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   What happened to the IPS elections member only forum?

   November 3, 2013 by Mauna Kea Cloudforest

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   There was a new forum a few days ago, and I was posting in it, and now it's gone. What the heck?

   

   Last reply by _Keith, November 7, 2013

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   GOOD NEWS FOR PALMTALK - ALL IS NOT LOST 1 2 3

   October 19, 2013 by PALM MOD

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   Well - as they say, you can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. Short story is the BOD has listened - how could they not? Luckily when I turned the PM system back on, the data appears to all still be there. In addition, after talking with Peru, there appears to be some major changes proposed for PT. I will not say anymore at this point other to say it is time to put down the riot gear and get back to what we all enjoy. In a few days I think I will have some very good news to announce. But for now, I have a garden out there that needs my attention.

   

   Last reply by Jerry@TreeZoo, November 3, 2013

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   By-Laws

   July 12, 2008 by bgl

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   BY-LAWS as amended through April 2005 with 2005 changes THE INTERNATIONAL PALM SOCIETY, INC. BY-LAWS 1991 (updated April, 2005) ARTICLE I - PURPOSE Sec. 1 - The International Palm Society, Inc. shall at all times be operated solely and exclusively for scientific and/or educational purposes related to the study of palms, their propagation, culture, conservation, care, and development. Sec. 2 - No part of the net income of the Society may under any circumstances inure to the benefit of any private individual. Sec. 3 - The Society shall not carry on any propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation. Sec. 4 - The Society shall not participate in or…

   

   Last reply by PALM MOD, October 31, 2013

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   What Happened to the Two Pinned Posts?

   October 30, 2013 by joe_OC

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   There were two posts on here that explained the IPS BOD Nominations, and now they are gone?

   

   Last reply by PALM MOD, October 31, 2013

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   IPS Renewal w/ Paypal

   December 30, 2012 by joe_OC

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   I would like to renew my IPS membership. I was looking for a paypal option, but do not see it. I will pay with my CC online, but I think you should make it easier for people to pay with paypal as well. You already have it as an option for donations, why not for renewals as well? Joe

   

   Last reply by _Keith, October 31, 2013
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   Announcing my Candidacy for the IPS BOD

   October 25, 2013 by _Keith

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   Having been nominated by Palmtalk active IPS Director Ken Johnson, and seconded by Palmtalk active directors BGL (Bo-Göran Lundkvist), Kim (Kim Cyr), and DoomsDave (Dave Bleistein). I am proud to announce my candidacy for the IPS Board of Directors My experience - I have served on numerous boards and commissions in my 57 years, in roles from founder to board member to executive committee member to chairman. The organizations have ranged from High School Academies, Chamber of Commerces, Annual Conventions involving 1000+ attendees, multi-million dollar Technology Centers and State Advisory Boards. I am familiar with the organizational dynamics, technicalities, and …

   

   Last reply by PALM MOD, October 26, 2013

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   Revised - A Campaign Platform I Could Get Behind, Version 2

   October 26, 2013 by _Keith

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   Again, I post this as only a rough draft my initial thoughts with the intent of drawing out more conversation. Feel free to disagree with any or all points below, call me an idiot if you wish, but I beg you to add to this conversation. It is important. - keith We must eliminate any mission conflict between IPS and Palmtalk, creating not only a synergistic relationship, totally eliminating all real and perceived lines, technically and philosophically, between the two. We must not call for anarchy, rather we must have an open and well thought out evolution. Ideas and change must be properly vetted and explored with the membership's continuous input. We must not…

   

   Last reply by doranakandawatta, October 26, 2013
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   New BOD Nominees from Palm Talk

   October 25, 2013 by Jerry@TreeZoo

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   How many new nominees do we have from Palm Talk? There is Len and Wal that I know of. Any others? Surely we can nominate someone with more than three letters in their name. If you wish to run for IPS BOD, why not publish your name and intentions here. Ask for nominations and seconds. We now have: Len Wal Donovan Add your name!

   

   Last reply by Jerry@TreeZoo, October 26, 2013

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    How do I cancel my IPS membership?

