PI ALPHA XI LOTUS LEAFLET FALL 2004 Lotus Leaflet Fall 2004

Letter from your President Page 2

Dear Friends,

I am sorry I was not able to be with you at ASHS in Austin this summer; Another great way to promote Pi Alpha Board of Directors however, I am honored to serve, again, as your President for the next Xi and support your chapter is through July 2004 - June 2006 two years. On behalf of Pi Alpha Xi National, I extend great apprecia- sales of Pi Alpha Xi note cards. Thanks to Dave Graper, winning photographs tion to Dave Graper, Steve Newman, and Denny Wolnick for their ser- President: vice to the Society. As you may know, Ellen Paparozzi and Daniel from past years’ Pi Alpha Xi Photogra- Doug Needham, Ph.D. Warnock are the new Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer, respec- phy Contests have been printed onto Department of Horticulture tively, for the Society. We are here to help you and your students be heavy cardstock and packaged in and Landscape Architecture bundles of eight different note cards Oklahoma State University recognized, so let us know how we may serve you. With that in mind, 360 Agricultural Hall I would like to draw your attention to two promotional items–honor with matching envelopes. See the Pi Al- Stillwater, OK 74078-6027 cords and note cards. pha Xi National website for additional Phone: 405-744-6462 information. The cards are blank on the Fax: 405-744-9709 Often when I extend an offer for Pi Alpha Xi membership to a student, inside and thus can be used for any oc- email: [email protected] I am asked about the benefits of membership. Clearly, some of the casion. Either sold alone or in combi- major benefits are recognition, camaraderie with fellow students, and nation with a plant sale, the cards pro- mote Pi Alpha Xi and provide a beauti- Vice President: opportunity to interact with others in horticultural professions. Often, Ellen T. Paparozzi, Ph.D. however, that prospective member is looking for something tangible. ful way for the giver to express his or Department of Agronomy Honor cords, which consist of a set of two braided, tasseled strands her sentiment. and Horticulture that are gently knotted together at the center and worn over the gradu- University of Nebraska By the way, did you know that the an- Lincoln, NE 68583-0724 ation gown, may be your solution to tangibly recognize your students. Phone: 402-472-1129 Both Jostens and Herff-Jones offer honor cords in colors that are very nual Pi Alpha Xi Photography Contest, Fax: 402-472-8650 close to the official colors of the Society–Nile green and cerulean blue. which is held at the ASHS Annual Con- email: [email protected] See the Pi Alpha Xi National website at http://www.pax.okstate.edu ference, supports your chapter’s schol- for photographs and additional information about honor cords. De- arships? Pi Alpha Xi National will match Secretary-Treasurer pending on your institution’s regulations, you may need to seek ap- your chapter’s scholarship up to $100 Daniel F. Warnock, Ph.D. Department of Natural proval from your administration to recognize your graduating Pi Alpha per calendar year! See the Pi Alpha Xi Resources and Xi members with honor cords. We recognized our graduating mem- National website for additional informa- Environmental Sciences bers this past May at Oklahoma State University, and the students tion. University of Illinois were very surprised and quite honored to be celebrated in this way! 1029 Plant Sciences Lab 1201 S. Dorner Drive Please, let me know if there is any additional information you need Best wishes for a great academic year! Urbana, IL 61801 posted on the honor cord webpage to help you convince your admin- Phone: 217-244--9380 istration of the value of recognizing your students’ accomplishments. Doug Fax: 217-244-3469 email: [email protected]

THE PURPOSE OF PI ALPHA XI, THE HONOR SOCIETY FOR FLORICULTURE, LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE, AND Newsletter Editors: ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE, IS TO RECOGNIZE HIGH SCHOLARSHIP, TO FOSTER GOOD RELATIONSHIPS AMONG Ms.Nancy Sorensen-Kimmons and Dr. Ellen T. Paparozzi ITS MEMBERS, TO PROMOTE OR TO FACILITATE THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AMONG MEMBERS OF THE PROFES- University of Nebraska SIONS, AND TO ESTABLISH CORDIAL RELATIONS AMONG STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND INDUSTRY MEMBERS.

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New Initiates - 2001/2004 Page 3

Alpha Chapter Beta Chapter CornellΑ University UniversityΒ of Illinois-Champaign

Timothy Benishek Alan Dandorf Alejandra Cabrales Abby Schlipmann

Marion Boutet Eric Hsu Gina Caniano Katheryn Selmi

Jennifer Browne Julie Hughes Larry Drozt Craig Shepherd

Erin Cannon Susan Inman Jonathan Garcia Joy Tamminga

Lisa Detweiler Quirinus Pennings Gina Gianetti Karyn Traum

Karin Giovanoni Elizabeth Savory Katie Gumbel Jonathan Wooding

Richard Hindle Jason Timian Emily Hasler Jennifer Rasberry

Jessica Lyga Paul Cady Molly Karnes Jonathan Bentz

Scott Milliman Jeanette Compton Stephanie Larsen Steve Bernhard

Katrina Duttweiler Scott Creary Nevada Nevin C. J. Castelletti

Adriane Lukens Jennifer Fedeson Carlin Sarmiento Derek Deem

Linda Mahaffey Douglas Mead Jill Streitmatter Jason Fatten

Chris Marshall Matthew Pendleton Eric Styck Jay LeChien

Jessica Wells Norman Silva Christina Twardowski Rebecca Luce

Amy Bestic Kevin Wiecks Kelly Allsup Sarah Manthey

Sarah Baylor Elizabeth Newman

Christopher Berg Jessica Peterson

Kevin Donnelly Kirsten Poore

Abigail Janssen Katherine Reynolds

Christine Martinez Rebecca Simpson

Andy Wycislo

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Gamma Chapter PennsylvaniaΓ State University

