The February meeting was fantastic. There was a buzz in the room, and I thank all the people who helped other members with their trees.

I think this meeting should be a model for all future workshops. Members brought in enough trees to keep everybody busy for the meeting. It was a great opportunity to see different styles being worked on and in many cases total transformations in one workshop.

Let’s keep up the pace and continue to bring in several trees for each workshop. Once a design is chosen, it can be worked on for the next month where it will be ready for round two.

Our holiday potluck on December 18 was fantastic. We had a nice turnout and an absolutely delicious dinner. Thanks to all that participated in the auction and the raffle; I assure you that the funds raised will be put to good use.

Our November meeting is the last workshop of this year and I am hoping for 100% participation. Please bring in any trees that have been worked on in the past to review and refine existing design plans.

If you have a tree other than a tropical that has not been styled at all, this would be the last meeting of the year to get the first phase of styling in before the cold weather sets in. Be sure to bring in your tools, wire, and necessary supplies.