Information on Judges’ Training
American Iris Society members residing in Region 14 who wish to participate in the Judges’ Training Program as a Candidate for Judgeship should contact email Carol Cullen, Judges’ Training Chair or phone 805 441-4433 or email Dan Williams, the RVP.
Complete and return the application for Judgeship Candidacy below to the Judges’ Training Chair. Printed guidelines and the requirements to become an AIS accredited judge will be provided to the candidate by the Judges’ Training Chair.
All training will be counted from August 1 to July 31. That is, 2024-25 credit will begin August 1, 2024 and be completed July 31, 2025. If a candidate is inactive for three years, a new application will be required to begin the program again.
Forms
Application for Judge Candidate
Guidelines for Training and Accreditation of Judges
Instructor’s Report on Individual Training
Region 14 Judges Roster 2023–2024
Judges Training 2025 Calendar
- Saturday, May 17, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
1 hour credit – Tall Bearded iris in the garden
Given by Doug Kanarowski, AIS Garden/Exhibition Judge
Held at Mariposa Iris Garden
6147 Smither Road
Mariposa, CA 95338
Hosted by Yosemite Iris Society - Sunday, May 4, 2025, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
1.5 hours credit – Bearded iris in the garden
Given by Carol Dahout and Mikey Lango, AIS Garden/Exhibition Judges
Held at Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center
2050 Yulupa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Hosted by Santa Rosa Iris Society as part of the spring regional - Sunday, April 13, 2025,
1 hour credit – Tall bearded iris in the garden
Given by Riley Probst, AIS Emeritus Judge
Held at a private garden – space is limited
For information email Linda Stremel - Saturday, March 29, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1 hour credit – Pacific Coast Iris
Given by Carolyn Craft, AIS Garden/Exhibition Judge
Held at the Apple campus
10600 N Tantau Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Meet at the visitor center - Saturday, October 21, 2023, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
2 hour credit—Aril and Arilbred Iris
Given by Rick Tasco, AIS Master Judge
Held at Oakhurst Library
49044 Civic Circle Drive
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Hosted by Yosemite Iris Society
Please RSVP to Carolyn at yischoover@gmail.com - Friday, October 13, 2023, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (during the Fall Regional)
1 hour credit—Reblooming Iris
Given by Riley Probst, AIS Emeritus Judge
Held at Aptos Grange
2555 Mar Vista Drive
Aptos, CA
For information call Brenda Wood: (831) 818-4515 - Saturday, October 14, 2023, 3:00 – 4:00 pm (during the Fall Regional)
1 hour credit—Iris Color Patterns
Given by Bryce Williamson, AIS Emeritus Judge
Held at Aptos Grange
2555 Mar Vista Drive
Aptos, CA
For information call Brenda Wood (831) 818-4515