David S. Akiyama Mariellen L. Withers Jessica Ocel Kristen R. Nemeth

Timothy F. Alderton William Ansalvish Sarah Sandherr Greg Stephen James

Alyssa S. Bardman Jennifer Baldwin Aaron N. Scordo Jeoffrey B. Kochem

Scott T. Bebout Andrew Bayer Diana Silva Joseph Elwood Stitt

Lynn R. Butler Linda Bird Sarah Smith Laura Harkins

Adrienne M. Donald Daniel Bobbie Kelly Watschke Joseph E. McDaniel

Elizabeth A. Garrett Lauren Cammiso Chris Wright Kathleen M. Kelley

Christina Ann Gentile Amanda Eads Steven Zimmer Martin R. McGann

Gregory L. Hargrave Lucas Fisher Debra Jean Belitskus Christopher Leisher

Toni M. Hershey Keli Garmen Meredith Altland Claudia DeVuono

Amanda M. Jewart Katrina Getz Timothy Gebhart Marissa Edelman

Matthew J. McVoy Serah Hall Jody Leigh Layton Patricia Grim

Mark A. Millin Thomas Hartland Mary L. Colson Shanna Kimmel

Christina A. Mullen Joy Hertzog Stephanie Allen Simpson Graham Sanders

Laura M. Oberdorf Katy Hillard Paul J. Scanlon Donald Seratch

Carl F. Richard Messina Hodson Ingrid Elizabeth Hersh Beth Suloman

Alison E. Timmons Lisa Hopkins Michael J. Kovach Annabelle Tunderman

Nathan A. Lawfer Neenah Hoppe Sarah Grace Bowen Lucinda M. Bray

Rosemary Schwegel Carly Immel Zachary Adam Bingman Nicole Yesilonis

Jonathan D. Phillips Kim Michna Jonathan R. Bolt Chris Seanard

Carrie A. Wiles Melissa Noble Mary Beth Wiseman Jennifer Szymarek

Erin Hamme

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Epsilon Chapter Iota Chapter Ohio StateΕ University North CarolinaΙ State University

Godfrey Asea Nicole Carine Josh Brewer Courtney Reuter

Chris Ahlum Doug Crabill Adam Wesley Bruckner Susanne Schneeman

Morgan Bettinazzi Samuel Dardinger James Brusca Elizabeth Schoenbaum

Tracy Elzy Nicholas Drunasky Ryan Chaffee Mary Staten

Robin Feil Karen Fulton Ryan Contreras Amy Louise Tillman

Elizabeth Foutz Stefanie Gant Kristofer DeBerry Kurt Weddington

Chuck Green Liberty Gibson Scott A. Derby Vance M. Whitaker

Sara Johansen Fred Higginbotham III Christopher Estep Tony Williamson

Lynette Kinser Jeff Mathewson Jessica Gaus J.T. Tompkins

Christopher Lowe Richard Rathjens Nihat Guner Joseph Adam Gentry

Lana Mathewson Michele Stanton Robin Kluttz Gurley Thomas Pope

Nicholas McCullough Alison Stoven Tania L. Guzman-Baeny Jeffrey A. Adkins

Laura Romig Paul Wisniewski Linsey Heise Lee Barnwell

Kellie Runkle Michele Bigger Tim Ketchie Douglas Bryant

David Snodgrass Kelley Dimke James M. Landreth, Jr. Kristen Nicole Cook

Jeff Stachler Rebecca Echelberry Sarah Lane Michael Lee Davis

Susan Stansbery Ka Yeon Jeong William Roland Leatherwood Jeremy A. Delisle

Ben Wherley Krista Kleinoeder Cynthia Lincoln Adam Gardner

Emily Yoders Sonia Smarsh Diane Mays Gabriele Gusmini

Tracey Burch Matt Turnor Rachel McLaughlin Jeff Jones

Hilary Nichols Wendy Kanable

Daniel Norden Kristen Keenan

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Iota Chapter North CarolinaΙ State University

Seth Aaron Levkoff Trenna Corey Brian Singleton

Amy McBryde Melisa Crane Leslie A. Titchner

Denise E. McKinney Patsy Cross Carroll S. Williamson

Sara Millar Shannon Currey

Raquel Nielsen Kimberly M. Dabney

James S. Owen Aliya A. Donnell

Mary M. Peet Ryan Dorety

Melissa Ann Pline Jason Bryan Galloway

Jenni Reaves Matthew Hicks

Shirley Rodgers Daniel John

Nick Sagan Julia Kornegay

David West Amanda Kroll

Christina Wilkinson Brian Krug

Jennifer Yarbrough Beth Larrea

Nancy L. Brill Michelle McGinnis

Per McCord Judith V. Morgan-Davis

Alice Hinman Katie Parker

Barbara Amos Matthew Noel

Heather Anne Barkley Cheryl Reid

Juliana Buckelew Elizabeth Robinson

Dennis Carey Kate Roughton

Trevor S. Chlanda Monica Santa Maria

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Kappa Chapter Upsilon Chapter VirginiaΚ Polytechnic Institute & State University CaliforniaΥ Polytechnic State University

