Iris Calendar

There are so many events and deadlines in the iris world that it can be difficult to remember them all. Please add items we may have missed. Note that some types of events have their own pages in the Iris Encyclopedia. See Regional Fall Meetings, Regional Spring Meetings, and Iris Shows listings. Also see the AIS website Convention page for future events.

January

• 2020 Annual Affiliation Application begins with this fillable PDF form. See March for additional deadlines.
• Iris Show approval begins. Please submit your show schedule for approval at least 2 months before your show date.
• January 22nd Board Teleconference 8 pm Eastern 5 pm Pacific. Everyone invited! Click here to connect.
• January 31st - Deadline for nominations for the Clarke Cosgrove Memorial Award for Youth Achievement. Complete details.
• January 31st - First registration deadline for AIS 2020Centenial Convention - registration information page.

February

• Check the Spring Regional Meetings list for your Region and other Regions
• February 26th Board Teleconference 8 pm Eastern 5 pm Pacific. Everyone invited! Click here to connect.

March

• The Spring Regional Meetings continue. Check on your Region and other Regions.
• March 15th - Deadline for club affiliation forms to reach their RVP.
• March 25th Board Teleconference 8 pm Eastern 5 pm Pacific. Everyone invited! Click here to connect.
• March 31st - Deadline for Ackerman Essay entries. Complete details.
• March 31st - Second registration deadline for AIS 2020Centenial Convention - registration information page.

April

• First iris shows begin. See the list of approved 2020 shows by date for details.
• The Spring Regional Meetings continue. Check on your Region and other Regions.
• April 1st - Deadline for club affiliation forms to reach Affiliates Chair from the RVPs.
• April 3-5, 2020, New Orleans, LA Society for Louisiana Irises - details.
• April 15th - Confirmation letters sent to affiliates from Affiliates Chair.
• April 16–18, 2020: Oklahoma City, OK Median Iris Society Convention - website.
• April 22nd Board Teleconference 8 pm Eastern 5 pm Pacific. Everyone invited! Click here to connect.

May

• Iris shows continue. See the list of approved 2020 shows by date for details.
• The Spring Regional Meetings continue. Check on your Region and other Regions.
• AIS 100th Anniversary Convention - May 18-23 Newark, New Jersey

June

• Spring iris shows conclude. See the list of approved 2020 shows by date for details.
• The Spring Regional Meetings conclude. Check on your Region and other Regions.
• June 24th Board Teleconference 8 pm Eastern 5 pm Pacific. Everyone invited! Click here to connect.

July

• July 17–18, 2020: Nova Scotia, Canada. Society for Japanese Irises National Convention.
• July 22nd Board Teleconference 8 pm Eastern 5 pm Pacific. Everyone invited! Click here to connect.

August

• First Fall Regional Meetings are held. Check on your Region and other Regions.
• ~ August 15th announcement of 2020 Iris Award Winners in the members electronic newsletter News & Notes and on the AIS News page.
• August 26th Board Teleconference 8 pm Eastern 5 pm Pacific. Everyone invited! Click here to connect.

September

• The Fall Regional Meetings continue. Check on your Region and other Regions.
• September 23rd Board Teleconference 8 pm Eastern 5 pm Pacific. Everyone invited! Click here to connect.

October

• Fall (rebloomer) iris shows are held. See the list of approved 2020 shows by date for details.
• The Fall Regional Meetings continue. Check on your Region and other Regions.
• October 28th Board Teleconference 8 pm Eastern 5 pm Pacific. Everyone invited! Click here to connect.

November

• The Fall Regional Meetings conclude. Check on your Region and other Regions.
• November 25th Board Teleconference 8 pm Eastern 5 pm Pacific. Everyone invited! Click here to connect.

December

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-- WayneMesser - 2014-09-27