:00 am - noon
Instructions for Judges &
Clerks
Judging of Show
Outside Foothills I & II
Foothills I & II
FRIDAY, May 13, 2016 continued
noon - 1:00 pm
Exhibitors, Judges & Show
Workers Luncheon
Brentwood I & II
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hospitality Suite Open
TBD
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Commercial Sales Open
Charleswood
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Official Opening of the Show
Foothills I & II
2:00
3:00
4:00
6:30
Silent Auction Opens
Programme 1
Programme 2
Opening Reception &
Complimentary Light Buffet
Foothills II
Brentwood I & II
Brentwood I & II
Brentwood I & II
pm - 6:00
pm - 3:45
pm - 4:45
pm - 9:30
pm
pm
pm
pm
SATURDAY, May 14, 2016
7:00 am - 9:00 am Photo Session
(Registered Delegates only)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration and Information
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Show Room and Commercial
Sales Room Open
9:30 am - 11:30 am Hospitality Suite Open
Foothills I & II
Outside Foothills I & II
Foothills I & II /
Charleswood
TBD
10:00 am - 11:00 am AVSC Annual General Meeting Brentwood I & II
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Programme 3
Brentwood I & II
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Phytosanitary Certificates By
Appointment
Programme 4 - Grower’s
Forum - Bring your Q&A's
Hospitality Suite
3:00 PM
Silent Auction Ends
Foothills II
3:15 PM
Prepare to Close the Show
Foothills I & II
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Distribution of Show Plants &
Dismantle Show Room
Foothills I & II
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Awards Reception (Cash Bar)
Edgemont
7:00 PM
Awards Banquet
Edgemont
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
(Silent Auction Items
Announced)
Brentwood I & II
“A Stampede of Violets” - Show Schedule
HORTICULTURE DIVISION - AMATEUR.
SECTION I
COLLECTIONS CLASSES (See rule #3)
1. AVSC COLLECTION (Canadian Originations) of three (3) different registered
standard varieties all the same type (3 single-crown or 3 trailers). AVSA registration number required. Open only to members of AVSC.
2. AVSC COLLECTION (Canadian Originations) of three (3) different registered
miniature or semiminiature varieties all of the same type (3 single-crown miniatures, 3 miniature trailers, 3 single-crown semiminiatures, or 3 semiminiature trailers).AVSA registration numbers required. Open only to members of AVSC.
3. AVSA COLLECTION of three (3) different registered standard varieties all of the
same type (3 single-crown or 3 trailers). AVSA registration numbers required.
Open only to members of AVSA.
4. AVSA COLLECTION (3) different Saintpaulia species regardless of type. AVSA
registration numbers required. Open only to members of AVSA.
5. AVSA COLLECTION of three (3) different registered miniature or semiminiature
varieties all of the same type (3 single crown miniatures, 3 miniature trailers, 3
single-crown semiminiatures, or 3 semiminiature trailers). AVSA registration numbers required. Open only to members of AVSA.
SECTION II
CANADIAN ORIGINATIONS Any Type Blossom, Any Type Foliage, need not be registered.
6. Standard plant, single crown, any colour.
7. Miniature and semiminiature, single crown, any colour.
8. Trailers, grown from a single stem, at least three crowns, any colour.
SECTION III STANDARD PLANTS Green Foliage, Any Type Blossom.
9. Blue, purple, lavender, mauve, orchid
10. Pink, red, fuchsia, coral, wine
11. White, cream, yellow, blush, green
12. Multicoloured
13. Edged
14. Fantasy, chimera
SECTION IV STANDARD PLANTS. Variegated Foliage. Any Type Blossom.
15. Blue, purple, lavender, mauve, orchid
16. Pink, red, fuchsia, coral, wine
17. White, cream, yellow, blush, green
18. Multicoloured
19. Edged
20. Fantasy, chimera
SECTION V
SEMIMINIATURE PLANTS. 6”– 8”,Green Foliage, Any Type Blossom.
21. Blue, purple, lavender, mauve, orchid
22. Pink, red, fuchsia, coral, wine
23. White, cream, yellow, blush, green
24. Multicoloured
25. Edged
26. Fantasy, chimera
SECTION VI SEMIMINIATURE PLANTS. 6”– 8”, Variegated Foliage,
Any Type Blossom.