Kate Sewell Heidi J. Clark Rachel M. Gioseffi Rodney D. Wilkinson

Rachel Mack Sheri Ann Farinholt Corwin R. Graves Dustin C. Hamabata

Erin E. Gamrod Sonya Lepper Eugene A. McGettrick Christine K. Hawkins

Sarah A. White Jennifer Kuehl Rose C. Graef Abigail K. Hein

Elizabeth J. Phibbs Melissa Holder Kathryn Gray Gailya O. Jankovskis

Allison Byrd Daniel Wilson John C. Horne Matthew V. Maggio

Sheri Musselwhite Jessie Brouwer Victor Kowalenko Faith D. Phelps

Mary Helen Stanley Kelly Marie Oates Lloyd L. Nackley Daniel D. Stever

Gordon Lightbourn Jessica Elaine Hemp Jeremy S. Payne Lindsey M. Woodward

Glenna Johannessen Sara Marks Julie M. Pedrini Amanda L. Clanton

Shannon Hill Jake Forrest Browder Matthew T. Pruitt Jennifer Ryder Fox

April Hope Nye Kelli H. Scott Holly N. Richmond Efrain Lupercio, Jr.

Scott Rapier Renee Brochon Christina M. Brim Danielle B. Poor

Susan E. Anderson Courtney Capstack Constance G. De Piero Wang Jin

Margaret Rose Pecora Allison C. Cyrus Virginia A. Gunnels

Karen Chang Matthew Scott Martin

Elizabeth M. Clevinger Tara Lynne Stoneburner

Cynthia Cockrell Kathryn D. May

Andrew Calvin Cutright Lauren E. Snow

Allison Perreault Kathryn P Schlesinger

Adrian Austin Sarah L. Blythe

Tobias Smith Sara R. Riggan

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Phi Chapter Chi Chapter SouthΦ Dakota State University ColoradoΧ State University

Todd Eldridge Joan Schmidgall Jackie Leigh Harris Brad Wunderlich

Sarae Hoff Susan Marie Schulte Jenny Collins Charles Tarkinson

Kaleb Phinney Aaron Veskerna Kathryn Elaine Peterson Katherine Quasius

Krista Velhuizen Melissa Dockter Kira Michelle Appelhans Emil J. Rangel

Mark Alden David Graham Leeanne C. Bagwell Marie F. Turner

Philip Bloomquist Rebecca Wek Susan J. Oberdick Austin Cowden

Cory Deering Alicia Healy Shannon S. Spears Tyson P. Deal

Michael Ernst Shane Kleinwolterink William Zebulun Rehrig Kim C. Ewy

Amy Engels Marcus Hellwege Peggy Ann Mason Stacey Helm

Kathleen Graupman Kristin Hustel Erin Lynn Nash Myca Hurst-Bussanich

Nicole Hill Jason Krulish Brooke Harris Blackbird Scott A. Johnson

Ryan Kistner Ryan Boerboom Meghan Anderson Mike Kintgen

Sarah Kuehn Miranda Ruth Towerton Linda Moore Charles Leggett IV

Sara Jacobson Emma Locke

Erika Ontl Jessica S. Lummus

Sarah Ann Doyle Lacey Lynette MacLennan

Elizabeth Heldmann Erin Nissen

Kelly Wallace Daniel Nolan

Brett Eaton Carmen R. Olson

Christopher Harley Eagan Tara L. Santi

Grant Aaron Johnson Meredith D. Schildwachter

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Chi Chapter ColoradoΧ State University

Deanna I. Shantz Amanda Griesbach Melissa Lujan

Nicole M. Shineflew Danielle Jacobson Ilse Marie Meyer

Nathan Smith Daniel Kunkel Theresa L. Prucha

Emele K. Wofford Courtney Lockwood Lisanne R. Rude

Angela D. Young Brennon Miles Lisa M. Somnis

Wes Dinsmoor Eric Pearse Kathleen Thompson

Pamela Monroe Georgia Penno Michelle N. Transue

Danielle Jacobson Patricia A. Potter Tatiana Zuber

Charlotte Rose Bridgette Wolf

Mike Klonicki Brian Robert Zurliene

Meghan Bowser Ilise Belowsky

Sarah Kinney Jamie Clay

Christine Romero Daniel Fuhrman

Veronica Lapp Paul Bass

Rose Rhodes Gabriel Hydrick

Shane Hannah Heather Bowman

Pam Mulzer Sara Burnett

Mike Rock Rachel Chittick

Jordan Abe Phil Davis

Patricia A. Alexander Charles C. Duran

Justin K. Eloranto Edward C. Gurza

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Omega Chapter KansasΩ State University