    October 19, 2013 by DALION

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    I paid in advance for the next three years but it is not due until December. Can I cancel and get a refund? I am no longer interested in this group. Leo Casanas

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, October 25, 2013

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    IPS Directions

    December 10, 2012 by Leland Lai

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    Greetings to all Palm Talk participants. Little heard from me before but I have been in the background of the IPS for years, Pauleen Sullivan got me started in the late 60’’s. As of September, have been elected as IPS’ new President. We have exciting things on score and I wanted to share with you the direction that will be cultivated over the next several years. As you know, IPS is an all-volunteer non-profit society which has many elements of research, publishing, endowments, and much more. Efforts will be devoted to producing a more efficient way of conducting the business of the society electronically to make our once a year annual meetings more productive…

    

    Last reply by PALM MOD, October 25, 2013

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    the Board might have a point.....................

    October 18, 2013 by trioderob

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    Fish and Game is not a department you want to mess with. they can REALLY drop a hammer. just playing the devils advocate here - so please don't feed me to the Lions. all I am getting at is what if they have a serious and legit issue ?

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, October 23, 2013

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    The History of The Palm Society and IPS

    June 30, 2011 by Ken Johnson

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    This may be fun AND educational. I hope any new or old member will enjoy reading this history. We should include information that the Board of Directors has generated through minutes all the way to stories of hot tubs and rum. If you have memories and even facts to share please help this thread to include information on all the great things The Palm Society and IPS have done through the years. Anyone have information on our start?

    

    Last reply by Ken Johnson, October 21, 2013

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    Scale

    October 19, 2013 by justinopperman

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    I've notice a few scale insects on my bottle palm I just ordered a gallon of parafine hort oil I plan to spray the plant with wondering if anyone has used this or will it harm or burn the leaves of my plants I have two Christmas palms a hedyrocepe canterburyana, Kentia, and a bottle palm in doors in the show room of a business I'm really scared of harming the fonds the trees have about 6-7 feet of trunk on them except the bottle palm which is small yet I haven't noticed any bugs on the other trees yet so I need to control the issue fast any advice would be helpfull or how much oil do I mix in a spray bottle

    

    Last reply by justinopperman, October 20, 2013

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    IPS Director elections

    February 11, 2010 by bgl

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    Every two years we have an election for the IPS Board. Director terms are four years and are staggered so that roughly half of the Directors will be up for re-election once every two years. Everybody, who is an IPS member, will have received the ballot in the PALMS Supplement (Dec 2009 issue). Even though there are no contested races, I would urge all IPS members to take just a few moments, check the boxes on the ballot and return it to Faith Bishock in Florida. It must be postmarked by March 15, but why wait until the last minute!? Please take a few moments right now and get it done! Look at this as a small token of support for the IPS as well as for those 13 individuals…

    

    Last reply by joe_OC, October 20, 2013
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    IPS Board Meeting October 12th in Peru

    October 7, 2013 by bgl

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    The International Palm Society will hold its annual Board Meeting this coming Saturday, October 12th, at a place called Inkaterra, near Puerto Maldonado in the Peruvian rainforest. Most Directors and spouses & partners will arrive Puerto Maldonado on Thursday, Oct. 10th for the 45 minute boat ride to Inkaterra and leave on Monday Oct. 14th. Other than the Board Meeting itself, which is an all-day affair, there are also various local excursions planned before and after. Some Directors are taking part in a pre-tour to northern Peru as well, visiting an area with Ceroxylon palms. Many will also visit Cusco and Machu Picchu. Expect photos later this month here on PalmTalk…

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, October 8, 2013
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    I joined but haven't gotten anything 1 2 3

    December 4, 2007 by junglegalfla

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    If I joined Oct 1, how long should it take to receive anything in the mail? ???

