AMERICAN HIBISCUS SOCIETY
2009 Annual Convention
June 18 - 21, 2009
Embassy Suites Hotel
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Photos By Jim Bridges, Damon Veach,
Connie Roush, and Pat Merritt
GATHERING
The Atrium at the Embassy Suites Hotel
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Katie McClain & Rita Hall at the Registration Desk |
Lone Star Chapter's Greg Graves admires the centerpiece on the Registration Table |
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To which Damon adds fresh hibiscus daily |
Part of the Board of Directors ready for action. Director Paul Felsberg, 2nd VP Don Mixon, Secretary Pat Merritt, President Eddie Griffith, Chairman of Directors Fred Roush |
Plantation Tour
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Houmas House
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Inside the plantation
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Ashland-Belle-Helene
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Tour group on June 18th
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Former AHS President Zelma & Wally Neef
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Bonnie & Tony Orpi, DeLand FL
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Thursday Night Dinner at Boutin's
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Alvin & Denise Menesses, Red Stick Chapter, Baton Rouge LA |
Houston TX Lone Star Chapter members Ann Mitchell, George & Jeanette Elliff, Dave Mitchell |
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John Webster & Director Paul Felsberg from the West Palm Beach FL area |
AHS Treasurer Walter Bisselle, Venice FL, & Bill & Dottie Ziranski, Red Stick Chapter |