Holly Lynn Casper Rebecca S. Bradfield Nicole Michel Gavin Hampton

Christopher D. Feldkamp David W. Coon Emily R. Raymon Marc Ali Kamal Johnson

Jennifer Leigh Heeney Jarrod E. Fink Kelli Riedmiller Jee Eun Kang

Tana A. Henton Zachary O. Fleming Ryan S. Rosecrans Abby Knigge

Miho Kataoka Brian William Fleske David C. Rowan Matt A. Novak

Matthew Wayne Lutz Christopher Fontenot Drew E. Salsbury Suzanne A. Poston

John W. Markham III Kevin Frack Kelli R. Silvernale Natalie Thomas

Megan Christine Murphy Derrick S. Funk Jason A. Simpson Michael Von Weihe

Melissa J. Nemechek Jeremy J. Furan Thomas C. Stewart Andrea Wegerer

Kate E. Ney John D. Gillick Kimberly Terrell Qi Zhang

Thomas North Ambur Gossen Takashi Tomono Xin Zhao

Michelle Renee Ottensmeier Landon Charles Grams Elizabeth A. Torrey

Seong-Hyun Park Rhett Hastings Brent Wehmeyer

Andrea Ray Chandler Mollie M. Laney Kristi Wilson

Riley Patrick Scott Adam Lang Colleen Allen

Vivien Smith Samantha Larson Kelsey Andreas

Holly M. Werth Benjamin Laster Emilee Bowersox

Erin Rae Woodworth Sandra Lobianco Caleb Call

Erin Yenne Kelly Maessen Tyler J. Fike

Andrew David Baumann Eric Mann Jeffrey P. Haines

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Alpha Beta Chapter Alpha Gamma Chapter UniversityΑΒ of Tennessee UniversityΑΓ of Nebraska-Lincoln

Virginia Wafford Kristen Mosley Brad Adcock Matt Morrissey

Stephen Schaller Randell Keele Ryan Albers Songul Severmutlu

Beverly Roberts Warren Thomas Gorman Natalia A. Bjorklund Shawn L. Speidel

Margaret Calvin Curtis Moon Jessica L. Colombe David M. Thomas

Brian Davis Anna Morgan Brian E. Houser Seng Yee Wong

Sarah Polk Larry Smith Lindsey K. Otto Amy S. Alderman

Adam Fiscar Carolyn Crowder Chris Schroeder Kristen M. Hartquist

Darla Chandler Joseph Eberts Nicholas A. Soper Melanie Kouma

Kyle Davidson David Smallwood Kathryn I. Valasek Amanda Kunasek

Clint Sullivan Christa DeCicco Timothy A. Wilson Brett Allan Nunnenkamp

Patrick Hensley Randall G. Keele Jae L. Behn Arik Andrew Solberg

Lindsey Tipton Toni Campbell Kristina Gamblin Jennifer S. Timm

Jason Newell John Clift Robbyn Goertzen Kim W. Todd

Deborah Ketchersid Shayna Hardwick Abby Hird Chelsey M. Wasem

Rebecca Brashears Paul Darr Jason D. Lewis Susan Elizabeth Weber

Stephen Saurs Ryan W. Luckey

Benjamin Sharrett Ingrid L. Mallberg

Andrea Wivell Kathryn (Kami) Marsh

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Alpha Delta Chapter Alpha Zeta Chapter OklahomaΑ∆ State University UniversityΑΖ of Wisconsin-River Falls

Teri Andreas Melodie Shaffer Rebecca Jacobson Lacy Larson

Amy Brooks Kristina Lewis Trudy Ohnsorg Holly Laures

Daniel Edge Joshua Fuder Josh Sykora Lisa Wagenknecht

Geoffery Evans Jana Clift Melanie Welles Galen Walker

Jennifer Frantz Dusty Pittman Elizabeth Larson Darrick Wotachek

Jaclyn Huntley Stephanie L. Ningen Rebecca Mathison

John P. Kelley Megan A. Moody Melanie Melander

Kenny Kowis Edward W. Moydell Ben Nesseth

Jeff Morales Alyssa Ramm Jerry Ray

Justin Moss Vicki Stamback Kevin Roethle

Kendi Nelson Greg Ruskell

Ryan Ochsner Patty Sobieck

Jon Robertson Anita Volkenant

Sheila Roggow Kimberly Bode

Darran Scott Melissa Campbell

Corilynn Tauer Danielle Doyle

Brooke Winters Kim Hadler

Tracey Payton Diane Henriksen

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Alpha Iota Chapter Alpha Mu Chapter TexasΑΙ Tech University-Lubbock TempleΑΜ University - Ambler

Brandon Nix Joseph Brunetti Shaun W. Kass

Dr. Michael Maurer Dawn Keller Kimberlee A. Kruchinski

Aaron L. Reese Christian F. Lochetto Tracy L. Markland

Tony Rivera Paul D. Orpello Teresa Medaglia

Michelle Sexton Joanne M. Pinto Laura Beth Nafziger

Jennifer L. Rataj Kathleen M. Nuernberger

Janice Rosencrance Bilijana Obradovic

Sinclair Adam Joseph R. Rock Alpha Kappa Chapter Barbara Brown David Smicker MississippiΑΚ State University Faith Tiberio Sharee Solow

Juan Pablo Brigard Lynette McDougald Christopher A. Dartley Kelly A. Wilson

Kathryn Campbell Danny L. Moore, Jr. Rebecca J. Ewing Jo Davis Malesa

Julianna Chapman Jesse Quarrels Dominick P. Fittipaldi

Jack Erron Haggard Crystal Sizemore

Carina Haines Joseph C. Wallace

Susan Harkness Ryan Walton

Erica Hunt Amanda Winter

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National Photography Contest Results - 2004 Page 14

The annual Pi Alpha Xi National Photography Contest attracted 18 sity. All of the photographs were on display in the poster session entries from seven different photographers this year. The entries room at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin during the convention. were divided up into three different categories; Flower, Ornamental, Images from this year’s contest were scanned for potential future and Landscape. Each category was awarded a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd use by Pi Alpha Xi for fund raising projects like the Pi Alpha Xi place award, consisting of a ribbon and cash prizes, in the amounts note cards that were developed this past year, using images from of $50, $25, and $10 respectively. In addition, a Best of Show was previous contests. The note cards are available from local chap- awarded with an additional $50 cash prize. Our judges this year ters of Pi Alpha Xi. For additional information see the Pi Alpha Xi were Brent Pemberton and Wayne Mackay of Texas A&M Univer- National’s website at http://www.pax.okstate.edu/.

