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Dave Bogan (Lynneville, IN) - Dave was one of the founders
of the Evansville Bonsai Society, where he has served in a variety
of posts, including as president and newsletter editor. His personal
bonsai collection has grown over the years since he started in
1970, especially after he built himself a greenhouse in 1999.
Dave was asked to join the National Bonsai Foundation as a director
in 2005. He is always expanding his friends and colleagues through
bonsai.
Don Gulliams (Seattle, WA) - As president of the Puget
Sound Bonsai Association - he is currently finishing his term
there - Don has demonstrated strong leadership in the creation
and implementation of several new and profitable programs that
have become annual events for PSBA. Don is a retired captain
of industry and a tireless bonsai enthusiast and promoter.
Feliciano Jusay (Wytheville, VA) - A relative newcomer
to bonsai, 'Ciano' was the 2007 winner of the ABS New Talent
Competition at Virginia Beach. His local club affiliations include
the Hinoki Bonsai Club of Roanoke, VA, and the Mid-Appalachian
Bonsai Kai of Tennessee.
Frank J. Mihalic (Chardon, OH) - A bonsai artist and
teacher with extensive experience in both outdoor and indoor
bonsai, Frank is the owner of Wildwood Gardens where he teaches
and hosts bonsai masters from around the world. He has written
several introductory bonsai books, including "Bonsai for
Kids Made Easy." Frank has served one term on the board
and is running for a second term.
Pedro J. Morales (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) - Pedro is
an internationally renown artist and teacher who is a leader
of Club de Bonsai de Puerto Rico, the Federation of Puerto Rican
Bonsai and the Federation of Latin American Bonsai (FELAB). He
is also one of the prime movers for the 2007 BCI Convention and
the next World Bonsai Convention that will be in Puerto Rico
in 2009. Pedro is running for a second term on the ABS board.
Pat Lucke Morris (West Grove, PA) - Pat was caught
by the 'bonsai bug' more than 30 years ago. She has been active
in the Brandywine Bonsai Society, the Delaware Valley Bonsai
Study Group and the Pennsylvania Bonsai Society since 1985. She
served on the ABS board in the early '90's, is currently the
ABS secretary, and is running for a second term on the board.
Diane Robinson (Bremerton, WA) - Diane has energy and
creativity and combines long-standing business acumen with many
years of bonsai knowledge. She has long been involved with local
economic development in Bremerton and Kitsap county and is the
President of Elandan Gardens, Ltd., created by herself and her
husband Dan.
Ron Smith (Santa Fe, TX) - A bonsai student since 1970,
Ron has managed to cram a wide variety of experiences into those
years, traveling throughout North America, Europe and Japan to
study. Ron has served as an officer of the Houston Bonsai Society
and as a delegate in the Lone Star Bonsai Federation as well
as a director of ABS. He is running for a second term on the
board.
John Weissinger (Ithaca, NY) - John is a wildlife artist,
naturalist and educator on the staff of the Roger Tory Peterson
Institute. He has written and illustrated several books and is
a regular contributor to the International Bonsai magazine through
his "Right Before Your Eyes" column.
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