Meet Barbara Kirby
By Barbara Kirby

With partner Morris, I became interested in daylilies after my parents gave us some of those old double orange ditch lilies. Then came that first purchase at John Cranshaw’s One Horse Farm and as they say, the rest is history.

We joined the AHS in late 80’s; then the Middle GA club after attending one of their shows in the early 90’s.  I’ve held numerous positions in the club including treasurer, Show Chairman, Reporter, Judges Chairman and was a display garden on tour for the 2002 Regional.

I followed Maggie McDowell as Fall/Winter Regional Coordinator around 15 years ago.  Both Morris & I received the Tom Wise Regional Service award for our behind the scenes work.  I was RPD prior to becoming RVP and currently serve as a garden judge and senior exhibition judge with instructor certification for both. I’ve also enjoyed attending numerous regionals here in Georgia, Florida, and several National conventions in the past few years.

Professionally, I was a civil servant for 36 years. My primary job was logistician for the Special Operations Forces.  In July 2006, Morris and I got the best job ever—retirement!!!! I’ve been the Centerville Lioness Club President for many years and continue to actively participate in both Lions/Lioness community projects.

As Region Chairman for the 2009 Spring Regional, in addition to being a tour garden, we are wondering how we managed to work all those years.

I’m already excited and looking forward to the future activities of Region 5—including the March 2009 Symposium and the  May 2010 National Convention in Valdosta.