FLOWER CATEGORY 1st - Bob Stamps, University of FL/IFAS,MREC Calliandra surinamensis

2nd - Kerry Badertscher, Colorado State University Orchid Rise ASHS tour

3rd - F. Alice Le Duc, Sarah P. Duke Gardens Tulips and Phlox

ORNAMENTAL CATEGORY 1st - Richard A. Criley , University of Hawaii Swiss Chard, Beta vulgaris ‘Cicla’ 2nd - Bob Stamps,Univerisity of FL/IFAS, MREC Magnolia grandiflora, Southern Magnolia

3rd- Tim Elkner, Penn State Cooperative Extension Aeonium ‘Sunburst’

LANDSCAPE CATEGORY 1st - F. Alice Le Duc, Sarah P. Duke Gardens Blomquist Nature Plant Garden in Snow

2nd - Bob Stamps, University of FL/IFAS,MREC Cypress Gardens Mum Festival

3rd - Mary Lewness Albrecht, University of TN Japanese Garden, University of British Columbia

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FLOWER CATEGORY

1st PLACE Bob Stamps, University of FL/IFAS,MREC Calliandra surinamensis

2nd PLACE Kerry Badertscher, Colorado State University Orchid Rise ASHS tour

3rd PLACE

F. Alice Le Duc, Sarah P. Duke Gardens Tulips and Phlox

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ORNAMENTAL CATEGORY

1st PLACE Richard A. Criley, University of Hawaii Swiss Chard, Beta vulgaris ‘Cicla’

2nd PLACE Bob Stamps, University of FL/IFAS, MREC Magnolia grandiflora, Southern Magnolia

3rd PLACE Tim Elkner, Penn State Cooperative Extension Aeonium ‘Sunburst’

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LANDSCAPE CATEGORY

BEST IN SHOW

1st PLACE F. Alice Le Duc, Sarah P. Duke Gardens Blomquist Nature Plant Garden in Snow

2nd PLACE Bob Stamps, University of FL/IFAS, MREC Cypress Gardens Mum Festival

3rd PLACE Mary Lewness Albrecht, University of TN Japanese Garden, University of British Columbia

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Update on Flower Judging Page 18 A look at the 62nd Annual Competition

High Point Individual 1st PLACE Judging Team for Judging Cut Flowers Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo and Potted Floral Crops

Kimberly Bode, Wisconsin-River Falls Left to right: Head Coach/Professor Virginia Walter, Dr. David Graper, Professor and Head Coach, Team Members: Rodney Wilkinson, Monica DeAnda, South Dakota State University Christina Brim, Student Assistant Coach Julie Pedrini PAX President

Over 85 floriculture faculty and undergraduate students from 11 The competition is valuable to floriculture students. Just ask Geno universities across the U.S. participated in the 62nd Annual National Picchioni, the New Mexico State University horticulture faculty mem- Intercollegiate Floral Crops Quality Evaluation and Design Competition ber overseeing the event. “In the floral crops quality evaluation com- between April 2 and 4, 2003 at New Mexico State University in Las petition, for example, the judging is based on industry standards that Cruces. The event was co-sponsored by the American Floral determine prices growers get for their crops,” he said. “The design Endowment and Pi Alpha Xi (the national honor society for floriculture, competition forces students to work ‘on-their-feet’ and under pres- ornamental horticulture, and landscape horticulture). Sabine Green, sure situations that are highly relevant to retail florist working envi- New Mexico State University Floriculture Program Coordinator, was ronments. This is the kind of experience that complements academic the principal organizer of the event. work by helping students make the transition into their careers,” Picchioni stated. “Participating in this competition and representing Participating universities (with faculty and assistant coaches) included one’s university in a professional capacity in such a ‘real world’ set- Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo (Prof. Virginia Walter, Julie Pedrini), ting looks very nice on a resume.” Colorado State (Prof. Steven Newman), Illinois (Profs. Dianne Noland, Daniel Warnock), New Mexico State (Program Coordinator Sabine The spring 2005 competition is slated for April 6-8 on the campus of Green, Prof. G.A. Picchioni), Oklahoma State (Prof. Douglas the University of Illinois at Urbana. Dr. Daniel Warnock, PAXi National Needham, Sophia Kamenidou), Pennsylvania State (Prof. Dennis Secretary-Treasurer and horticulture professor at the University of Wolnick), South Dakota State (Prof. David Graper, Ryan Boerboom, Illinois will be the host. Miranda Ruth Towerton), Texas A&M (Prof. Jim Johnson), Utah State (Prof. LaMar Anderson, Sheri Andersen), Wisconsin – River Falls (Prof. Terry Ferriss, Nick Folk), and Wisconsin – Platteville (Prof. Mike Compton, Maggie Hinderman).

