Golden State Bonsai Federation XXXI Convention
Registration
October 29th – November 2nd, 2008

Doubletree Hotel/Modesto Centre Plaza, Modesto, California
Registration Opens July 1st, 2008

Important:

Bob Shimon's Sun. morning Workshop has been rescheduled to Fri. morning and will be a rate of $250.

Johnny Uchida was able to get a special deal on his  Black Pines. His Workshop has been reduced to $250.
 

Click here to view, download and print the registration packet

 

Contact Information
Name Person One:  
Name Person Two:  
Address:  
City:  
State:  
Zip Code:  
Country (If Outside USA):  
Telephone Number  
E-Mail Address  


FULL REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Entry to all demonstrations; viewing all workshops; Question and Answer session; bonsai and suiseki exhibits; raffle, vendor area; 4 meals (Friday dinner, Saturday lunch, Saturday banquet, Sunday lunch);  Convention logo pin, gift bag; and a one year subscription to Golden Statements to the same household address. Please see the Workshop and Refund Policies. Workshop observers are required to return a signed wavier form.  Link at the top of the page.
 
Full Registration
July 1 - August 15, 2008      
Early Registration Is Closed      
Individual $245.00
Family (Two from the same household) $475.00
       
Full Registration      
August 16th Onward      
       
Individual $265.00
Family (Two from the same household) $515.00
       
No Full Registration    
       
Full Registration Subtotals    
 
Registration Alternatives
 
Wednesday, Oct 29th

Blue Oak Nursery - Open House 10am-4pm
BBQ / Wine Tasting - $10 per person from 11am - 2pm
Demos at 12n - 2pm
784 Albers Rd. Modesto, CA 95357   Phone:  209-523-5857
Pay at Blue Oak Nursery when you purchase your lunch..
 
  # Of People Cost Total
Thursday, Oct. 30th      
One-day registration (no meals) $25.00
       
Friday, Oct. 31st      
One-day registration (no meals) $45.00
Dinner $50.00
       
Saturday, Nov. 1st      
One-day registration (no meals) $45.00
Lunch $35.00
Banquet $65.00
       
Sunday, Nov. 2nd      
One-day registration (no meals) $25.00
Lunch $35.00
       
Complete set of extra Meals $170.00
       
  Registration Alternatives Subtotal
     
Golden Statements (Subscription is included in full registration.)
Single or multi-day registrations can order below.
  Rate Cost  
       
  Bulk $20.00
  1st Class $30.00
  International $37.00
  No Thank You
  Golden Statements Subtotal
       
Pre-order the Convention Polo Shirt   $25.00 each.
  Size Number Total
  small
  med
  lg
  xl
  xxl
       
  Shirt Subtotal  
       
Convention Apron (one size)  $17.00
    Number Total
   
  Apron Subtotal  
       
Meal Choices (please indicate the number of each meal for each day)
       
    # Of Meals  
Friday Dinner      
  Char-Grilled New York Steak  
  Almond Crusted Halibut  
       
Saturday Lunch      
  Turkey Breast/Whipped Potatoes & Gravy  
  Asian Chicken/Rice  
       
Saturday Banquet      
  Filet Mignon  
  Pork Pailliards "Orloff"  
       
Sunday Lunch Stanislaus Luncheon Buffet  
       
Vegetarian Meals Indicate the number of Vegetarian meals  
       
Workshops, Seminars and Critiques
         
Critiques (no 'silent observers')
  Spots Left Fee # of Persons

Total
         
Thursday  4:30 - 5:30pm        
Tree Critique with Martin Schmalenberg. 14 $20.00
         
Friday  8 - 9am        
Tree Critique with Boon Manakitivipart. FULL $20.00
         
Friday  4:30 - 5:30pm        
Tree Critique with Peter Adams. 7 $20.00
         
Saturday  8 - 9am        
Tree Critique with Kathy Shaner. FULL $20.00
         
Sunday  8 - 9am        
Tree Critique with Tak Shimazu. 14 $20.00
         

Critiques Subtotal

      
         
Seminars (no 'silent observers')        
Click on the Seminars button to the left for details.
Thursday, All Day 8 - 11am & 2 -5pm        
Kathy Shaner 14 $75.00
         
Saturday  8 - 11am        
Mel Ikeda 11 $35.00
         

Seminars Subtotal

      
         
Special Trip - Gallo Winery VIP Tour        
 (Departs from Hotel)        
Thursday        
10:30am 8 $25.00
1:30pm 7 $25.00
3:30pm 5 $25.00
         
Friday        
10:30am 6 $25.00
1:30pm 5 $25.00
3:30pm 6 $25.00
         

Special Trip Subtotal

      
         
 
Workshops
Please Mark your workshops in order of preference...(1-First Choice; 2-Second Choice; 3-Third Choice.  See further information on workshops policies at the bottom of this form.)  Participants should bring their own tools, carving  tools, power equipment and goggles if required.  Wire will be provided.  Click on the Workshops button to the left for details.
             
             
  Description Spots Left Fee # of People Choice Total
Thursday-Oct. 30th 
 8-11am		            
Ted Matson Shohin FULL
Martin Schmalenberg Olive 4 $350.00
             
Thursday-Oct. 30th 
2-5pm		            
Steve Valentine Foemina Juniper 7 $175.00
Basic Class/Scott Chadd Boxwood 5 $35.00
             
Friday-Oct. 31st 
8-11am		            
Bob Shimon Redwood 7 $250.00
Peter Adams-Part 1 Bring Your Own Tree 6 $375.00
Tak Shimazu Shimpaku Juniper 2 $350.00
Basic Class/Mel Ikeda Juniper 5 $35.00
             
Friday-Oct. 31st 
2-5pm		            
John Thompson Oak FULL
Johnny Uchida Black Pine 5 $250.00
Basic Class/Steve Vallentine Boxwood 5 $35.00
             
Saturday-Nov. 1st 
8-11am		            
Peter Adams-Part 2 BYOT Continued          
Scott Chadd Japanese Maple FULL
Basic Class/Al Keppler Juniper 3 $35.00
             
Saturday-Nov. 1st 
 2-5pm		            
Cary Sullivan Vallentine Suminagshi/
Floating Ink		 2 $80.00
Sam Adina Shimpaku Juniper FULL
Boon Manakitivipart Black Pine 3 $475.00
Basic Class/Al Nelson Boxwood 5 $35.00
             
Sunday-Nov. 2nd 
8-11am		            
Basic Class/Richard McKinstry Juniper 7