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he true beauty of bonsai as an industry, is that it attracts hobbyists, BONSAI CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
artists and professionals alike. It attracts not only those who are Bonsai Clubs International, a not-for-profit educational
Tinterested in plants, but also people who pursue collateral hobbies organization, advances the ancient and living art of bonsai
and art forms such as viewing stones, pottery and carpentry. It attracts and related arts through the global sharing of knowledge. We
people from many different parts of the world and from every walk of life. educate while promoting international friendship and solidify
While some of these pursuits require solitary work, there is a huge social world relationships through cooperation with individuals and
component to Bonsai and Stone appreciation. It is at the annual exhibit, expo organizations whose purpose is consistent with ours.
or convention, where bonsai hermits become social, gregarious, fun-loving EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chen Chan, China
people eager to share their experiences with one another. These events, Glenis Bebb, President [email protected]
made possible by volunteer organizers and workers, allow many of us to Queensland, Australia Les Dowdell, Canada
exhibit our work and enjoy a moment of recognition for a tree or stone we [email protected] [email protected]
proudly present. Whether the event is a local club show or an international Helen Su, 1st Vice President Min Hsuan Lo, Taiwan
convention that attracts the best of the best, this issue is a celebration of the Taiwan, R.O.C. [email protected]
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exhibits and conventions that feature the best work of hobbyists and artists. Frank Mihalic, USA
The 8th World Bonsai Convention, the prestigious quadrennial Nikunj Parekh, 2nd Vice President [email protected]
organized by WBFF (World Bonsai Friendship Federation), exceeded all Mumbai, India Ing Suan Ng, Malaysia
[email protected]
expectations. If you weren’t there, we have three reports for you. Nikunj David DeGroot, Secretary [email protected]
Parekh, Jyoti Parekh and Sujata Bhat report on the convention and present Washington, USA Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
some of the bonsai on exhibit. Gudrun Benz reports on the Nippon Suiseki [email protected] [email protected]
Association’s viewing stones exhibit held at the same time. For Alan Jabs Roger Snipes, Treasurer BCI BUSINESS OFFICE
from Australia, the convention was the highlight of his once-in-a-lifetime Washington, USA Larry Stephan, Business Manager
tour of Japan. I think you’ll enjoy his point of view and enthusiasm. [email protected] PO Box 639, Prospect Heights,
BCI Director Massimo Bandera, devoted supporter of BCI, faithfully IL 60070-0639, USA
awards the BCI Excellence Awards at the preeminent Arcobonsai and DIRECTORS [email protected]
Massimo Bandera, Italy
Arcofiori in Italy where this award has become a tradition. Gudrun Benz’s [email protected] WEB SITE MAINTENANCE
report on the 2017 Bonsai Triennale—an event staged by Germany, Poland Sujata Bhat, India Bonnie Moore, Canada
and the Czech Republic—is a great example of how many countries are [email protected] [email protected]
creating world-quality bonsai and viewing stones. As a BCI Director, she Gudrun Benz, Germany
too awards BCI Excellence medals to deserving artists. [email protected] WEB SITE EDITOR
Joe Grande, Canada
Budi Sulistyo, BCI Director, was invited to demonstrate at the 2017 ABS Vic Ceballos, Philippines [email protected]
Convention hosted by the Bonsai Societies of Florida. ABS (American [email protected]
Bonsai Society) is celebrating its 50th anniversary and the quality of
trees exhibited by their members is proof of this organization’s success in TO JOIN BCI OR RENEW
promoting bonsai in the USA. Our most northerly event was held on the
Laurentian Plateau where there are just a scant 114 days to the growing YOUR MEMBERSHIP
season. Organized by four societies in Quebec and one in Ontario to New members, go to www.bonsai-bci.com and
display their best, Joan Greenway went there to represent BCI and report click on “Join BCI Today” button. Renewing
on the event. Joan’s article includes husband Brian’s expert photos. members, log in to your account and go to
Our BCI Member Spotlight, presented by BCI Director IS Ng, is on Manage My Profile/Renew My Membership.
Chee Peng Tan who successfully cultivates ancient-looking bonsai in a Join or Renew Online, by Phone,
matter of years. Speaking of a short bonsai time frame, be sure to read how by E-mail or by Mail.
Budi Sulistyo transforms a Bucida spinosa to make it his own creation. www.bonsai-bci.com, PO Box 639,
[email protected],
Prospect Heights,
—Joe Grande, Canada ([email protected]) phone 847-612-5133, IL 60070-0639, USA.
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