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The 2003 AIS National Convention
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The 2003 American Iris Society National Convention was held in Falls Church, Virginia and was hosted by AIS Region 4. The convention ran from 12-17 May, 2003. The convention schedule included training programs, presentations, banquets, auctions, and garden tours in five gardens. We have tried to capture the essence of the convention below.
Convention Information
Pre-Convention Bulletin Article October 2002 Bulletin
Pre-Convention Bulletin Article January 2003 Bulletin
Convention Booklet
Convention Events
In this section you will find photos of the various events held during the convention.
Welcome Dinner
Judges' Training
Presentations
Convention Gardens
Blandy Experimental Farm Garden
Edgehill: Jack & Rosalie Loving's Garden
Lord Fairfax Community College Iris Garden
Winterberry Garden of Ginny & Don Spoon
Convention Awards/Recognition
Convention Favorite Guest Irises
Additional Events and Excursions
Many conventions identify or offer additional events and excursions outside of the actual convention.
Return to the main Conventions Page.
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2001_04_AIS Bearded Guest Request.pdf | manage | 303 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 21:04 | DougChyz | Guest Iris Request |
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2002_10_AIS Story by Clarence Mahan.pdf | manage | 336 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:10 | DougChyz | Story by Clarence Mahan |
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2003 Logo.jpg | manage | 67 K | 09 Oct 2023 - 22:01 | DougChyz | 2003 Logo |
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2003_01_AIS Convention Registration Info.pdf | manage | 870 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:11 | DougChyz | Convention Registration |
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2003_01_AIS Story by Clarence Mahan.pdf | manage | 1 MB | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:11 | DougChyz | Story by Clarence Mahan |
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2003_07_AIS Convention Awards.pdf | manage | 487 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:12 | DougChyz | Convention Awards |
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2003_07_AIS Favorite Guest Irises.pdf | manage | 487 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:12 | DougChyz | Favorite Guest Irises |
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2003_07_AIS Overview by Debbie Babuscio.pdf | manage | 785 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:13 | DougChyz | Overview by Debbie Babuscio |
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2003_07_AIS Presidents Cup Photo.jpg | manage | 252 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:29 | DougChyz | President's Cup Photo |
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2003_07_AIS Story by Robert Strohman.pdf | manage | 710 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:14 | DougChyz | Story by Robert Strohman |
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2003_10_AIS Blandy Garden.pdf | manage | 656 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:15 | DougChyz | Blandy Garden |
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2003_10_AIS Edgehill (Loving) Garden.pdf | manage | 670 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:15 | DougChyz | Edgehill Garden |
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2003_10_AIS Kuppert Garden.pdf | manage | 944 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:15 | DougChyz | Kuppert Garden |
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2003_10_AIS Lord Fairfax Garden.pdf | manage | 1 MB | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:16 | DougChyz | Lord Fairfax Garden |
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2003_10_AIS Rose Garden.pdf | manage | 645 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:17 | DougChyz | Rose Garden |
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2003_10_AIS Schrotter Garden.pdf | manage | 691 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:17 | DougChyz | Schroetter Garden |
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2003_10_AIS Winterberry Gardens.pdf | manage | 1 MB | 08 Oct 2023 - 20:18 | DougChyz | Winterberry Garden |
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2004_01_AIS Geek Dinner Misconception.pdf | manage | 691 K | 08 Oct 2023 - 21:01 | DougChyz | Geek Dinner |
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2004_01_AIS Musings.pdf | manage | 1 MB | 08 Oct 2023 - 21:01 | DougChyz | Musings |
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2004_10_AIS Rose Garden a.jpg | manage | 493 K | 09 Oct 2023 - 19:42 | DougChyz | Rose Garden |
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AIShybridizer 3.jpg | manage | 216 K | 16 Oct 2023 - 17:30 | DougChyz | Hybridizer Photo |
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Blandy Photo.jpg | manage | 333 K | 09 Oct 2023 - 16:31 | DougChyz | Blandy Photo |
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Candid Camera.jpg | manage | 368 K | 09 Oct 2023 - 11:13 | DougChyz | Cameras Photo |
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Gardens Photo.jpg | manage | 298 K | 09 Oct 2023 - 17:00 | DougChyz | Gardens Photo |
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Hybridizer Photo.jpg | manage | 856 K | 09 Oct 2023 - 11:13 | DougChyz | Hybridizer Photo |
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My Ginny Presidents Cup.jpg | manage | 190 K | 09 Oct 2023 - 17:12 | DougChyz | 'My Ginny' President's Cup |
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Optional Tours.pdf | manage | 125 K | 09 Oct 2023 - 11:51 | DougChyz | Optional Tours |
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Schedule from NEWSCAST.pdf | manage | 189 K | 09 Oct 2023 - 17:24 | DougChyz | Schedule from Region 4 NEWSCAST |