The Mid Atlantic African Violet Society (MAAVS)

The Mid Atlantic African Violet Society is a regional AVSA affiliate that hosts an annual convention and consists of a range of local African Violet clubs roughly located on the East Coast. Even though the official title is "Mid Atlantic", this society has a range of membership extending from Florida to Canada and Westward to Texas and Nebraska and beyond. To use a Ted Turner inspired phrase, MAAVS is the Nations regional African Violet Society.

MAAVS has an excellent web site at http://maavs.org/ with information about conventions, MAAVS history, growing violets and further information about membership. You can also contact MAAVS memberhsip chairperson Ken Barbi. Ken's eMail address is barbik@st-margarets.com. In November 2008 MAAVS wil be hosting the annual convention and show in Fredricksburg, MD.
Check http://maavs.org for details.

Bluebird Greenhouse Libbie at MAAVS 2004

Libbie of Bluebird Greenhouse shows off her ribbons for this
Episcia 'Cleopatra' at the MAAVS 2004 convention in Annapolis, MD