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From the editor
e wish you a happy and prosperous New Year 2014 from everyone MISSION STATEMENT
at BCI. I hope your trees reward you with lush growth and that you
Wdiscover the perfect stone. BONSAI CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
Sadly, we note the passing away of past BCI president, Mary Holmes Bonsai Clubs International, a not-for-profit educational
Bloomer. Donna Banting, past editor of this magazine recounts Mary’s organization, advances the ancient and living art of bonsai
many accomplishments and reveals her passion for people and bonsai. For and related arts through the global sharing of knowledge. We
many years, Mary’s cheerful spirit came alive on these pages as she shared
her experiences and encouraged us all to do bonsai. We will miss Mary’s educate while promoting international friendship and solidify
positive attitude. world relationships through cooperation with individuals and
organizations whose purpose is consistent with ours.
Have you noticed lately how bonsai excellence is everywhere? If you know
where to look, you’ll find it all over this planet. Even the quality of bonsai
that are props in television shows and movies are getting better. Some
bonsai, usually a juniper, occupy the spotlight briefly as an actor performs OFFICERS DIRECTORS
Thomas S. Elias, President
Massimo Bandera, Italy
“air bonsai,” the horticultural equivalent of “air guitar” where actors mime California, USA [email protected]
rock musicians. The legacy of Penjing and the international success of Bonsai [email protected]
have permeated our modern world. A world that BCI will share with you Bill Butler, USA
in this issue. Glenis Bebb, 1st Vice President [email protected]
Queensland, Australia
We start in Australia where we take you to the permanent home of the [email protected] Kathy Coffman,
National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia at the National Ohio, USA
Arboretum Canberra, the pride of bonsai associations throughout the Paul Gilbert, 2nd Vice President [email protected]
Colorado, USA
country. Grant Bowie, Australian bonsai artist, shows us step-by-step how [email protected] Les Dowdell, Canada
he improves an award-winning Banksia integrifolia, an Australian tree, [email protected]
with ideal characteristics for training as a bonsai. Australia’s Gold Coast is Pauline Muth, Treasurer Joan Greenway, Canada
the setting for the 2014 BCI Convention and in this issue, we announce the New York, USA [email protected]
exciting itinerary of the nine-day post-convention tour of Australia. [email protected] Min Hsuan Lo, Taiwan
Bonsai excellence is alive and well in Rochester, New York, where it is turning Kath Hughes, [email protected]
fifty. That’s how long William N. Valavanis, American bonsai pioneer, has Secretary Frank Mihalic, USA
been growing and promoting bonsai with boundless energy and enthusiasm. West Midlands, UK [email protected]
[email protected]
Marc Arpag, a friend and student of Mr. Valavanis tells all. Next, a five-hour
drive south to New Jersey takes us to Martin Schmalenberg’s Stillwater Studio IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Chiara Padrini, Italy
where he shares with us his passion for bonsai, stones and Japan. Robert Kempinski, [email protected]
As we head further east, we stop in Italy where Danilo Scursatone gives us Florida, USA Nikunj Parekh, India
[email protected]
both poetic and practical insights to the “king of bonsai,” the Black pine. [email protected]
By chance, Mauro Stemberger acquires a Mugo pine in which he saw great EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ng Ing Suan,
potential. Watch as he transforms a slanting style into a semi cascade. Helen Su Malaysia
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Collectors and artists in China, bonsai’s birthplace, are honoring their [email protected] [email protected]
legacy by creating significant gardens and museums dedicated to bonsai and Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
penjing. Tom Elias takes us on a tour of Baosheng Gardens and introduces BCI BUSINESS OFFICE [email protected]
Carole Roske,
us to the enthusiastic collector who made it happen. Business Manager DIPLOMATIC MAILBAG
As we complete our trip around the world we are in Japan, the country PO Box 40463 Frank Mihalic, Editor, USA
synonymous with bonsai excellence and attending the 33rd Taikan-ten Bonsai Bay Village, OH 44140-9998 USA [email protected]
Exhibition, expertly guided by Owen Reich, an American apprenticing there [email protected]
who is totally immersed in bonsai and its culture.
—Joe Grande, Canada ([email protected])

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