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 2024 Calendar
- Monday, January 6, 2025, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
1 hour credit – Median Bearded iris
Given by Christine Meagher, AIS Master Judge
Held at the Nevada Garden Club Center
800 Twin Lakes Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Hosted by Las Vegas Iris Society - Saturday, January 25, 2025, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Two hours credit – Novelty iris
Given by Bonnie Nichols, AIS Emeritus Judge
Held online via Zoom – link to register
Hosted by Sydney B. Mitchell Iris Society - Saturday, January 20, 2024, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
2 hour credit – Awards & Ballots
Given by Riley Probst, AIS Emeritus Judge
Held at Lakeside Park Garden Center
666 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, CA
Potluck lunch served beforehand
Hosted by Sydney B. Mitchell Iris Society
For information call Shirley Trio: (209) 551-6323
- Saturday, January 20, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1 hour credit – Tall Bearded Iris
Given by Riley Probst, AIS Emeritus Judge
Held at Lakeside Park Garden Center
666 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, CA
Potluck lunch served afterward
Hosted by Sydney B. Mitchell Iris Society
For information call Shirley Trio: (209) 551-6323
- 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