27. Blue, purple, lavender, mauve, orchid
28. Pink, red, fuchsia, coral, wine
29. White, cream, yellow, blush, green
30. Multicoloured
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31. Edged
32. Fantasy, chimera
SECTION VII MINIATURE PLANTS. Under 6”. Any Foliage. Any Type Blossom.
33. Blue, purple, lavender, mauve, orchid
34. Pink, red, fuchsia, coral, wine
35. White, cream, yellow, blush, green
36. Multicoloured
37. Edged
38. Fantasy, chimera
SECTION VIII TRAILERS
39. Standard
40. Semiminiature
41. Miniature
SECTION IX SPECIMEN PLANTS. Any Type Blossom Or Foliage.
42. Saintpaulia species
New Cultivars. See Rule #16
43. Seedlings (never before exhibited in an AVSC show).
44. New Introductions by Canadian hybridizers. (Hybridizer must have resided in
Canada).
45. Sports or Mutants (never before exhibited in an AVSC Show).
Novice Exhibitors
46. Any African violet. Exhibitors must be first time exhibitors in an AVSA
Standard Show. One entry per exhibitor. See Rule #17
Miscellaneous
47. African violet, single crown or trailer, standard, semi or mini, grown in an
unusual, decorative or novel container. One entry per exhibitor. See Rule #18.
48. Vintage violets. See Rule # 21
SECTION X
GESNERIADS OTHER THAN SAINTPAULIA
Gesneriads Usually Not Producing Storage Structures
49. Fibrous-rooted Gesneriads in bloom (except Primulina and Henckelia
(formerly Chirita), Episcia and Streptocarpus)
50. Primulina and Henckelia (formerly Chirita) in bloom
51. Episcia in bloom
52. Streptocarpus in bloom (8 inches or under)
53. Streptocarpus in bloom (over 8 inches), blue and purple tones
54. Streptocarpus in bloom (over 8 inches), white and multicoloured tones
55. Streptocarpus in bloom (over 8 inches, pink and red tones
Flowering Gesneriads Usually Producing Rhizomes
56. Rhizomatous Gesneriads in bloom (8 inches or under)
57. Rhizomatous Gesneriads in bloom (over 8 inches)
Flowering Gesneriads Usually Producing Tubers
58. Tuberous Gesneriads in bloom (8 inches or under)
59. Tuberous Gesneriads in bloom (over 8 inches)
60. Gesneriads grown primarily for foliage. No blooms or buds showing colour
allowed. (See rule # 22)
Collections of Gesneriads. (See rule # 23)
61. Collection of 3 Gesneriads each a different Genus. One entry per exhibitor.
62. Collection of 3 Gesneriads all the same Genus. One entry per exhibitor.
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DESIGN DIVISION
SECTION XI CONTAINER GARDENS
Container Gardens – These are miniature scenes in which one or more blooming
African violet plants, along with other plants are actually planted and growing in the
container. No cut material or artificial plant material is permitted.
Terrariums – Plantings in a covered, transparent container. Straight –sided glass
(mirrored back allowed) or curved glass. Not to exceed 24 inches in any dimension.
63. Terrarium – Curved glass. No limit on entries
64. Terrarium – Straight sided glass. No limit on entries
Dish Garden – Plantings in a shallow, dish-like container.
65. Container – Less than 12 inches in any dimension. No limit on entries
66. Container – Over 12 inches but not to exceed 24 inches in any dimension. No
limit on entries
Natural Garden – Plantings in a container formed from natural material such as
driftwood or lava rock, no bases permitted.
67. Container – Less than 12 inches in any dimension. No limit on entries
68. Container – Over 12 inches but not to exceed 24 inches in any dimension. No
limit on entries
SECTION XII INTERPRETIVE PLANT ARRANGEMENTS
One or more blooming African violet plants, removed from their pots and enclosed
in plastic or some other material. Fresh-cut, dried, treated, or coloured plant material and man-made material other than artificial plant material may be used unless
specified. Bases, draping or backdrops optional. (See rule # 16)
Please Note: The side panels of the niches are only half as deep as the dimension states, allowing more light into the niche. Backdrop/drape should extend
the entire stated depth of the niche. All niches are white foam board.
