Formed on 18 January 2000, the Pacific Northwest Clematis Society was founded in Portland, Oregon with the aim of supporting and extending the use and enjoyment of clematis in Northwest gardens in the U.S. and Canada. The first President was Brewster Rogerson. With an initial membership of nearly seventy members, living and gardening in the region stretching from Northern California to British Columbia, it has gone from strength to strength.
It holds and participates in a number of events each year, including illustrated talks by members and visitors, trips to gardens and nurseries in the region, and a periodic newsletter.
In June 2001 the Society hosted the first visit to the USA of the International Clematis Society, when we held our Annual Meeting and International Conference in Portland.
For general information about the society, please contact the President, Linda Beutler, by email at clematis@ipns.com or the Secretary, Mike Snyder, by email at mmms@teleport.com. For any issues concerning membership, including joining the society, please contact the Membership Secretary, Annette Williams, by email at jerry&annette@elltell.net.
The current Officers and Board of Directors (March 2006) comprise the following:
Officers:
President: Linda Beutler (clematis@ipns.com)
Vice President: Susan Toler
Treasurer: Linda Carson
Recording Secretary: Mike Snyder
Membership Secretary: Annette Williams (jerry&annette@elltell.net)Directors:
Gail Austin
Sally Geist
Donna WoodNewsletter Editor:Larry Beutler (editor@clearingmagazine.org)
Address:
Pacific Northwest Clematis Society
P. O. Box 82954
Portland OR 97282 USAHonorary Members:
The Society has one Honorary Member, Brewster Rogerson.