Joanne Larson New Chairperson for Garden Judges Records.

Sadly, the real world of work, has gotten in the way of Melissa Begnaud’s Chairmanship of Garden Judges Records. As a consequence of ever increasing workload at her regular job Melissa has submitted her resignation. However, we have been extremely lucky in that Joanne Larson whose 6 year term as Region 2 Regional Director had just ended, and with it her service to the society as Exhibitions Chairperson. Joanne has happily agreed to take on the responsibilities of Chairperson for Garden Judges Records. Joanne’s appointment was unanimously approved by the Board. Joanne’s contact information:

May 1 to Oct. 1:
49 Woodland Drive
Barrington, IL 60010-1912
847-381-1484
Oct. 1 to May 1:
4400 Green Cliffs Road
Austin, TX 78746-1243
512-328-8753
gnjelarson@earthlink.net

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Nikki Schmith New Photographic Media Chairperson

Similarly, after serving a 6 year term as Region 8 Regional Director, and an additional two years as Photographic Media Librarian, Otis Houston has submitted his resignation. We are lucky to have found a workhorse, and a PowerPoint expert in Nikki Schmith, which is just what we needed for this position as we begin to transition away from providing local clubs with slide shows and find ourselves being asked more and more for digital presentations. Nikki is wearing two hats as she is also assisting David Kirchhoff in coordinating Judge’s clinics. Nikki has readily offered to handle both jobs for the AHS and has happily agreed to take on the responsibilities of Chairperson for Garden Judges Records. Nikki’s appointment also was unanimously approved by the Board. Nikki’s contact information:

25729 Annapolis
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
248-739-9006
schmiths@sbcglobal.net