Please ensure that the objects used in designs are not valuable. Reasonable efforts are made to protect against loss, but no security measures are fail proof.
NO TAPE ALLOWED, PINS ONLY.
69. “Stampede Apparel”
Boots, hat, neckerchief, spurs . . . choose an accessory to compliment your
design. (Niche size 24” by 16” by 16”) Limit of 4 entries.
70. “Steer Wrestling” Lots of action here! Interpret as you see fit. (All mechanics and supports involved in the design are entirely the responsibility of the
exhibitor.) (Niche size 18” by 14” by 14”) Limit of 4 entries.
71. “Bareback” A riding event in the rodeo. Use an African Violet plant in your
design with foliage only; no blooms. (Niche size 12” by 8” by 6”) Limit of 4
entries.
72. “Dust” You cannot attend the Stampede without getting dusty.A monochromatic design to interpret this nuisance.(Niche size 6” by 5” by 5”) Limit of 8 entries.
SECTION XIII INTERPRETIVE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
All Classes in this section must use fresh-cut African violet blossoms unless otherwise directed. Foliage may be African violet leaves or other fresh-cut plant material. Permitted are dried, treated or coloured plant materials. No artificial plant material is allowed. Bases, draping or backdrops are optional. (See rule # 17)
Please note: The side panels of the niches are only half as deep as the dimension states, allowing more light into the niche. Backdrop/drape should extend
the entire stated depth of the niche. All niches are white foam board.
NO TAPE ALLOWED: PINS ONLY.
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73. “Fireworks”
A huge attraction at the Stampede, interpret as you see fit. (Niche size 18”
by 14” by 14”) Limit of 4 entries.
74. “Bull Riding”
A difficult event with lots of ups and downs, turns, etc. Interpret this event’s
movements in your design. (Niche size 18” by 14” by 14”) Limit of 4 entries.
75. “Tie-down Roping”
Use rope in your design. (Niche size 12” by 8” by 6”) Limit of 4 entries.
76. * * Challenge Class * *
Exhibitors must provide their own mechanics: pin holder, container, wire,
etc. ALL OTHER MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED. The class title will be
revealed at an appropriate time for all exhibitors entered. (Niche size 12” by
8” by 6”) Limit of 4 entries.
77. “Thirsty” (Underwater – Bubble Bowl)
The events of the day make a visitor thirsty. Create an underwater arrangement which is “refreshing”.
This design is to be viewed from the front only. No background or underlay
permitted. Not to exceed 12 inches in any dimension. No limit on entries.
A. Closed (bubble bowl)
B. Open
SPECIAL EXHIBITS DIVISION
SECTION XIV
78. AVSC/AVSA Information and Educational exhibits. (By invitation only)
Youth Entries – Exhibitor must be under the age of 18 and does not need to
be a member of the African Violet Society of Canada, but must be sponsored
by a registered delegate who is attending the convention.
79. Youth Entry – Any Gesneriad
80. Youth Entry - Any African Violet – (See rule # 13)
COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE DIVISION
SECTION XV COMMERCIAL SHOWCASES (See Commercial Rules 3 through 13)
81. Commercial Showcase. (Horticulture Only). (See rules 3 and 4)
82. Commercial Showcase. (Artistic). (See rules 3 and 5)
Amateur Horticulture Division Rules
1. The AVSA Handbook for Exhibitors, Growers and Judges, 2011 edition (plus changes published in the African Violet Magazine) will be the authority in all cases not covered by a specific rule.
2. All exhibitors must be members in good standing of the African Violet Society of Canada (AVSC) and be
registered for the convention. Commercial members may enter all classes in the Amateur Horticulture Division,
Commercial and Design Divisions of the show (See Commercial Horticulture Division Rules). Youth exhibitors
(under the age of 18), entering Class 79 or 80 do not need to be a member of the African Violet Society of
Canada, but must be sponsored by a registered delegate who is attending the convention.
