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The proper forum for asking questions about palms, germination, etc. is DISCUSSING PALMS WORLDWIDE, the second section on the main page. In DISCUSSING PALMS WORLDWIDE you will find a large group of participants eager to answer questions, admire photos, and share all things about palms, so please post there for the widest exposure. This is the right forum if you have a question or news item regarding the supporting organization THE INTERNATIONAL PALM SOCIETY (IPS). Thank you, and good growing!
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"Local" charters?
by The Silent Seed- 4 replies
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I'm in the "frozen North" of Massachusetts - and obviously there won't be many growers up here, but if there are any, I'd love to hear from you! And maybe we can set up a palm/plant sale/swap? Just an idea. I could not find any forum on here regarding "where is everyone" , etc.
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Now that you are as confused as I am, I just received an email from noreply@palms.org with the above bizarre topic and the content: MargaretY6 wrote: NpMFz3sbM SkJGy0fhR FdFMc4hwZ DtMYs7bqF PMDJ8887NDHE Topic Link: https://palms.org/forums/topic/vtghc5hjq-sbdjc9gpc/ I am fairly certain that the above was some kind of glitch, but I sure am not going to click on it to find out what this coded message means! Anyone else get a weird email from palms.org?
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2008 Biennial 1 2 3
by palmmermaid- 112 replies
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Does anyone have any news about the 2008 biennial in Costa Rica - dates, costs, etc? Since I have 2 other out-of-country trips to plan next year, I want to get started on this one as well. Thanks
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2008 Biennial - Pre Excursions
by SW_FL_Palms- 11 replies
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Anyone going to Wilson on the Pre-Excursion tour ? What Pre & Post tours (in Costa Rica) is everyone signing up for ?
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2009 Palms
by Daryl- 2 replies
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It is now mid-April and i still haven't received an issue of Palms for this year. Are there production problems or have I been forgotten? I am sure I am paid up. regards, Daryl
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The deadline for early registration is coming soon and will be here before you know it. Just a reminder that early registration for the 2010 Biennial ends December 15, which is only 10 days away! On December 16, the registration fee goes up an additional $150 for each person registering. Register now and save! Paul
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Am I the only one...?
by TNAndy- 0 replies
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I received the emailed invitation to join the webinar with Dr. Baker on Nov. 14. Sounds interesting. Am I the only one who noticed that half the leaves in the background of the email are Monstera deliciosa? Although it's tropical, M. deliciosa is an aroid, not a palm. This may be evidence of my warped sense of humor, but I think that's funny.
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Announcing my Candidacy for the IPS BOD
by _Keith- 9 replies
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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 …
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To the PalmTalk Community, After considerable thought and consideration I have decided to step down as Chair of PalmTalk and also remove myself from the PalmTalk Committee and I have sent an email to this effect to Leland Lai, the President of the IPS, and the entire Board of Directors. I have had this responsibility for the past seven years, and I have worked closely with Dean Ouer, our Moderator, and the rest of the Committee, during this time. I have truly enjoyed this opportunity, and it’s been very satisfying for me to see how PalmTalk has grown and evolved over these years. I am a firm believer in accountability and transparency, and during my tenure as Pre…
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Discussion about the standard Biennial being too expensive for many people has got me thinking. I have come to believe the main attraction for the standard Biennial is exotic destinations with habitat viewing. The reason people are willing to pay for an expensive trip and travel with a large group of people is because of the access to palms in unusual places. Correct? Many people have waxed poetic over the helicopter ride to view palms in the Dominican Republic -- not an experience you can easily arrange on your own, right? Now in 2014 we have a Biennial in Miami, and interest from US palmophiles is kind of so-so, probably because so many have already been to Flori…
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August 2015 IPS Newsletter
by Kim- 0 replies
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Palms are rescued by PalmTalk members and take a ride to New South Wales; Palmspotting from a Bus in Singapore Follow this link: http://online.flipbuilder.com/IPS/rlpi/
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Mod Edit: Another nicely done and interesting IPS Newsletter. I moved this to the Main Forum and have "pinned" it because it is so good. Great Job Kim. Read the complete details of the Mt. Gower hike from the perspective of Troy Donovan in the company of Darold Petty. http://online.flipbuilder.com/IPS/vrgq/ *** follow the link above to read the flipbook format
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Biennial 2008
by bgl- 0 replies
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In order for this info not to get "lost in the shuffle", decided to start a new thread, rather than adding it to page 3 in the other thread. This is from Jim Cain: "I am the person to contact if there ANY questions about registration for the Biennial. I am the "IPS 2008 Biennial Registration Coordinator" and am the sole person responsible for tracking and confirming all registrations. My email address is all over the biennial website as the person to contact. The procedure is that ALL registrants get several emails from me, as follows: 1) Auto generated email sent immediately when online Registration form is submitted (whether submitted by Biennial participant of …
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Biennial Dreaming
by Kim- 36 replies
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Please comment freely; there are no right or wrong answers.
