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General Membership Meetings
Our next monthly all member meeting is at 10 a.m. November 8, 2025 We look forward to seeing everyone there, Your Idaho Gourd Society Board of Directors Check our Facebook Page for the any last minute announcement. General membership meetings are held the second Saturday monthly (with few exceptions). Our meetings will be at the University of Idaho Ag classroom at 1904 E. Chicago Street, Caldwell. Note: The classroom is in building # 1902 which is behind the 1904 building facing Chicago Street. From 10 to 10:20 it is social time and Gordies Goodies ticket buy opportunity! Meeting starts at 10:30. Announcements and important information are shared at the monthly meetings. It is also the meeting where members vote on topics such as the future activities, election of officers and directors and Constitution and By-Law changes. We also have a 'Show & Tell'. Demonstrations, lectures, workshop, product or tool discussions often follow the business meeting. We are always open to topics that interest you. Contact our President or any board member for more information. |
Mark your calendar.... Our annual Christmas potluck luncheon: Date: Saturday, Dec. 13 (in place of our regular monthly meeting) Location: Eagles Lodge on Overland, behind the Woodcraft Store |
It's like an online Swap Meet at the Curiosity Shop
WE ARE THE RHO CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN GOURD SOCIETY
The purpose of the IDGS is to unify and support gourd artists, crafters and growers and promote gourd appreciation.
We promote the horticulture and appreciation of gourds by providing a supportive, sharing and educational environment. We encourage, educate and mentor our members. And, we organize and host the annual gourd festival for members and the public, alike.
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Our History
November 7, 1998 was the very first meeting to establish gourd interest and was initiated by Heather Mingus and Barbara Merrill. It was held in Heather’s barn in Eagle, Idaho with 30 people attending.
Details such as meeting places, dues, newsletters, shows and officers were discussed. It was cold, blustery and crowded, but there was a lot of gourd glow! Five people volunteered to get together for a Committee meeting at Barbara Merrill’s gourd studio on December 12, 1998, to develop a basic plan for the Idaho Gourd Society and bring it to a general membership meeting. The next meeting was held at the Boise Samaritan Village on February 13, 1999, where Bylaws were presented, dues were collected and officers elected. The very first president was Heather Mingus. Presidents elected after Heather were Medora Neale, Lyndell Kline, Veletta Murphey, Caryn Nicolosi, Liz Meyer, Alan Sweeney, Corlis Kent, Ron Swank, Alan Sweeney and Radenne English.
The membership roll today includes many of its charter members. Currently we have well over 100 members and we welcome new members all year long.
November 7, 1998 was the very first meeting to establish gourd interest and was initiated by Heather Mingus and Barbara Merrill. It was held in Heather’s barn in Eagle, Idaho with 30 people attending.
Details such as meeting places, dues, newsletters, shows and officers were discussed. It was cold, blustery and crowded, but there was a lot of gourd glow! Five people volunteered to get together for a Committee meeting at Barbara Merrill’s gourd studio on December 12, 1998, to develop a basic plan for the Idaho Gourd Society and bring it to a general membership meeting. The next meeting was held at the Boise Samaritan Village on February 13, 1999, where Bylaws were presented, dues were collected and officers elected. The very first president was Heather Mingus. Presidents elected after Heather were Medora Neale, Lyndell Kline, Veletta Murphey, Caryn Nicolosi, Liz Meyer, Alan Sweeney, Corlis Kent, Ron Swank, Alan Sweeney and Radenne English.
The membership roll today includes many of its charter members. Currently we have well over 100 members and we welcome new members all year long.
