David Baehre on Preparing for the Show Bench - March 9th

March 9th, following the regular 2:00 pm GRIS meeting, at the Cornell Coopertive Extension of Monroe County there will be a presentation by Dave Baehre (pronounced bear'-ee), AIS Master Judge. 

Big Fish with David Baehre

Although I am sure Dave could give us fishing tips, his presentation will be:
Preparing iris for the Show Bench: A "Process'...Not a oOne or Two Day "Get Ready, Set, Go!"

The course is open to the public.  AIS Judges, Student Judges, and Candidates for Judgeship will receive 1(one) hour of classroom credit (horticultural division) for attending the course.

Topics for discussion: 

Early Preparation 

Bearded Iris 

Exhibition Judging 

Scale of Points 

Show Schedule 

Supplies Needed 

Before the Show 

Ready, Set, Go! 

Balancing Act 

Be Proud

Dave's hobbies or areas of interest are: 

Grandparent of two wonder boys...with never ending love  

Sportsman: Walleye and Bass Fisherman, Hunter 

Gardener....not always iris 

AND Photography...

In David's Garden

SDB's Out Dave's Side Door

Crow's Feet (Paul Black, 2006)
Border bearded iris, 27" (69 cm), EM