3. Only members of the African Violet Society of Canada (AVSC) are eligible to enter AVSC Collection Classes.
Proof of membership is required. Only members of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. (AVSA) are
eligible to enter AVSA Collection Classes. Proof of membership is required. AVSA registration numbers must
be shown on the entry card of each plant in the AVSC and AVSA Collection Classes. An exhibitor may enter
only one collection in each class. In addition to being registered with AVSA, exhibits entered in the AVSC
Collection Classes must be Canadian hybrids.
4. Exhibitors must submit an entries list to the Classification Committee. Exhibitors with 10 or more plants must
complete a pre-entry form to help in the registration of their entries. Pre-Entries must be received by Sunday
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May 8, 2016. This form will be distributed to registered delegates and also available upon request. Mail lists to:
Laurel Goretsky, 32 Scimitar Point N.W., Calgary, Alberta, Phone: (403)-241-8300, Fax: (403) 241-8313 or
Email to: [email protected] All plants must be named, but are subject to correction by the Classification Committee. Last minute adjustments to individual lists may be made at entry time. (Some plants may not make it; others
may suddenly shape up enough to enter at the last minute.) Where required in the schedule, registration numbers
must be included. AVSA Master Variety Lists with supplements will be available for reference.
5. Entries will be received at Best Western Village Park Inn, (1804 Crowchild Trail N.W. Calgary, Alberta.) Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 pm unless previous arrangements have been made with the
Show Chairman. Entry books will be closed promptly and plants received after that time will be accepted for display
only. This rule also applies to any pre-entered plants. All exhibits must remain on display until the show closes
Saturday May 14, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. and can only be removed after the distribution of sold show plants. After entry,
exhibits may be moved or touched only by Classification, Entries, or Placement Committees personnel. This rule
does not apply to Design Division Entries.
6. Members wishing to sell show plants must indicate the selling price on their entry list at time of submission. Twenty
(20%) of the selling price will be retained by the hosting Society (Stampede City African Violet Society).
7. Reasonable protection will be provided, but all exhibits are made at the exhibitor’s risk.
8. All exhibits will be merit judged, using the appropriate scale of points as defined in the AVSA Handbook, 2011 edition plus changes published in the African Violet Magazine.
9. Judging will start promptly at 9:00 am Friday May 13, 2016. Judges will be AVSA judges. Decisions of judges are
final unless in conflict with AVSA rules or rules of the schedule.
10. Only blue ribbon exhibits will be eligible to receive special awards.
11. An exhibitor may enter any number of plants in each class except where restricted by the schedule, but only one
plant of a variety may be entered in the same class. An exhibitor may enter plants of the same variety in several
classes such as Collection classes, unusual container classes and appropriate colour classes.
12. All entries must be disease and pest free, clean and subject to inspection before entry. Any plants found with
pests or disease will be removed from the show.
13. All African Violet exhibits must be in bloom except for those specified in the Design Division and Class 79 (Youth –
African Violet). Everyone is encouraged to enter their plant for educational value, and only those plants, which are
blooming, will be judged. The non-blooming plants in this class will not be judged and will not count towards total
show entries. All African Violet exhibits except for species and trailers, must be single-crown plants.
14. Containers in the Horticulture Division (except for trailers, gesneriads and plants in unusual or decorative containers) may be in green or white plastic, clean and free of all visible marks. Double potting, flared-top pots, collars,
supports and grooming aids must be removed. All plants must be slip potted in green or white pots. (Slip potting
means dropping the pot containing the plant into a clean pot of the same or just a fraction larger sized pot.) Exception; trailers, trailing species, trailing gesneriads, and gesneriads in protective containers may be exhibited in the
containers in which they are growing.
15. The exhibitor’s name and variety name should be affixed to the bottom of the pot. Protective covers are permitted
for those gesneriads that require them.
16. In the Seedlings, Sports and Mutant class any number of new cultivars may be entered provided they have been
originated by the exhibitor from hybridization, from purchased seed, or from mutations, or release rights written by the
hybridizer for purchased seedlings. New cultivars should be entered by number of name, indicating whether from
seed or mutation. A sport (mutant) may be exhibited as “Sport of….”, if it is named it may be exhibited as Sport of
Valencia (Dale’s Dream).