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1st PLACE One-Sided Asymmetrical Floral Design Kathy Burcham, New Mexico State

1st PLACE Centerpeice Floral Design Amy Newton, New Mexico State

1st PLACE European Hand-Tied Floral Design Bryna Wilson, New Mexico State

1st PLACE Tablescape Floral Design Monica DeAnda, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo

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Pi Alpha Xi National Annual Meeting Agenda Austin, Texas Monday, July 19, 2004

CALL TO ORDER (PRESIDENT GRAPER) Meeting commenced about 12:30pm immediately following lunch.

ROLL CALL OF CHAPTERS

Name Chapter Kerrie Badertscher Chi George L. Good Alpha (Cornell U.) James Klett Chi Daniel F. Warnock Beta (U. of Illinois) Emma Locke Chi Richard Criley Gamma (Penn State U.) initiate Steven Newman Chi Dennis J. Wolnick Gamma Terri Starman Psi (Texas A & M) Alice Le Duc Theta (U. of Maryland) initiate Kim Williams Omega (Kansas State U.) Bob Stamps Mu (Univ. of FL) Mary Lewnes Albrecht Alpha Beta (U. of Tennessee) Allen Hammer Omicron (Purdue U.) Ellen Paparozzi Alpha Gamma (U. of Nebraska) Danielle Poor Upsilon (Cal Poly-SLO) Melinda McVey McCluskey Alpha Gamma Jennifer Ryder Fox Upsilon Mark Widrlechner Alpha Theta (Iowa State U.) David Graper Phi (South Dakota State U.) George Tereshkovich Alpha Iota (Texas Tech) Karen Panter Chi (Colorado State U.) Richard Harkess Alpha Kappa (Mississippi State U.)

OFFICER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Minutes of 2003 meeting-Providence, Rhode Island (D. Wolnick) Minutes for the annual meeting held in Providence, Rhode Island October 5, 2003 were distributed. Motion was made (Bob Stamps), seconded (Mary L. Albrecht) and passed to accept the minutes as presented.

Minutes of Judging Contest Meeting in CO (D. Wolnick) A brief Pi Alpha Xi meeting was held at Fort Collins during the coaches luncheon, April 1, 2003. President Graper discussed distribution and sales of the note cards now available. Boxes of cards were available during the contest for chapters to purchase. Boxes of 30 or 40 packages of 8 assorted cards were available at $3.50 per package (30 pkg box-$105.00; 40 pkg box- $140.00). Boxes of cards are also available any time from D. Graper, adding an additional $6 per box for shipping. The note cards contain prize-winning photographs from the Pi Alpha Xi Photography Contest held each year in conjunction with the ASHS Annual Meeting. Proceeds from contest entry fees and note card sales are used to support Pi Alpha Xi National’s scholarship matching program for local PAX chapters. Daniel Warnock (U. of IL) confirmed that the 2005 Intercollegiate Floral Crop Evaluation and Design Competition will be held at the University of Illinois April 7-8, 2005. Hosted by Dan Warnock and Dianne Noland. There was a short discussion about expenses and events. There was general agreement that the student registration not exceed $65 if at all possible. The hosts will be making a concerted effort to involve corporate sponsors such as Ball Seed in competition events.

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Financial Report-Pi Alpha Xi National (D. Wolnick) Financial reports for FY2003 (8/1/ 2002 - 9/30/ 2003) and FY2004 (8/1/2003 - 7/31/2004) are presented below. The FY2003 figures presented at Providence, Rhode Island are for a 14 months period (an October annual meeting). The FY2004 figures are for 12 months. FY 2003 FY 2004 (8/1/2002 - 9/30/2003) (8/1/2003 - 7/31/2004) (14 months) (12 months) Income: Initiation Fees from new members $ 6,735 $ 3,230 Chapter Dues $ 270 $ 585 2004 AFE Educational Grant for Intercollegiate Floral Crop Evaluation & Design Competition $ 3,300 $ 3,400 Interest earned on checking account $ 40 $ 10 Sales of Flower Judging Manuals1 $ 0 $ 3,000 Photography Contest Entry Fees $ 70 $ 100 TOTAL INCOME $ 10,415 $ 10,325

Expenses: Intercollegiate Floral Crop Evaluation & Design Competition2

Host school contest operation $ 1,500 $ 2,000 Woody Kalin award plaque $ 86 $ 86 Jerry Robertson High Individual Judge Book Award $ 73 $ 73 Participant Award Certificates-materials $ 50 $ 50 Team travel expenses $ 3,300 $ 4,000 Total Contest Expenditures $ 5,009 $ 6,208

Note card Printing and Preparation (New in 2004) $ 0 $ 1,946 Cosponsorship of Networking Reception-Providence, RI ASHS meeting3 $ — $ 1,500 Photo contest awards $ 170 $ 220 Postage & Freight $ 120 $ 200 Scholarship Match funds - 5 in 2003; 2 (Alpha Zeta & Alpha Gamma) in 2004 $ 500 $ 200 Office & mailing supplies $ 50 $ 99 Fellow Award plaque $ 44 $ 44 Taxes (Printing of note cards) $ 0 $ 119 Bank fees $ 48 $ 48 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 5,941 $ 10,585

Income over Expenses4 $ 4,474 ($260)

1 Transfer of funds to main account June 28, 2004 from separate account managed by T. Ferriss. As of July 31, 2004, the “Manuals account” still has approx. $3000, retained to pay for new printing. No such transfer occurred in 2003.

