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Best Wishes for

a Prosperous and
Happy New Year

from everyone at

Bonsai Clubs
International.
From the Editor Bonsai CluBs international

elcome to the first issue of Bonsai & Stone Appreciation Magazine for MISSION STATEMENT
2011. Donna Banting has retired from the editor’s role and is looking Bonsai Clubs International, a non-profit educational
Wforward to spending more time with her first love, bonsai. She leaves organization, advances the ancient and living art of Bonsai
behind a solid foundation on which we all can build. I have experienced first-
hand the strong and enduring relationships Donna has developed and nur- and related arts through the global sharing of knowledge. We
tured all over the world in the name of BCI, Bonsai & Stone Appreciation educate while promoting international friendship and solidify
Magazine and friendship. I could not agree with her more when it comes world relationships through cooperation with individuals and
to the large role volunteers, donors, advertisers, photographers, writers and organizations whose purpose is consistent with ours.
artists play in making each issue a reality. I also acknowledge the generous OFFICERS
contributions made by this devoted group of people and pledge my support Robert Kempinski, President Les Dowdell, Canada,
to them as well. Melbourne, FL, USA [email protected]
I have been growing and collecting bonsai for just over 20 years in south- [email protected] Frieda Joris, Belgium,
ern Manitoba, where we are challenged by a six-month-long winter. During [email protected]
the last decade, I have grown tropical bonsai indoors under lights to extend Ian Glew, 1st Vice President
my bonsai activity year-round. For me, bonsai has been a pleasurable and Kuraby, Queensland, Australia, Min Hsuan Lo, Taiwan,
rewarding escape. Time spent with trees is quiet and stress-free. In contrast to [email protected] [email protected]
this solitary process, the BCI conventions I have attended, have enriched me Paul Gilbert, 2nd Vice President Frank Mihalic, USA,
with a stimulating environment and close friendships with bonsai enthusiasts Greeley, CO, USA, [email protected]
in other countries. As I learn more about this art form and witness how true [email protected]
talent can bring out the best in a tree, I happily contribute my passion for Dave Radlinski, Treasurer Wang Xuan Min, China
graphic design to help present and promote the work of accomplished bonsai Milford, OH, USA email:[email protected]
and stone artists, collectors and teachers. [email protected] Chiara Padrini, Italy,
Thankfully, modern communication makes it possible, even easy, to gather [email protected]
content from all parts of the world, and online language translators give us Joan Greenway, Nikunj Parekh, India,
the opportunity for cross-culture dialogue and understanding. I encourage Corresponding Secretary [email protected]
you all to consider contributing your stories and photos to the magazine. We Courtice, ON, Canada,
are curious about bonsai and stones in your corner of the world. [email protected] Helen Su
The newly appointed executive team has been hard at work and has some Pauline Muth, Recording Secretary Taiwan, R.O.C.
very exciting announcements in this issue. A tour of Japan which includes West Charlton, NY, USA [email protected]
two major bonsai shows, promises to be the highlight of the year and the [email protected] Ng Ing Suan,
experience of a lifetime. Coming soon is the Bonsai Friendship Exchange, a IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Malaysia
program which BCI members can use to expand their experiences in bonsai I. Chi Su [email protected]
and stone art all over the world, wherever and whenever they travel. Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia,
Also is this issue, we feature reviews and photos of exhibitions and compe- [email protected] [email protected]
titions from China, Spain, Italy and USA for your enjoyment.
There are articles by two of the presenters at Bonsai in the Blue Grass, this EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
year’s BCI convention in Louisville, Kentucky; Chiara Padrini of Italy and Glenis Bebb, Australia DIPLOMATIC MAILBAG
Enrique Castaño de la Serna from Mexico. Chiara shares with us the Korean [email protected] Ian Glew, Editor,
aesthetic of the Suseok, and then takes us on a short trip to Vietnam for a DIRECTORS Queensland, Australia
glimpse into this culture’s enthusiasm for stones. Enrique has been prospect- Massimo Bandera, Italy, [email protected]
ing for bonsai gold and uses a Bucida Spinosa found at the side of the road to [email protected]
illustrate this Caribbean species’ natural potential for bonsai. Guillermo Ramirez Castaño, BCI BUSINESS OFFICE
Giacomo Pappalardo answers the question, “Why do we clean the bark on Terry Kempinski,
junipers?” and points out how bark texture servers as a design element and Mexico, Business Manager
[email protected]
must be the proper scale to the size of the tree. PO Box 411893
Melbourne, FL 32941-1893 USA
The magazine starts with Memories of China, which is a testament to the Chai Bao Cheng, [email protected]
excellent quality of BCI-organized events. Peoples Republic of China,
— Joe Grande, Canada [email protected]
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