17. A Novice is an exhibitor who has never won a blue ribbon in the horticultural section of an AVSA standard show.
One entry per exhibitor in Class 46.
18. Plants in an unusual, decorative or novel container (Class 47) must be one African Violet plant, planted in the
container, not root wrapped. One entry per exhibitor.
19. All African violet species, cultivars, and other gesneriads shall be correctly named and must have been in the
possession of the exhibitor for at least three months prior to the show. However, all cultivar names need not be
listed in AVSA publications. A cultivar does not have to be listed in the Master Variety List or Supplements to be
entered in the show.
20. An exhibit may not be altered or removed after judging until the show is closed.
21. Only African violets registered at least 25 years ago. (i.e. 1990 or earlier) or listed and described or pictured in
dated materials at least 25 years old may be entered in Class 48.
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22. Class 60 - Gesneriads grown for ornamental qualities other than bloom: The foliage must have some
special quality of colour or form. The foliage must be outstanding in growth habit, form, texture and colour.
There must be no blossoms or buds showing colour. Ornamental value is a positive quality; it is not just a
plant that is out of bloom and better left at home.
23. Class 61 & 62 - Collections of Gesneriads (Other than Saintpaulia): A grouping of 3 different plants in
flower or grown for ornamental qualities, or in combination. The purpose of this category is to showcase the
range of different varieties within a single genus, or an assortment of different gesneriads, each of a different genus. One entry per exhibitor.
24. Classes that appear difficult to judge may be subdivided prior to judging at the discretion of the Show
Chairman.
25. The Stampede City African Violet Society will not be responsible for any loss of damage.
Commercial Horticulture Division Rules
1. All exhibitors must be commercial members in good standing of the African Violet Society of Canada
(AVSC) and be registered for the convention.
2. AVSC Commercial Members entering Commercial Horticultural Division – Commercial Showcase Section,
may also enter all classes in the Amateur Horticulture Division of the show. (See Amateur Horticulture Division Rules)
3. Commercial Showcases will be allotted space sufficient for their display. Table covers will be neutral.
Exhibits in these classes shall contain 6-10 plants, either miniature, semiminiature, standard, trailing
African violets, or other gesneriads. Showcases must be predominantly (75%) African violets or designs using
African violets. Merit judging will be used. A point score sheet shall be given to each exhibitor showing how
awards were determined.
4. Commercial Showcase – Horticulture Only, shall be a collection of 6-10 plants (exhibitor may designate
one plant as a unit or three plants as a unit) with NO embellishment.
5. Commercial Showcase - Artistic, shall be a collection of 6-10 plants (exhibitor may designate one plant as
a unit or three plants as a unit) and must include a creative aspect which may include designs (flower or plant
arrangements or container gardens).
6. Both showcases shall be judged on horticulture perfection. Horticulture perfection shall be computed by
finding the average points per plant.
7. Awards in Showcases-Horticulture Only, shall be based 100% on horticulture perfection.
8. Awards in Showcases-Artistic, shall be based 80% on horticulture perfection and 20% on distinction and
originality. Each entry in the Showcases will be judged.
9. Showcase-Horticulture Only, shall use standard plant name and entry tags provided by Entries.
10. Showcases-Artistic, the exhibtor has the option of using standard name tags provided by Entries, or may
provide their own tags or diagrams. Each tag or diagram must include the entry book number. For this class
no ribbons awards will be given. Instead, Showcases with all blue ribbons entries will be awarded a rosette.
11. An exhibitor may choose to NOT have their exhibit judged.
12. Reservations for Commercial Showcases must be made by Sunday May 1, 2016 to: Laurel Goretsky, 32
Scimitar Point N.W., Calgary, Alberta, Phone: (403)-241-8300, Fax: (403) 241-8313 or Email to: [email protected]
13. Prior to judging, signs, cards, or codes identifying the exhibitor may not be displayed on the display.
14. All entries must be disease and pest free, clean and subject to inspection before entry. Double potting,
flared-top pots, collars, supports and grooming aids must be removed. All plants must be slip potted in green
or white pots. (Slip potting means dropping the pot containing the plant into a clean pot of the same or just a
fraction larger sized pot.) Exception; trailers, trailing species, trailing gesneriads, and gesneriads in protective
containers may be exhibited in the containers in which they are growing.