2 Intercollegiate Competition. At the annuial meeting in Providence, RI, Pi Alpha Xi members voted to commit more money to the Intercollegiate Competition, specifically $500 to the host school for staging expenses, and a variable amount above the $1500 already contributed to team travel expenses ($600 for the 2004 competition). The expenditure for the 2004 competition was $1100 more than 2003.

3 Pi Alpha Xi (80 years) and ASHA (100 years) were both celebrating anniversaries in 2003. The $1500 paid to ASHS was a one-time expense as co-sponsor of the networking event.

4 The larger one-time expenditures for note card printing and to ASHS were the reason why expenses exceeded income in 2004. However, the treasury is healthy with a balance of $11,571.38 on July 31, 2004.

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Membership Report (D. Wolnick) Since the summer of 2001 when the last Lotus Leaflet was printed, 709 new members have been initiated into 16 of Pi Alpha Xi’s 36 chapters. Total membership now stands at 12,705. Nine of the 16 chapters have initiated 117 members in the first six months of 2004. The names of our new initiates since summer 2001 are featured in this Lotus Leaflet.

The entire membership of Pi Alpha Xi has now been entered into a database in Filemaker Pro. Besides providing initiation information, more extensive biographical information is also available for members who have distinguished themselves with leadership roles in Pi Alpha Xi, ASHS, SAF and the American Floral Endowment. In some cases current contact information and even photos are included in the database if an individual has the information and pictures on the Web already. Initiation certificates for new members can be generated directly from the database.

Within a few months the database will be accessible on the Pi Alpha Xi Website www.pax.okstate.edu. Every member will be able to look up his/her information directly, search for information about other Pi Alpha Xi members and even keep track of chapter membership lists. When the database becomes available each Pi Alpha Xi member should verify his/her own information. Members will be able to edit their own information to some extent, or they can contact the Webmaster who can make the necessary correction.

The sixteen chapters of PAX initiating members between 2001 and 2004 are also the active chapters of the society. These chapters are also generally up to date with their chapter dues. Alpha Kappa chapter at Mississippi State University just reactivated in 2003. Alpha Theta chapter at Iowa State University reactivated in 2004 and Tau chapter at the University of Georgia has indicated its intent to reactivate in the near future. Requests for 2005 chapter dues will go out in October or November of 2004.

Lotus Leaflet ( S. Newman) The last Lotus Leaflet was published in late spring 2001. The newest Lotus Leaflet, which is overdue, should be published in the summer of 2004. This Lotus Leaflet will also be posted on the PAX Website. This Lotus Leaflet will feature the results of the 2004 Intercollegiate Floral Crop Evaluation and Design Competition at Colorado State University, and the names of newly initiated Pi Alpha Xi members.

______(What follows is the printed report provided by Terry Ferriss for the annual meeting) Publications and Membership Services Committee (David Graper for Terry Ferriss) Members: Terry Ferriss, chair, Doug Needham, Karen Panter, Virginia Walter, Ellen Paparozzi, Dan Warnock 1. Activation of Chapters: Thanks to Ellen Paparozzi’s initiative and effort the inactive chapters were all contacted by Ellen, Karen or Terry. An email was also sent to all Horticulture Department Heads via the ASHS list serve which encouraged their faculty to reinvigorate their chapters. Some universities indicated that they had no interest but others were more positive. Schools indicating they are interested in reactivating their chapters and the contacts are: Washington State University Dr. Virginia Lohr University of Maryland Dr. Steve Cohan University of Florida Dr. Rick Schoellhorn Auburn University Dr. Amy Wright New Mexico State University Dr. Geno Picchioni / Sabine Green

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Purdue University Dr. Allen Hammer Southern Illinois University Dr. John Preece University of Georgia Dr. Paul Thomas Texas A & M University Dr. Terri Starman Iowa State University Dr. Barbara Osborn In addition, Texas State University is slated to be installed as the 37th chapter in fall 2004. Two universities also expressed an interest in establishing a new chapter of PAX, University of Wyoming Dr. Karen Panter University of Arkansas Dr. Dave Hensley, Dept. Head Overall, the level of interest is encouraging and suggests a positive outlook for PAX nationally.

2. Revision of the National Informational Brochure: The committee reviewed the format and information in the brochure and determined it should be revised. Dennis Wolnick also reported that the national supply of the current brochure is very low. Revision recommendations have been compiled by Terry. Terry has access to the free services of a publications developer on the UW-River Falls campus who can professionally format a new brochure. Cost of printing through UWRF services onto glossy 3.5 in. X 8 in. paper as current brochure, full color (use full color key as on web site) would be $465 for 5000 and $0.05 per piece after that. Terry is willing to facilitate the process of printing a new brochure.

3. Flower Judging Manual: At the April 2004 National Intercollegiate Floral Crop Quality Evaluation and Design Contest Virginia Walter, Doug Needham and Terry Ferriss agreed to oversee the revision/reprinting of the next edition of the Flower Judging Manual to be released Fall 2004. Revisions will primarily be cleaning up errors and typos and a new cover. The first re-reading has been done and the project is on schedule. The June 1, 2004 balance in the checking account that supports the Flower Judging Manuals was $5860.70. Terry sent $3000 to the National PAX Account via Dennis Wolnick. The balance of $2860.70 will support the reprinting of the next set of manuals The last reprinting in 2002 cost $3.60 per manual and this printing should be in that range. The supply of the current edition is less than 150. Cost of postage to distribute the manual averages about $1 per manual. PAX currently charges $7 per manual which includes postage. This provides a small profit on the sales of manuals. It is recommended that the cost of the new edition remain at $7 per manual. At the last National PAX meeting it was agreed that a copy of the Judging Manual should be sent to the Libraries of all universities with a horticulture program, complements of PAX. This will be done as soon as the next edition is printed fall 2004.

