As a non member so far I have been to one meeting and loved it..haven't been able to get back for three years now and this year am unable to attend as well due to prior commitments...but wanted to ask if anyone from the Society travels around and gives lectures????? If so Could someone come to Southern Maine Community College and speak withthe Horticultural students???Though some would be bored...I think the mast majority of students would be intrigued by what the orginization does....youn can contact the Head of the Horticultural Department @ [log in to unmask] Cheryl Rich Look forward to seeing you next year and would love to see a secondary meeting instigated....between work and school this time of year is just too hectic...lol thx and best to all kfb -----Original Message----- From: Rick Speer <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:48:37 -0500 Subject: JBS Spring Meeting Here is one final reminder that our Spring Meeting takes place next Saturday, April 8 at Bates College in Lewiston. The pre-registration deadline has passed, but one may just show up and register at the door ($15 registration fee that includes lunch at the Bates cafeteria). Hope to see everyone in Lewiston next Saturday! Rick Exact location: Chase Lounge in Chase Hall on Campus Avenue. For directions to Bates College, visit their web page at: http://www.bates.edu/directions.xml Coffee, tea and muffins will be ready at 8:30am and the program will be starting at 9am (see draft agenda below). Theme: The Flora of Katahdin Draft agenda: 8:30 AM * registration, refreshments, and reconnecting 9:00 AM * Chris Campbell * Welcome and announcements 9:10 AM * Opening remarks by Jensen Bissell, Director of Baxter State Park 9:15 AM * Alison Dibble: Ecology, botanical history, and conservation concerns on Katahdin 10:15 AM * Jean Hoekwater: Katahdin's flora: Forever wild in Baxter State Park 10:30 AM * BREAK 11:00 AM * Jim Hinds: Katahdin's lichens 12 noon * LUNCH 1:00 PM * Norton Miller: High altitude bryophytes of Katahdin and some geological correlates 2:00 PM * Arthur Haines: Recent floristic research in Baxter State Park 3:00 PM * adjournment