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his is a good time of year to reflect on the last four that I have edited and BONSAI CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
designed this magazine and to thank all the contributors of articles and Bonsai Clubs International, a not-for-profit educational
Tphotos. Without exception, it has been a pleasure to work with every organization, advances the ancient and living art of bonsai
one of you—many have become very good, long-distance friends. and related arts through the global sharing of knowledge. We
I am reminded that BCI’s Bonsai & Stone Appreciation magazine is very educate while promoting international friendship and solidify
unique among bonsai and viewing stone publications. Firstly, our subscribers world relationships through cooperation with individuals and
are also members of BCI (Bonsai Clubs International), a not-for-profit organizations whose purpose is consistent with ours.
organization governed by a group of enthusiastic and capable volunteers.
BCI offers an awareness, understanding and appreciation of how others OFFICERS DIRECTORS
practice these art forms around the world, bringing us together in friendship, Thomas S. Elias, President Massimo Bandera, Italy
revealing both our differences and our similarities. In this regard, BCI California, USA [email protected]
offers our members the opportunity of tourism, where our members can [email protected] Gudrun Benz, Germany
participate in international events and experience first-hand the practice of Glenis Bebb, 1st Vice President [email protected]
bonsai and viewing stone art in other countries. Queensland, Australia Vic Ceballos, Philippines
Secondly, authors who contribute to BCI, do just that, contribute. They [email protected] [email protected]
are not remunerated for their work; their reward is to be published, allowing Nikunj Parekh, 2nd Vice President
them to share their insights and experiences with like-minded people around Mumbai, India David DeGroot, USA
[email protected]
the world. This issue is a good example of their fine work and worth a read. [email protected]
Thirdly, because BCI is not-for-profit, your enjoyment as a reader isn’t E. Les Allen, Treasurer Min Hsuan Lo, Taiwan
inhibited by noisy, intrusive advertising. This approach extends to the BCI Pennsylvania, USA [email protected]
website that works in concert with the magazine. Largely funded by your [email protected] Frank Mihalic, USA
membership dues and from other sources of income, such as auctions, Robert Kempinski, Immediate Past [email protected]
conventions and donations, BCI does not depend on advertising revenue to President Carlos Morales, Puerto Rico
provide members services. What little advertising there is in the magazine, Florida, USA [email protected]
is bonsai or stone related and offers BCI members trusted suppliers of goods [email protected] Ing Suan Ng, Malaysia
and services and experienced organizers of events, conventions and tours. Helen Su, Executive Director [email protected]
Our relatively new, digital world has imposed changes in the way we Taiwan, R.O.C. Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
consume information and has challenged other media such as print. BCI [email protected] [email protected]
has adapted by publishing a website that is a complimentary resource to the BCI CLUB NEWSLETTER BCI BUSINESS OFFICE
magazine for information that can be viewed in non-linear fashion and in Frank Mihalic, Editor, USA Carole Roske, Business Manager
amounts that usually satisfy a short-term need—information that instructs, [email protected] PO Box 40463
guides and counsels—a quick in and out. In contrast, a magazine is something Bay Village, OH 44140-9998 USA
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at your own pace and in the location of your choosing, disseminating ideas
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