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t the recent Annual BCI Board Meeting at Sunrise on Australian Bonsai, BONSAI CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
President Tom Elias proposed that the BCI magazine expand by eight Bonsai Clubs International, a not-for-profit educational
Apages to accommodate additional content whenever necessary. The organization, advances the ancient and living art of bonsai
Board approved this initiative and the result is this issue; 72 pages plus cover, and related arts through the global sharing of knowledge. We
featuring recent exhibits in Australia, Philippines and Germany, as well as the educate while promoting international friendship and solidify
usual array of articles on people, bonsai species and books. world relationships through cooperation with individuals and
Our feature presentation is the BCI 2014 Conference, sponsored by BCI organizations whose purpose is consistent with ours.
and hosted by the dedicated volunteers of the Association of Australian
Bonsai Clubs (AABC). It turned out to be the largest convention ever
conducted in Australia and the largest BCI Convention in recent times
with 402 people from 16 different countries registering for convention
activities. Congratulations to convention manager, Lindsay Bebb and BCI
Vice President, Glenis Bebb for organizing a successful event. Sunrise on OFFICERS DIRECTORS
Australian bonsai was also sunrise on Australian viewing stones, as Tom Elias Thomas S. Elias, President Massimo Bandera, Italy
reports in his article on the stones exhibited at this convention. California, USA [email protected]
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We welcome many new Philippine members to the BCI family and report Gudrun Benz, Germany
on the 41st Philippine National Bonsai Exhibition and Competition and Glenis Bebb, 1st Vice President [email protected]
Queensland, Australia
a display of many beautiful trees and stones sure to inspire enthusiasts [email protected] Vic Ceballos, Philippines
everywhere. We also welcome Gudrun Benz, newly appointed BCI Director, Kath Hughes, [email protected]
who reports on the Bonsai Triennale that was just held in Dresden, Germany. Secretary Kathy Coffman, Ohio, USA
Victrinia Ridgeway, student and friend of Dan Robinson, presents a warm- West Midlands, UK [email protected]
hearted look at this American bonsai pioneer and his unique works or art. [email protected] Min Hsuan Lo, Taiwan
We are also introducing you to several BCI club members, a feature we will IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT [email protected]
continue on the new BCI website that will be launched soon. Robert Kempinski, Frank Mihalic, USA
In Judging Bonsai, part three, Kath and Malcolm Hughes complete a Florida, USA [email protected]
series or articles shedding light on the process of judging and provide helpful [email protected] Ing Suan Ng, Malaysia
suggestions to help improve the quality of trees when exhibited. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [email protected]
Many excellent trees are being exhibited by enthusiasts all over the world, Helen Su Nikunj Parekh, India
but many of these marvellous creations are only seen or enjoyed by people Taiwan, R.O.C. [email protected]
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attending the exhibit. Therefore, I encourage exhibitors to take a “portrait” Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
of their tree or stone so it can be enjoyed by an unlimited number of people BCI BUSINESS OFFICE [email protected]
Carole Roske,
when it is published in newsletters, magazines, books, in blogs and on social Business Manager
media sites. The better the tree or stone, the more effort you should make to PO Box 40463 BCI CLUB NEWSLETTER
take a brilliant photo. I also suggest you don’t wait for your work of art to be Bay Village, OH 44140-9998 USA Frank Mihalic, Editor, USA
placed on display before you take the photo. Exhibit coordinators are club [email protected] [email protected]
volunteers who sometimes must use less than ideal spaces, and may have
limited resources when mounting a show. This means your photo can be
compromised with things you can’t control, such as poor light, background
clutter and crowded spaces. Once you have these wonderful photos, you
are ready to share and promote your creations and accomplishments at any
opportunity that arises, such as the new photo contest announced on the
back cover. BCI is looking forward to your entries.
—Joe Grande, Canada ([email protected])

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