15. Entries in the Commercial Showcases Section will not count toward Commercial Sweepstakes Awards.
Rosettes will be awarded as merited to the exhibitors receiving first, second, and third highest number of
points in each Display Table classes. An Honourable Mention Rosette will be awarded to the exhibitor receiving the fourth highest number of points.
16. Any African violet plant in Commercial Showcases section, may be designated as competing for the Best
New Cultivar Award. Entries may be seedlings, sports, or mutants originated by the exhibitor, or rights and
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ownership to them released by the hybridizer, and must not have been previously shown in an AVSA Affiliate
Show. Each entry must be labelled “New Cultivar”.
Design Division Rules
1. Design Classes are open to all amateur and commercial members of the African Violet Society of Canada (AVSC). All exhibitors must be members in good standing of the African Violet Society of Canada (AVSC)
and be registered for the convention. Commercial members may enter any class in the design division.
2. Exhibitors may be limited to one entry in each class. Entries must be originated and executed by the exhibitor.
3. African violets MUST be the highlight of the design with the exception of container gardens. NO artificial
plant materials will be permitted. However, dried, treated, painted or coloured plant material is allowed
(except in container gardens).
4. Bases and Draping will be permitted in all classes except container gardens, or where specific restrictions
apply to certain classes. Accessories are permitted in all classes.
5. No exhibit shall be removed after entry. Exhibitors shall replace spent blossoms with fresh ones as needed
(after the judging is completed).
6. Plants may be purchased any time for Design Division exhibits, but must be disease and insect free.
7. Entries must have a 3” x 5” white card listing plant material used. Interpretation of the title may also be
noted on the card, at the discretion of the exhibitor.
8. Reservations for space in all Design Division classes must be made by mail, email or telephone by
Sunday May 1, 2016 to: Laurel Goretsky, 32 Scimitar Point N.W., Calgary, Alberta, Phone: (403)-2418300, Fax: (403) 241-8313 or Email to: [email protected]
9. Please state the size of container gardens when making reservations. Should an exhibitor need to cancel
their reservation, this MUST be done PRIOR to set-up of the niches/spaces. Container gardens without a reservation will NOT be accepted for entry or exhibit. Cancellation of reservations must be received
by April 30, 2016 in order to facilitate anyone on the waiting list.
10.All design entries will be checked by the Classification Committee (or passing judge) to ensure that they
conform to the schedule.
11.Design set-up starts Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 1:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Cut blossoms may be added to designs on the day of the judging. Exhibitors and materials must be out of the show area by 8:30 am
Friday, May 13, 2016. Judging starts promptly at 9:00 am Friday May 13, 2016. Exhibitors are permitted to replace spent blossoms with fresh only after the show is open and judging has been completed.
12.Neither the Stampede City African Violet Society nor the African Violet Society of Canada will be responsible for any loss or damage.
13.A Novice is an exhibitor who has not won a blue ribbon in the design division of an AVSA Standard Show.
14.All design classes are open to Novice exhibitors and will be marked as “Novice”.
15.Container Gardens are miniature scenes in which one or more blooming African violet plants, along with
other plants, are actually planted and growing in the container.
16.Interpretative Plant Arrangements are designs using one or more blooming African violet plants, removed
from their pots and enclosed in plastic or some other material. Fresh-cut, dried, treated, or coloured plant
material and man-made material other than artificial plant material may be used unless restricted by the
schedule. Accessories, backdrops, and draping shall be permitted unless restricted by the schedule.
Please ensure that the objects used in designs are not valuable. Reasonable efforts are made to protect
against loss, but no security measures are fail proof.
17.Interpretive Flower Arrangements are defined as designs using fresh-cut African violet blossoms, and other
plant material. Dried, treated, and coloured plant material, and man-made materials other than artificial
plant material, plus accessories, backdrops, and draping are permitted unless restricted by the schedule.
Please ensure that the objects used in designs are not valuable. Reasonable efforts are made to protect
against loss, but no security measures are fail proof.
