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Founded in 1967, the American Bonsai Society, Inc.
is the pioneering national bonsai organization. As a non-profit
corporation, our purpose is to promote knowledge of and interest
in bonsai and to serve as a national focal point for bonsai fanciers.
We publish a Bonsai Journal, hold conventions for our members
and provide a variety of educational and support services to
the bonsai community. The Officers and Directors of ABS
are unpaid volunteers who are dedicated to spreading the word
about this wonderful, satisfying and challenging hobby. We support,
rather than compete with, Bonsai Clubs International and other
local, regional and international groups. Many of our Officers
and Directors are founders, officers, or past officers of these
organizations. We take pride in our commitment to grow these
partnerships. While we focus on North American bonsai, we respect
our historical "roots", and we welcome international
members.
Our members are committed to improving and developing talent.
We hope to help you develop your skills.
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Mission Statement
The American Bonsai Society is an association of individuals
dedicated to promoting an interest in the art of bonsai. ABS
acknowledges the contributions made by people of Asian nations
to the traditions and nurturing of bonsai worldwide. Through
its publications, symposia and other educational activities,
ABS supports the development of bonsai styling and production
techniques that reflect the diverse personality of North America
and encourages the use of plant species indigenous or best suited
for bonsai in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
To accomplish our mission we promote and encourage communication
and learning among clubs and members. Clubs affiliated with ABS
share a variety of resources in the area of educational development,
membership recruitment and organizational structure. Guides,
conferences and workshops are used to exchange ideas and experiences
among participants. ABS also provides developing clubs
with manuals, guides and artist -- often volunteering members
-- which enable them to grow into successful, strong educational
organizations.
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An annual symposium is run and attended by ABS members,
several who participate regularly year after year, thus getting
to know one another as friends, co-volunteers and students of
the art. The symposium is structured like a convention, with
workshops, vendors, and demonstrations. In addition, many ABS
members provide volunteer services to the sponsoring club or
organization.
To help you and our members,
we offer services in many areas:
Comments or suggestions may be directed to the Webmaster
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