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It seems to me that the IPS is being stubborn about their general meetings in far off places. I feel there are many people who could offer a lot to the IPS besides attending a meeting/exotic vacation that may or may not be tax deductable. Like has been previously mentioned, businesses and various agencies have gotten past this by practical means(video conferences, committee work...). To mandate an extravegant trip to some far off destination to hold one day's meetings sounds like an exclusive club rather than an inclusive non-profit organization. I also hear all too often how busy everyone is--people make time for what they deem important; Maybe if the IPS is not so important, one should not run for a seat on the Board? Also, responding to emails is not extremely difficult--who doesn't have a smart phone? I get emails instantly delivered to my phone--there is no reason why I cannot reply to an email within 12 hours. As much as everyone loves palms, here on Palmtalk, most of us see the IPS as the big fish. A general respect of all things IPS is expressed by most. What I would expect of a potential board member is sincerity, good ideas, a good portion of their time devoted to important committee actions/IPS decisions and an effort to reach out to the members that they serve--this means replying to various emails and some form of palm advocacy(which PALMTALK is a powerful tool for--not forking up 4K to attend a meeting. That's like saying you can't do any good if you don't go to church--plenty of people do good things without entering a certain building. This mandatory attendance thing seems to be hurting image of the IPS...

Hi Kathryn, which attachment detailing director requirements are you referring to ? The "new" questionnaire ? I assume it is a different document actually detailing in detail what is expected. Questionnaire Exhibit A "Director Requirements" - for reasons already discussed in relation to the requirements of a Director outlined in the By-laws and in line with Kathryn's comment ("I don’t recall a decision by the nominating committee to make this a requirement."), my guess is that a title for Exhibit A more appropriate and more in line with what the committee may have intended, might be "Director Responsibilities". Perhaps an edit consideration for the next election cycle. gmp Questionnaire for Candidates, Board of Directors, IPS, 2013.pdf

I read someplace that scientiest in Sweeden were using Viagra as a root growth enhancer on cuttings. Anyone else heard of this? I'm using Superthrive this summer for the first time. I used it on some Parajubaeas from big liners into larger pots and they seem to be responding. I don't have a control group, so it's hard to tell. Maybe they just needed to stretch their roots. I'm sure a couple of applications of fish emulsion hasn't hurt. Dick

(Wal @ Aug. 11 2007,20:53) QUOTE (Wal @ Aug. 12 2007,04:41) QUOTEThat's Arenga engleri, what a beauty. If it's in a shady area, leave it there. Am I right folks ? Just wanted a confirm. Hi Wal, That the best one to put so far , But looking close at the pictures Gene posted, Theres a chance it may even be A. caudata, More food for thought ??? Even considering that Terminal leaf size (Still young) Cheers Wal Mikey Gene As for moving this palm, Be careful,you don't want to stress it to much, if it's in your yard and not your Grandparents house, leave it there, It's not crowded there and will look Great just where you have it. Regards Mikey

It looks like an Arenga of some kind. Plant it in shade or mostly shade, or the white will burn in the sun, and go easy on the fertilizer. Dick