18.The Canadian flag, American flag, provincial, state flags, flags from other nations, plants on the endangered list from any state or nation, artificial plant material, and live (or dead) creatures shall not be used in
any design division exhibit.
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What Being a Show Chair is All About
By: Julie Thompson
Foxboro, ON
Based on contributing material by Beverley Williams
Beverley Williams has written a Show
Chairman Manual and that material has
been incorporated throughout this article.
Bev, as well as Doris Brownlie, has been
the Show Chair several times and was a
great resource for me when I took it on last
year to help keep me on track. The following is written based on the show happening
at the end of March or beginning of April.
Being the Show Chair is a big responsibility
that can be daunting, very interesting, and somewhat exciting all
at the same time. Yes, I did say exciting, but it’s still true. I took on
the role of Show Chair for the first time last year. I was Show
Chair for two shows that were taking place at the same time
alongside each other which was an even bigger task than just a
single show! It was bigger in the sense that many things were
done twice since there were two separate shows for which to prepare.
There are many things that need to be done in preparation for
your club’s show. The Show Chair is responsible for the entire
show overall and needs to be sure all things required are done.
This is by delegating a good portion of it to others to do. Your job
as Show Chair is to be sure all jobs needing to be done are completed. Keep a copy of anything you do together in a file.
Once you’ve said yes you’ll be the Show Chair the work begins.
The following is an outline and guide to what to do and when.
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September - December
Organize committees to handle the various tasks to be done.
Some of these are, Awards Chair, entries person, classification,
publicity, show plant sales (if you have a sales area), Judges and
Clerks Chair, photography (if you choose), and placement. If any
of these require a budget get that set aside as soon as possible.
Check the club’s ribbons and rosettes supply and order any that
are needed. This includes any sponsored awards.
One of the first things to do is have a show theme chosen. This
should be done in September at the first meeting, or as soon as
possible.
Once you have the theme the schedule can be written. Usually
someone who has experience in the design classes is asked to
write the design schedule. Another individual is asked to write the
horticultural schedule. This should be someone who is familiar
with the classes and rules a show requires, and anything special
to your own show. Once both parts are written they need to be
given back to the Show Chair to be consolidated and proofread.
Once the schedule is completed, two copies need to be sent
to societies and clubs you are
affiliated with and will be including classes specific to them for
approval no later than two
months prior to the show date..
In my case, it was AVSA,
AVSC, and NYSAVS. Include a
letter with them asking for any
rosettes needed and include
the rosettes cost as well. Keep
a copy of the letter. I send this
by the end of December for a
show at the end of March. The
schedule needs to be approved
before being given out to anyone.
Above: Classification, Below: Rosettes,
Photo: S. Beheshti
Write and send a notice of the
show to AVSA, AVSC, and The
Gesneriad Society to be listed
on their events page. Check the
publication deadlines.
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January - February
As soon as the schedule has been approved, send it to your newsletter editor to distribute to the members along with the newsletter.
You want to get it out as soon as you can, especially for the designers so they can get started on it. Include an entry form along with
the schedule. Make sure the Judge’s Chairman has a copy of the
schedule as they need to give it to the judges who are judging the
show.
At the meetings keep members updated on the progress of the
show, and any changes that happen.
Check with the committee chairmen on their progress and solve
any problems that may come up.
Check that all the show supplies are available and purchase anything needing to be replenished. Such supplies can be paperclips to
pin on the ribbons, table cloths or coverings, class dividers for the
table etc.
Prepare the class cards for
the show from the finished,
and approved, schedule.
Print and keep them together.
Prepare the “Award Winner”
cards from the approved
schedule. Be sure to print two
sets, one for the judges to
work from and the other one
for the exhibitor; this one is
placed next to their exhibit.
The Show Chair writes the
exhibitor cards and places
them after judging and prior
to the show opening.
Above: Christine Dianne (3601) 01/23/1979 (E.
Fisher) Single dark red-pink star. Plain, quilted.
Large. Below: RS-Raznoperistaia Ptichka (10289)
03/22/2010 (S. Repkina) Single white large wavy
star/bright pink patches, blue fantasy. Dark green,
ovate, scalloped. Standard (Russ/Ukr) Photos: J.
Sylvestre
Prepare any advertising flyers to hand out with the
shows information.