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The next Biennial has now been finalized and will take place in Rio de Janeiro 17 - 23 April, 2010. It is now open for registration. Based on our experience with a discounted rate for the Biennial in Costa Rica it has been decided to have a discounted rate for Brazil as well: $1,450 per person for double occupancy, received and paid by 15 December 2009 $2,070 per person for single occupancy, received and paid by 15 December 2009 $1,600 per person for double occupancy, received and paid between 16 Dec 2009 and 10 Feb 2010 $2,230 per person for single occupancy, received and paid between 16 Dec 2009 and 10 Feb 2010 Registration will close on 10 Feb 2010 (or b…
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Biennial photos needed
by SubTropicRay- 0 replies
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I want to thank all that have added their comments on the earlier website improvement thread and invite others to do the same. The IPS website will be undergoing many improvements over the coming months. Once completed, it should be an invaluable source of palm information. One noticeably absent feature is the mention of past Biennials. A large majority of IPS members have been unable to attend a Biennial and are curious about what exactly is involved. I had no idea how great the week can be until attending my first in 2004. That said the best way to convey the true nature of a Biennial is through photos. One look at the many Costa Rican Biennial threads and a…
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If you want to run, here is a BOD Campaign Platform I Could Get Behind First, get over the palm snobbery. We should not be about rare palms, tropical palms, or even limited to palms in general. Think about your palm interest, I bet for almost all of us it encompasses just a part of picture, it is just as much a feeling as it is a thing. We have a lifestyle to share and sell with palms at its center. This will get us the “mass” we need to monetize and survive. Comprehensive marketing and monetization “strategy,” including a single document management platform integrating the IPS website and PT under one umbrella (same site, no more separation, which is partly…
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BOD Meeting Minutes from the 2016 Biennial?
by realarch- 3 replies
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Just wondering when the BOD meeting minutes will be available to the membership? I inquired about them months ago and have yet to hear or see anything. Maybe one of the current directors could post. Tim
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BRAZIL - April 2010 1 2 3
by bgl- 84 replies
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As most of you know by now, the next Biennial will be in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil in April 2010. During the IPS Board meeting at DuPlooy's Jungle Lodge in Belize last week, this was our number one issue, and all aspects were discussed. Some of the more important pieces of information: Official arrival date will be Saturday, April 17, with the welcome dinner that same evening. Exact itinerary is still to be worked out, but it goes without saying that the Rio Botanic Garden will be one of our main destinations. Jill Menzel, who is an IPS Director, has a large ranch about 90 minutes away, with palms in habitat, a garden as well as Golden Tamarind monkeys in their nativ…
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Brazil 2009 - a prelude to the 2010 Biennial 1 2
by Licuala- 63 replies
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John DeMott and I have just returned from Brazil where we met up with Jill Menzel and Randall Quirk, who some of you will remember from the Dominican Republic Biennial. We went to Brazil check out the various day to day sites for the 2010 Biennial and take care of some of the details to make sure this will be an enjoyable and smooth trip for all attendees. To whet your appetite, we thought it would be fun to show you some photos of our trip so you can see what will be awaiting you next April. Over the next several days I will put more and more photos up of the various places we will visit. I will say right now that I think anyone choosing to go on this biennial wi…
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Brazil 2010
by SW_FL_Palms- 15 replies
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For those that have been to Brazil and have gotten a Visa, would you please share your experience with us. Attached is a PDF of the Brazilian Visa Application There are several items that you must have before applying including your airline tickets. It also says " If attending a conference or seminar, a letter of invitation from the organization in Brazil which is hosting the event. " Could IPS supply a letter of invitation that we can all use - it does say from the organization in Brazil. Brazilian_visa_application.pdf
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Brazil 2010 - Iguassu Falls
by SW_FL_Palms- 17 replies
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Since we will be in Brazil, we don't want to miss seeing Iguassu Falls. According to the Biennial Package download, the IPS lists it in under "Other Potential Side Trips", but they are not sponsoring any side trips. Anyone else interested in going ? Anyone (maybe someone from Brazil) can give us some recommendations ? a tour company ? etc.
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By-Laws
by bgl- 15 replies
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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…
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Call for Nominations
by bgl- 1 follower
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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…
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