4. Support for the Scholarship Program: The current PAX National scholarship program provides a match of up to $100 to any PAX chapter that supports a match of at least $100 to support a local scholarship at its institution. This amount has not changed since the beginning of the program. The committee would encourage discussion of increasing the national participation in the scholarship program. Given the rising cost of education should the national match be increased? By how much? Can the national afford an increase? Should there be an opportunity for chapters to offer more than one scholarship?

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Action Required at the National Meeting

1. Vote to approve funding for the printing of a new brochure. $500 for 5000. How many should be printed. Cost will be $0.05 per piece for each over 5000. 2. Vote to approve the reprinting of a new edition of the Flower Judging Manual and maintain the $7 per copy distribution/ sales price. Printing to be paid from the stand alone account that supports the manual. 3. Discussion of the level of support for the scholarship program. Make recommendations and vote on changes if necessary. 4. Arrange for follow-up to the individuals/universities that have indicated an interest in establishing or reactivating PAX Chapters. Respectfully submitted, Terry Ferriss, Committee Chair ______End of Ferriss Report

Action taken on Ferriss Committee proposals at the National Meeting:

1. Kerrie Badertscher moved and Mary Lewnes Albrecht seconded a motion that instead of printing copies of the brochure to distribute the revised brochure, in the form of a PDF file, be placed on the PAX Website so that it can be downloaded and printed by individual chapters as needed. An amendment to the motion proposed the preparation of a CD available to chapters on demand that would contain the brochure for printing as well as other documents such as the constitution and even graphics such as the key. The amended motion was approved.. 2. Motion to approve reprinting the revised Flower Judging Manual was seconded and approved by membership. 3. No action was taken regarding support for the scholarship program. Contest Committee (D. Graper) President Graper announced that the 64th Flower Evaluation and Design Competition will be held at the University of Illinois-Urbana on April 6-8, 2005. Contest coordinator will be Daniel Warnock.

No site for the 2006 contest has been determined. Possibilities are Utah State U. and Oklahoma State U. Fellows Selection Committee (D. Graper) Doug Needham was recognized as a Pi Alpha Xi Fellow for 2003. Doug was unable to attend the annual meeting. A biographical sheet was distributed to members present. An award plaque was prepared and will be sent to Doug. Information with a picture will appear in the Lotus Leaflet and the ASHS Newsletter. Rules Committee (Virginia Walter) There was no report from the Rules Committee Website Committee (D Graper) President Graper reported that the website has been updated and features new materials related to flower judging.

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OLD BUSINESS

Ad Hoc Calendar and Photo Contest Committee (D Graper)

Photo Contest President Graper announced the results of the 2004 Photography Contest: Flower 1st prize Robert Stamps, U of Florida, Apopka Calliandra surinamensis 2nd Prize Kerrie Badertscher, Colo. State U, ExtLongmont Lady Slipper orchids 3rd Prize Tim Elkner, Penn State Extension, Marietta, PA 17547 Gaillardia ‘Arizona Sun’ Ornamental 1st prize Richard Criley, U. of Hawaii, Honolulu Swiss Chard 2nd Prize Robert Stamps Magnolia fruit 3rd Prize Tim Elkner Aeonium ‘Sunburst’ Landscape 1st prize Alice Le Duc Winter Sarah Duke Gardens 2nd Prize Robert Stamps Cypress Gardens Mum Festival 3rd Prize Mary Lewnes Albrecht Japanese Garden, U. of B.C., Canada

Best in Show Alice Le Duc Winter…

Alice Le Duc (awarded $100) and Kerrie Badertscher (awarded $25) asked to donate their cash awards back to Pi Alpha Xi National. President Graper expressed the society’s appreciation for their generosity.

Note card sales (D Graper) President Graper mentioned that there have been some sales of note cards, mostly at the Intercollegiate Judging Competition. There was a general sentiment among members present that more sales might take some time and they likely would pick up in the fall. There are likely to be sales through stores associated with botanical gardens. Pi Alpha Xi National Honor Cords (D Graper) Regarding Honor Cords Pres. Graper noted that he had received samples of cords from two sources. It was suggested that information about honor cords acceptable to the society could be put on the Website for those interested. New chapter creation (D Graper) The Petition to start a new chapter of Pi Alpha Xi at Texas State University-San Marcos was accepted by the Executive Committee and a majority of active chapters. Installation of the new chapter, Alpha Xi will likely take place in the Fall of 2004. Pi Alpha Xi members at the University of Arkansas and the University of Wyoming have also made inquiries into establishing new chapters at their schools but formal petitions with support materials have not yet been submitted to National.

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NEW BUSINESS

Election of officers (D Graper) President Graper presented the Nominations Committee report Doug Needham, Oklahoma State U. President Ellen Paparozzi, U. of Nebraska, Lincoln Vice President Daniel Warnock, U. of Illinois, Urbana Secretary-Treasurer

Additional nominations were requested from the floor. No additional nominations were made. It was moved and seconded that a unanimous ballot be cast for the individuals nominated. The motion was approved, and the new officers will officially assume office at the end of the annual meeting.

The meeting was adjourned about 1:30pm.

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Secretary-Treasurer

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