Any show needs volunteers
to help on the set up day and
also when it’s open to the
public, to be security for the
show, help with the sales table, etc. Asking for volunteers
for the various areas needed
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should be addressed over two meetings prior to the show. What I
do is write up a list of the areas needed, with it broken into time
frames, and pass the list around for people to sign up.
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March
Give the newsletter editor any needed reminders about the show.
Be sure to write thank you cards to those who have helped put on
the show, in particular the different chairmen. I also write a thank
you article for the club’s newsletter.
Be at the show right at the beginning to oversee and handle anything that comes up. The Show Chair is usually the first one in the
show room and the last one out.
Once the show is over be sure to mail any show reports to AVSA,
AVSC, NYSAVS, and return any paperwork promptly.
The above is all necessary to be done but the timing is a template
as it can vary depending on when the show itself is being held.
Remember that the Show Chair has the total responsibility for the
preparation of the show, but the work can be shared. It’s a team
effort. I say that so you’ll know you can do it too.
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Membership Update
By: Laurel Goretsky
October 2015
[email protected]
The new membership forms in our ‘Chatter’
magazines seem to be working very well. Thank
you to all who have renewed recently. There
have also been quite a few new memberships
over the last couple of months.
Welcome to the following new members:
Hazel Ang, Switzerland
Douglas Brull, Minneapolis, MN
Eunice Carmichael, Dacula, GA
Cathie Clark, Ottawa, ON
Susan Edney, Calgary, AB
Patti Freed, Glenville, NY
Sue Melson, Desoto, MO
Evelyn Tse, Calgary, AB
June Rouse, Calgary, AB
Lois Tierney, Calgary, AB
C. Baldwin, Phoenix, AZ
Vera Carlson, Pacifica, CA
Marilyn Chiasson, Calgary, AB
Deborah Donaldson, Hamburg, NY
Cynthia Fagan, Bolton, CT
Carolyn Klein, E Meadow, NY
Nancy Thiele, Calgary, AB
Barbara Riscavage, Glenmont, NY
Reba Spencer, Syracuse, NY
Adele Wallace, Calgary, AB
Han Kwok of Calgary, AB and Shonna Leonard of Ellershouse,
NS became Life Members
New Affiliate:
Delaware African Violet & Gesneriad Society, Philadelphia, PA
Thank you for the following donations to the Chatter Publication
Fund:
Donation amount:
Up to $20.00: Phillis Hinkle, James Reilly, Ruth Schram, Olga
Vertlib and, Adele Wallace
$20.00-$100.00: Bonnie Batchelor, Deanna Belli, Susan Edney, and
Elaine Johnson.
$100 and over: Doris & John B row nlie, Vivian Beeching, and
proceeds from CNE
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Coming Events
Please send a listing of your upcoming event to: [email protected]
Toronto, ON - April 3, 2016
Toronto African Violet Society -Annual Show & Sale
Toronto Botanical Garden, Floral Hall
777 Lawrence Avenue East,
Toronto ON M3C 1P2
Sun. April 3, 2016 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Admission $2.00
www.tavs.ca
Toronto, ON - April 3, 2016
Toronto Gesneriad Society -Annual Show & Sale
Toronto Botanical Garden, Floral Hall
777 Lawrence Avenue East,
Toronto ON M3C 1P2
Sun. April 3, 2016 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Admission $2.00
www.torontogesneriadsociety.org
Montréal, QC - April 23- 24, 2016
Société des Saintpaulia de Montréal
Annual judged Show & Sale,
Theme: “Retour aux sources”
Chalet du Parc Maisonneuve, 4601,
Sherbrooke St. East, Montréal, QC
Sat. April 23, 1pm - 4pm
Sun. April 24, 10am - 4pm
e-mail: [email protected]
www.saintpaulia-montreal.com
Facebook.com/SaintpauliaMontreal
Etobicoke, ON - April 30, 2016
Lakeshore African Violet Society
Annual Show & Sale
St. Philip’s Lutheran Church
61 West Deane Park Drive,
Etobicoke, ON M9B 2S1
Sat. April 30, 2016 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free Admission
www.lakeshoreavs.ca
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