    

    Last reply by doranakandawatta, October 7, 2013
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    New Members 1 2

    April 25, 2010 by peachy

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    Okay so you have grown palms for a decade or three and have the basics by now. Along comes a new member to palmtalk who asks something basic or has been misinformed. You think its a stupid question...but to those who dont know all the answers, its important to them or they would not have asked it. Sometimes I notice a distinct lack of kindness to the new members by many of our knowlegable oldsters. Could we not sit back and recall our own first palms and all the things we didnt know about, then be generous with our time and information, maybe a few words of encouragement and making newbies feel welcome will keep them coming back and one day being able to share their own e…

    

    Last reply by doranakandawatta, June 23, 2013

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    IPS - worldwide numbers 1 2

    February 7, 2008 by bgl

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    With reference to the ongoing discussion in the other thread in "Discussing Palm Trees" (Changing face of Palmtalk"), here are some numbers. These are, unfortunately, from Dec 2006 (and were handed out to IPS Directors at the Board meeting in San Francisco in May 2007). I don't have the Dec 2007 info yet, but the discrepancy is probably fairly minor. Number of IPS members: Hawaii/Guam: 86 NE USA: 95 NW USA: 36 South Central USA: 136 SE USA: 554 SW USA: 518 Total: 1425 (FL 494 and CA 474) Other countries: Australia: 83 France: 41 Spain: 41 Germany: 30 UK: 29 Brazil: 24 Italy: 18 Mexico: 14 South Africa: 11 Canada: 11 Thailand: 10 63 countries have…

    

    Last reply by Kim, June 14, 2013

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    IPS bookstore

    December 13, 2009 by bgl

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    As many of you may know, the IPS Bookstore has been in limbo for quite some time. Out of privacy concerns I can't provide too much information here, but the general background, and plan for the future, is as follows: Inventory is located at private home in north San Diego county. The IPS is currently in the process of reaching an agreement with Dennis Johnson, who specializes in selling palm books, and when this is finalized the books will need to be prepared for shipment to Dennis (out of state). Exactly how and when this will take place is still being discussed. We are looking for a few enthusiastic volunteers who can help out. And obviously - no need to be an IPS…

    

    Last reply by SHEP, March 4, 2013
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    I just renewed membership via paypal

    February 19, 2013 by Mauna Kea Cloudforest

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    How do you update the forum identity so that it identifies me as an IPS member?

    

    Last reply by PALM MOD, February 19, 2013
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    Donate Button!

    September 2, 2012 by Ken Johnson

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    I am so happy to see this. When did we get it? Will we get a report on the progress?

    

    Last reply by PALM MOD, January 31, 2013
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    new member

    November 9, 2012 by doranakandawatta

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    Hi IPS, When can I see my member profile after having joined IPS last week or is it a mention I have to put myself under my name? I am glad I joined you all and many thanks to all responses you gave to my posts. Philippe

    

    Last reply by realarch, January 23, 2013
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    What is a Biennial?

    September 13, 2012 by Ken Johnson

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    A Biennial is a great big palm intensive field trip to a great palmy place on earth. (AKA here on PalmTalk as "The Mother Of All PRA's") If you are new here you may know about I.P.S. If not click here. http://www.palms.org/. The mission of IPS (short version) is to publish a scientific journal describing palms. To fund that endeavor the IPS raises money from (short version here too) a Biennial. I will shut up now so you can watch the videos of the trip right here as it happens!

    

    Last reply by Rafael, January 8, 2013
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    When is palm talk going to be compatible with IPAD...?

    May 2, 2012 by QUINNPALMS

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    Can't upload pictures?

    

    Last reply by tropicalb, October 14, 2012
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    Call for Nominations

    September 24, 2009 by bgl

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    It is soon time for the election of those IPS Directors who will serve the years 2010 to 2014. If there is anyone you know who can contribute to the goals of the International Palm Society and who is willing to dedicate the time necessary to serve as a Director, please submit his/her name for nomination. November 20, 2009 is the deadline for Administrative Secretary Larry Noblick to receive nominations so election ballots can be mailed out with the December 2009 issue of PALMS. Completed original ballots must be returned to Larry no later than March 15th, 2010, to be counted. Election results will be announced on the IPS website in April 2010 and published in the Ju…

    

    Last reply by Moose, May 20, 2012